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[Nick's voice sounds pretty weary -- and also a bit distorted on certain syllables, as though something might not be entirely right with his vocal modulator. Or maybe he's just got a cold. Who knows with these robot types.]
Anyone still out there who needs a place to wait this out safely, come to the Guard headquarters or the Clinic. Doesn't matter which one -- they're right next to each other. And if you don't think you can make it here on your own, let me know. We'll find a way to get you here, even if it means an escort.
[Though given his voice, he might not be in the best condition to do any escorting himself, but like that has ever stopped him.]
Guard, do what you need to do to restrain those looking to cause trouble, even if they're one of us. Try not to add to the body count.
[With that, he cuts the transmission, since as one of the few who doesn't seem to be affected, he has work to do. Click.]
Anyone still out there who needs a place to wait this out safely, come to the Guard headquarters or the Clinic. Doesn't matter which one -- they're right next to each other. And if you don't think you can make it here on your own, let me know. We'll find a way to get you here, even if it means an escort.
[Though given his voice, he might not be in the best condition to do any escorting himself, but like that has ever stopped him.]
Guard, do what you need to do to restrain those looking to cause trouble, even if they're one of us. Try not to add to the body count.
[With that, he cuts the transmission, since as one of the few who doesn't seem to be affected, he has work to do. Click.]
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[ and "try not to add to the body count" are basically his favourite words ever. ]
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[He normally wouldn't, given the distinction between those hunting down people and those thinking clearly isn't as obvious in some as it is in others, but what the hell. If it comes down to it, he'll ask for help and go with this guy himself, just to be sure.]
You got a name?
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at length: ] —Pete. [ a beat. ] I know you’ve only got my word and I know how it sounds, but trust me, if I wanted to do anything else, I wouldn’t be responding to you now.
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[He's not even the first Spider-Man they've had offer his help during an emergency.]
Look, if you can make your way toward the Clinic, we could use the extra help here. With all the skills people have in this place, it's helpful to have someone keeping an eye on the streets nearby.
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[ but anyway. ] Are you okay?
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[Though if the garbled quality of his voice on hard consonants is any indication, a. he's a machine, and b. no, no he is not okay.]
Thanks for asking, but you don't need to worry about me.
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[And he has no doubt that's the point. He knew Rage wouldn't take what happened to Delight well, but he can't say he expected her to blow up Fear's temple and set folks on one another. He doesn't have evidence of that, but it's an educated guess that's proving truer by the minute.]
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[Jo will eventually head for the clinic but after a while.
And she'll probably avoid most people for it.]
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That's just inviting a mass slaughter.
[And it would take a fool to not notice the strain in Nick's voice.]
You don't sound too good, Nick.
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[Or at least that's what they've done in the past. And just like he's done in the past, he's overworking himself, if certain parts in need of repairs are any indication. Other signs he probably needs to take a break: the fact he doesn't even bother to assert that he's fine.]
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Does anybody have eyes on that blasted demon?
[He'll pick up on your avoidance in a moment, Nick.]
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[There is an aggravated sigh on his end.]
Look, I get it. Folks aren't safe where we can keep an eye on them, and they aren't safe hiding on their own. There are people here who could raze the whole damn city in the blink of an eye if they wanted, so frankly, no one is safe anywhere.
[He's not mad at you, Ignis; he's just frustrated with everything right now. At least he knows said person who could raze the city is outside the city at the moment. One less person he has to worry about.]
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[He's quite sure Nick isn't, so he keeps his tone as level as it always is. This kind of thing is trying for all of them, and most of all for those people who want the most to keep everyone else safe. Nick is one of those people, and Ignis knows that very well.]
And you didn't answer my question. Are you alright?
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[Red Wine is not having a good time, but he's also not dead yet. That's a plus, so far.]
I've no wish to kill anyone, but one person has already tried to force my hand.
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[Sorry, Nick, but Red Wine doesn't really care about your personal Guard problems right now. He doesn't even know about them.]
But what you're asking could place people in more danger than they are in already. I'm no member of your 'guard', but I will do as you say... short of herding anyone to you.
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That's good enough for me.
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Don't send them to the clinic. Not unless they're injured. We have our hands full here, there's no room...
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It's where most folks head anyway in an emergency anyway, and we already have people keeping watch there and next door. The uninjured ones can hole up in the HQ.
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Right. Good, thanks. That's enough.
If you need attention, Knock Out-ya is here.
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Is there anything set up for people who might need help out in the middle of things? There's an SOS app, right?
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There is, but I'll be frank in that using it probably isn't the best idea right now, not unless they know the person on the other end isn't out for blood themselves.
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[ What is a battery!! ]
A smaller shield might be easier to sustain, yes.
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Can you get here on your own? Or do you need someone to watch your back?
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[ She won't. She's gonna die before she ever gets there, but that's what you get for trying to do everything on your own without asking for help. ]
I'll head there right now.
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[And today in "Things Nick Will Regret Saying:" that.]