chaincutter - 019 [voice]

019 [voice]

Jun. 2nd, 2011 at 9:58 AM

Explain to me. I'm curious.

We have always been prisoners here. We have always been used. We have never been people in our captors' eyes. We have known that experience doesn't matter; they'd send any of us to die.

How many times will you plead with them? Do you enjoy it? They'll never listen.

Why is this not prepared for? We can ensure the safety of our fellows - all of us. If another cannot fight, they must be defended. They are not liabilities; they are cooks, healers, couriers, watchmen. They are the people that keep soldiers alive. Your begging only scares someone already at the mercy of another. It will not save them. You could, if you would turn that energy to providing for their protection.

If you will not, I will. We must help each other.

Who among the drafted cannot fight, and is alone? What skills do you have?

Who will defend these people? It will be the most important job of all.

Organize yourselves here. If you can't find someone to partner with, I will help. I'm not going, but I will not let others go undefended.

(OOC: this post is for everyone; respond to each other and threadjack at will!)

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herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:15 pm (UTC)

[ a silent seconding of all sigmund has to say about the begging and the pleading -- never good for morale, that.

but what she does have something to say about: ] Thanks for making these points. They're...they're points that have to be made.

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:28 pm (UTC)

That have gone unmade too long. [There's an edge of wryness, there, and self-deprecation; he could have said this earlier and didn't, after all.] We'll see what good they do.

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:30 pm (UTC)

Oh, they've been made. [ a slight verbal shrug. ] Just...it's probably best that someone made them so publicly, too. Rather than preaching to the choir.

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:36 pm (UTC)

I've no popularity to lose. [Almost sounds like he thinks that's a good thing.]

Are you well prepared?

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:38 pm (UTC)

...Hey? I can't complain. Two days' notice is more than I'd ever get at home, Sigmund.

[ that is to say: yes. ]

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:50 pm (UTC)

It's easier when you aren't waiting for it. [Although not for the people that need help. They need all the warning they can get.] You plan to be in the thick of it?

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:53 pm (UTC)

Don't get me wrong -- I totally agree with your most important job is defend the civs point. But, you know what they say about the best defense, right? I plan to play the part of the good offense. I figure...I'm a big gun, right? If I can get into the thick of it then maybe I can end this whole thing that much earlier.

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:56 pm (UTC)

No, you're correct. Defense alone is a losing battle. Be merciless. I would.

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 06:58 pm (UTC)

They wouldn't show us any, given the chance. I don't see why I should extend them any special treatment. [ that is to say -- yes, merciless. she's been merciless against the third party ever since her showdown with the general. ]

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:06 pm (UTC)

[He thinks he likes you, Buffy. You understand each other so well.]

Take care. A jungle can be treacherous.

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:10 pm (UTC)

[ at least in professional matters. there might be a whole shoe-and-handbag-fixation that might not mesh so well. still -- buffy has always appreciated sigmund's input although she can remember a time when they knew each other better. ]

So I hear. It's not my usual sort of terrain but...I'll adapt.

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:24 pm (UTC)

[Buffy should never doubt Sigmund's dedication to a good pair of shoes; although on the handbags she'll be on her own.]

Avoid ranged weapons. Trust me.

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:28 pm (UTC)

[ she'll just...carefully never own up to dutifully fighting in high heels. ]

They'll have cover galore in those trees but, you know what? So'll we. Either way, I've been thinking about sticking with the trusty tool of my trade -- sort of an axe-y-scythe-y hybrid. It's...well, it's a little Slayer-specific.

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:37 pm (UTC)

[That... sounds familiar...] I've seen it. [He thinks.] Did Edward make one, once?

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 07:42 pm (UTC)

He did, actually. A replica one, at least -- I gave him the specs back when I'd just showed up here. But last Christmas my real one showed up and...technically, now I have two. But the real one's got some mojo to it that Edward's doesn't. Not that I didn't appreciate his work 'cause darn that thing has served me well.

It's what I used to, y'know...with the General.

chaincutter wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 10:46 pm (UTC)

Then either would certainly serve you well there.

herotypical wrote:

Jun. 2nd, 2011 11:25 pm (UTC)

And if not? Well -- there's always the weapon that is me.

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