Day 2 - VIDEO

[exceptfebruary]

[There's a pause before he starts. Julian's exact location is isn’t immediately clear, but the graves might be an indication. He seems to be watching something off camera, and if you listen closely, you might hear an odd shuffling sound. Julian’s not carrying the camera, but from the odd movements it’s obviously held by someone.

He’s wearing exactly eleven medals. They’re all real except for one - which is fashioned out of an old silver coin and a bit of ribbon. When he starts speaking he looks directly at the camera.]

It’s Veterans Day.

11/11/11, a curious number. [ He reaches forward and gently tilts the camera a bit upwards, showing more of the sky. ] A cold, clear day. I'd hate to be stuck inside on a day like this. To be confined indoors - today of all days - would be infuriating. Luckily we're all free to enjoy it. [ He puts the camera back to normal. ]

Today is a day of rest, for those who have fought. For those who are fighting. For those who have died, and those who survived. How many of you would call yourselves veterans?

[ The camera droops a little and Julian looks at whatever is holding it - ] Stand at attention. [ The camera rights itself. ]

My new troops need a bit more training, I think. Untrained soldiers would only result in capture. No battles today, only drills.

At ease. [ The camera droops even more this time, and there’s a glimpse of a ragged boot and the remnants of a uniform before the feed cuts.]

Comments

permavideo;

[cardassian]

Veterans Day. How interesting.

permavideo;

[exceptfebruary]

[ He's holding the communicator himself now, and it's much steadier.

oh ho, an alien. He raises an eyebrow. ]

I take it you are unfamiliar?

[nine-tries.livejournal.com]

You have troops.

I can't believe this.

Textity text

[exceptfebruary]

Not many, I will admit. It is more of a squad.

permavideo;

[cardassian]

Veterans Day. How interesting.

permavideo;

[exceptfebruary]

[ He's holding the communicator himself now, and it's much steadier.

oh ho, an alien. He raises an eyebrow. ]

I take it you are unfamiliar?

[nine-tries.livejournal.com]

You have troops.

I can't believe this.

Textity text

[exceptfebruary]

Not many, I will admit. It is more of a squad.

voice

[bests]

Troops.

[ she is so unimpressed. ]

voice

[exceptfebruary]

Yes.

[ He is unmoved by her being unimpressed. Indeed, he sounds rather pleased with himself. ]

voice

[bests]

Troops.

[ she is so unimpressed. ]

voice

[exceptfebruary]

Yes.

[ He is unmoved by her being unimpressed. Indeed, he sounds rather pleased with himself. ]

voice;

[enigmaestro.livejournal.com]

A curious number. [He almost laughs.] Ten medals are authentic, and one is not.

You two.

voice;

[exceptfebruary]

Ten and one. I'm afraid it makes it a bit uneven.

voice;

[enigmaestro.livejournal.com]

A curious number. [He almost laughs.] Ten medals are authentic, and one is not.

You two.

voice;

[exceptfebruary]

Ten and one. I'm afraid it makes it a bit uneven.

Video

[liebe_krieg]

Truly, the days for remembering warriors and their deeds are the most important of the year. It is with great pride that I say I am most certainly a veteran, yet sadly this day is not for me. [He smiles] I was on the wrong side, you see.

Video

[exceptfebruary]

[ He responds with a curiously blank expression. ]

German. Second World War, I'd gather? Yes, it is a day for your enemies. But you're not bothered by it.

Video

[liebe_krieg]

Truly, the days for remembering warriors and their deeds are the most important of the year. It is with great pride that I say I am most certainly a veteran, yet sadly this day is not for me. [He smiles] I was on the wrong side, you see.

Video

[exceptfebruary]

[ He responds with a curiously blank expression. ]

German. Second World War, I'd gather? Yes, it is a day for your enemies. But you're not bothered by it.

voice;

[formidophobia.livejournal.com]

...Well, well.

The Porter's been kind to you.

voice;

[exceptfebruary]

Very kind. It almost seems to anticipate my needs.

voice;

[formidophobia.livejournal.com]

...Well, well.

The Porter's been kind to you.

voice;

[exceptfebruary]

Very kind. It almost seems to anticipate my needs.

Video;

[finalpunchline.livejournal.com]

Nothin' like keeping the tradition alive.

Video;

[exceptfebruary]

I try. You seem amused.

Video;

[finalpunchline.livejournal.com]

Nothin' like keeping the tradition alive.

Video;

[exceptfebruary]

I try. You seem amused.

voice and pretend this isn't late

[indentcision]

I see what you're doing.

Permavideo and what are you talking about, of course you're not late

[exceptfebruary]

It would be a waste if you didn't.

voice and pretend this isn't late

[indentcision]

I see what you're doing.

Permavideo and what are you talking about, of course you're not late

[exceptfebruary]

It would be a waste if you didn't.