capeandcowl | [backdated to yesterday like a boss]

[For once, the feed that comes through Knock-Out's communicator is video and not text. She's outside sitting at the park, though both her arms are thrown over the back of the bench she's on; the communicator seems to be floating in front of her. She looks conflicted for a moment, but then she decides to speak.]

We're not actually bad guys, you know. I know what you guys all think, that we're some kind of group of boogeymen after your brains and blood. But that's not what this is about. These protests are getting out of hand--

[She rubs her temple. Behind her a car is speeding as someone is trying to cross the street; she raises her hand and the car stops abruptly, letting the person walk in front of it.]

We're here to help you. It doesn't have be like last time, shouldn't be, we have a completely different team working on the science of it all now. This isn't new, signing yourself up to fight for a cause you believe in. You all do understand that, right? I've made sacrifices too, this isn't supposed to be easy and it's not about good guys and bad guys like some idiotic movie… how can you guys live in New York and still think sides like this fit into neat little boxes?

My point is: you don't have to trust us. Or even like us. But burning the city down isn't the way to show your side is the right one.

[And lo, this broadcast does not end up with someone dying! Instead it just harmlessly disconnects.]

ooc | So, let's just pretend this post up went up yesterday...yep. Anyway, the NPC part of this plot is winding down. No more twists, this is the penultimate wrap-up post for this part of the plot.

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That doesn't change the fact your bosses approved it!

Changes a lot, actually, because without her here things are different. She wasn't just working for them, she developed the whole program. You don't have to trust us but at least get your facts straight if you're going to whine at me about things I had nothing to do with.

I really doubt that. The sort of people that are willing to do that to get powers aren't suddenly going to change.

Good thing I don't really care if you believe me.

Just a tip, lady -- if you want people to believe your group's turning over a new leaf, maybe getting all testy and insulting with them isn't the best way to convince them.

Yeah and if you don't care then why did you bother with a big speech about how you're here to help us?

Public statement. When people are rioting in response, something needs saying. How hard is that to grasp?

We weren't rioting. All the native people were because they're scared of what you and you're organization are going to do.

Some of you were. I know you were. I can feel these things so don't give me that shit. And that's not the only thing I'm talking about, either. Don't you think I know that you're scared? That's why I'm saying not to do anything stupid because of it.

[Seras' irises turn red. Who does this woman think she is?]

You don't know anything and threatening us isn't going to make us any calmer!

Mentioning cause and effect isn't a threat.

Sounded like a threat to me and with who you work for I'm sure it is.

Selective reasoning doesn't make you right.

Being given stolen powers by evil people doesn't make you right either.

Did I say that it did? I think that I explicitly didn't.

You certainly act like it does.

Maybe I think intent and actions has more to do with it.

You know some of us have been protecting the city a lot longer than you. So don't question our intentions.

I'll question whatever I want to. How long you've been doing something means shit.

Oh just shut up!

Fine. Nice talking with you.

I didn't say I wanted people to believe that. In fact, I said you don't have to trust or like us. Just not to endanger more people while you do it because your point kind of gets lost in all the hypocrisy. Considering no one's grasped that point yet, I think it needed saying.

And I have a name. Don't get patronizing just because you think you've got the moral highground, asshole.

Well, someone sure woke up on the wrong side of the bed this life.

Part of my charm.

[backdated to yesterday like a boss]

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