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[neverendingbeat]

[Video opens on the Master sitting behind his desk. He is every inch the concerned, sympathetic, rational politician. He's obviously bathed, shaved, and put on a cardigan and tie. He looks wholesome but not overdressed. Additionally, he's brushed his hair but it's still a bit long, and blond. Staring solemnly at the screen, he begins.]

I should

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[venomouselle]

The Master?

I bet that doesn't give anybody ideas.

[neverendingbeat]

Ideas? It might. They have the option to call me Harold and avoid the ideas altogether.

[venomouselle]

Everyone is a sicko in their own way. Case in point.

[neverendingbeat]

...if you like.

[venomouselle]

Oh. I do.

And now cured, I got to say I'm interested. Are the cops going to hang you or send you a letter of encouragement, maybe even a third option hybrid.

[neverendingbeat]

In this city I don't imagine hanging is a viable option, or any other sort of capital punishment.

I believe they'll probably put me under surveillance. I really wouldn't expect anything different.

[venomouselle]

Those wheels of justice are rusty. It's been quite sometime without a public enemy. Maybe too long.

And you couldn't be happier, I imagine.

[neverendingbeat]

And I'm here to fill the slot?

Ideally, I'd prefer to be left in peace.

[venomouselle]

You look disappointingly square. I've watched America's Most Wanted, they never want to go after the guy in a suit.

Peace in the City?

[neverendingbeat]

Lucky break.

Quite right, really. It's a foolish dream.

[venomouselle]

Shave more to throw off the hunt.

Whatever keeps you going, right?

[neverendingbeat]

Shave more?

In the end, yes.

[venomouselle]

At the first sign of stubble.

[neverendingbeat]

To look as utterly respectable as possible, I presume.