[video] backdated to the 10th night;
[ Cloud's not looking at the video when it starts, instead focused on a nail that he strikes with a hammer. He glances at the video, confirming it's on, but he seems distracted or restless. ] Vincent. You're about the only one who'd stay quiet for long. If you're here, say something. [ Pound. Pound. Pound. .... ] Or...if any Houses have a
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[He regards the bat thoughtfully.] I believe weapons can be purchased in the city, but you'll need to find employment to make money to afford them.
You're used to combat situations, I take it?
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[ He could also break in to steal them, and is idly contemplating the appeal of that plan, but... he's not about to announce that over a network. ]
Plenty. I joined the military when I was fourteen and worked my way up. Quit that, took jobs as a mercenary.
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[Fourteen? That seems incredibly young, but he's not going to comment on it, as they all come from different worlds with different mores.]
I see. Would you be interested in using your skills here?
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I would be, for the right price. [ Or a cute girl in trouble, but Yuri doesn't have the doe eyes for that. ]
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As there's no justice system here, some of us are trying to start one, in order to protect the populace from harm. To do that, we'll need a police force or guard of sorts.
We've only just arrived, so there's little money involved so far, but there is likely to be greater payment in the future.
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I'm not-- [ stayin' here that long. ] ...Are you serious?
[ Snappy retort derailed by the fact that someone here is trying to set up--what, wouldn't that be a government? And he, the merc-turned-ecoterrorist, just got asked for it.
His mouth is still line-face but that is a very quizzical quirk of the eyebrows over the video. ]
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Someone with military experience might be useful. I won't accept just anyone, as I want to avoid corruption, but I thought I would gauge your interest, considering your expertise.
[He's used to working with and utilizing the skills of a variety of people, some of whom he agrees with, but most of whom he doesn't. It's important to him to establish a justice system; the disorder here agitates him.]
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Unfortunately, I think this is the kind of endeavor they might even approve of, as they wish us to "flourish". I do oppose them on principle, but I can't stand idly by when there is nothing in place to protect the citizens from harm. [He's not able to protect them himself, as Lunatic, so he will do what he must.]
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And there are kids and teenagers here. Conan, Naminé, Nakama... wouldn't some kind of order help them keep safe? When all kinds are being brought in... ]
...It sounds nice. But I don't think anyone here could screen all the bad guys out. [ And once it gets corrupt, well, Cloud has Shinra as a shiny example of that. ]
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Of course not. No human institution is perfect, and problems do arise. I'm a judge at home. We do sometimes have to deal with corruption in the system, but when we find it, it is rooted out. [He would prefer to burn out such evil, but other ways do work as well, though they are not so pure and final.]
The possibility of a problem arising is no reason not to attempt to better society.
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...I'll keep an eye out for your "system"--if we're here that long. But I can do something on my own, too. Think I prefer it that way. [ This isn't a society, anyway--not to Cloud. Even if he thinks of a few kids... his priority is on getting out. ]
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As you like. Some are more suited to working alone. But if you work for justice, you will have my support, if you need it.
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Working alone... Yeah. That's him, lone mercenary-for-hire. Ending up with AVALANCHE was just chance. ] I'll keep it in mind.
[ He reaches to shut off the bracelet and get back to working on the half-finished nail bat. Right now, it's not justice he needs. ]
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