[173] If only James were here~ // Video

[stopthat_destro]

[The transmission opens at the cordoned-off base of the Eiffel Tower, then pans up slowly, revealing the damage-- as though parts of it have been rusted and eaten away

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[inhumandog]

[Iago loved the freedom. Not having to worry about Crane was nice, though he was certain that the man would end up dead or something similar soon enough. It was easy enough to forget about him when there was so much to do. Unlike Rex, he was having a grand time. Because Iago is vain. And Iago likes to look good. And he forgets sometimes that Rex isn't there to tell him how amazing he is. Which is a shame.]

I always tell myself that I despise this modern world, but I come and it's never failed to amaze me. Even if it sometimes has...strange things in it. [He shrugged.]

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[stopthat_destro]

[Rex wanted to sit down so badly right now. But there were no seats, only racks of fine clothing. It was fun, at first, but Iago seemed to have a lot more... stamina for this kind of thing than he did. Rex glowered at a pair of trousers, then blinked distractedly when Iago spoke.]

[Flatly:] Yeah. It's amazing.

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[inhumandog]

[Iago shrugged at his lack of enthusiasm and wrapped an arm around his shoulders.]

You look tired. [He was paying attention!] Once we leave here, we could go back... [He trailed off, but not to leave room for imagination. No. He had spotted a shirt. A fantastic shirt.]

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[stopthat_destro]

[Rex brightened momentarily. Physical affection! Acknowledgement that he was tired! Innuendo! No? Wait...]

What? What are you looking at?

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[hatestriangles]

Seriously? You can do it?

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[stopthat_destro]

Provided the lab isn't heavily guarded, yes.

[He turns his camera to film the Eiffel Tower again.]

This is just a taste of what we'll be able to do to the Barge.

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[hatestriangles]

This is your world. [Only a little bit of surprise at that realisation.] You did that?

Anything you need me to do, man. I'm there.

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[stopthat_destro]

Technically, my sister and an associate did, but I built the weapon. [Although tbh, he still thinks blowing up the Eiffel Tower was a DUMB WASTE OF HIS BEAUTIFUL WARHEAD.] It's the same as what I've been working on here... more or less.

I need backup, mostly. In case there are any unforeseen complications. Security shouldn't be too tight, but you never know.

[championoftime]

It is a lovely place. I'm rather enjoying it. [He suspects nothing, he is just happy to be away from ship negativity.]

I'm more fond of colours myself, but you look well put together today.

[stopthat_destro]

It's certainly welcome after the rust and the ghosts.

Thank you. I just thought I should [GET INTO CHARACTER] dress up for Paris.

[championoftime]

Consider yourself fortunate I haven't bought you a scarf though to give you some color.

[stopthat_destro]

I don't think a scarf would suit me. I'm not... fashionable enough.

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[gotgreenmagic]

You look like a fourteen-year-old goth kid going to a funeral.

What's the job?

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[stopthat_destro]

[Frowwwwn.] Nobody ever seemed to think my clothes were strange when I was still the Doctor. [YOU RUIN HIS DELUSIONS. He sighs and just... decides to act like a normal person now, no villainous embellishments.]

I need some help breaking into a lab and keeping security off my back if they show up.

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[gotgreenmagic]

Pff. You don't know what people were saying about you in the villainous break room or whatever.

I could use a little bit more detail on what is in said lab and what you plan on doing with it, because I seem to recall that the last time I helped you out was one link in a chain of events that ended with me getting beheaded.

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[stopthat_destro]

You won't tell anyone, will you? Even if it's something you don't want to help me with.

[Pause.]

And there won't be any mind control or superpowers from this, I promise.

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[seeyaduke]

Intentionally channeling James, Rex? The suit suits you, though.

I'm already blond and wearing my contacts.

Interestingly, my accounts all still work. Home sweet home.

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[stopthat_destro]

I still think he wasted my warhead on this tower.

[He chuckles.] I've been working on getting in touch with some old friends. We'll soon have reinforcements.

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[seeyaduke]

Oh well, you know James. Big statements blah blah blah.

Our beloved president is still there then?

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[stopthat_destro]

He was certainly an effective PR frontman. Once we escape, we can see to freeing him.

Yes. He's quite taken with his new job. [Pause.] Storm Shadow, on the other hand, has been difficult to get a hold of. [Whoops, he doesn't know about Storm Shadow's Disney villain death.]