video; Like the username wasn't fitting enough. XDimaginedsoldierFebruary 11 2011, 23:22:13 UTC
[A militia... Fake memories aside-- he scowls at the screen a moment before turning on the feed in response.]
You certainly have the ego to be one, at least. [A bit of dry humor, just for the occasion.] I don't know this kid you're talking about, but consider me interested.
I was the youngest in our rather large military to take the position of Colonel...
Either way, age isn't a question here.
The fact alone that I've taken the initiative to do this should be a display of what type of leader I'll be. Should we want to change it until it's organized, fine. Until then, I'll take the responsibility.
You may have clear talent, but not the experience to match.
[A sigh. Boy, has he ever.]
Perhaps. It could also be an indication that you wish to seize power for your own desires. You'll forgive me, but I have seen both in the age I come from. I have learned not to immediately trust any who make such declarations.
I will offer my sword in defense of this place, but I will not take orders from you.
[He does sound apologetic, but still very firm about it.]
[Understandably, 'Fuhrer' made him cringe slightly at first, but he was willing to listen through everything. The man certainly seemed ambitious and his heart seemed to be in the right place, but wasn't that the way with most things?
Regardless, he was giving him the benefit of the doubt.]
You certainly do have the ambition. [There was, momentarily, the smallest of pauses.]
If you're looking for people who are interested but do not wish to have an active role in the sense of being a soldier who's called upon to fight, then consider me interested.
If it helps, I do have combat training and have served as an officer. [...he tends to be a pretty damn good sniper, too.] However, I also do have training on the strategic side as well and I work well with others. [...when they realise I'm around.]
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You certainly have the ego to be one, at least. [A bit of dry humor, just for the occasion.] I don't know this kid you're talking about, but consider me interested.
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A necessary element of a leader. The key is to keep it in check.
We're glad to have you.
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Hmph. Hope you can handle whatever kind of backlash this will cause, though.
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[A long pause.]
'Several' years sounds like a relatively short time.
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Either way, age isn't a question here.
The fact alone that I've taken the initiative to do this should be a display of what type of leader I'll be. Should we want to change it until it's organized, fine. Until then, I'll take the responsibility.
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[A sigh. Boy, has he ever.]
Perhaps. It could also be an indication that you wish to seize power for your own desires. You'll forgive me, but I have seen both in the age I come from. I have learned not to immediately trust any who make such declarations.
I will offer my sword in defense of this place, but I will not take orders from you.
[He does sound apologetic, but still very firm about it.]
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[He sounds accepting of the criticism--he fully expected such feedback.] It seems the same way in my own world.
I thank you for the offer. I'll be in touch. [Sounds like he's fine with this.]
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[...But she's already taking care of things here.]
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[Hey s'up! But really, she's working hard! Did something bad happen that she missed?]
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[In short, someone Roy knew died and he's not happy about what's being done about it.]
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Regardless, he was giving him the benefit of the doubt.]
You certainly do have the ambition. [There was, momentarily, the smallest of pauses.]
If you're looking for people who are interested but do not wish to have an active role in the sense of being a soldier who's called upon to fight, then consider me interested.
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Thank you.
We'll certainly need people like yourself. Your help s greatly appreciated.
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If it helps, I do have combat training and have served as an officer. [...he tends to be a pretty damn good sniper, too.] However, I also do have training on the strategic side as well and I work well with others. [...when they realise I'm around.]
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Thank you once more.
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