VIDEO / BACKDATED TO 05/01.

[mortalweapon]

As a courtesy, I am formally announcing to the ImPort community that the ambassador of Maurtia Falls has been returned to his universe of origin by the Porter.
In my capacity as his bodyguard, I have confirmed his absence with certainty.

[ Those who have been there will likely recognize the ambassador's office. The tall, blue female-shaped machine currently broadcasting has apparently commandeered the space, and despite the absence of its usual occupant, is working diligently. It's not entirely clear what her multitasking entails — but she's methodically feeding papers into a shredder, and a few of the cables that make up her hair have extended to plug into the computer. Is she... "Cleaning up" after Logan, so to speak? ]

If there are professional inquiries or unresolved matters, you may direct them to me.
I will address them if I find it necessary and appropriate.

Personal inquiries are less welcome.
Particularly if they require me to elaborate on my emotional state.
I have prepared this default response to save time:
I am fine.

[ A small pause. That slight missed beat is the only hint of any sentimental reaction that she's given this entire time. Then, unreadably: ]

I will also be maintaining his residence indefinitely.
Just in case.

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[justlittle]

[ Bean only knows the barest of bare Bones summary of the sentient codestruct's entanglement with the ambassador-- only what he's picked up from research on the Nets. He couldn't care less about Danger's emotional state right now, however he is intrigued by the sudden power vacuum. ]

Do you need any help... tying up loose ends?

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[mortalweapon]

[ She doesn't miss a beat, doesn't stop working. ]

No, thank you.
Some of these files are sensitive in their nature.
And I suspect these tasks would be somewhat tedious for you, regardless.

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[justlittle]

Of course. I understand.

[ He gives only the briefest of pauses to appear polite, then pushes on. ]

What will happen to his office now? Will they hold another election? Did he have a successor in place?

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[divaricate]

If you need any help or want company in punching things, let me know.

[ She offers a small half smile; port outs suck. ]

[mortalweapon]

[ In her polite, but somewhat distant way: ]

You offer is appreciated, Wanda.
But I can completing my tasks with adequate efficiency on my own.

Perhaps I will consider "punching things" later.

[divaricate]

It can be therapeutic. Also potentially less of a disaster than the time I magically blew up my apartment when Billy Kaplan ported out a couple years ago.

[ Wanda, pls.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

pls. ]

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[knaval]

[riptide blows a loud raspberry.]

Aw, that's no good! You wanna come smash up some cars?

[mortalweapon]

[ This reply does make her pause for a split second — probably because the raspberry mildly surprises her. ]

It is thoughtful of you to ask, Riptide.
Later, perhaps.
It might be pleasant to "catch up."
Some time has passed since I last enjoyed the company of your left shoulder.

[knaval]

Hey, no prob. Whenever you're ready!

[he does wonder what she's been up to and he is intensely curious as to how those hair things work, but!]

If they do another ambassador run and I run, will you be my bodyguard? Team Inorganic!

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[honeybadgered]

[OH GABBY KNOWS THIS BLUE MACHINE LADY. Danger was there when Daken gave Gabby her superhero name. She grins and waves enthusiastically.]

Danger! Hi Danger! Do you remember me? It's--

[Her brain catches up with her excitement and her face falls a little.]

People only say "I'm fine" when they're not fine, you know.

[mortalweapon]

[ There's a moment of scrutiny. Danger doesn't recognize the girl — but it isn't unusual for inconsistencies in the time-space continuum to cause these kinds of meeting. It's possible the girl is from her future. Or a parallel universe. ]

Please identify yourself.
You have me at a disadvantage.

[honeybadgered]

You’re a super powerful robot, I’m pretty sure you’ve still got the advantage here.

[Gabby doesn’t seem especially bothered by not being remembered, at least. Time travel and alternate universes happen.]

I’m Honey Badger. Hi! You were there when I got that name!

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[killtime]

By the time you're finished in there, Logan will probably look so squeaky fucking clean that nobody will recognize him.

[ SHE SEES YOU DANGER ]

[mortalweapon]

[ Pointedly: ]

We both know you should be thanking me.

[killtime]

[ Dryly, in return: ]

Probably.

[ A small pause. ]

Poured one out for him. Don't know if I'll miss his ass, but the bastard sure grows on you. Nobody knew how to have a good time like Logan.

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[youresovein]

No one's ever really fine when they say "fine."

[mortalweapon]

Your human social nuances do not necessarily apply to me.

[ Except they sometimes do. ]

[youresovein]

They're just social nuances. I haven't been human in centuries.

And you said necessarily. Therefore.

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[ct_7567]

I don't think anyone will take issue with your maintenance of his things.

[ A brief pause. ]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[mortalweapon]

I don't think anyone could stop me even if they did take issue with it.

Your condolences, however, are noted.
And appreciated.
I trust your family is well, Captain.

[ct_7567]

They could try.

[ Some may win. But why would they? ]

As long as we're here, we're well. You make the best of the time you've got. It seems to me you made an effort of doing just that.

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[solarcharged]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he's headed back somewhere nice, at least.

[ Because that's the best thing anyone can say about port outs, isn't it? 'They're not here any more but let's hope that's a Good Thing'. ]

While I've got you... Can I ask a favor?

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[mortalweapon]

Thank you for your condolences.
Please proceed with your inquiry.

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[crassidy]

Ah, love, I'm sorry.

[Looking into the camera sadly with some hella puppy eyes. Seeing friends upset is the woooorst, especially when he can't help fix the problem.]

You wanna go get high? Always helps lighten my mood.

[mortalweapon]

[ A small pause. She's always been soft for Cassidy — even without the sad look and those puppy eyes. So she won't brush him off like she might someone else. ]

In a while, perhaps.
There is still work that requires my attention.
But I would not mind if you wished to come keep me company.
There may or may not be illegal substances in some of these drawers that I may or may not have been intending to pass onto you regardless.