tushanshu | Video; Dated August 19th

[When the video feed starts, there's nothing but the side of a black chair, the man sitting in it was looking away from the monitor in thought. The background was obviously a suite in the Fire Sector, if the elegant design and the lit yellow and red hanging lanterns were anything to go by. As the man looked out the window behind him, he finally spoke.]

If any foreigners have new information regarding those that reside in the palace, I urge you to contact me as soon as possible. It’s become quite apparent that the Emperor is rather selective with whom she shares information with.

[That deep, penetrating voice was one of idle interest, which may have been because he seemed distracted. Finally, the chair turned from whatever had his attention. The man was sitting straight and he gave a guileful look down to the camera, straight at the viewers.]

It has also come to my attention that I am not the only one from my "world" as it were. Some of you may have seen others wearing similar clothing to mine. [Blue eyes with green flecks glanced downward at the Starfleet symbol on his black, long-sleeve shirt.] I’ll spare you the details of my "home". You may call me: Khan. [There was a dark purr of satisfaction on the last word. Having free reign to use his actual name for the first time in over year was incredibly satisfying.]

Many have called for unity amongst us "foreigners" and I am ready to do what must be done so we not only get the answers we want, but also to eliminate this menace we were summoned to fight. My combat and strategic knowledge are available for any effective measures against this essence known as Malicant.

[If he’s fully aware of what saying that name means, the only give away would be his eyes becoming lidded as he raised his eyebrows upon uttering the name.]

There is also the abundance of foreigners with powers and abilities above and beyond the limits of baseline individuals. If a list has been made of these beings and their known capabilities, I request a copy if possible.

[A beat filled with an almost imperceptible squint.]

Thank you for your time, that is all.

[95% Encryption; Pepper Potts]

I believe Stark Industries is the leading force in technological advancement in Keeliai. Ms. Potts, I would like a tour of your facilities and a description for each of the positions you have available; and the ones that are not. I believe you'll find my extensive knowledge of technology to be an asset. Even to the considerable pool of intellect currently in your employ.

[100% Starfleet Encryption; Jim Kirk, Spock.]

Contact me as soon as possible. Whether it is over the network or in person does not matter to me.

[He leaned forward in his chair]

I imagine we both have questions that need answers.

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Judging from past occurrences that have been noted on the network, that much is quite clear. The fact such a thing doesn't exist is quite interesting.

[There's raised eyebrow on the stony expression of Khan's face when he observed Tarrlok.]

But you're not one to look into those too often, are you Headmaster?

[Conversations about his powers are always awkward, although he's admitted it enough times that Khan would find it with a bit of digging.]

May as well get this over with, seeing as my specific abilities shave been the cause of so much concern already. I'm a waterbender, and bloodbender.

Yes, that does seem to send others into a frenzied panic. [A day and night of digging has given him plenty of information, which would be why most foreigners aren’t happy. As if that bothered him in the least.]

I would like to see a demonstration of this bending you and others from your world possess if that’s at all possible.

[While he’s not sure if his genetically enhanced physiology would be able to resist this bloodbending, there was only one way to find out.]

I offer myself for the example. For obvious reasons, I would ask that I could record the event. Quite difficult for me to see it otherwise.

[And he switches to private because discussion of his bloodbending generally leads to suspicion, and a few people are ready to jump him the moment they think he might consider using it.]

There are several others here who are benders, but I am the only remaining bloodbender. There were only three of us to begin with, really. [Not counting Katara, who could only bloodbend on the full moon.]

...I'm happy to give a demonstration of my waterbending, but I don't think you'd want to see bloodbending, especially if you were the example.

[While he did want to ask about the reason for the rarity of the technique, Khan nestled that question for a better time than on the network.]

I assure you there is little reason to be concerned for my well being. But yes, both arts if you are willing. There is nothing quite like it where I am from if I am to go by the descriptions on the network.

It's more than well-being, it's...a forbidden ability. [Meaning, he'd feel guilty using it.]

And yet you seem to be quite skilled in the art. [From what he had learned on the network at least.]

Forbidden on your home world I can see, but you are quite free to exercise it here, are you not?

I was forced to train it.

And while I am free to exercise it here, it's been made clear that I'll receive no shortage of scorn for doing so. It's a last resort, I suppose.

I withdraw my request then. Thank you for your time Tarrlok.

There will be no consequences for this, I shall arrange it as such. Contact me when your schedule is clear and you feel your skills are at their best.

[The feed then cuts off.]

Edited (CONQUERING GRAMMAR ONE EDIT AT A TIME.) 2013-08-20 23:27 (UTC)

...Alright. [He's still not sure if he's going to go through with it or try and convince Khan that it's a bad idea. But he'll just say 'alright' for now.]

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