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tushanshu2013-08-18 07:59 pm
khan_artist) wrote in tushanshu2013-08-18 07:59 pm
Entry tags:
- † assorted characters,
- † balthier,
- † bean,
- † billy kaplan,
- † charles xavier,
- † damian wayne,
- † dick grayson (comics),
- † jack frost,
- † jim kirk,
- † miles morales,
- † olivia dunham (alt),
- † ororo munroe,
- † pepper potts,
- † raven (animated),
- † stiles stilinski,
- † stocking anarchy,
- † tarrlok,
- † tony stark (mcu),
- † toph bei fong
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.
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.
Action;
As opposed to hoping it never shows? If any of us here want to return to our rightful places, facing the inevitable is necessary. Assuming eliminating the entity does the trick as the Emperor suggests.
[There's little in the way of his distaste at the mention of Eshai.]
Did you come here merely to admonish me Captain?
Action;
[Every instinct in him is screaming for him to fold his arms and back away. The tiny hindbrain part of him that knows that Khan's got a bigger stick than he does. Jim's never backed down from a fight in this life, but this man held his crew's lives in his hands and was going to kill them all and Jim was powerless to stop him. Not even just powerless, he was a liability.
He's an idiot, coming here. He's not even sure what he thought he could accomplish. All he knows is that he can't communicate over the damned console. He's always been better at face to face. Where you have access to all a person's cues and vulnerabilities.
But Khan's reading him at the same time, and that's... not a good idea. There's no fear to him, but there's plenty of rage, and Khan's better at chess than he is. Savagery, he'd called it.
This man killed Pike. Jim's wearing the man's 'Fleet ring on his left hand, but Khan's already noticed it, there's no point taking it off now.]
I came, [he says, slow and deliberate. He's trying to swallow down the rage in exchange for negotiation.] to make you an offer. When we go home, we return to the exact moment of our departure. You know. Theoretically. And I'm from a point in time you'd find really interesting. I'm in a position to secure your entire crew, and I'm willing to work with you to rescue them. Without bloodshed.
[He's had time to think about it. As much as he hates Khan, as much as he wants him dead,-- is there nothing you would not do for your family? No. There isn't. He'll play chess with Khan for them, knowing it's a losing game.]
But in return, there's a few things I want from you.
Action;
When Jim mentions his crew, Khan's steady, cool, calm observations change; more similar to a snake attempting to bite only to be stopped by it's glass cage and continuing to do so from different angles, attempting to find where there is no transparent barrier to stop it. Their time displacement was that cage, and Kirk's moment of time that's frozen is just what he's trying to bite at.
My crew is my family. There isn't a person he wouldn't kill, a race he wouldn't extinguish, a planet he wouldn't destroy to get them back.
But those options were simple, easy. Destruction was simple. These terms, were something he hated; another leash to hold him back from getting to all seventy-two of them. A game of chess is definitely what Jim was proposing, even though it must sound nothing like it to most anyone else.
Black goes first.]
What are your terms, Captain?
[Tempered patience rang through his words.]
action;
Jim is briefly silent, but he knows he can't leave it too long. Khan's not much, compared to Gary Mitchell, and he thinks about those soulless silver eyes.]
As long as you're here, you answer to me. Don't harm or antagonize anyone here, kedan or foreigner alike, that includes my crew. [Jim leaves himself conspicuously absent from the caveat. He doesn't mind being a target. God knows he's done it before.] These people are not your cannon fodder. If you're building something, I want to hear about it. If you're planning something, I want to know. If you so much as think I want to be aware of it. I'm pretty sure we can both agree that your mind's more dangerous than the rest of you.
[His tone is steady and purposeful, he doesn't flinch away. But after a moment, he lowers his voice.]
My fight's with Marcus. He used us both. Everything that happens between us is basically a case of wanting the same thing on different sides and being manipulated by Starfleet. Marcus goes against everything I stand for, everything I have ever stood for and believe me, if we get out of this I want nothing more than to take him down.
[He draws a breath. Holds it briefly, lets it out. This feels a little like signing his soul over to the devil, inked in art and blood and he doesn't even hesitate. Maybe that should worry him.]
I will work with you and I swear I will do everything in my power to help you get your people back. But if you betray me, or go back on our deal, all bets are off. I'm not going to threaten them, or you. If I wanted you dead, you'd be dead. And I'm not going to murder your people or by inaction allow them to come to harm. Whatever else you've done, you all deserve a fair trial. But I'm not going to stand idly by while you endanger anyone here. Do I make myself clear?
action;
The only way Kirk would have known is if Marcus told him, doubtful; or if Khan himself had told him. If that was the case, why wouldn't he have been able to do so? Too many pieces of the puzzle were missing for him to overcome the reliance on Jim.
However, there was one thing he was able to tell and that was that James Kirk would hold good on his word.]
Captain, while your resolve is admirable, I believe the only one capable of actually eliminating Marcus would be myself.
[A beat.]
As long as I am not antagonized, then I shall agree to your terms. I have not constructed anything, all of my time has been spent reviewing the network and all it has to offer.
[The only time he had been outside was when the kedan carted him from the palace to his suite. Sleeping hadn't even been an option, and the fatigue would come soon, he knew that.]
As for any plans, they have thus far been to attempt to get this entity to reveal itself so that we may do what it takes to get back to our rightful places in time. Though it has crossed my mind to visit the Emperor and ask some questions, but that may fall under your "antagonize" clause.
action;
[The resolve in his tone is sharp as a whip-crack. For all that he's been disillusioned about the Fleet lately, he still believes in her ideals as much as possible. And he'll uphold those ideals, despite everything.]
I can't guarantee other people won't antagonize you. You aren't exactly easy to get along with. But I'll see to it my people don't, and we'll... work on the rest. You have a right to defend yourself, what you do not have is the right to manipulate someone into giving you a reason to defend yourself.
[Because he fucking knows you, okay?]
And yeah. About that. Do you really think that these people are ready to face this 'entity'? Half the people here are civilians or kids who've never even been in a fight. You have no idea what this creature's capable of, Khan.
[YEAH HE MAD ABOUT THAT. Jim gives him an utterly irritated look and doesn't even bother leashing the annoyance, and then he waves a hand.]
If you want to talk to the Emperor, myself or Spock will accompany you. We're the ones with diplomatic training. I'm not sure 'I come in peace' is even in your vocabulary.
action;
He was taking full advantage of the fact that Jim left himself out of the terms of agreement.]
I shall abide by your terms and you shall safely return my crew to me when this turtle escapade is over. In the interim, Mal- [He paused, again taking advantage of Jim's exclusion in the clause.] that's French for "evil" by the by, has once before created it's own realm and pulled a few individuals into it. That may be the extent of it's influence. There he, or it, can create illusions and induce fear. Inflicting pain is a given.
[A beat.]
All things that can be learned by the network, so I would say I do have an idea of what this creature is capable of, Captain. As for the Emperor, do not assume she will allow it. From what others have shared of their experiences, it hasn't been done before.
[Not that he's seen yet anyway.]
Tricorder, phaser pistol, communicator. [ He stated plainly.]
action;
[As to the stuff about Malicant, and Khan's offhanded remark about mal meaning 'bad' (as if Jim's never read a book in his life, come on) he simply sets his expression back into neutrality. Later. They can talk about that later. To the latter half of Khan's little speech, he simply grimaces and then gives him a hard look before reaching up to pinch the bridge of his nose.]
Yeah, well, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not exactly well-stocked at the moment. I've got some strings I can pull, let me pull them. I'll get in touch with you in twenty-four hours, and you'll have your kit.
[He's got enough of the spectre tech hoarded, he's sure Chekov and Spock can do something useful with it. It's either that or Kyle.]
In the meantime, here.
[He digs a microchip out of one of his belt pouches, and holds it between two fingers before handing it over.]
This contains all the relevant tricorder data I've accumulated since being here. And I've been here a while.
[It took him a while before he made his first appearance on the network, which might play in his favour here.]
Build something you can plug this into, and it's yours.
action;
Fair enough.
[Carefully, Khan took the chip between his fingers and eyed it momentarily before palming it. Building a tricorder was simple enough, getting the equipment to do so might take some time, but he finally had that for once.]
I should be here then. I suspect you'll be wanting a report on what employment I'll be looking into as well.
[All the little details that came with wanting to know of all his dealings and doings.]
action;
[He's seen some of what Stark's tech is capable of, and he doesn't want Khan anywhere near that.]
action;
However, you did want to know of my activities. A man by the name of Jor-El did contact me through the network. Not only did he manage to break one of the strongest Starfleet encryptions, but he also did offer possible employment at Wayne Enterprises.
[He was definitely looking for a reaction from Jim.]
Apparently they are having difficulty finding adequate employees for their budding technology branch.
action;
And what exactly are you planning on contributing to this 'budding technology branch'?
action;
Nothing as of yet. Apparently Jor-El is looking for possible talent to recruit, no specifics were given. However, it would be Starfleet based technology.
[He paused purposely, his voice became low and patronizing.]
I don't think either of us would want to see my weapons in mass production. [Level out the playing field? No.]
action;
[It's a tiny bit scathing. Jim's at least kept the 'Fleet technology out of local hands.]
action;
[Bitterness was sporadic in his words.]
I assumed you'd rather have Starfleet's tame technology available on this reptile than the implements of destruction I offer.
[Grabbing the glass that was on the console desk, he drank from it and his voice was clearer.]
Either way, everyone works and I see little in the way of options that can use my knowledge.
action;
[Correct him if he's wrong, Khan, he dares you.]
So get a job doing something else. Muck out stables, I'm sure bullshit's right up your alley.
action;
Better to just learn from his mistakes and do a better job yourself then? I shall think of something.
[A beat.]
Idle hands, Captain.
action;
Yeah, well, in case you missed it, your idle hands brought the devil down on us already. So what's your excuse for that?
[The word 'asshole' is clearly what punctuates that statement in terms of inflection. Jim is good at those non-verbal cues.]
action;
Some could argue where the devil really is.
[His impassive, yet potent stare fell on Jim.]
Twenty-four hours.
action;
[He tries not to toss that out as the rejoinder of a fourteen year old girl, and a muscle jumps in his jaw as he grits his teeth and turns to leave.]
action;
[Just one last thing.]
Don’t die again. [The only piece of information he knew from Spock’s 90% encrypted network post.]
For your crew’s sake. [The ones on Keeliai. Where he would be.] They might be lost without you.
action;