first; video

[respired]

[To be fair, computer-like devices exist on Azeroth. They're ancient consoles, remnants of a civilization that few people now living understand. Compared to this communicator, the old Titan archives are rudimentary -- enormous, clunky repositories of data that take up entire halls. Koltira has heard tales of them, but he's never accessed a Titan device in person.

Consequently, the slim electronic rectangle in his hands is a puzzle box. He presses buttons clumsily until the video starts recording, and even then, the feed is inconsistent. The whole enterprise simply illustrates his lack of technological skill.]

Were we brought here to fight a war, or to waste our time on meaningless tasks? I am not suited to the position forced on me. 'IT customer service' is a phrase I can barely parse.

[He sneers into the intermittent feed. His eyes are bright and cold, and his cracked skin has an unnatural, hypothermic cast to it.]

I will fight, as I must. I'm a soldier. But I'm not a puppet. Not anymore.

[He runs his fingers over his throat, and when he draws his hand away, it's clear that his palm is dark with blood. He's been bleeding slowly for a few days now.]

By the by. If you are skilled in the healing arts, I should like to make your acquaintance.

My name is Koltira Deathweaver.

Comments

[glassinine]

If you insist.

[highhealplz]

Again, Mr Edgeworth, I wouldn't have said it if I didn't mean it.

[glassinine]

As you say. Though I must note that I haven't much reason to trust your word.

[highhealplz]

Have I ever lied to you?

[glassinine]

You deceived me, ambushed me, and ignored my wishes. That's a sort of dishonesty.

[highhealplz]

Hang on, when did I deceive you?

[ totally not denying that other stuff though! eh c'est la vie ]

[glassinine]

You - tricked me into going where you wanted me to.

[highhealplz]

I wouldn't really call that a deception, as much as a strategy. I did make my intentions pretty clear.

[glassinine]

It's still sneakiness.

[highhealplz]

[ that gets a quick laugh ]

Charged with sneakiness. Alright, I guess I'll take that one.

[glassinine]

Don't sound proud.

[highhealplz]

I'm not! I'm amused. You've really got to stop assuming, Mr Edgeworth.

[glassinine]

It's not a laughing matter. Remember, sir, I could have turned you into the police but chose not to. Don't now snicker, lest I decide to change my mind.

[highhealplz]

And I appreciate that you didn't — but I was laughing at myself, not you.

[glassinine]

At yourself.

behold the tag that took 5 days

[highhealplz]

Yep.

mein gott.....

[glassinine]

Over what.

[highhealplz]

Didn't you ever hear that a joke's not funny if you explain it?

[glassinine]

Come now, Mr. Salib, I'd hardly find it amusing regardless.