[video; action]

[occupiesvitalregions]

[Video - Open]

[Live from Prussia's apartment, it's ill-advised video call time!]

You know why so many names are on this Null hit list right? Cuz we're not stupid. We're not falling for their shit. And if you are, then you're just as dumb as they are. Doubly so if you're the person who's been selling us out.

Anyway, I'm not afraid of you guys, or the Null, or the gods! So if you plan to come after me, know that I'm armed and I'm awesome.

[He gives the camera a confident grin and a wink.

Prussia looks down at his phone for a moment and looks over the list of names. It keeps getting bigger and bigger.]

...Is there really someone here named "Taako Taaco"? [He forgets he actually met this person.]



[Action - semi-closed to Yukari and others]

[Prussia really does have all the confidence in the world about his survival, and maybe too much faith that no one here is actually going to start murdering each other. But just in case, he takes up his duty as a Guard member and heads out to make sure no one is trying anything funny. He's carrying his broadsword nonchalantly over his shoulder, and is even whistling cheerily to himself. What he doesn't know is that there actually is someone who's out to get people, and they have some unsettled business. Thanks to Prussia's casual strolling, Yukari has a good chance of getting the jump on him, too.]

[[OOC - other people can jump in to the Prussia/Yukari fight, but keep in mind that A) Prussia is losing, B) let Yukari tag in this first and C) please keep it all to one thread. Thanks!]]

Comments

[outofthefire]

Yeah, a lot. But what's this about traitors?

[occupiesvitalregions]

Supposedly some folks were on their side or something. I dunno. The Null coulda just made that up too to try 'n make us fight amongst ourselves.

[outofthefire]

Or Some people still are on their side and they're just playing it cool for now. I know if I was on their side, I wouldn't be in any hurry to say so after that list hit.

[occupiesvitalregions]

Good point. But I have such a hard time believin' that people would side with the guys we've never seen, who threatened us not long after they made contact. I don't get it.

[outofthefire]

Maybe they're desperate? Or just looking out for themselves? I've heard that the Null offered to send everyone home.

[occupiesvitalregions]

Yeah, but how can we trust that? I wanna get home too, but I want some proof their not just gonna roll in here and try to kill us, so the gods lose their food source.

[outofthefire]

We can't trust it. Just like we can't trust that the gods won't eventually drain us of our emotions to the point where we die.

[occupiesvitalregions]

Or do harmful or creepy shit to us to get those emotions. Yeah, I'm not exactly on the gods' side either.

[outofthefire]

Neither am I. And I'm not on the Null's side, either. I'm on my own side.

I should probably introduce myself. The name's Laura. Laura Palmer.

[occupiesvitalregions]

That's what I've been sayin'! I'm on my side. Our side.

Pr-- Er, Gilbert. Gilbert Beilschmidt.

[outofthefire]

Our side, meaning anyone who isn't a god or the Null?

It's a pleasure to meet you, Gilbert.

[occupiesvitalregions]

Right. And anyone not on their sides exclusively. I mean, the gods are... okay, I guess. I'm not on their side but I won't stop anyone who is, cuz at least the gods are actively keepin' us alive for now, cuz it benefits them. But I don't believe 'em about being able to control the Door.

[outofthefire]

Which one is supposed to control it, anyway?

[occupiesvitalregions]

Uhh... Sorrow? Sorrow I think. [He actually doesn't know.]

[outofthefire]

So, Sorrow's the one who brought me here. [short laugh] Why am I not surprised?