020 // Voice, forward-dated to Tuesday morning

[showbizpanache]

[Someone is very, very upset today and for once is not going to any lengths to hide it.]

I'm assuming most of you read the news regarding the--the unfortunate incident for which the Felton production The Answer is being blamed. It's not quite my place to issue any formal statements on the matter, and most of the cast is being told to keep quiet,

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[Voice]

[redpeacock]

[He's seen the play.]

A work of literature on its own can do a great deal of things. But as with any work, it takes a life of its own once it leaves the artist's hands.

I know far too well how potent the written word can be, even without any author or actors to push the message further. But none are at fault in cases such as these.

I will leave prayers for those children.

[showbizpanache]

[Changes the subject slightly.] You went to see it?

[redpeacock]

I did. Together with Franz and Daedalus.

[showbizpanache]

I see. I wish you'd seen me in something different. I wasn't exactly immersed in the role.

[redpeacock]

Are you still going to pursue theater?

[showbizpanache]

Of course. Just...maybe I need a bit of a hiatus.

[redpeacock]

Nothing wrong with that. It sounds like a good decision.

[showbizpanache]

You really think so?

[redpeacock]

I'm speaking from experience. It's refreshing to take life to a different direction, even if only for a while.

I'd like to think I've changed the course of my life for good.

[showbizpanache]

How did you change your life, if you don't mind me asking?

[redpeacock]

To make a long story short: imagine how it is to turn away from life in the military to choose whatever things you find exciting. Prior to coming here, I led a rebellion. It feels different to live mere days without having to fight a war.

[showbizpanache]

You were a soldier?

[redpeacock]

Yes. And of the highest rank, too.

[showbizpanache]

I beg your pardon, I--had no idea.

[redpeacock]

That is alright. Just so you know, I didn't die. But I was asleep for a time after my rebellion was quelled.

[showbizpanache]

So the change you made was adapting to life here?