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[viced]

Good afternoon, imports. [ Oh hey, it's the mayor dressed back in a suit, and looking about as professional as usual. He has a grim smile on his face, and the comm is obviously placed on his mayoral desk, Mitchell on the other side. ]

I know it's been a very interesting two weeks, and I'm very sorry for my lack of presence. Unfortunately, it seems I'm just as human as anyone else, and found myself out of comission. I'm happy to say that as of today, I'm back in the Mayor's seat, and I'm proud of the way the City administration came together in a time when things weren't so certain. Each of the members of City Hall were exemplary during the past few weeks, and I think we can all agree that it's a godsend that I have so many talented and brilliant people here in City Hall.

[ He shuffles then, and looks down at his papers. ]

And while I know it's April Fools, there's something serious I need to address. Recently information came out about the police force. I'm disheartened to say that the force acted outside of the law in response to certain crises, and while I have always supported the police force, and hoped that they would always act with decorum, we're making sure that a full investigation is acted out over the next few weeks. Nobody should fear the cops, and I hope that most in the city will agree with me that the charges of torture are inexcusable. If they prove true, we will begin a closer look at the force, and begin implementing measures to ensure that there's greater oversight for not just the members of the police force, but also for the good of the City itself.

If anyone does have any information, I urge them to speak up about it. Any information can bring a speedy conclusion to this problem, and we can get the right people to the police force.

[ He pauses, still grim, before starting to reach out to the grab the comm, but there's a shift, and while reached out, Mitchell isn't in his suit anymore, he's in a really goofy getup. Helmet, jetpack, and all. He stops, looking at his hand, mouth opening, before: ]

Motherfu--

COMMUNICATOR, OFF.

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[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

[It doesn't last too terribly long, and Blue is grinning]

You're back!

[viced]

Yeah, you didn't expect me to stay away forever, did you? [ Despite being completely uncomfortable, he laughs a little bit. ]

I can't leave you guys to yourselves for that long!

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

[Suck it up Mitch, you left Blue to be Eddie's assistant so you could go have a pot-fueled vacation]

I was really worried about you.

[viced]

What, really? Oh come on, kid. I've bounced back from worse than this!

[ He smiles only a little bit, awkwardly.]

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

Kid.

[Blue shakes his head]

You went missing. Edward didn't even lead the search.

[viced]

[ He looks a little sheepish. ]

Sorry, Blue. Edward was needed here. I'm glad he stayed. That's why I put him in the position I did.

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

Well, your trusty cabin boy managed your files in the meantime.

[viced]

Good to know. I knew I could count on you.

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

[He goes through the files]

I wrote up a list of things that you missed.

[viced]

[ There's a grin, and he reaches out...despite being... in costume. Oh god he needs to change. He catches himself, and unzips the head part, so he doesn't look like he's wearing some bdsm getup. ]

Oh, good. Hand 'em over, let me see what we have.

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

[Blue hands over a file]

Here.

[viced]

[ He's just gonna...look those over now, frowning. ]

Okay, okay, shit. I hope you like long days, Blue. It's going to take at least a month to catch up on all of this.

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

[He nods]

I anticipated that.

[viced]

Good. Okay, what I'm going to need is, [ looking down. ]

Shit. Okay, first off, I need my spare suit, I'm not working in this ridiculous thing. It should be in the closet, and then I'm going to need a lifetime supply of coffee.

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

I'm on it!

[And out of the office he races]

[viced]

[ OH GOOD COFFEE. Now to get this stupid thing off, and let it die in a box somewhere...even though it'll be a suit by midnight. ]

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

[And back he comes with a suit in one hand and an extra-large cup of coffee in the other.]

[viced]

You are a life saver. [ Oh let's just try and take off that harness god isn't this stupid looking. ]

You might want to, uh, get out, for a bit. I need to get out of this thing.

[boogiewoogiebugleboy]

Oh, right. Sorry. Okay, just call me when you need me.

[And out he goes]