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hadriel2017-10-28 03:57 pm
lifetothefullest) wrote in hadriel2017-10-28 03:57 pm
007 [Video]
[Like the last few posts that have occurred, this is also clearly in regards to the Null's latest announcement; however, Lance is trying a different tactic, because he's doing his best to avoid getting kicked out of seeing their list. So he's wording this very carefully, and that's purposefully obvious in his tone; it's also probably pretty obvious in how intent his stare is, and in how he's casually fiddling with his FBI badge in view of the screen.
He's really hoping the Null aren't too good with subtle body language, and that the people here aren't as generally bad at it as he's concerned they are.]
In light of recent occurrences, I'd like to remind everyone that I'm a psychologist, and I have an office in the clinic should anyone wish to speak confidentially. Additionally, although I prefer to work with individuals, group meetings are also possible.
[Aka the Clinic is available for anyone who wants to have private conversations about all of this going on, and Lance will be lurking there himself both to participate and keep watch on things.]
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He's really hoping the Null aren't too good with subtle body language, and that the people here aren't as generally bad at it as he's concerned they are.]
In light of recent occurrences, I'd like to remind everyone that I'm a psychologist, and I have an office in the clinic should anyone wish to speak confidentially. Additionally, although I prefer to work with individuals, group meetings are also possible.
[Aka the Clinic is available for anyone who wants to have private conversations about all of this going on, and Lance will be lurking there himself both to participate and keep watch on things.]
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Whoopsies didn't see you there kate hello!!! :D
It doesn't even do that. Whether or not their name is on the list, everyone is involved now. Even if they choose to stand by and do nothing, they are still on the game board. It's not loyalty, its a free for all.
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Some of it might be about loyalty, but... I think the Null want us to believe they're more powerful than they are.
[He's had this theory from the beginning, and for awhile it was kind of put to the side after some conversations with Hope, but now he's wondering again.]
If they really had such a numbers and strength advantage, they wouldn't need to go through all this trouble. They also wouldn't keep indicating that they might have to kill anyone providing strength to the gods. I think that latter part is more what this is about; they're having those here do work for them, to weaken the gods by removing supporters.
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( Not since they first heard about a spy, really. )
Left two of 'em alive before we got here and never came to finish 'em off. ( Which is odd. If you crush an opponent, why not finish them. Especially if you know Hope's the one who can revive each. )
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The Null themselves are not my main concern for the moment. It's the people here who might find the prize worthy of the price tag and what they might do to get at the people on that list.
[He casts a meaningful glance at Kate as he says that]
Besides, even if the Null turn out to be less powerful than they want us to believe and are in some way wanting for numbers and firepower, desperation and need are their own strengths when weaponized properly.
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[He says it in response to Kate's comments, in full agreement with her, although he also believes that the gods he spoke to were being truthful. But it's entirely possible to be truthful while still being wrong.
As far as Rosen's concerns--]
You're right; there are several people here who will finally have a good excuse to do what they've been wanting to for some time, and others who are simply acting out of self-preservation rather than malice. For the latter, convincing them that this isn't actually as beneficial as it might seem could be the best course of action.
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Any signs who'll be sidin' with them?
( She's not sure she knows anyone on the fence that would do such a thing, but them-
Maybe she's wrong. Maybe it could be anyone. Even these two. )
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[Rosen casts a wary glance around just in case anyone might be within earshot]
Lance, what about Hux? Would he be interested in an offer like this?
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[Lance doesn't hesitate in that answer; Hux is his primary concern, especially with how he responded to the Null's post. Still--]
But he's also being very obvious, which is strange, and I'm not sure if he'll truly find the risk worth the reward. However, I think considering him a danger and then being pleasantly surprised if he isn't is the best choice.
[And as far as other threats go, he definitely has more concerns but he's hesitant to say them.]
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And maybe coming up with an idea. )
Could just lay some bait. ( She shrugs, stepping in and closing the door, leaning back against it. ) Cut th' guessin' games.
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Bait?? I'm assuming you mean one of the people on the list?
[He's clearly concerned by the suggestion, beginning to shake his head]
That seems an unnecessary risk...
[A glance down at his phone distracts him momentarily before rolling his eyes and sighing heavily.]
...it seems I am now on the list myself.
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I could do it. I can heal just about anything, so I'd be perfect.
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I'll do it.
( Her voice is sharp, as if she doesn't want to hear arguments about it. )
Better to send someone who can capture them.
( And her words are clear, as if she has this all thought out. )
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[He says it to everyone, very serious; he gets why this plan would be suggested, but not only is he morally not willing to go along with it, but--]
I've tried this before, with a serial killer whose means and motives we knew how to predict, and it still went extremely badly. Here we have very little idea who might be taking the Null up on their offer and how they will choose to do so, making it very difficult to control the situation to any extent.
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I am not about to be killed by any of the idiots here. ( That much she'd like to think is true. ) And we can't just sit around and do nothing.
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Dr. Rosen is right; I could tell you several horror stories of what can be survived by a human without any supernatural healing, let alone what you could live through.
[And as for Kate, he can see the need to take action, but--]
I understand, but rushing into things is not going to help either. Everything is very chaotic right now, and making it more so only gives anyone who wants to assist the Null more opportunity, not less.
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I know, but with any luck, they'd just shoot me or stab me a few times and they'd be done with it. I can play dead.
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No one here is advocating we do nothing. [A look at Kate] What we are disagreeing about is what kind of action we should take. And I agree with Lance that some of this initial dust needs to settle first. We still don't have a clear picture of what we're dealing with. Just panic and some list that keeps growing by the minute.
[With a sigh he looks around the clinic]
What can we do as defensive measures in the meantime? Protecting the clinic?
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... We stash weapons. Have flammables nearby for self-defence. ( The cruder methods, certainly, but the last line of defence always is. ) Make sure someone who knows how to fight is around whenever possible. Using a full guard says we're affected by this hitlist.
( She's not letting the Null have that. Not after all of this. )
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He nods a little at the discussion involving protecting the clinic, but that all seems easier said than done; not that they shouldn't try, but he has some additional concerns.]
Figuring out who is trustworthy is going to be an issue. I'm also hesitant to suggest everyone grabbing as many weapons as possible; there's just as much of a risk of someone being killed in believe self-defense due to paranoia as there is for it to be intentional murder.
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George tips her head to one side slightly]
You mean, someone could play sick and get in the clinic to try to nail one of us? Or were you thinking something else?
That's true. This has never really been the place for warm and fuzzy feeling and that fucking list is just gonna make matters worse.
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[So he's torn between Kate's suggestion and the concerns raised by Lance and George]
Can we even assume that everyone on that list is trustworthy? Or would they have potentially included their own helpers in order to draw attention away from them?
[He shakes his head at himself]
It starts to become the metaphorical rabbit hole.
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Anyway- )
Not saying we keep them in grabbing range for anyone. But it's stupid if we don't have something for the staff here. ( Considering how many of them have earned themselves a place on that list.
She's proud of you all. )
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[He says it in regards to George's question; in reality his main concern is more than someone who seems willing and interested in helping protect people will just be using that as a ruse. But he also knows he's sometimes overly distrustful, and may have to rely on Kate and Rosen's judgement here.
The idea that some people on the list might be fake is an interesting one that he hadn't considered, but he thinks that's probably too complicated for the Null to pull off. He hopes so, anyway.
He doesn't disagree with Kate's next comments either, although he's still a little concerned.]
It might be best to figure out who among those who work here is either armed, capable of defending themselves without a weapon, or both. We may have enough people on the staff alone who can keep guard inside, at least.
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