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[ 01 ] Video; Possible Action for housemates?

[ The video starts rolling well before Walter's prepared to sit down and talk. What the viewer gets is about twenty minutes of a frail and sickly thin, older white man in his tighty whities, staring blankly into the screen. A bottle of wine is in one hand, continuously pouring the contents into a glass as he drinks them down only to refill it again. It's the alcoholic channel, with a few fascinatingly thoughtful jaw clenches and an unwavering staring competition with the lens. Finally, he clears his throat and speaks up. ]

So this is supposed to connect me to others 'like me?' These so-called imPorts...

[ He studies his empty glass, turning it in his hands. ]

There's one question that never got answered, and maybe you can give me some insight? Clue me in a little because I sure saw a lot of fire and brimstone a few days ago...

[ He looks up, dead eyes focusing on the screen. ]

Is this supposed to be hell?

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Of course I do. I know we've just met, but you need to have some faith in my ability not to state the obvious.

Well? Are you going to clue me in?

Just like it sounds. Rumor has it that imPorts don't stay dead. There are one or two out there to give you a firsthand account, if you're interested.

So we have a new, immortality as long as we're here? To go along with these powers of ours?

[ So....Walt doesn't have to worry about dying. But at the same time, he can't kill someone. He's not sure how to feel about this. ]

No one's been around long enough to test it against old age, but seemingly yes. Convenient, isn't it?

[ There's a long pause. Not very convenient. At all. His glass drops at some point, a clattering noise in the background. ]

What about diseases? Terminal diseases?

Not something I have much experience with, as far as humans go, so I couldn't tell you. Though it seems reasonable that if you were to die of a terminal illness, the Porter would see you right back in again. Who knows in what state, though. Charming thought, isn't it?

Would a side-effect just happen with the disease? Or is that a common occurrence for any and all deaths?

[ Walt knows this guy claimed it was a rumor, but rumors come with their fair share of secret truths, right? He wants to know everything he possibly can. ]

You're sounding a little bit invested. Came in with something nasty, did you?

Answer my question.

Afraid I can't. I'm not really an expert in imPort death -- I doubt there are too many people who are. No one you'd want to talk to, anyway.

[ Walt sighs. Well that's a dead end. ]

I see.

[ He pauses and then confesses: ]

I have...had? have lung cancer. It seems to be in a state of remission right now, but there's no telling if it will come back eventually. And if it does, I really don't want to keep dying over and over again because this world refuses to let me stay dead.

[ he makes a dismissive noise, which probably goes with a careless wave of one hand ]

Cancer, that's just mutated cells. A little bioengineering and you'd have nothing to complain about, I'm sure.

I'm looking into it, yes. And I'm not really complaining, so much as wondering what it is that awaits me.

[ And being disappointed to find it isn't death. Thanks for that!! ]

There you go. Another reason to be pleased you've shown up here, you'll find all kinds of medical advances. We're not all from such unenlightened backgrounds.

You're just full of optimism, aren't you?

Well someone has to be, you're clearly not here to be the life of any parties.

Get me a few more bottles of wine, and you might be surprised.

And maybe some pants on you, while we're dreaming big.

Edited (WRONG WORD, OH NO) 2015-02-26 03:55 (UTC)

At least I kept on the underwear. You all should be grateful for that.

[ Geesh. Everyone keeps ragging on his choice of pantslessness. ]

Oh, now, I'm sure there's someone out there that might have enjoyed the show.

[ Be that as it may.... ]

There are children on the network.

[ His voice is full of disgust because obviously drinking alcohol in his underwear is G-rated material, but take off the underwear and everything changes. ]

That was an observation, not a suggestion.

Observation or not, I still have enough sense to keep my clothes on. Because of the children.

Honestly -- children fighting crime. Is that what this world is resorting to?

[ sort of a verbal shrug here ]

No one is forcing them to.

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