video.

[connate]

[ when the feed clicks on, it's easy to tell that nick's in the kitchen, probably one that's similar to most in the issued residencies. his tone's a far cry from casual, but the fact that he's apparently wasting time at home at least offers some semblance of nonchalance. ]

My name is Nick Burkhardt. I'm with the Portland— previously of the PPB, currently with the... [ a pause, and extremely reluctantly: ] Heropa PD.

[ that's the formal introduction out of the way. which is the easy part; identify yourself, follow routine. going out of his way to make friends isn't something nick's done in a long time, which is probably going to be obvious in roughly ten seconds. his effort to drop the professional approach ends up sounding more neutral than genuinely amicable, but at least it keeps this from sounding like a full-on interrogation. ]

I wasn't planning on getting a tattoo, but given the choice I'd have gone for something a little less on the nose. And while I'm sure cops everywhere would appreciate the vote of confidence, something tells me this place is working with a flexible definition of the word hero.

[ definitely a judgement on what he's seen on the network rather than any kind of careful introspection. no offense. ]

Everyone's talking about whether or not we should register. I'm wondering what gives us the right to in the first place. [ a slight pause, and then he has the decency to sound a bit wry at his own expense. ] So on a scale of recycling to wearing spandex, how heroic do you think you rate?

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VOICE.

[connate]

I'm afraid it's not black and white, even for cops. But we do try to meet some standards. [ a little wry, in turn. ] And while it'd be nice if everyone agreed to just follow the laws, registration or not, something tells me that's wishful thinking.

VOICE.

[acrossyourpath]

Some standards. Doesn't matter if they're high or not, though, does it?

[ She makes a thoughtful noise, like 'hm'. ]

Usually is. Can't have heroes without something to save people from, can we?

VOICE. sorry for slow!

[connate]

I get it, you don't like authority. [ mostly deadpan, but there's a trace of amusement in it. ]

You planning on doing any rescuing? Unofficially. [ because if she's registered, he'll eat his hat. ]

VOICE. no worries! :)

[acrossyourpath]

Unofficially? It depends. Like most of us rebels to authority-- [ there's some sarcasm, in how she says it ] I need to make sure it's a sound investment.

But actually, it's only when authority and I are in disagreement do I have any complaints.

[ A pause. ]

In case you felt insulted.

[connate]

I've had worse. [ which doesn't negate the fact that he sounds entirely unimpressed, but that's sort of a professional obligation; he's not taking it personally. ]

So what about the day job they gave you? Taking a pass on that, too?

[acrossyourpath]

I never minded it -- it was nice and quiet. I'd offer to give you a tour of the place if I still worked there.

Why do you like it?