[Video] un: BishopRunout

[poolhall_killer]

[It takes a short while for Venom to adjust his device as he turns on the feed. He feels the device itself is cumbersome and wonders why they can't just switch over to magic coms like normal people. A few moments of silence (and Venom's hair eye staring into the camera) later, he begins:]

I suppose I should start with a good afternoon to all of you.

The reason why I've decided to do this is because of the intentions of my former organization. [And the previous talks about murder and murder-related things.] We were dealt a heavy blow by an antagonistic force, someone who felt we were going to interfere with their plans. As the leader, I came to a difficult decision. I felt if we were to survive, we needed to operate in the light of day, to come out of the shadows for good.

What were we, you might ask?

We were assassins.

It's not something I was ever proud of doing, nor do I plan on going back to that profession. My unhappiness was fueled by it, even though I voluntarily took the leadership role. I feel that if I am to continue living in the light, I wish to be open and honest about my past.

Thank you for listening.

[The feed shuts off as Venom hopes he did the right thing.]

Comments

un: linneus

[inaurare]

There are certain things perhaps we must carry, given the deaths of our worlds. But things of this nature we can let go of, I think.

Please know that you don't have to do such things anymore. Know too that you are not the only person to have come from a past that you have regretted.

[but at least this man has been up front about his.]

[poolhall_killer]

I will do everything I can to keep from returning to that life. I've been granted more than one chance, and I now know I need to make it count.

I appreciate knowing that I'm not alone. Thank you.

[inaurare]

I would hope you have no reason to do so.

[the next, haltingly typed. He doesn't know quite how to put it, so the composing of the message takes a little time, even though it comes out all in one piece-]

Before I woke someone told me I wouldn't have to do such things - I wouldn't have to do anything I didn't want to, anymore. So I would hope the same goes for you.

[poolhall_killer]

[It would take a lot for Venom to even consider returning, such as a certain someone's revival from those capsules. Though he'd rather not think about that at the moment.]

It's been my job for so long that it feels odd for me not to wake up to assignments.

If I may ask, did you have a similar profession to mine?

[inaurare]

I think your profession sounds far more difficult, compared to mine.

But I know this feeling, yes.

[poolhall_killer]

Perhaps soon we'll both fully adjust to having a so-called normal life here.

[inaurare]

We can hope. In the meantime, perhaps we can seize every opportunity we have that will give us the chance to do so.

I think it is harder then it sounds.

[because goodness knows Linneus gets in his own way, second-guesses every opportunity. He knows he might need to stop doing that; stop shielding his heart for once, lest he miss out]

[poolhall_killer]

I believe you're correct, in both seizing the opportunity and doing so being harder than it sounds.

I managed to find legitimate work, but I'm still technically working in the shadows. If one can call the brothel shadowy. It's a start, in my opinion.

[inaurare]

[...there are brothels here? Linneus isn't sure why he's surprised, but he is.]

If it is where you want to be, what you want to do, no man can judge you for it.

But do not trap yourself there, should it ever make you uncomfortable, unsafe, or unhappy.

[poolhall_killer]

I understand. I enjoy it there so far as the work is far less stressful than before. And I make good money.

[That reminds him, a certain model owes him money and a particular service.]

[inaurare]

So long as you are not making yourself fit the work. I think perhaps it fits some better than others.

[he doesn't mean this disparagingly... but it's hard to bring his tone across, through this device. He knows well enough what it is to try to make himself fit that life - how he must have broken pieces off himself, doing so.

Something gives him pause, though]

They let you keep the money?

[...it was never like that in his experience. He was able to keep gifts - received a great many of them - but the House kept all of the money, and Xanthe could - and did, once - even take possession of the gifts, if he so wished.

[poolhall_killer]

I don't believe so. I knew I wasn't fit for the other positions there, so I applied where I felt I fit best.

Yes. Well, they do let me keep whatever tips I generate.