Jan 26, 2011 17:13
[The video clicks on to show a solemn, serious, and almost sick-looking Doctor. The unidentified room is dark. He is sitting on a chair, leaning over so that his lower arms are resting tensely on his thighs. He waits before speaking, and when he does, his gaze is focused on the camera.]
I need to make this clear. And short. No one wants a big speech from the self-loathing murderer. [Nine looks down for a moment, running one of his large hands along his short hair, and rubbing the back of his neck before continuing. He stares with intensity.]
I was under the influence of something incredibly powerful. There is no question in that. Thing is, it was still me. I was still in there. I wasn't strong enough to fight it...
War. [He lets out a dark chuckle that is anything but humorous. He glares off to the side.] You picked the right one for me, Arthas. [He looks back at the camera, clenching his jaw before speaking again.]
What I did, who I.. hurt, [He swallows hard.] I'm not going to apologize for it. There's no apology great enough, no words to fix it, and absolutely not a stinking thing I can do to change what happened. I take full responsibility for my actions. [His calm, serious resolve has broken. There are tears in his eyes, and a sudden but short-lived burst of anger on his face. It melts into complete sadness.]
I hope that one day I can make up for it. Redeem myself in your eyes. In my own.
[Private to Rose | Text]
During the Port, I had no memory of my possession. If you want to talk about it, I owe it to you to explain.
Thank you for bringing me back to my senses.
I'm so sorry
[Private to Five | Text]
If there's anything I can do
Words are useless now. Let me know what actions I can take.
[Private to Seven | Text]
War is not all I am. It never could be. Even if it feels like that's all there is sometimes.
Love saved me. I suppose that's something worth hoping for.
We'll make it.
[Private to Narvin | Text]
You weren't wrong about me.
But you're not right either.
[Private to Kay | Text]
Thanks for coming in when you did.
[Private to Claudia | Text]
Hello, Claudia! Looks like I'm to be your Warden. I'd like to speak to you as soon as possible. If there are any requests or disclaimers you'd like to bring to my attention, now would be the time to do it. You can call me the Doctor. Or Nine. Any mix of the both is fine as well. Whatever you want. Contact me as soon as you are able.