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[Video] Arrival

[Was that a mask? The visual shows what appears to be some sort of skeletal alien mask and the voice that accompanies it sounds oddly mechanical. Some here may recognize the cyborg General, even if just from historical records. While arriving as human, he'd quickly discovered his powers of transformation from the files he was given then after some brief experimenting he settled on the one he'd last been most familiar with. At least for now.]

Citizens. Heroes.

[The emphasized word seems to catch in his throat and there's a brief cough before he continues with an underlying growl to his tone.]

This is an unfortunate development. I was interrupted in the midst of a critical battle. I do not have time to deal with your little world's problems.

[The words are interrupted again by more coughing then an annoyed growl before the video cuts out abruptly.]

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Lots of people say that, especially when they do.

( There, there. )

How long have you had that cough?

Why is this any of your business?

[He's stubborn.]

( Oh for the love of— )

One, because you're broadcasting all over the place which makes it everybody's business. Two, because anybody decent wouldn't just let someone walk around sick if they could help.

And three: it hurts my ears.

( She's got supersensitive hearing. Ouch. )

... It is a side-effect of my condition.

[Then as if to contradict his words he adds.]

I am not sick.

[Which doesn't explain very much at all.]

( Pausing, her brows furrow, and her nose scrunches comically as she ends up thoroughly confused. )

You're using medical terms but then saying you're not sick.

Sure sounds like you are to me.

It is not a sickness. It is a condition of my upgrades.

[And damage that he won't admit to but can't be fixed in this form.]

Ah. So you need to see a mechanic instead?

( Kara looks thoughtful. )

I'm not half bad, but not the greatest. I can direct you to a shop though, instead.

Only if they are an expert in cybernetics.

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