{Unified Universe Project}[Accidental Video]

[adstring_npc]

[The PCD comes on, tilted at an odd angle. It shows several in a big office: Andrew Johnson, Donna Malkovich, Bao Ying, and Chairman Springsteen. There are others hanging around, but those are the four in the forefront.]

Andrew thumps his fist on the desk. “I will not go back! There’s too much to lose! Let them go back as they will, but—“

“Like we have any control over the Animus.” Donna’s voice is just as angry.

Bao shakes her head. “Can you not shield over the inner city? We can also invite in those who wish to stay, for a short time. I know you have been working on—“

“No.” The Chairman gets up from his chair and paces. “We’ve been trying to find a way, yes. But it hasn’t worked yet. We’re affected by the damned creatures the same as the Outsiders.”

“We will lose everything.” Andrew is seething. “And we still haven’t found—“

“No, we haven’t.” Donna cuts him off again. “But does it matter? If we can’t change something… Though now might be as good a time as any to see if we can hurt the Animus.”

Bao’s eyes go wide. “It will backfire. And again, me and mine will pay the price. Do not do this.”

The Chairman snorts. “That’s what you and yours are here for. If your predecessor hadn’t—“

“Do not even mention him.” Bao’s hand rests on her gun. “I know you’ve lied about him. They found his journal. It’s in the Outer City, not in the Waste. What else did you lie about, Springsteen? While you and your wife hide cozy in your house, drinking and isolated, safe from the damage you cause…”

Andrew has visibly calmed, and he places a hand on Bao’s shoulder. She glares at him but doesn’t shrug it off. “We’re not going to let him toss you to the Samaren Outsider. And now you don’t have to worry about him if we go back. One way or another, you’re safe.”

Bao looks away and doesn’t comment.

“Well. Now that that little temper tantrum is over.” Donna gives Bao a very wintery smile. “I would rather hurt and have repercussions than be sent home. I vote we use it.”

“Seconded.” The Chairman sits back down and looks over at Johnson.

“Against.” Andrew folds his arms.

“Against.” Bao’s hand hasn’t left her gun.

The Chairman glances off to the side, at Anderson Miles. “The deciding vote is yours.”

Miles frowns and swallows. “Against. We don’t know how much it will backfire, and it could hurt us more. If we go home, we can always fix our errors.”

“Cowards.” Springsteen glares at all except Donna. “Dismissed, then. We sit and wait, like the Outsiders have to, even when we have tools at our disposal. Enjoy—“

[The PCD times out.]



[[ooc: Mod decision - Upon use of the device, the five that volunteer get an impression of being swooped away and awareness of the Animus. The Animus cannot be seen, but there's a presence. And it is Not Amused, though it's a little surprised. Then there's a rush, and all five come back to themselves with MASSIVE headaches, horrible nausea, and dizziness. These five consist of: Squall/Leon, Nel Tu, Akito/Agito, Alucard, and Ulquiorra. Observers can join the log seperately: http://community.livejournal.com/adstrngndumlog/408051.html ]]

Comments

[Video]

[heartofalion]

Wait! Who are you people? We have a choice not to go home?

[Video]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

So even when eavesdropping you get everything wrong?

We're the scientists. And no. We don't. Because some cowards don't want to see if we can hurt the Animus and convince them not to try this.

[Video]

[exarmatio]

...you have ways of trying to keep this from happening, and you aren't trying it?

I agree that hurting the Animus isn't a smart idea, but if you have other ways...!

[Video]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

I was outvoted on hurting them. As you could see.

[hainyan.livejournal.com]

I don't want to go home!

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

You poor thing.

[voice]

[scarysnakelady]

So. Your weaknesses revealed as well as ours.

...If it counts for anything, if this can be stopped, if you can... at least try... you may find volunteers amongst us "outsiders" as well. Should the vote change.

[voice]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

You'd be willing to try to hurt the Animus? You're all expendable. I don't think anyone would object to sending some of you out with the device.

[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

...Even if you choose not to attack the animus, sitting and waiting is hardly the only other choice.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

And in all your years of wisdom, you have other methods which you'll now share?

[Video]

[1soul3sides.livejournal.com]

[man oh man the Nelliel isn't amused by you guys right now.]

You dangle that hope in front of people who have nothing, and whisk it away. Even if the Animus retaliate, there is no use in sitting by and doing nothing.

[She folds her arms.]

If none of you wish to take action, at least give the power to those of us who are willing.

[Video]

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Why do I care about giving you hope? Our meetings aren't supposed to be public.

You want it? I can give the device to you and the others. I'll never have a problem using any of you.

[saucey]

No point in asking our opinion then, was there?

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

When have I ever cared what your opinion was?

[snappedking.livejournal.com]

[Been reading the unprotected threads]

... I'll help.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Then you make three. Talk to the first idiot to volunteer.

[immortalservant.livejournal.com]

[A long thoughtful look before he decides]

Any chance we "outsiders" can get ahold of this device?

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

It's already out there. [x,y]. The first idiot has it, go join him if you want.

[foundtheheart.livejournal.com]

I would die regardless. *This is his way of volunteering...*

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Then there's no loss to you.


[[ooc: log is here, is his turn: http://community.livejournal.com/adstrngndumlog/408051.html ]]

[animusfortuna.livejournal.com]

The Animus are tricking you all. Do not be fooled.

...However, if there is such a way that we can, after all, restrain the Animus, then I would like to, at least, give it a try.

I will volunteer.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Oh, aren't we so lucky you're here to take away all doubt.

The device is at [x,y], do what you will.



[[ooc: The five needed already volunteered, but he can be in the log to observe if he'd like: http://community.livejournal.com/adstrngndumlog/408051.html]]

[ebbxandxflow.livejournal.com]

[Talk of people finding things? Working on things?

... This sounds way too much like the creation of the Heartless back home for his liking.]

You have a device to fight them?

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

Maybe. We don't know if it will do us any good.

[bunny_flower]

... You are, once again, making decisions that can affect all of us without consulting us.

[adstring-npc.livejournal.com]

I tried to make that decision. They backed down. But you Outsiders have already taken matters into your own hands.

You're the healer. You might want to find them.