maskormenace | 2nd Oration / Voice

[Dooku's voice on the Network is difficult to miss: deep, resonant, rich, and inexplicably British despite him being from space.]

Good evening, my friends. As his probation officer, I feel it is my duty to inform you that Death the Kid has departed from this universe.

[Pause]

A pity, really. He only had a few days remaining on his sentence. I was looking forward to recommending his freedom from government supervision.

Now then, there is another matter I wish to discuss. I have been considering the role of emotion in the matters of power. ImPort abilities often seem tied to how we feel. Passions such as anger and fear can threaten our control, yet they can also spur our powers to greater heights in times of need.

In my Galaxy, there are two philosophies which have debated these issues for many thousands of years. One believes in the denial of passion. They insist upon tranquility and harmony. It is their belief that only a calm heart, without attachments, can attain true wisdom in serving others. They do not even allow themselves to fall in love...

[The Count's voice drops slightly, becoming a touch darker.]

The other perspective calls this a lie. It accepts passion as the truth of all living things, and draws power from it. It teaches that even the strongest of emotions can be embraced, and disciplined, and used to great effect.

I would be interested to know what my fellow imPorts think on this matter. Are our feelings to be repressed, or embraced? Which path do you believe will lead to greater fulfillment?

[Talk to the Sith Lord about feelings, Network. Also, if you're tagging him for the first time it's a good idea to check out his permissions post!]

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[ Max puts his arms down and grins. ]

To put it lightly. He's my guardian. Basically family. He's the go-to heavy hitter when I end up doing hero stuff somewhere.

I suspected I would.

What would you care to know of it?

I can't really blame them. There's... safety there. Helps people figure out meaning. [absolutes can give you purpose. she knows that better than some.]

It must have been a strong Cage indeed, to hold your power.

But of course, it would appear the Porter has achieved the same feat in binding you here.

I understand. And is there conflict between these deities and their different followers? Surely they cannot always agree on the same beliefs.

[Dooku is not the most optimistic person when it comes to diversity.]

There are a great many who share your beliefs, Manolo. They are natural.

Yet there are also those who would say their own happiness means nothing against the duty to serve others... and that love risks attaching one's energies to the benefit of a fortunate few, rather than the greater good of the many. In my Galaxy, those who think in such ways are considered wise. I wonder, what might you say to them in response?

[Okay, that does it. Dooku's resignation to this textspeak nightmare is at an end- and not just because he has literally no idea what this person is saying (what is a Roomba? Why, in all the stars, would Dooku ever want to love one?).

It's also because, beneath all the nonsense, Kavinsky is showing far more perceptiveness of Dooku's true thinking than he ever would have expected or desired from someone as vulgar as this.]

If you want an answer to that question, you will activate the voice function and cease this foolishness.

[The idea seems to startle her]

Well... Some gods are more favored in some parts of the world over others of course.... But mortals are fairly good at thinking up their own conflicts without bothering over who you pray to.

[Sexism and classism, sure, but religious persecution? Nah]

Two Flashes... How fortunate for you, Shade. You have a spare on hand should the other be Ported out.

[He will remember the name 'Flash', now. Any hero worth Shade's respect could be a potent asset, or a dangerous threat. Maybe both.]

Indeed it is... For the time being, at least.

[Melodrama is a Star Wars speciality, especially when delivered by a Sith, especially when that Sith is played by Christopher Lee.]

And how have you been, Carl? I hope you have been well since we last met.

[Somebody hasn't heard about the stabbing yet.]

He must be a formidable warrior, to defend you through your adventures. Is he with you, in this place?

God Himself built it, with me in mind, so yes--you could say that it was strong.

[ And the keys to it are here, in this world. Fortunately they don't actually work the way they're meant to. ]

This place is a little different. I mean, I suppose you could say it's a prison, but the Porter is just a thing. It would be a simple matter to destroy it, or reprogram it.

[ Hah. Simple. ]

But this place is more freedom than I've seen in centuries. It has its perks.

[ Well it's not something one can just talk about in casual conversation. ]

Fine.

[ Not fine. But whatever. Fuck Jesse Pinkman. ]

Me? I wouldn't be half the man I am today without love in my life. I don't understand why you must give up one for the other, or why that is wise. Many police officers and soldiers serve others while also allowing themselves to have marriage and family, and they do their jobs just fine. Actually, I would say they might even do their jobs better because they have people they passionately want to protect.

I find myself in the market for a variety of tools. Technology, for instance. Or protection.

Are items of this sort within your field?

[Yes, good, excellent. If she recognizes that vital truth now, her odds are better of recognizing it once Dooku is the source of absolute purpose in people's lives. But that day is still far away...]

That is quite true. Almost all beings yearn for a purpose to identify with. To craft one alone requires considerable strength... or considerable foolishness.

has any1 ever told u u r a bully

[he's going to make the switch eventually. dooku seems like an interesting and influential person, and these days, kavinsky actually cares enough to want people like that in his corner. even if it means switching to voice.

but not without an idiotic fight!]

:(

[He caught the lame character development bug.]

out there.

there's nothing to me. I'm not even my own person.

[He cocks an eyebrow, maybe a little impressed?]

Any idea how that happened? How those two became the most dominant ones.

[He has so many questions.]

Quite so!

[ A wave of his hand. ]

I'm not often in the market for a foe, but if the need strikes... I often have one ready.

Technology, on occasion, though I lack my old connections, sadly. I prefer to play on the other side of the coin. Simpler rules. And then the only human error is what you bring, yourself.

What manner of protection do you seek?

Indeed they are. The war we are now caught within, for instance, has little to do with religion that I can tell. Only politics and fear.

I see. So you could surmount the Porter, but you simply choose not to.

[This is the Count's skeptical voice, Lucifer.]

And what of the government? If you have such great power, I am sure their nanites and restrictions have very little hold on you indeed.

Not hardly! I've been a costumed crimefighter every now and again, but a superhero? That's something different entirely.

[Dooku just raises an eyebrow. Sullen youths sound the same from universe to universe, it seems.]

As you wish. But if there were anything you wanted to talk about, I would be perfectly happy to listen.

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