[Video]

[mismanagement]

[Not long after this.

At first glance, it appears to be Maketh holding the phone. It's her usual uniform, perfectly ironed, hair pinned up in a severe bun. She's standing outside the guardpost, rifle at her side. Everything looks as it ought to except for a single detail. The blue sash that all the guardsmen wear as a symbol of their position is nowhere to be seen.

Oh, and ignore the spray of blood across her chest. That's not important at all.]

Hello, citizens. I fear this experiment in democracy has gone on a little too long. It's high time to dispense with the nonsense and remember where we ought to stand. And what we are.

[She smiles.]

You needn't worry. The Empire loves all his children. All he asks is your loyalty.

[She pauses, glancing back at the guardpost.]

I'm terribly sorry about the mess, of course. But civilization always comes with a price. A gesture was necessary.

[Her tone hardens.]

Guardsmen, report in immediately. I want this under control.

Comments

Video; private

[so_dark_a_road]

King Regis! [ He's glad to see you again, too. ]

I don't know Maketh well, but there is something very wrong here. Not just the bodies that are doubtless lying behind her in that building! When I joined the Guard, I joined an organization of people who believed in citizen action to protect those who can't protect themselves. That goal was set by the Guard leaders. I cannot believe that either of them would suddenly change their minds, and decide to support some imaginary Empire. Nor kill their close friends and allies to give it power.

I do not believe this is Maketh.

Re: Video; private

[kingslight]

Then that's all the confirmation we need to discredit this fork-tongued serpent.

[There's clear bitterness in his tone as he glances back at the previous recording the imposter created. He knew that wasn't Maketh. Regis just knew it!]

Spread the word and tell the others to stay safe! If there's more of these doppelgangers roaming about, then the city is compromised.

Video; private

[so_dark_a_road]

I will do so.

I believe there are more of these doubles. This is worrisome.

Re: Video; private

[kingslight]

Take caution. I know naught of what these devils will do but put them down.

[He's honestly worried here. There's too people who could end up sharing a grave with Maketh.]

However, do promise to remain safe. I rather not lose another...friend.

Video; private

[so_dark_a_road]

[ Small laugh. ] I am being uncharacteristically cautious now.

But yes, they must be dealt with.

[ He can tell Regis is worried. ] I will try not to get killed. And you. . . my friend. . . please watch your back. I would not want to lose you, either.