maskormenace | ALIGN 07 ☰ VIDEO; (backdated to Mar 5th)

[ Kid's been absent for the better part of the week in the wake of the Debrecen bombings. He didn't inform anyone of where he was going, but given the backdrop of his video feed, he's back in Maurtia Falls. He looks more than a little rumpled and dirty, as if he's been wearing his same suit the whole time (he has been). Nonetheless, he addresses the viewers levelly and calmly. ]

In response to the American government's bombing of Debrecen, in the murder of unaffiliated and undefended civilians, I went to Hungary to assist with the aid efforts. Needless to say, the Hungarian citizens were not pleased by my presence... there was a great deal of resistance to my helping, at times violent. Despite that, I was able to help recover some survivors.

[ Too few of them, though. That definitely explains some of the damage and traces of blood on his clothing... the injuries may have since healed, but the evidence they left doesn't evaporate. ]

I did this in full awareness that my actions would be deemed criminal by the US, and have contacted the proper authorities that I am awaiting their arrival for my arrest, which I do not intend to resist. But I want to make it clear that even benevolent aid efforts, when they are directed to those whom the US government considers enemies, is seen as the same crime as participating in an attack against them. That humanitarian efforts are a crime if they are not approved.

[ Kid's yellow, double-ringed eyes are glowing like coals. For all his outward calmness, this young godling is pissed. ]

My sentence will be temporary, but that doesn't change what I intend to do going forward. The Soviets may have provoked the initial reaction, but the US willingly chose to target primarily civilians. In good conscience, I can no longer support or tolerate their actions.

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[ OOC: Open log is HERE! ]

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Kid... [Sabriel's clearly distressed and trying to tamp it down.]

You could have told someone what you were planning.

ur really planning 2 just walk into jail over this?

id have fuckin ditched man honestly like im still tempted

[All things considered, Barnaby is composed, although he can't quite refrain from pursing his lips before speaking.]

Are you in need of a lawyer?

Hey, uh. Good job. [ Seems a little underwhelming as far as things to say, but he's just arrived. ]

Tell me.

Are you familiar with the concept of total war?

Proceed with caution; do not let your emotions guide you.

[Wow. What a strong soul ~~pun unintended~~. Joaquin can't help but feel rather awed by Kid's efforts.]

... That's really magnanimous of you.

And I agree with where you're coming from. I'd rather not break laws in order to accomplish good in this world, but at the same time, I don't approve of your getting arrested just for showing compassion. There's something broken in this system.

[Guess who's got two thumbs and suddenly feels super guilty watching this. Because Qubit abruptly realizes he could have been there to help, but he was so tied to the idea of staying in the country and not getting arrested that it didn't cross his mind.

Something's got to change here.]

You did the right thing.

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