[text]

[lackinginfaith]

*Kari's watched the network for the just-under-two-weeks she's been in town, like a creeper. But she may as well say something some time, and she takes out a pen and paper, writing something down.*

Let's say I believe you about all this. The world, the danger, the enemy, all of it. Everything you've done.

Convince me why I should work with people like you.

Comments

text;

[thorny]

You shouldn't. In fact, I'd entreat you to stay as far away as possible from the members of this little band of rogues.

[text]

[lackinginfaith]

Is that some kind of attempt to protect civilians, or do you just not take this seriously?

[dorkytracksuit]

Eh. You don't really have to if you don't want to. We've all just kind of been lumped together.

[lackinginfaith]

Lumped together, hm?

Text | Handwritten

[icy_heavens]

[Wow, what is with the attitude of new people lately? So many people coming in and acting like they're better than all the rest of them by default. Toushirou normally does voice replies these days, but maybe in this case, using text is better. Less chance of coming off as a peevish child.

[The handwriting is neat and crisp. And the sarcasm is pretty loud and clear even though tone is sometimes hard to convey with text.] Yes, yes. You're better and smarter than the lot of us, we get it. If you want to go it alone, then do it. Don't feel obligated.

[lackinginfaith]

It sounds like you've already had more than your share of dealing with people. Judging from the person two threads above, I can see why.

[Text]

[formermagicalgirl]

Why should we care if you do?

[lackinginfaith]

Because this is important.

video {iphone}

[ursoreckless]

[let's have some fun - ie, a video reply with a bleached blond]

Why? Can you shoot down Its with laser eyes or summon a swarm of squirrels?

[lackinginfaith]

*The original poster switches to video as well and raises an eyebrow. You might recognize her, but only if you actually pay attention to beauty pageants, which not many people do.*

Why would I want squirrels?

[doomedtheworld]

[She's still here. Lurking mostly and sticking to text when she does reply, not quite ready to reveal who's on the other end of these conversations.]

Join the club.

[lackinginfaith]

So you're hesitant?

text;

[enrages]

because fuck you, no one cares.
that's why.

Re: text;

[lackinginfaith]

I got all the angry ones, I see.

[text]

[acequeen]

So let me get this straight: you're expecting us — all of us — to give you a reason.

Here's a better idea: why not just judge for yourself?

Re: [text]

[lackinginfaith]

Judge you, or the cause?

[testsonseashells]

Define "people like you".

[lackinginfaith]

You know yourselves, don't you?

[Voice]

[scramasax]

It's -- dangerous - for us not to.

[Surely this is the most simple, most important point to drive home!]

We're alone without each other.

[Hoping that for once having a high, young voice will help in making an appeal.]

[Voice]

[lackinginfaith]

So you're saying it's better not to be alone, no matter who you're with? Or is there something I'm not getting?

[Text]

[twopercent]

Because you're a target now. Like the rest of us.

[Text]

[lackinginfaith]

And you're saying collaborating helps your chances of surviving?

[ text | cellphone ]

[hoennmaihime]

You seem a touch smarter than the rest so I'm sure you'll be fine, whatever decision you come to.

I'll need a name to address you by, though. You can call me Minamoto.

[text]

[lackinginfaith]

Kari. That'll work.

[angelskills]

Oh, um!

I believe that if we work together, we'll be able to get through this. There must be a reason why we were all brought together like this.

We're in it together!

[lackinginfaith]

What kind of reason would that be?