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[alderwood]

As some of you may have noticed, there was an incident in Kithika that resulted in numerous people being injured or killed.

Those responsible are making reparations. Visiting hours in the prison are 1300 to 1900, for anyone that wants to see Kal or Jor-El.

[His expression flicks down to paperwork on his desk, which he straightens out meticulously.]

I'm offering compensation for any injuries sustained. This was done in my service, so if you were hurt either fighting the Kryptonians or the other dangers in Kithika, speak with me.

Comments

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[backinakidflash]

Ffff. It's not altruism. You saw the smoke and the zerglings on the streets. It was about stopping it for their quality of life too, not just the welfare of others.

What gives? You're usually so heavy-handed, and now you totally have a reason to be all "Please, you did it so you didn't have to fight goo-monsters on the way to the corner store when you can't see your own nose" and now you get all Mr. Nice Guy on us?

Private; video

[alderwood]

[It's called 'learning how to be a politician', Bart. It's basically his least favourite thing in the world. No wonder Eshai spent the last few hundred years being Crankypants McGee.]

Soldiers fight better with incentives. Thus.

Private; video

[backinakidflash]

[Ew, keeping your learning-to-be-a-politician sneakiness and obfuscation away from him. He wants none of it.]

I really do not get how "If you do this, you might die, but if you don't do this, everyone including you dies anyway" isn't a big enough incentive, but. I knew how I handle that incentive before I got here.

Is there any way I can get a waiver on the visiting hours if I promise not to shout and wake everyone up in the middle of the night?

Private; video

[alderwood]

Why?

Private; video

[backinakidflash]

Because I've got a chance to give him a freaking lecture. And I don't want to be interrupted, and I don't want to edit it 'cause someone else is around. You do not know how long I've been waiting to have one of 'em as a captive - no pun intended - audience. I mean. You think I annoy you. This is. No lie. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I will never get another shot at this.

[A beat.]

But I'm asking as a favor. Not compensation. I'd owe you one.

Private; video

[alderwood]

['Annoying' isn't the least of it, but Evandau honestly considers this. Then,]

Fine. Ten minutes. Talk fast.

Private; video

[backinakidflash]

You know it. [He offers a thumbs up, minus the usual accompanying grin.] Thanks.