Night 58: Radio Broadcast
After the radio had been completely silent the night before, it might have come as a surprise when it came on fairly early this time around. The only thing that could be heard at first was someone gasping for air.
A few seconds passed with that pattern continuing, and then someone started to speak between breaths.
Finally. Do you know what this is like, having to deal with him constantly?
It was Marc's voice that spoke and unlike the other times that he'd commiserated with the patients, his tone was full of frustration, weariness, and defeat. It wasn't the sort of image he'd likely been hoping to portray to those relying on him, but that clearly wasn't a consideration at the moment.
Well, here's a fun fact for you: Landel does sleep. It only took -- what, two days? But he finally passed out.
That's not what this broadcast is about, though. No, it's about the fact that a good friend of mine was killed last night and one of you -- maybe a few of you -- is responsible.
Now his voice held more than just frustration; it was anger, plain and simple, that was embedded in every word.
I know I can't blame you, not really. But keep this in mind, each and every one of you. What Aguilar is doing, the way he's forcing you to do his little errands? Some of that is affecting me and the people helping me. I know you probably have no choice, but...
I've got my own problems with Landel and you've got yours with Aguilar. If we can just figure out a way to deal with both of them, find those weak points and strike...
Here he trailed off, letting out a tired sigh.
But I'm sure you've all thought about that already. I just... I'm not sure what to try next. I'm out here, in this shell of a town that was stripped down probably years ago, and I have to admit I'm fighting to figure out what the next step should be. I hope you guys have a plan, and if not, I hope I can find some of you and we can work at this.
Because losing? Is not an option.
And then the transmission abruptly ended.
A few seconds passed with that pattern continuing, and then someone started to speak between breaths.
Finally. Do you know what this is like, having to deal with him constantly?
It was Marc's voice that spoke and unlike the other times that he'd commiserated with the patients, his tone was full of frustration, weariness, and defeat. It wasn't the sort of image he'd likely been hoping to portray to those relying on him, but that clearly wasn't a consideration at the moment.
Well, here's a fun fact for you: Landel does sleep. It only took -- what, two days? But he finally passed out.
That's not what this broadcast is about, though. No, it's about the fact that a good friend of mine was killed last night and one of you -- maybe a few of you -- is responsible.
Now his voice held more than just frustration; it was anger, plain and simple, that was embedded in every word.
I know I can't blame you, not really. But keep this in mind, each and every one of you. What Aguilar is doing, the way he's forcing you to do his little errands? Some of that is affecting me and the people helping me. I know you probably have no choice, but...
I've got my own problems with Landel and you've got yours with Aguilar. If we can just figure out a way to deal with both of them, find those weak points and strike...
Here he trailed off, letting out a tired sigh.
But I'm sure you've all thought about that already. I just... I'm not sure what to try next. I'm out here, in this shell of a town that was stripped down probably years ago, and I have to admit I'm fighting to figure out what the next step should be. I hope you guys have a plan, and if not, I hope I can find some of you and we can work at this.
Because losing? Is not an option.
And then the transmission abruptly ended.