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[redhairring]

[ the video clicks on to Freddie, smiling at the camera and looking pretty as she sits at a picnic table in the Heropa park. ]

Piggybacking slightly off of Wild Tiger and Mr. Brooks's post, I've got an announcement to make to the network.

[ and she knows she's gonna get fussed at for this. so, there's a brief pause while Freddie steadies herself, then she looks straight at the camera. ]

Lunatic. I know you're reading this, because you're an imPort [ (she assumes) ] and we all received these communication devices. [ she flashes the network a winning smile that's a bit too much teeth and smarm for it to be reassuring. ] Care for an interview? Tattlecrime exclusive, what does the mysterious masked vigilante known as Lunatic want, and what does he want to tell the world?

[ okay, assuming that Tattlecrime has a worldwide audience is a bit of a stretch, but 'what does he want to tell the Porter cities as well as the small scattered American audience that reads this' doesn't sound as good. that 'winning' smile fades, turning into a little frown at the camera. ]

And before others of you decide to question my methods, [ WILL AND CHILTON ] I know exactly what I'm doing. [ grinnnn ] Trust me on this.

[ it doesn't enter Freddie's mind that even if she didn't want to interview a serial killer, nobody would trust her in the first place. the camera clicks off, with the last image being Freddie's self-satisfied smirk. ]

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text/private

[infomodder]

[Trust me on this—yeah, Freddie is always gonna be Freddie, can't stop that train, but the historical problems involved when Freddie meets serial killers who aren't restrained are impossible to ignore.]

i trust you'll stay away from observatories

[Don't get burned just yet, Lounds.]

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[redhairring]

[ eyerolllll. ]

Fool me once, as the saying goes. I've already made a mistake one time, I won't make it again.

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[purgation]

[Lunatic's reply (from a hacked device that does not read his true name) doesn't take long in coming, suggesting that he does, in fact, keep close tabs on the imPort network. Presently, it looks as though he might be broadcasting from Maurtia Falls, from the roof of an abandoned building, overcast skies behind him.

It's impossible to tell if he is smiling, but sometimes, depending upon the angle in which he tilts his head, the mouth of Lunatic's mask appears mocking.]

What can you tell the world that I haven't told them already? Unless you intend to spread lies. You're good at that.

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[redhairring]

I wouldn't spread lies about you. [ How...cute? Worrying? Both. ] What I'm doing is providing you a platform to show your voice. The heroes can read your manifesto on the communicators but the wider world? The people who don't entirely know about you?

They'll read this. They'll read it and be properly afraid.

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[bioshift]

[ .. Because this sounds like an awesome idea. And M'gann's been full of those lately. ]

If you need help at all...

[ The look on her face implies possibly more than just an intern kicking around. Martian, remember? ]

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[redhairring]

I don't think I'll need any help. But I'll keep it in mind. [ Freddie Lounds: bites off too much to handle. ]

Here, how about this. I'll text you when I'm meeting him, though. If you don't hear from me after the interview, sound the alarm.

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[immigrantpunk]

u r gonna need backup

[Not a question.]

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[redhairring]

Not from you.

[ because no offense Jayden, you're about as useless as she is. ]

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[andaway]

That's- dangerous. Not only because of the obvious reasons. [So he's not 'questioning her methods', not really. Please, like Lois hasn't done dangerous stuff.]

I mean, I just got here. But I've done my research- and giving someone like the Lunatic an actual way to voice their possible delusions legitimates them. It could be dangerous. You could make them more dangerous.

permavid!

[redhairring]

I'm sure that Lunatic killing people already legitimized his opinion. Besides, he already made a post to the network a while back talking about his m.o. This is pretty much the same thing.

[ except on a MUCH larger scale. ]

NOT HERE...

[earnedmystripes]

[But Kotetsu is facepalming so hard right now. And stalking the shit out of this post because there is no way this could possibly end well.]

NOT HERE...

[redhairring]

[ Worrywort. ]

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[biotically]

[ A pause. Hiya Freddie. ]

Well, I won't say anything, but just be safe, alright?

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[redhairring]

[ Hey there buddy. ]

I'll text you when I have the meeting, okay? If I don't check in within a few hours, assume the worst. [ said super flippantly, of course. ]

[incendere]

Sounds like it'll be quite a story.

[redhairring]

That's putting it mildly. Once this baby hits the press, revenue will go through the roof.

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[boobwindow]

[ No ID printed.

Hello, it's your new "buddy" Peej and her jaw is dropping open. ]

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Can you not?

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[redhairring]

[ hey girl hey. Freddie gives a little wave to the camera, COMPLETELY ignoring the fact that Peej is flipping a shit. ]

It's going to be a great interview.

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[lyingheart]

... You sure don't waste time. Be careful. Lunatic's perspective on situations isn't exactly lucid.

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[redhairring]

If I want something, I go get it.

But of course I'll be careful. The guy's a serial killer, for crying out loud.

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[khajidont]

Everyone's already said it, but yeah, this is kind of a terrible idea.

That said, are you just jumping into this alone or do you at least have someone to watch your back in case he decides to go all violent divine retribution on you? Preferably someone who's fireproof.

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[redhairring]

[ gosh mom, SHE'S GOT THIS, OKAY? ]

If it makes you feel any better, it's certainly not the most terrible idea I've done. But yes, I'm going to have someone watch my back. I doubt he'll kill me, mostly because I'm not a murderer, but I've got back-up.

[shuckit]

What's special about Lunatic? Why would your methods be questioned? [ questions questions questions sry gurl ]

[redhairring]

Story time. Lunatic is an imPort who can control fire. He kills murderers and people he self-describes as 'sinners.' And my methods would be questioned because Tattlecrime is an...unorthodox publication.

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[slightlyoffchilt]

[Much later and -- in fact, in specific reaction to a certain gentleman that Freddie has (both called out and) humored.]

Oh my god, you attract the type in any universe, don't you? I mean really, the fellow calls himself Lunatic.

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[redhairring]

[ AREN'T YOU PROUD OF HER, CHILTON, no you aren't Freddie is a dumbass. and hey, nobody's getting disemboweled this time at least??? that's a plus??? ]

It's gonna be a great story.