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[disrobes]

ImPorts, is it?

[The young woman on camera looks stern and uncompromising- though that may just be the natural slant of her eyebrows, the usual set for her lips. Regardless, she takes a moment as if making sure she knows what she wants to say, and then squaring her shoulders, continues-]

We have been brought here for a purpose, and although the ends are a mystery, the fact that we are the means speaks volumes! So tell me-

[Tilting her chin up, she looks imperious- someone who's used to command, control- and with almost surprising charisma (and oh my god, is that backlighting? How?), continues-]

What will you do if the ends do not suit you? If they are less than savory? Will you continue to obey those who have brought us here?

[She settles back into her chair, folding her hands over each other, and raises her eyebrows.]

It's only right that I know what sort of people I am meant to cooperate with, after all.

Comments

voice;

[hoboagogo]

[holy shit

that was an impressive display.]

--What, you're asking if we'll just shut up an' do as we're told just because someone told us?

Hell no. I don't mind helping out, but I'll do it for my own reasons.

voice;

[disrobes]

[She's good at that, yeah.]

Well put, all things considered. Glad to see that some can take account things other than being here against their will.

[hoboagogo]

[it was the backlighting that made it obvs]

There been that many people who focus on that? [A short scoff.] Sure, it sucks, but bitching ain't gonna make it any better.

So what 'bout you? I take it you don't plan on just going along with it all?

[disrobes]

[The power of backlighting is an incredible thing.]

Not many, but a couple. It seems that they cannot separate the people from their government.

I will go along if I find their reasons to be worth my help. Otherwise, I am content to... observe. Within reason, of course.

[hoboagogo]

Or maybe they feel bad, taking the handouts and not pledging shit back in support.

[he shrugs, but-- it's useless with the comm on audio.] Then again, they ain't asked me to do anything yet. I registered for the free housing and shit, but so far nothing's happened.

[disrobes]

Perhaps. I would not give people that much credit, honestly.

[She really wouldn't. Satsuki is well aware of the limitations of human decency- or well, the limits of it as she's seen in average people. Maybe the ones here are different.]

So you get their money, a place to live, and have yet to be asked for anything in return. It sounds suspicious to me.

[hoboagogo]

Yeah, it does. But end've the day, it's working out in my favour.

We all show up and get branded. That makes registering or not seems like a bullshit choice- like pretending we actually get a say in it. I'd be surprised if it really matters to whatever plans they might have.

[disrobes]

If you can benefit from it, why not, hmm?

[Something to take into consideration.]

Regardless of what their plan is, they'll know sooner or later they haven't made the best decision in regards to me.

[hoboagogo]

Pretty much. My pride ain't so important that I'll put myself at a disadvantage over suspicious shit alone.

[Another shrug-- though he words have him curious.]

You mean in bringing you here? [And-- maybe a faint smirk, lips curling up.] If or when you've gotta plan, lemme know.

[disrobes]

Not an unwise outlook, truth be told.

[And all the more reason for her to once again take up pretenses of playing along. As for the rest, she only smiles back, inclining her head.]

We'll see. It is unwise to attempt a strategy without knowing your opponents after all.

[hoboagogo]

You got a point there. What's your endgame, then? Maybe it's something I could get behind.

[disrobes]

I cannot be certain just yet. But I will prepare for as many outcomes as I am able to.