fifteenth | voice | untraceable

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

[filtered to the Coalition, with separate filters to Cameron and Nia]

You know, I debated long and hard about whether this was worth saying, but I figure it's inevitable. You're going to find this out. There's no particular use hiding it from my allies.

A number of my enemies have made their way into the City in these last few weeks. Specifically, imports #24405589, #24392952, and #24130439. These individuals hate me indiscriminately. Not for what I do, oh no. They hate me for what I am.

You see, I am a Cybernetic Lifeform Node, otherwise known as a Cylon. A sentient machine. And they don't take very kindly to "sentient machines," where I come from, and that's a bit of an issue.

I apologize if this comes as a surprise. For most of you, I'm sure it does. But I trust you can understand why I felt the need to contain the information. If you see any of those three speaking about me, any of them filtering conversations against me or otherwise, I'd prefer if you came to me. Not an unreasonable demand, is it?

[/filter]

Well now.

How is my fair City this evening? I notice it's been some time since we've been plunged into chaos. I'd ask all of you when you think the next disaster will be, but I wouldn't want to give the wrong idea. Thankfully, I've been comparatively fortunate when it comes to those calamities. I haven't had much to worry about.

Is that something you'd consider yourself? Fortunate?

Comments

[Coalition filter]

[wantsapprentice.livejournal.com]

[Consider a transcript of this (http://community.livejournal.com/capeandcowl/1713711.html?thread=151910959#t151910959) conversation attached.]

[Coalition filter]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

[A long pause.]

Unsurprising. But also extraordinarily unfortunate. Is that all?

[caststwoshadows.livejournal.com]

Should I consider myself fortunate?

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

That's a question I don't think I can answer for you. Desire, is it?

[private; encrypted]

[easytochop.livejournal.com]

Surprise, surprise.

[voice, encrypted]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

I hope you're not upset with me.

[Coalition Filter]

[whomwillikill.livejournal.com]

Cute...

Wait, Cylon? I've heard of that SOMEWHERE...

(OoC: Strikes, not there)

[Coalition Filter, voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. Cute? I fail to see what's cute about the matter.

[wakeupyouangels.livejournal.com]

I consider myself fortunate to be exist, and though in general terms I've always been very lucky (in friends, in family, and in the quality of my life), I don't know if my good luck will continue in this universe. Would you have any recommendations as to that?

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

What do you mean, recommendations? No, I don't know. Try to stay indoors. You're less likely to wander into any stray explosions that way.

[was-sleeping.livejournal.com]

My scars are gone. But no. Not fortunate.

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

Your scars are gone. Aha. Physical or mental?

[Voice]

[spacetimeprime.livejournal.com]

This city is yours?

[Voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

[A short laugh. Pause.]

It's a phrase.

[penurium.livejournal.com]

That's a statement, callin' this place 'yours'. What makes you think that?

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

Oh, well, this place is mine as much as it's anyone else's. I guess the real owner would be the Porter, wouldn't it?

[hackeralastair]

You just love hearing yourself talk, don't you?

I'd think you have a lot to worry about, Cavil.

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

[Pause.]

Oh? Like what? Like you?

Coalition Filter

[badhorsefan.livejournal.com]

Dude, there's nothing wrong with robots. It's not like you've got a 'kill humanity destroy destroy destroy' button in you or something.

If you want me to like...egg their cars or anything, just ask.

Coalition Filter, voice

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

...Yes, exactly. I appreciate that.

Egging their cars? Really? I'm surprised you can't do better, Doctor.

[permavoice] are you on AIM?

[wolfofmibu]

Confident still, even with so many enemies closing in? That you're fortunate?

Sounds more like stupidity.

[permavoice] ...whoops!

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

[A pause for feigned consideration.] Hm. That's funny. I don't see any enemies closing in. Are you sure you've got the right place?

[is-fear-itself.livejournal.com]

Now there's a compelling question.

In some ways I would consider myself extraordinarily fortunate, and in others... terribly unlucky. I suppose if I were forced to tally everything, 'unfortunate' would win out.

And yourself, Cavil?

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

Funny thing. I don't relay on fortune. I don't even believe in it. I just wanted to hear what all the other nice imports had to say on the subject.

[voice, encrypted]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

She hates us. [Pause.] How does that make you feel, Nia?

[littletoorough.livejournal.com]

Cavil.

How are the gods treating you?

[voice, encrypted]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

That's an A for effort, but you should know you don't need to pretend anymore, Captain Thrace.

Private, voice

[liebe_krieg]

A machine? Really? I never would have guessed, Herr Cavil.

And for the sake of the record: I consider myself extremely fortunate. Or rather, extremely happy. That which I enjoy does not come to me simply through passively accepting mere luck, but through the active application of my mind and my will to the world around me.

[voice, encrypted]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

That's right. A machine. I hope that doesn't pose a problem.

And I'm happy for you, Major. You're a man who seems to take a great deal of enjoyment in his work.

[nyc-detective.livejournal.com]

My dear Brother Cavil, I can't help but get the sense that you're going to give people the wrong idea regardless.

[voice]

[bestmachine.livejournal.com]

Such animosity.