7, Video

[darwinatrix]

This is Major-General Olivier Armstrong. If you can ignore the bevy of Imports wasting our time with their age-changing frivolity, I have an announcement to make.

It's no secret that whatever their other feelings towards us, the natives of this world recognize that we Imports pose a threat to them. For how could we not? We have powers they can scarcely conceive of, let alone match. Even a single Import could outclass a regiment or more of this nation's army.

Therefore, I am hereby announcing the formation of RISE: the Rogue Import Suppression Enforcers. We Imports shall police and judge our own, apprehending those among us who would prey on the most vulnerable of this nation's native population and passing sentence as necessary.

Those among you who wish to lend your aid to the RISE mission are welcome. I await your questions.

Comments

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[darwinatrix]

I intend to recruit adults, not little boys playing at being grown.

Voice

[outlawrain]

Heh, then good news for you, I turn eighteen in eight days.

Voice

[darwinatrix]

I wasn't referring to your age.

Voice

[outlawrain]

...So then what were you referrin' to? The dirty joke I made?

Voice

[darwinatrix]

And general demeanor. I have one frivolous womanizer on staff, and I only keep him around because he's useful. I don't need another.

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[outlawrain]

Whatever that is. I ain't got time to be a 'womanizer'. I've got dogs to take care of and missions to do. I work hard and I used to lead a team of a ton of guys as well as save the world twice.

So, y'know what? Fine. Don't use my abilities then.

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[darwinatrix]

What can you possibly offer me that would make up for your attitude and immaturity?

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[outlawrain]

Leadership, compassion, and the ability to find places without a map or directions. What makes you a good leader anyways?

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[darwinatrix]

So you're good at navigating. Am I supposed to be impressed?

I'm intelligent, decisive and exacting. I demand excellence of those under me and repay that skill and trust by giving just as much effort of my own.

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[outlawrain]

It's not jus' navigating. But, someone like you would never get it. Y'don't look at the big picture of it all.

Wow. Am I supposed to be impressed? There's plenty of people out there like that.

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[darwinatrix]

I do get it. I just don't care.

You're welcome to apply like the rest of them. Earn your spot. Meet my standards, or don't bother trying.

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[outlawrain]

No. No you don't. And I'm not gonna tell you.

Nah. I'm just going to watch this fall and fail. I was willin' to be helpful at first but, hey. It's your pedestal.

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[darwinatrix]

Then get lost. I have no further use for you.

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[outlawrain]

Considerin' you weren't gonna give me a shot, I'm surprised you ever needed a use for me. Y'damn hypocrite.

[He shuts off. But damn he wants to give her a fight.]