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[dreadinquisitor]

[He wanted time to familiarize himself with this place. He needed to know if anyone else from the Inquisition had been brought across as well, and then to find them if they had. But first, he'd looked through the information they'd given him - the neat print on the strange white paper - and now, suddenly, Maxwell had a much more immediate, personal worry.

The video opens on his face; his expression a mixture of incredulity and concern.]

Hello. [It feels awkward, addressing nothing, but he pushes on.] My name is Maxwell and I have a question, and there doesn't seem to be anyone else to ask.

[The camera turns and fixes on a portion of the pages he'd been given. He points to a section, chases a sentence with his fingertip as he reads it aloud.] 'Bears will always find him.' [Then the feed swings back to him.]

Why would anyone want this? How many bears do you even have in this place, to hope to make this useful? And do they just-- roam about?[He glances away, as if one might have suddenly sneaked up on him, then back.] Are these abilities negotiable in any way?

Comments

[viced]

Shit, I argue against it all the time in Congress, and that's public record!

It's something that I understand. I know why it exists, and what it's meant to do. A complete lack of it is...difficult. It can allow for a lot of abuse, especially when powers can be nearly anything. Everything from turning invisible to stealing someone's face...

It's invasive, but it is accountability for a difficult problem.

[dreadinquisitor]

No, I understand the need. I don't disagree with it as an idea, I just want to make sure I understand all facets of something before I make decision regarding it. Or, at least, as much as possible.

[viced]

I don't blame you.

This is a hell of a thing to sign up for, especially if you don't quite get where they're going with it.

I'd rather someone ask the tough questions than either blindly follow or deny it.

[dreadinquisitor]

I appreciate your honesty. It's still a difficult decision, but at least I feel like I have a grounding to start to make one now.

Hopefully.

[viced]

Well, I wish you the best of luck in making one.

And, of course, if you need something, let me know. I'm always here to help.

[dreadinquisitor]

Thank you. I'll keep that mind, when I inevitably have more questions.