Radio: Private to Foreigners (Forward dated to the 14th)

[redlightgreenlight]

The Justicar believes believes that we are beneath her, that we are inferior. She believes that we will submit to her will and will make no move against her or her people. She is, in part, correct. As a whole we should not do anything that openly opposes her.

[Her voice is cold, even and completely devoid of emotion.]

However, I will not stand by while these invaders dishonor their dead. These executions on our soil are bad enough without this blatant disregard for the sanctity of the soul. Something must be done. I am certain that some of you will agree with me, just as I am certain that some of you will try to dissuade me.

[A deep breath]

I plan to give these people a proper burial, because no matter what they did while they were alive, they still deserve that.

Comments

[phoenixstrut]

Valdis...

[redlightgreenlight]

[Still emotionless]

Dove...

[wolfstrike]

[Yuri couldn't agree more.]

Whatever you plan to do, I'm in.

[redlightgreenlight]

Good.

private to just Valdis;

[skeletonenigma]

If you're set on that, I recommend finding out how the family heads feel. They're probably not sitting around twiddling their thumbs, and if you interrupt something they have planned... well, we'll need to live here after the Chihuelans are gone.

[He's not trying to talk her out of it, exactly. It's good to see someone trying to do something. But the lack of emotion in Valdis's voice is an instant red flag, and if Skulduggery can encourage her to think logically about how she's doing it, he might actually get somewhere.

As deplorable as the executions are, Skulduggery's turned a blind eye to far worse. Sometimes the ends are more important than the means.]

[redlightgreenlight]

I shall consider it.

[insertdadjoke]

I'm sure all of the other Chihuelans in hiding, or the kedan who will have to deal with the aftermath, or any of the foreigners who don't want the heat for this will appreciate you putting them all in a difficult position because you don't realize the delicacy of the situation we're in right now.

[ Excuse him. His fuse is just shot; the Justicar did wrong, but this is the opposite of helping it. He does, however, take a deep breath to calm himself. ]

Sarcasm doesn't become this kind of situation. Ignore that. This is not the hill to die on, Valdis. Respect the dead, of course, but don't take for granted the living that are still here before that.

[redlightgreenlight]

Ah, but you see, I cannot die and I will ensure that the Justicar knows exactly who has moved against her.

action; after Cain's thread with Valdis

[gistful]

[He was elsewhere, and didn't see this in time. So Anton catches Cain at some point afterward, in the Hotel.]

Thank you.

matching Valdis' encryption settings;

[inkulcation]

Your actions will be noticed, you realize. Corpses don't make a habit of vanishing unless there's an entire Temple nearby. If you think there will be no repercussions, you're fooling yourself.

What gives you the right to decide for everyone in this city that crossing a woman willing to start a war is worth it?

[China's as tetchy about the enforced authority as anyone; she never has taken kindly to orders. But there's a time for everything, and this, so far as she's concerned, is not it.]

[redlightgreenlight]

I'm sorry, what would you suggest then? That we leave the bodies to rot? All I wish to do is give them a proper burial, I don't think that is an act of war, do you?

[Same Privacy Settings]

[solo_patria]

Indeed. [His voice is calm, in contrast.] There is a sanctity in every life, no matter what's been done. How may I help you?

(Assuming this is after the conversation with Jacob)

[redlightgreenlight]

The best thing you can do is stay away and stay safe.

Audio;

[purered]

Your fury is not amiss, but you put many at risk. The situation here is poised on the edge of descending into chaos, and you could very well bring the wrath of an empire on this city if you act rashly now.

But you're right in one regard. The bodies absolutely cannot be left to sit. Even without the moral quandaries, they present a risk for disease, especially in this heat.

I will speak with the Justicar on the matter. Perhaps she will see reason.

[redlightgreenlight]

They are already at risk, not a vacation for the Chihuelans, this is an occupation. We cannot allow them to dictate what we do and when we do it. Go and speak with the Justicar, perhaps you can get through to her since I am in no mood to do so.

[highprofilerichkid]

[Tony doesn't trust Valdis, and he doesn't especially like her, but right now, he trusts and likes the Justicar even less.]

I'm in.

[redlightgreenlight]

Are you?

[She remembers the last time they spoke, and they didn't exactly part on good terms]

[denyamenti]

Aren't you getting a bit ahead of yourself, khapshemet?

[redlightgreenlight]

Aren't I always?

audio

[walkthedarkpath]

Cognata, I'll help in anyway. This is uncalled for no matter the reason.

[ There was anger and a calculated disgust in his tone.]

[redlightgreenlight]

I'll let you know...

action; after most radio threads

[gistful]

[Anton was attending duties and wasn't able to pick up his radio at the time. By the time he has, the situation is diffused. All he can do afterward is find Valdis once he's sure she's in the Hotel, and once he has a few spare moments between keeping an eye on the patrons and any intended ... guests.]

A leanbh?

<3

[redlightgreenlight]

[He finds her as she is preparing to head out the door to the Fire Sector. Valdis paused, turning to face him. She had been expecting Anton to check on her eventually, he always did, especially when she acted out.]

I'm fine, Fadir.

[risingwinds]

[When Ven replies, his voice comes out shaky, as if he's holding back the urge to yell or cry, words lodged behind a dam.]

Why'd they have to kill 'em in the first place? What'd they do to deserve that?

I just... I don't understand. There had to be a better way!

[redlightgreenlight]

[When she responds, her voice is even and sympathetic]

If anyone has the right to kill them, it is the Kedan, but as to the Justicar's motives? I do not know.