004 ♚ video | a brand new day in a life that you hate

[oxidantshappen]

[ Have a fantastic shot of Erik's back. Not like, anywhere lower, but a fantastic shot of his back and you realize the datapad is floating while Erik is plotting dramatics brooding by his window - Thanks Stefan! - hands clasped behind his back. Erik had come back late last night, much to the approval of Charles and has conveniently been filled in

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Vidya;

[packing_again]

There is always somebody doing that. It's a war, there is no right side and wrong side, as Professor Xavier has so kindly put together.

I just have a weakness for the Jedi as opposed to the Sith, and who knows? Maybe out there I'll be able to help somebody. Then again, I'm a tougher nut to crack than most.

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[oxidantshappen]

[ The mention of Charles has him chuckling. ] Of course Charles would say that. Unfortunately in this case, he's wrong. [ So sorry, Charles. ]

If it's anyone you're interested in helping, help us. Not the Jedi or the Sith.

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[packing_again]

Oh, his position was very well justified and backed up.

[Eyebrow. up.] And what are you trying to achieve?

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[oxidantshappen]

Justified, perhaps, but Charles looks at the bigger picture. The Republic has turned their backs on us once, what's to stop them from doing it again when our deaths guarantee them victory?

All I'm after is the same as everyone else: unity among Outworlders and a safe return home. Regardless of what it takes.

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[doomhoops]

[ SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT. You weren't supposed to be here. But whatever, he'll answer, arms crossed with the datapad propped up on something. ]

What?

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[oxidantshappen]

[ Sup bb shark. Erik has words. ]

I'd be polite, but seeing as you've jumped the gun with Charles, I'm skipping the formalities.

Where are you staying, Alex?

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[doomhoops]

[ BB Shark has no words for you right now. Maybe later, though. There's just a snort at the 'I'd be polite' bit, but otherwise he's keeping his tongue held, seeing as he hasn't brought up the things he said on the network yet. ]

B-3.

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[oxidantshappen]

I'll be there in a few hours.

[ He's not even going to acknowledge you except with a shut of the feed and a frown, because he's really not sure what to do with you right now.

Also blah blah time skip. Several hours later have a knock on your door. ]

[breakmychest]

Oh good, I'm not the only one making the Nazi connection. My friend thought I was being paranoid.

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[oxidantshappen]

Your friend needs to brush up on their history lesson. [ Because that's exactly what Erik was referring to. ]

A war we're not part of and suddenly we're mere tools for them? If anyone's oblivious to the cause it's those that accept the draft.

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[breakmychest]

Most people haven't lived through it. Makes it harder to know.

I've got no grudge against the people who join up or accept it cause they believe in it, or are too scared to dodge it. But I'm keeping my eyes open. I don't trust the Republic or the Council any more than I trust Revan.

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[oxidantshappen]

Just because they haven't experienced it doesn't justify it. [ As far as Erik is concerned, knowing your history is far more important. ]

We're on the same side then. The Republic and Council have yet to prove their worth to me and their treatment towards us is only likely continue. Those who join the cause however, [ There's a pause, as Erik considers them for all of five seconds, turning away. ] commendable as it is, they have no idea what they're in for.

They'll be the first ones the Republic will go after, especially in light of their registration and agreement to fight.

[slicesanddices]

Knew you were gonna start that crap here, Lehnsherr.

Well, guess what?

Nobody around here's chained me up for a fun filled month of torture. I got plenty of reasons to see the Sith as an enemy and be more than happy to make 'em pay for it.

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[oxidantshappen]

[ God Logan, he doesn't have time for your bullshit. But what the hell, he'll argue because he needs to invite you over for dinner :| ]

Guess they couldn't keep you dead for long. [ Because the last time he remembered you was Charles telling him you died. ]

Tell me my interest in our kind isn't justified, Logan, and then you can tell me I'm starting crap.

Just because the Republic hasn't done anything yet, you'll fight for their cause? The Sith might be the predominant enemy, but they're all the same, fighting each other, bringing us into this.

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[slicesanddices]

[Erik switching over to private earns bitter amusement from Logan] What's the matter? Don't want me airin' out your dirty laundry in public?

If you think for a second that war gives a crap who or what we are, you got another thing comin'. If those Sith take over Coruscant, they sure as hell ain't gonna be sympathetic to "our" cause either. Or anybody's cause.

Doesn't take a genius to figure out they're bad news.

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[oxidantshappen]

Hardly. Seeing as it's already been aired out by quite a few others [ Scott and Alex come to mind. ], it's a bit too late. Like I've told the others, I have no intention of defending actions I have yet to do.

I never said the Sith weren't, Logan. We're on our own in this, we always have been. Joining either side would betray what Charles has been fighting for, what Charles is still fighting for.

If you fight for them Logan, you'll only end up another weapon for them to use at their own will. Who wouldn't want a man of your talents on their side?

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[regeneracy]

[Oh my god, this is all of abandoned Claire's dreams come true. Erik is back, he's alive, and he's speaking to her, and he's not dead. ;________;

She's just going to wibble forever in his general direction and nod. She bites at her lip, looking away.]

Peter never came home last night.

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[oxidantshappen]

[ Come here little x-baby. Also stop looking like that what even. ]

Sylar? [ It's not that hard for him to make that leap, when he's already gone after Claire, and presumably against Nathan and Peter as well. ] Where are you staying right now, dear?

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[regeneracy]

[She is on her way. But to your old apartment. In the midst of her running, she chokes out a very angry yes.]

Peter thought so. I do now too, especially since -

[Yeah, nope, not going to talk about the possibility of Peter being dead too. La la la.]

I was at home, waiting for Peter.

[Oh, but now she is crying because life is so hard and she feels bad for being so grateful that Erik is back. She reaches up to wipe her tears away before they have a chance to fall.]

I really missed you.

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[oxidantshappen]

[ Fair enough. Erik doesn't press about the deaths when he doesn't need to, and Claire for all her falling apart doesn't go by unnoticed. ]

I had matters to attend to. Among which included a move out of the apartments -- [ Have... coordinates. ]

Perhaps it may be more secure given what's going on lately.