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maskormenace2019-10-11 09:51 am
solarcharged) wrote in maskormenace2019-10-11 09:51 am
a finer world, part 4 ( video )
[ It's a break from tradition: Apollo isn't recording this video from the sky, not today. Because he doesn't have time to make this an epic or pretty or even remotely memorable call to arms. Instead he's storming around Nonah 001 trying to find a clean uniform, because why is it you never have a clean uniform when you need one the most!! He's carrying his comms device as he goes, rummaging and clattering around off-screen as he sorts through his laundry. And judging by his tone Sun Dad is not here to fuck around. ]
A friendly reminder from your local Unsettled hero. [ Yes, hero - not the VIGILANTE currently tattooed on his wrist. ] You don't have to be Registered to help save the world. If you want to get involved but your wrist says the wrong thing, let me know and I'll help you out. If you want to do your own thing that's fine too, I don't care. I just don't want anyone thinking they can't save innocent lives just because the US government doesn't endorse it.
[ He slams a hamper lid. ANGRILY. ]
And don't get me wrong - I'm not here to argue the finer points of why Non-Registered imPorts don't deserve to be second class citizens just because we don't want to sign on the government's dotted line. That's not what this is about right now, not when the Bleed is collapsing around our ears. Because frankly? The multiverse doesn't give a shit what you or I think about Registration. No-one that we save is going to check what's written on our wrist first.
[ In fact, it's hard to tell what's pissed him off most - the Registereds-Save-The-World-Only message from the government or the fact that REALITY IS MELTING. Or maybe the annoying state of affairs his laundry is in. ]
This isn't a recruitment drive. You don't need to join ImPact after this is dealt with. And nobody's going to give you a paycheck or a uniform. I just want you all to know that just because you're Unsettled doesn't mean you can't help save innocent lives too.
[ He gives up his search temporarily, facing the video feed with an expression like thunder. ]
And if anyone tries to arrest an Unsettled imPort for helping I'm going to get angry. After we save the fucking world.
[ Just before the video ends there's a half cut-off mutter of 'Door'. ]
A friendly reminder from your local Unsettled hero. [ Yes, hero - not the VIGILANTE currently tattooed on his wrist. ] You don't have to be Registered to help save the world. If you want to get involved but your wrist says the wrong thing, let me know and I'll help you out. If you want to do your own thing that's fine too, I don't care. I just don't want anyone thinking they can't save innocent lives just because the US government doesn't endorse it.
[ He slams a hamper lid. ANGRILY. ]
And don't get me wrong - I'm not here to argue the finer points of why Non-Registered imPorts don't deserve to be second class citizens just because we don't want to sign on the government's dotted line. That's not what this is about right now, not when the Bleed is collapsing around our ears. Because frankly? The multiverse doesn't give a shit what you or I think about Registration. No-one that we save is going to check what's written on our wrist first.
[ In fact, it's hard to tell what's pissed him off most - the Registereds-Save-The-World-Only message from the government or the fact that REALITY IS MELTING. Or maybe the annoying state of affairs his laundry is in. ]
This isn't a recruitment drive. You don't need to join ImPact after this is dealt with. And nobody's going to give you a paycheck or a uniform. I just want you all to know that just because you're Unsettled doesn't mean you can't help save innocent lives too.
[ He gives up his search temporarily, facing the video feed with an expression like thunder. ]
And if anyone tries to arrest an Unsettled imPort for helping I'm going to get angry. After we save the fucking world.
[ Just before the video ends there's a half cut-off mutter of 'Door'. ]
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See, when I was in New York back in the day, this fella called Sting was having a party, right? Ends up I wasn't allowed 'cause of a previous accident involvin' a shite load of coke and hair dryer, so I says to meself, "Cassidy, you know plenty of fun lads and lasses, why not have yer own damn party?" So I did. It ended being a shite load better than Sting's too. Everyone bloody said so.
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Because this isn't a party. It isn't about wanting to feel included. I don't particularly care. If I offered my skills and they weren't useful, I'd gladly sit out. It's about handling a dangerous situation, and the least risky way to do that is to pool efforts and knowledge.
Different situations call for different priorities. A party is really not the same, man. I got over not being invited to parties a while ago.
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Again, it's about coordinating information and responding to a dangerous situation. I'll admit that we have less experience than many of the adults, which is why acting under and being directed by said adults would be beneficial.
I'm pointing out the hypocrisy less in hope of changing his mind- I wouldn't trust it anyway and a leader who doesn't want you on the team is not going to make effective use of you- and more to let the people who might sign up under him know that he may have blind spots where his personal morality is concerned, and to show them how he reacts to objections and challenges so they can make a more informed decision.
Just because you can't think of a reason for me to say something doesn't mean I don't have one.
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