video | a finer world, part 2

[solarcharged]

[ Does this guy ever broadcast to the network from ground level?? APPARENTLY NOT because here's Apollo with yet another video message from somewhere dizzyingly high, this time sat on top of a brightly lit neon encrusted building in the heart of Jeopardy. Over his shoulder the sun sets over the desert in a picture perfect background landscape of bright pinks and oranges, but Apollo looks pensive despite the dreamy setting. He's been keeping an eye out for the so-called ghosts, you see, and maybe remembering a few ghosts of his own in the process. ]

An old friend once told me that saving the world is no good if we leave it the way we found it. She said 'saving the day shouldn't be the same as preserving the status quo'. Because what's the point in saving the world if you make no effort to change it? To make it better than it was?

That's why I joined her team, back home. I wanted to save the world and change it for the better. None of us could have done it alone but as a group... [ He trails off, turning a little wistful. ] As a group we were formidable.

But I know most of the teams currently operating here - [ you know who you are ] - are all pretty much Registered-only affairs. And that's fine if you're the Registering type...

[ Apollo's expression turns grim. Or as grim as you can look when surrounded by neon pink signage. ]

Personally? I've got no intention of swearing my loyalty to the government just because they want tame superheroes. But I still want to make a difference and if being a so-called vigilante is what it takes, then... I guess we'll see what happens next.

So consider this an open call. Is there anyone else out there who's Unsettled and wants to do their bit to save the world?

[ And yeah, maybe change it a little bit too. He hopes you're happy, Jenny Sparks. ]

Comments

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[therewillbeorder]

[he's just trying to help!]

In my honest opinion? I would be surprised if they weren't.

I can recommend a good lawyer- you may need one if they decide to target you.

perma private

[solarcharged]

God, a lawyer! I hate it, but I'm sure you're right. It's probably a good idea.

[ UGH this Unsettled thing really does suck. ]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm Apollo, by the way.

[therewillbeorder]

I can recommend Chauncy Anderson- he's familiar with Aegis already so I'm sure he would be willing to help you.

You're welcome, it's the least I can do.

It's a pleasure, Apollo. I'm Armitage Hux.

[solarcharged]

Noted, thank you. I'll look Mr Anderson up in the morning. I sincerely hope I won't need his services but you never know... either way, I'll let him know you recommended him.

[therewillbeorder]

It is best to take precautions, you may not need him but it's better than ending up in legal trouble and not having someone to advocate for you.

If you do have any unfortunate encounters with Aegis, let me know. I'm hoping to establish a type of oversight organization to keep Aegis in check, to keep them from abusing their power further.

[solarcharged]

And what does Commander Taylor think of that? Does he know you're planning this?

[therewillbeorder]

He doesn't know yet but he will shortly. If he has the interests of all Imports at heart then he will have no objections to such measures but I have legal counsel to protect myself.

[solarcharged]

I see.

Good luck, then. I think you'll need it, by the sounds of things.

[therewillbeorder]

Good luck to you as well.

Feel free to contact me if you need further assistance.