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[lapwing]

[On the network is what appears to be a young boy, about 12 or 13 years old. For a moment, he stares quite soulfully at the video output impossibly deep, black eyes, and then pokes at the screen with one fingernail.]

Not even a proper imp in there, how's that for you...?

[He pulls back and mimes clearing his throat. A voice far, far more booming than is fit for the child's face resounds across the feed.]

Right, broadcast. AHEM. This is just a friendly, non-suspicious question, inquiring on when the next coup or violent overthrow of this government is going to be. Not that I'm actually advocating it, I just know you humans really can't resist.

I'm pretty handy with a popcorn machine if anyone can provide good seats.

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[devoutish]

[He seriously hopes that isn't the case, but he'll still joke about it:]

Goodness, they would they? That'd be awful.

[He says this in a decently put-on voice, Russian-accented by way of London.]

[lapwing]

Probably. I expect the worst. I usually am surprised in all of the wrong directions and have to reassess what "worst" is on a regular basis.

I've heard Mexico is nice this time of year, though.

[devoutish]

[And back to his regular voice.]

I've never been.

[lapwing]

Oh, go back to the other. You almost sounded like you had a bit of culture.

[devoutish]

Who's interested in that sort of culture, really?