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tushanshu2015-04-12 07:15 am
skeletonenigma) wrote in tushanshu2015-04-12 07:15 am
[Console] video;
[Video;]
[The magical disguise Skulduggery uses generates different features every time he uses it, with the result that no one will recognise his face when he turns the console on. The skin's a little waxy and he doesn't seem to blink, but apart from those minor details, he looks normal. Only his voice, smooth and Irish, is the same as it usually is. A little jarring for those who know him best as a living skeleton.
Because of that, a brief introduction seems appropriate.]
My name is Skulduggery Pleasant. I'm a freelance detective.
[The 'freelance' part is important, since the whole point of using video is to make it clear he doesn't work for the Snakes - or anyone else.]
I'd appreciate any information anyone might have on attempted thefts of the soul jewelry. This is a request extended to everyone in the city; I don't think the kedan are organising an attack on Foreigners any more than I think Foreigners are organising an attack on them, and I don't much care about whether a witness can shapeshift or not. Or a victim, for that matter.
[There's always the possibility kedan have been mugged in the same strange conflicting style, but are too scared to come forward.]
The network isn't secure, so if you'd be more comfortable talking face to face, I'm happy to arrange that. You can leave a message for me with Anton Shudder at the Midnight Hotel - he'll make sure I'm the only one who hears it.
Thank you for your help.
[And the feed clicks off. Most, if not all, of his responses to this post will be audio, and will be made from consoles in cafes around the city - leaving the Hotel console free for anyone else to use.]
~~
[Audio;]
[Sent directly to Midii's inbox.]
Anton's now running an informal census at the Hotel. I can't guarantee it'll find everyone, but it should give us a much better idea of how many Foreigners we have, and hopefully how spread out we are.
[Sent directly to Wan's inbox.]
Some of the students at the university are talking about water levels being higher than they'd expect. Have you noticed anything like that?
[The magical disguise Skulduggery uses generates different features every time he uses it, with the result that no one will recognise his face when he turns the console on. The skin's a little waxy and he doesn't seem to blink, but apart from those minor details, he looks normal. Only his voice, smooth and Irish, is the same as it usually is. A little jarring for those who know him best as a living skeleton.
Because of that, a brief introduction seems appropriate.]
My name is Skulduggery Pleasant. I'm a freelance detective.
[The 'freelance' part is important, since the whole point of using video is to make it clear he doesn't work for the Snakes - or anyone else.]
I'd appreciate any information anyone might have on attempted thefts of the soul jewelry. This is a request extended to everyone in the city; I don't think the kedan are organising an attack on Foreigners any more than I think Foreigners are organising an attack on them, and I don't much care about whether a witness can shapeshift or not. Or a victim, for that matter.
[There's always the possibility kedan have been mugged in the same strange conflicting style, but are too scared to come forward.]
The network isn't secure, so if you'd be more comfortable talking face to face, I'm happy to arrange that. You can leave a message for me with Anton Shudder at the Midnight Hotel - he'll make sure I'm the only one who hears it.
Thank you for your help.
[And the feed clicks off. Most, if not all, of his responses to this post will be audio, and will be made from consoles in cafes around the city - leaving the Hotel console free for anyone else to use.]
~~
[Audio;]
[Sent directly to Midii's inbox.]
Anton's now running an informal census at the Hotel. I can't guarantee it'll find everyone, but it should give us a much better idea of how many Foreigners we have, and hopefully how spread out we are.
[Sent directly to Wan's inbox.]
Some of the students at the university are talking about water levels being higher than they'd expect. Have you noticed anything like that?
audio;
What's the other item you'd like to recover?
audio;
A small band, tungsten with a gold inlay. I had it on a chain, around my neck- they took both. There's some writing on the inside.
I don't care about the chain, but the ring is...personal.
audio;
Did they ask for both, for just the soul gem, or for everything valuable you had on you?
audio;
[he pauses a moment, then lets out a breath]
What are the odds of getting it back, do you think?
audio;
Which bodes well, actually.]
The gem? I'm not sure, but the odds are in your favour. Others have gotten theirs back. The chain... [Pauses.] If they took it because they thought they could sell it, it'll very likely turn up on the black market somewhere. I'll find it for you.
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If you can find that, then I'll pay whatever price you ask.
[beat]
And, I suppose, the 'soul gem'.
no subject
You're going to die without the soul gem, Robert. Let's focus on finding that one first.
no subject
So I've heard.
I feel as though I should be dubious that my life rests in the hand of some piece of jewelry, but considering whom I'm talking to, I suppose I can believe it.
no subject
[Not entirely, anyway.]
If you haven't found the gem by tomorrow, let me know. Leave the ring to me.
no subject
...I'll keep looking. This all started in the Water Sector, if it helps.
[beat]
Thank you.
no subject
[And he ends the feed.]