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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It very well doesn't matter if captain and crew are trapped alike.

[he considers it obvious, though his tone is just slightly more annoyed]

And so, you toyed with fire because of a guess that a land of dreaming and afterlife can be left through mortal means.

But the Captain in this scenario would be the Emperor, wouldn’t it? And I do imagine this creature holds more enmity towards her than any of us since she was the one behind its imprisonment.

[Use one enemy to eliminate another, that tactic never got old.]

Whether the beast is victorious or we are it does come to a close, doesn’t it?

Quite an assumption to make, that. Very un-scientific.

[he regards the feed for a moment, weighing what he should say. He didn't want to spend long bantering back and forth on the merits of what he'd just done. It was unlikely he would convince he was wrong. Indeed, he reminded him too much of the good Doctor.]

It's too soon for me to say. It seems we're both recent acquisitions upon this testudine prison. I doubt reasonable caution is the sort that concerns you, and I'd rather not spend all day arguing about it. I've enough information on the why to last me through this manufactured crisis.

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Understandable; after all, we do have to work. Everyone does. [He was clearly mocking the kedan’s explanation and comparing its importance to their fight with Malicant.]

Less focus on the why and more on the how is my suggestion. Though, most prefer to leave my suggestions by the wayside it seems.

[he sees no reason to disagree with that mockery of the explanation. He'd found it rather... lacking, to say the least.]

I believe we're speaking of different whys and hows. makes it difficult to come to an amicable solution.

Let’s be frank, any solution is better than the disorganized mess we’ve found ourselves a part of. That others are asking me for a plan of action simply because I did a bit of research, as did you, and our time here is less than two days speaks volumes.

[His words are tempered, though they may not seem so from his tone, deep and sounding as if it was constantly parched.]

After being brought to this suite and told about other foreigners, I assumed meetings were held, ideas brought forth, and measures made. Clearly that is too much to hope for.

[He's used to that sort of talking-- can't get enough of it, being from Archadia, as he is. There's always a certain amount of tempered, yet not, to everyone's words. He thinks little of that, and more of the reasoning behind it.]

A reasonable assumption, at first glance, but do you intend to facilitate that yourself?

I would were not for the fact that none here would show up, much less so now that this Mal has made itself known. [After his discussion with Jim, Khan acceded to not using the full name any further so not to bother the other foreigners.]

Should anyone with more affluent and favorable relations manages to do so, I will be in attendance. [A small corner dug it’s way into his cheek.] Assuming they do not attempt to stone me to death.

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