[ 001 ] [ Peggy Carter ] [ video ]

[solidrighthook]

[ The sounds of footsteps can be heard as Peggy inspects the device on her wrist with interest. She's got no idea how it works of course, but after a few moments a video feed pops up and her face appears, her exact location somewhat hidden. It's night, and although some trees can be made out behind her, that's all that's visible with the lack of light.

She waits, using the small pause to clear her throat, and then she speaks. The British accent is very obvious, and she's careful to use a calm, even tone. ]

I'm not sure whom exactly is behind my appearance here, but I should warn you my presence will be noticed and the people I work for do not negotiate with kidnappers. If you release me now, I haven't seen your faces and I don't know where I am. It's a good deal, you should take it.

[ With that said, she tries to smile. Not for very long though, and it isn't much of an effort to begin with. Peggy stares at the communicator a moment longer, hits another button and then the feed cuts out. ]

Comments

[thezerothlaw]

We've had some issues with earthquakes, large predatory animals, and a mad individual reputed to be a god. We've been fortunate that no very serious injuries have occurred.

[solidrighthook]

Well.

[ That's certainly not what she's expecting. She covers up her surprise though, and continues on as if this were normal. ] Seems like you've been very fortunate indeed. But when you say 'god', what exactly do you mean...

[ Surely not an actual god? ]

[thezerothlaw]

[Daneel is distinctly troubled by this question.]

That is what he claimed. I remain sceptical.

[solidrighthook]

You're not the only one. [ Because gods, at least gods in the traditional, mythical sense, just don't exist. Do they? ]

If you need help with any of these, I'd be more than willing to offer my assistance. I'm somewhat experienced in keeping people safe and alive.

[thezerothlaw]

[He gives her a small smile.]

I'm gratified to hear it. I'll keep your offer in mind.

[solidrighthook]

Please do, it's the least I can do while I'm here.

[ Yeah, she really wants something to occupy herself while she's stuck. ]