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

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[liebe_krieg]

Having some problems with troop discipline, are we? I know how hard it can be, training recruits of that sort.

Is this colleague of yours a veteran, then?

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[exceptfebruary]

You've worked with the undead before?

Not of a war. It is more for recent actions.

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[liebe_krieg]

Worked with? Haha, I suppose you could say that. Much of my career has been focused on the undead- producing them, weaponizing them, militarizing them. I assume you lack similar experience.

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[exceptfebruary]

You would be correct. My expertise is in other fields. Today is an exception.

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[liebe_krieg]

You are new to this City, aren't you? I take it then that this must be one of Lachesis' odd new gifts, if you've never done it before.

I regret not welcoming you earlier. I am the Major.

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[exceptfebruary]

[ He's almost done awarding the medals to his soldiers. He just has a couple more left. He continues to speak rather passively, but carefully. ]

Calendar Man. Lachesis is the name of the machine that brought me here, yes? A very thoughtful gift. I'm sure I'll make much use of it.

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[liebe_krieg]

[The Major cocks his head a bit. One corner of his mouth rises up further than the other.]

Calendar Man. Really, now.

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[exceptfebruary]

[ His expression only shifts slightly, but he stiffens a little. ]

I trust you have no problems with my name, Major.

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[liebe_krieg]

[The Major's grin is twitching now, along with one of his eyes.]

Problems? Oh no, certainly not! As far as I'm concerned, a person can work and fight under whatever nom de guerre they see fit... Calendar Man.

[Twitch twitch.]

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[exceptfebruary]

[ His eyes do not leave the Major's face. ]

I agree. I do hate when I am made fun of.