7th Mission // Video

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob films this post while standing in front of the white walls of Helix Station in Maurtia Falls, wearing a navy-blue tank top and black shorts. Judging by the sweat visible on his arms, he just finished his exercise for the morning. His ramrod-straight posture projects an image of Official Business that doesn't match his casual tone of voice, or his workout clothes.]

Hey, everyone. I'm Jacob Taylor. I work with RISE: that's an imPort police team, for all you new arrivals out there. I'm putting together something new for the community... kind of a public safety resource. Like the FAQ, but focused on who's causing trouble these days.

So I thought I'd ask: what do you think are the biggest threats around here? Criminals, terrorists, the Soviets? Maybe there's something most of us haven't heard about yet that more people need to know about. It's important to be aware, especially when people might want you dead. There's always something happening under the surface around here.

Oh, and just so we're clear: this is going to be a list focusing on groups, not individual people. So don't bother talking about who your least favourite imPorts are.

[He pauses for a moment, then relaxes his posture as he segues into more civilian matters.]

That's about it for official business. Unofficially... I was wondering if anybody has got suggestions on a good name for a dog.

[He's totally planning to get a dog. Heads up, MF 001 housemates!]

Comments

[deadtective]

Doubt it. People like that don't change - if shit ever really comes my way, I know they're not gonna stick their neck out for me.

But man, it's whatever in the end. There's enough imPorts around that it doesn't really make much of a difference.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Hazel, if you're ever in danger, I promise I'll do whatever I can to be there. It's my duty, and not just as a RISE member.

I know we don't know each other well, but I hope you believe me. I take my promises seriously.

[deadtective]

People who don't know me are pretty much the only ones I ever believe when it comes to that shit. Not that you won't be completely pissing away your time, but it's not like you know any better yet.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Okay, seriously. Why are you so down on yourself? What don't I know yet that would make helping you a waste of time?

[It's Jacob's first encounter with the Hazel Experience.]

[deadtective]

[make sure your seatbelt is firmly tightened and keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle then, buddy]

Awww, why ruin the surprise? If you're gonna ignore me telling you not to waste your time you might as well have all the fun you can.

Or were you hoping I was gonna drop a hint?

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Yeah, sure. Why not? I could use a hint.

[deadtective]

Five bucks and I'll give you a good one. The freebie's just cryptic garbage.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Five bucks? Pretty steep for a hint. Maybe I'd rather just risk wasting my time and see what happens.

[deadtective]

Man, and I thought that I already knew all the big tightwads around here.

Don't let me stop you, though! After you give up on slamming your head into a fucking brick wall I can just bump the price to twenty or something.