"The generality of men are naturally apt to refrain from evil rather because of the punishment that it brings than because of its own foulness."

In an environment where three-fourths of local deaths are temporary, murder (resulting in a death that is not permanent) is a misdemeanor at best.

Discuss.

[ENCRYPTED TO EDWARD NYGMA; VOICE]

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"The secret to humor is surprise."

An unexpected turn of events, but you won't find me complaining.

[his tone is smooth and disaffected. in the background, there are general... city type noises. they're kind of distant, though, like somebody is being a creep and skulking around on rooftops and shit. spoilers, he is!Much as I appreciate the change ( Read more... )

[A new tone of bitterness announces itself to the network in the gruff manner of a man's voice. His words carry a certain cadence, almost as if reciting a riddle.]

What soon grows old?

[There's a scoff, then he answers.]

Gratitude.

[There's a pause and the clicks of a magazine clip being loaded.]

Enjoy it while you still can.

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[Hush is sulking through a graveyard. It's pouring rain. He dramatically hugs his trenchcoat around himself and lets out a soft sigh.]

And now I'm all alone again...

[He grasps onto a tombstone, gripping it tightly.]

Nowhere to turn, no one to go to.

Without a home, without a friend
without a face to say hello to

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Hush little baby don't say a word...

[the sound of steady scraping]

Mama's gonna buy you a mocking bird...

[another scrape, louder]

And if that mocking bird don't sing....

[the scraping abruptly stops]

And it didn't.  How unhappy that made me.

"Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals."

Empty shells, the lot of you.

So easily persuaded, negligent to your own will.

Despite the fact that my stomach churns at the very thought of your persistent weakness, I find myself grateful.

To those who are more familiar with the technology here, I'm going to ask for a favor.

If you're going to respond with senseless taunts or insults, they will be in vain. I'm feeling rather callous at the moment.

What do you think you're doing?

[At first, the picture is unclear.  A few pixels scatter across the screen as the camera is violently fuddled with.  Finally, the shot steadies.

It’s a bit dark, but still manages to put out a clear enough picture due to the night vision filter abruptly switching on.  A long empty hallway leading to what appears to be something of a living room ( Read more... )

There are no accidents.