III. [VIDEO]

[wordsoul]

This missing people problem is getting dire, from the sounds of things.

[ Oh, let's try video. It's a big tremory mess when he first turns it on, and then he settles it down on the table, where it steadies. He's sitting in front of it on the couch, fingers laced together. Smoking, as usual

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[Voice]

[xnoble_reasonx]

There is only so much that the Patrol can do.

It is up to the rest to use common sense.

[Voice]

[wordsoul]

Yeah. It's up to individuals to practice their own safety, as well. That's why I thought I'd put in the suggestion... and also why I don't know if it'll work.

I thought it'd be a worthwhile test.

[Voice]

[xnoble_reasonx]

You have too much faith.

[Voice]

[wordsoul]

[ He audibly smiles at that. ] If I had that, I'd be sure it'd work.

Nobody wants to die, and there's a certain amount of safety in numbers. Even if that's true, a person can't force cooperation out of others. They can only encourage it.

All I can offer anyone is a reason to do it.

[Voice]

[xnoble_reasonx]

You have enough to suggest it.

What role will you fall under in this?

[Voice]

[wordsoul]

I don't want to die, either.

... That's a good question. It seems that I can't leave, and I don't mind what I do while I'm here. I'll serve any purpose I'm wanted for.

[Voice]

[xnoble_reasonx]

Are you among the vulnerable?

[Voice]

[wordsoul]

I'm only human, with all the failings that implies. But I can protect myself and others.

[Voice]

[xnoble_reasonx]

I see.

That is all I have to say, then.

[Voice]

[wordsoul]

It feels anticlimactic, somehow.

[Voice]

[xnoble_reasonx]

As it should.

[Voice]

[wordsoul]

I'm sure you don't make a habit of it.