twenty-four ► video (accidental)

[soulparadox]

[Nataku opens the communicator and sets it on the nearest flat surface. Returns to his seat next to Tres as they are waiting between their shifts in Watch HQ.]

That SOS before was a false alarm. [Looks to his companion.] It seems as though we will not be needed until our shifts. [Stares. He gets up and walks off-screen to pick up a brush to return

Comments

[Voice]

[only7percent]

[You two amuse him so much.]

I believe there is a reason for that SOS, my friends. One that, given the circumstances, does constitute as an emergency.

[Voice]

[soulparadox]

What do you mean?

Re: [Voice]

[only7percent]

You recall that those golems we faced were mindless? How they did not react to being hit or even to managing to gain the upper hand.

They were simply reacting to what we did?

[Voice]

[soulparadox]

I do remember, yes.

Re: [Voice]

[only7percent]

What Mr. Wright experienced is nearly the same thing. A reaction to what was going on around him. Not directly to him.

[pause for any clarification on that bit of information.]

[Voice]

[soulparadox]

But he is not a golem.

Re: [Voice]

[only7percent]

No he is not. Which means he is capable of an emotional response. I have seen men and women effected by past events. A trauma if you would.

I would not be surprised if those that suffered under the witches hands will react the same way.

[Which is why he has not left Watson's side.]

[Voice]

[soulparadox]

... I see. This is why Tres and I wished to remove the Witches so that they need not be fearful anymore, but we do not qualify for it.

Spirit had mentioned that Watson may act in the same manner.

Re: [Voice]

[only7percent]

It is not as simple as removing the current, Nataku. What afflicts them are memories.

Even if the witches were to miraculously vanish at this moment. They would still suffer.

[He makes no comment on that last part. He know very well from experience at home how Watson deals with these sorts of....problems.]

[soulparadox]

Then, there is nothing that we can do.

[only7percent]

In the sense of fighting, no there is nothing we can do.

But I have been told that listening helps.

[soulparadox]

Then, I shall go to to listen to all of them.

[only7percent]

I believe that tasks suits you.

Only remember, familiarity makes it easier for others to speak to you.

[soulparadox]

Which means?

[only7percent]

If the person knows you well enough to be comfortable; they will speak more openly.

[See, he understands emotions. So long as they are on other people.]

[soulparadox]

I see.

That would mean I can only talk to a few. I shall talk to Watson first.