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[k2so]

[Locked to David Haller.]

Guardian David Haller, recently we acquired information that could shed some light about Guardian Grell Sutcliff whereabouts.

Her husband Marco is heading to Genessia city to finally locate her kidnapper. While he promised to focus his attention only on those who deserved it, I thought it would be a good idea to warn you just in case.

Best regards,

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[Locked to Everglades Deputies, Ace d. Portgas, Namur and Thatch.]

Hello, good day

I assisted Deputy Marco in decoding a coded message, possibly from his wife Guardian Grell Sutcliff, and he is now headed to Genessia City. I wasn’t sure if he had informed you all because he flew away quickly-

Given Deputy Marco’s hot headed tendencies and the fact he’s emotionally compromised in this situation, I think it would be for the best if you could either offer him a hand or at least make sure he doesn’t try to burn the city down. I’m sure that if he goes for the second option, Guardian David Haller would be less than pleased and it’s a very unwise move, as well as very bad press, to piss of a telepath.

Thank you for your attention,

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[Locked to Cassian.]

Cassian.

Cassian, I am turning into Threepio. Why, Cassian.

Offline me, this is terrible.



Oh! We might find Grell soon...if Marco gets to her without burning everything on his path. He found an anonymous text message that looked like a clue and I cracked the code. It was some coordinates to Genessia, I'm on my way there as well.

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Comments

Private Text [one of those Everglade Deputies]

[unbridledtiger]

[Seth has a strange view of the world and while he knows what's going on he has yet to do more than watch. He can, perhaps, help but he'll wait at the peripheral and see what happens.

He's been wrestling with his own demons the last few weeks and it's made him weaker than usual. If he's going to assist in some way, he'll get those stuck in the crossfire away from the danger. He can't say much for what physical damage will happen to the buildings.]

Understandably, there really is no stopping Marco.

Private Text [one of those Everglade Deputies]

[k2so]

I tried to reason with him...it went so-so.

I know he's worried about Grell but he needs to understand that hsi actions will have consequences and that taking justice into his own hands when he is a Deputy might cause people to stop trusting him.

Maybe you'll have more luck with him.

Private Text [one of those Everglade Deputies]

[unbridledtiger]

I'll try.
It's kind of my job to try anyway but I don't want him to hurt others.

[That seems counter productive.]

Private Text [one of those Everglade Deputies]

[k2so]

None of us wants that, I'm sure.

We never talked before, so let me introduce myself properly. I'm K2So.

Private Text

[unbridledtiger]

I know you. You talk on the network a lot.
I'm Seth.

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[k2so]

That I do but I thought it was still polite to introduce myself.

Pleasure to meet you, Seth.

K2SO

[rulerofme]

[A deep sigh.]

Thank you for the warning, Kay.

[k2so]

[He knows, David, he knows...]

It was the least I could do. I'll be heading to benessia now as well to try to do some damage control.

I know Marco is acting without thinking but they took his wife. He's too upset to be able to be reasoned with. That doesn't excuse him, of course, but please don't react too harshly to him.

[rulerofme]

While I completely understand his reason for being angry and desire to see her returned safely, running off into another city and requiring there to be "damage control" when things can be resolved another way is not acceptable. I would have no problem working with him to get her back, but if he needlessly turns Genessia into a battlefield, regardless of his intentions, he will have to live with the consequences of his actions.

[k2so]

Yes, of course. I alerted the other deputies of Genessia and two close friends of him. I don't know if they will help or enable him but they know that whatever happens, it's their responsibility.

Let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Private Text [Another of those Everglade Deputies.]

[scarlet_devil]

This is what happens when one hires idiotic corsairs to be deputies.

[ This entire sequence of destructive events had been really trying the vampire's limited patience. Marco isn't one of her favourite people right now. ]

Private Text [They really are everywhere]

[k2so]

Sometimes it's hard to tell if someone is suited for a task until a crisis strikes. It's a very personal problem for him, though, it was hard to predict.

[scarlet_devil]

I will say this, those kidnappers have made quite the mistake. I hope he doesn't cause too much damage.

[k2so]

True but even if that's the case, there are laws. He can't just kill them on the spot in a fit of rage, they need to be judged and atone for their crimes.

[scarlet_devil]

And deputies are technically law enforcement in some ways. It would look bad as well as being unlawful.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Is it too late to tell you not to go?

Do NOT get involved, unless on Guardian Haller's orders (and only if I okay it.) Whatever Marco or the Everglade team does there is not sanctioned, we are not going to get involved.

I won't have you suffer the fallout.

I wish you had given the information to David Haller instead. If this ends in bloodshed that was the last time we worked with Everglade.

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[k2so]

I don't want to get involved but I also don't want Marco to murder everyone who gets in his path. Think about it, he asked me to crack the code for him, I know where he is going, I can't, as a Deputy, just ignore what he's going to do with the information.

I sent a warning to Guardian David haller and to the rest of Grell's deputies., so they know what's going on too.

[captain_by_the_book]

Good. Thank you for thinking ahead.

I understand that you feel responsible and want to prevent him from doing damage. I won't stop you, though I worry for you. But don't let him drag you into any acts of violence.

I'm concerned. I just don't want you to shoulder the blame for Everglade's wrongdoings.

And I don't want you to get hurt. Not again.

[k2so]

I know you didn't hire me only because of my pretty face.

Get it? Since I have no real face?...nevermind.

[It's so sweet that Cassian is worrying so much, though, it makes something in Kay's chest warm up.]

I promise I won't interfere or get in danger. I don't want to worry you or cause Attleton any trouble.

[captain_by_the_book]

Good. Thank you. I don't want to go there just yet, I don't want more people stepping on Haller's toes, but I don't like knowing you're there without me. I'll need you to watch your own back.

And that was a terrible joke, by the way.

[ But it's got him smiling. ]

(But I like your face.)

[Locked to Kay] [video]

[om_nom_namur]

A'ight Kay, I 'preciate what y' done an' yer bein' concerned an' all, really, I do. But lemme ask y' somethin'. If y' had reason t' believe that some asshats had been keepin' Cass locked up in some shithole somewhere in Genessia, wouldja really give a rat's ass 'bout The David?

C'mon.

An' if he's so damn great, how come he didn't stamp these asshats out already hisself, huh? We're doin' this bloke a favor. Send me them coordinates. Owe y' a pint a yer favorite oil, aye?

[Locked to Kay] [video]

[k2so]

That possible situation is one Cassian and me had talked about before. And as I said Marco, I understand why he's worried but I also suggested that he should be more cautious and discreet while investigation who might have captured Grell.

If it were Cassian instead of her and I acted like Marco, I know he would be angry and disappointed at me for forgetting my duty, ignoring the laws and trashing the city he cares so much about. Do you think Grell will be happy once we find her?

I want to help, I'm trying to, but Marco isn't making it easy. As for David, as a Guardian I imagine he has his owns affairs to deal with and we should respect his authority over the city that elected him.

[But he sends Namur the coordinated without wasting another second. He is worried about Grell a well.] It's okay, you don't owe me anything.

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[om_nom_namur]

Naw, Grell ain't gonna be happy. She's gonna be pissed it took us so long. Differnt strokes, I guess.

[He shrugs.]

Anyway we're used t' lookin' after our own. If Grell weren't a Guardian it wouldn't be such a bigass deal, aye? So we're gonna go get her back, an' then folk can bitch us out 'bout laws or bein' nice or whatever when her life ain't in danger, 'kay?

[He flashes a bright, toothy smile.]

Don't worry, folks is right t' be scared, but it weren't never our way t' whoop folk that didn't deserve it. I'll bite Marco's talons off 'fore I let 'im forget what our Ol' Man taught us.

[Locked to Kay] [video]

[k2so]

I can already imagine her screams, she will be scarier than Cassian.

Yes, if politics weren't in the way things would be simpler. [But he's pleased with Namur's answer, even if he can not smile back.]

Thanks Namur, we need someone who can keep a cool head.

[Locked to Kay] [video]

[om_nom_namur]

Dude, she's always scarier'n Cassian.

[And Namur... doesn't really have an answer for the rest, beyond looking disturbed for a long time, and then, slowly, resigned.]

.... Aye.