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[swissarmyjesus]

[This is the first time Chuck has ever shown his face on the network, so he's looking a little nervous when the video starts up. It doesn't help that, in the worst case scenario, he's about to open himself to potential murder here. Still, he forces a more or less casual expression as the video starts.]

So. I know you, but you don't me. I'm Chuck--moved into town about a year ago, and been on this network since January.

...I'm also a Blood Key. [Chuck grabs the neckline of his shirt and pulls it down to show the keyhole tattoo on camera.] Now, before any of you start sharpening your axes, I'm saying that to try and help--trust me, I think what's going on here is just as messed up as you do, and I have information I bet you guys could use.

So instead of trying to kill me, just...think of me as your man on the inside. [He puts on a confident grin, almost leaning into a smirk.] Deal?

Comments

[wonk]

do

do u have anything on the mob

[Video]

[originaloddcouple]

...Sorry buddy, it's been a while, and I'm sure it sounds familiar but...

Who are the Blood Keys again?

Its on the tip of my tongue, I swear.

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[orangehoodie]

That sounds suspicious as hell. How do we know you're telling the truth anyway?

Voice.

[flamberge]

Our man on the inside and theirs, as well?

[The question is asked without a hint of aggression, said in a more matter-of-fact way than anything else. Is he mad at the guy for being a Key? Nah. It he a cautious asshole not afraid to be blunt? You know it.]

[Video]

[swissarmyjesus]

... You're joking, right?

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[swissarmyjesus]

Uh, who else would have a keyhole tattoo on their chest?

Voice.

[swissarmyjesus]

[wow, got him in one. Not like Chuck can say that.]

No way, of course not! Why would I be helping them too?

[audio] - so sorry

[jasminebloominginshadow]

Are you kidding me?!

You bastards nearly got me killed a few months back and now you're expecting us to just buy into this?!

[Video]

[originaloddcouple]

They were important, right?

I think we're calling the aliens the "Planters" or something, so it can't be one of those...

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[purestambition]

[ Saretha looks... amused. This is probably a bad sign. ]

That really just begs the question - what can you offer us? As a... peace offering, lets say?

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[sucrosity]

[ Chuck she is Disappoint.

Disappoint, and also Pissed Off. ] You--! Is that how you found out about Reagan?

[swissarmyjesus]

Only a little. Why, what do you want to know?

[Video]

[swissarmyjesus]

It's only the gang in the Dead District you guys were freaking out over a few months ago!

[Video]

[originaloddcouple]

Was that them?

It might have been!

Could be!

[video] no, don't be, i was waiting for this

[swissarmyjesus]

Look, I'm sorry, okay? I have no idea what happened, I wasn't there, but I can tell you, I've never killed anyone before! I've never even tried.

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[swissarmyjesus]

...like what do you mean?

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[swissarmyjesus]

[Oh, look. One of the few network people he knew beforehand and didn't outright mistrust. This is a little more personal than the other conversations, so this stings a little more.]

...Yeah, kinda.

[Video]

[swissarmyjesus]

What other gang could it have been?

[Video]

[originaloddcouple]

Charlie's Angels?

Don't think that's a gang, Miria.

[sucrosity]

'Kinda'? What does 'kinda' mean?

[ Her mouth is still downturned and her brows drawn together; she's clearly angry, but her voice has settled. She can be more upset in a minute. ]

[Video]

[swissarmyjesus]

[Chuck is simultaneously baffled and outraged.]

How can you guys not know?!

You went on a murder spree for us!

[swissarmyjesus]

It means it's a little more complicated than that!

[Video]

[notspecial]

[Huh. Evan's kind of distracted by something first.]

Hey, haven't I seen you at school?

[A beat, as he remembers what this video was supposed to be about.]

...Wait, and you're one of those gang members?!

video > private video

[sucrosity]

[ She points at the screen, then frowns and bangs something out on her keyboard. ]

There. [ With the feed in private, she looks a little more uneasy. ] What happened?

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[purestambition]

That's actually a very good question, but... You could very well be of much use to many of us here. At the same time, we need something to say we can trust you.