005 | Anna Milton | [AUDIO]

[afallenstar]

[ In contrast, the next public announcement over the communicators is much more calm. So calm it's almost eerie, in fact, like all the emotion has been completely drained from the voice that rings out. ]

Since we're all on red alert anyway, I'd like to report another missing person. My housemate, Balthazar. I haven't seen him around, and I am starting to grow concerned. If people could keep an eye out for him while looking, I would appreciate it greatly.

[ Yeah, it's definitely eerie. Calm is almost cold in this instance, and after a short stretch of silence there's a soft rustle of sound in the background, then she finishes speaking. ]

If anyone needs me, I'll be out looking. Thanks.

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[afallenstar]

That's not going to happen.

[ So that's what it takes to get something close to an emotional response from her, apparently. Her answer is sharp, immediate, and absolutely unbudging. ]

It's too risky, you almost died. I'm not risking anyone for this.

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[manofiron]

It's not a negotiation. I know the layout. I know the threat. I know how to handle it. And I decide what I risk and when I do it. It's fine. I'll be fine.

Just take care of the rest of the place. I can't be everywhere at once.

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[afallenstar]

You expect me to stand back while you almost die again? It's not happening. Both of us or neither, that is not a negotiation.

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[manofiron]

Already there, Ariel. Don't worry. I've got a secret weapon.

Meeting adjourned, darling. See you on the flip side.

[ He's not risking her. He's not risking anyone. So he cuts the feed. ]