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Video, Backdated to YESTERDAY (Pre-Event)
[Perhaps some of you have noticed a set of mysterious cautionary signs going up all around Keeliai. The signs, declaring certain off-limits areas as Government Property - No Trespassing, are cast in bright yellow and written in several major languages (including English and French) that someone has contracted out to a local sign-maker. They are most noticeable in places like sewer entrances and other law-code-specified regions that the Emperor has declared inaccessible to foreigners.
All of this work was accomplished, of course, by Javert, his efforts to improve the Keeliai city law enforcement processes and create a fairer ground for new foreigners now officially sanctioned by the Emperor herself. But that is only the start of his work; there is still much left to do, and that is why he appears on the network today, in his full well-groomed coat with his hair and whiskers tamed into submission and a cold, proud expression on his face. At the last second, one might be able to catch a small, self-conscious rub at his forehead, and a quick finger-comb of his bangs over his face.]
I need a well-spoken individual to agree to a read aloud. [His voice is as cold and abrupt as his manner. He draws his shoulders back to his trademark military stiffness.] You will be paid by the hour, at a fair rate. You are expected to complete a full reading of a big tome as quick as you can.
There is another thing… [Here there is a palpable hesitation, and Javert grimaces at the camera.] A volunteer opportunity. Unfortunately. Mostly to do with hanging signs and translation work. It will best suit honest men, multilingual, who are interested in public safety. I won't waste your time unless you want to hear more. Contact me about it.
[Private Text Message to Bruce Wayne:]
M. Wayne:
I would like to request a reduction in my hours. Half-time is preferred, until the next crisis stretches your construction resources.
I await your reply.
Javert.
[Private Text Message to Haytham Kenway]
Do you have any trustworthy names for me?
All of this work was accomplished, of course, by Javert, his efforts to improve the Keeliai city law enforcement processes and create a fairer ground for new foreigners now officially sanctioned by the Emperor herself. But that is only the start of his work; there is still much left to do, and that is why he appears on the network today, in his full well-groomed coat with his hair and whiskers tamed into submission and a cold, proud expression on his face. At the last second, one might be able to catch a small, self-conscious rub at his forehead, and a quick finger-comb of his bangs over his face.]
I need a well-spoken individual to agree to a read aloud. [His voice is as cold and abrupt as his manner. He draws his shoulders back to his trademark military stiffness.] You will be paid by the hour, at a fair rate. You are expected to complete a full reading of a big tome as quick as you can.
There is another thing… [Here there is a palpable hesitation, and Javert grimaces at the camera.] A volunteer opportunity. Unfortunately. Mostly to do with hanging signs and translation work. It will best suit honest men, multilingual, who are interested in public safety. I won't waste your time unless you want to hear more. Contact me about it.
[Private Text Message to Bruce Wayne:]
M. Wayne:
I would like to request a reduction in my hours. Half-time is preferred, until the next crisis stretches your construction resources.
I await your reply.
Javert.
[Private Text Message to Haytham Kenway]
Do you have any trustworthy names for me?
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Of course, granted. It went well, I assume?
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[Javert plays it a bit coy. Yes, certainly, it went as well as Haytham or Bruce could have hoped. But Javert isn't exactly certain about this course of action. It is not a police function specifically, but it is back into a comfort zone that Javert planned to quit forever. The cosmos had a funny way of punishing him, didn't it? Javert pinches the bridge of his nose wearily.]
Apparently I am charged to lead some pro bono task team in organizing what should have been organized by the local police. Not exciting, but it is necessary.
video | standard encryption because battroll
[Since, you know, Javert is a Proud Man, he knows he's better off appealing to the greater good.]
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I would not dare, Monsieur. I am paying my translators fairly on my own. I will manage. Until Madame Emperor chooses to sack me, of course. [His eyes narrow perceptibly.] Well! Unless...
[And this is where he bites his tongue, attempting to squelch the thought before he can allow himself to humor it. Naturally, it is too late, and the disgruntled grimace on his face betrays that.
Unless this Foreigner Council I heard about decides to allocate government-sanctioned funds, but that is a shot in the dark.]
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It wouldn't be out of the goodness of my own heart. If the council decided to fund it, that's an independent matter entirely.
[CASUAL HANDWAVE.]
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I heard a little about the council, [he says slowly.] From a man called Tarrlok. You are working with him, then?
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[He is completely ignorant to any implications you might be making, sir.]
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[Implications? He's simply fishing for information.]
In any case, Monsieur Tarrlok is a curious fellow. I had taken him to mean that you and he were creating this idea as partners. Is that not the case?
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Then it is him I will watch for about this council. We could use better organization. It is not a bad idea that he's got.
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[A firm nod.]
You know where I am if you need me, Javert. I'll leave you to your business.