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[lehnsherr]

[for once, it's an audio message. he prefers not to make them simply because it makes it easier to track him. but this time, he wants to take that risk, regardless of any negative attention it might bring. that's partly the point of this

he isn't at "home", for once. instead he's off alone, taking another look around the remains, having already knock down a few buildings that he consider uninhabitable. but it's the smell that's prompted this message. the stench of rotting and burned flesh that brings back memories he'd sooner ignore right now

this really isn't something he particularly wants to do. but with only three five mutants here, he knows there isn't much of a choice any more. not when he knows he's the only one of their little group who'd willingly kill others if they're a threat. it's his job to make sure they stay safe, even if it means having to work with the humans here]

We have...lost a number of those amongst us over the past few months; both native to this land and not. More recently of course, a fire and a stampede a to blame, and once again we were caught off-guard. It seems to be a recurring theme here, regardless of whatever attempts at preparing ourselves we have made.

[and that doesn't include those they've lost by being brought here in the first place]

A certain member of our non-native population previously suggested that we group together. That organisation is needed. I'm sure that this past week has helped to reiterate that fact.

[yes, he's talking about you shepard. but no, he's not using names openly on this network]

Damage control is needed, at the very least. A defence would be better. Something to protect those here against whatever dangers make themselves apparent next.

[but that's not the part he most interested in. he's never been a pacifist. that's charles' job]

And to those willing to take the risks needed, an offensive team. We need to prepare ourselves, however possible. The Authorities will continue to hold the power in this situation until we take it from them. We need to be ready to fight.

Whichever path you choose, the important thing to remember is that there isn't a single person here capable of doing that single-handedly.

[one last pause and-]

You're not alone. Not unless you choose to be.


[locked to charles;]

[this message gets added on a while later, and somewhat reluctantly. sometimes you just need to man up and talk to your bff when something is wrong]

Can you hear me?

[it's as close as he's getting to asking charles to listen in to his thoughts this time]

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[hackreality]

Hi; I don't think we've met yet. I just woke up recently—my name's Judy. It's good to see that someone's getting things organized. I never met the people you lost, I think, but I'm sorry to hear that all the same.

I wouldn't really call myself a fighter, but I might be able to help with defenses? I figure that expensive engineering degree should be good for *something*.

[She'd say more but hell no is she telling anyone that she can do magic over communications that could be intercepted. That's another thing; sometime she is going to hack this thing and give it some goddamn encryption.]

[calmyourmind]

[Charles knows that Erik is right, in many ways. They need to step up their strategy if they are to survive this. He has said so himself, even, at times. But the prospect of this turning into what it very nearly already was, without a negotiation in sight, dampens his spirits.

They had just averted a war back home, and he was certain that they could do so again, if they could only speak to the people within the domes. Show them that they meant no harm, that they could even, perhaps, work together to help restore this planet to something safe for both sides. Something collaborative in which they could cohabit peacefully.]

I can, Erik. What is troubling you, my friend?

[Besides the obvious, but Charles had a mind that Erik was aware of that.]

[femshep]

[...oh my god Erik what are you doing.]

Did it not occur to you that if this were meant to go on the network, it would be there?

[So you won't name names that the Authorities already know, but you will put them on high alert. A+, Erik. Absolutely fantastic.]

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[golden_retriever]

[ Have a strange, new voice in the form of a gruff, southern drawl. It spoke of confidence and, possibly, experience. ]

If you want organization, you'll need at least a meetin' to get everyone together.

[video]

[game_over_man]

Finally, someone talking about a good fuckin' offense.

[Sign him up! You...lucky dog you.]

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[1811k]

Hi. I don't know you. I'm Tony Stark.

And, uh, bravo, by the way. This is textbook rallying. Call on a shared anxiety to start us out. Then, build up from just getting organized to damage control to defense then BAM going on the offensive... Because, you know, that's the best defense, right? It's only reasonable at this point.

That last part, though. That's the best. An implied threat with just enough plausible deniability if you're called on it. That's really dotting the dragon's eye.

[abetterway]

You may well be making yourself a target, Erik.

But you're quite aware of that, aren't you?

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[thecricketer]

[The Doctor...still hasn't changed, and still hasn't rested much, so here he is in all his ragged, stained, weary glory.]

I'd have left the offensive bit implied, unless you're attempting to attract attention.

Assuming, of course, that the Authorities can track the network.

Audio, filtered

[furhat]

[The message started with a slightly insane laugh. The voice that continued was female.]

Now that is a good opening move. Threatening, bold - what can mere dogs do but follow the call?

[The sound of someone clapping their hands]

Bravo! This takes me back a long time. It has been a while to hear a war-monger in action. I am glad there is still such insanity in the world.

I might even consider you human!

[The later, actually, wasn't a quip on mutants, as Alucard had no idea what a mutant was or that some didn't consider a mutant human. It simply had to do with her categorization of humans.

Oddly enough, her voice didn't sound like she was mocking. She seemed pleased, in fact.]

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[asecondfaster]

[Ian is seriously resisting the urge to facepalm. A lot. Even he knew better than this.]

Organizing things like this out in the open is a really good way to get into trouble. You could at least use a filter.