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[kore_npc]

[ In the wake of the first tremors, Maria looks harried. Her hair is a mess and the video is shaking. ]

Listen to me very carefully. We need to get out of here! Whatever they have waiting for us out there is nothing on this.

[ She takes a deep breath, muttering more to herself than the video. ]

We're all going to die in here. They said I'd be safe.

[ It cuts out. ]

Comments

[villainized]

Death on a leash? He'll be pissed if that's the case. Better not let him off.

[kore_npc]

Your brother's right here and he's capable of killing you. Aren't there a few others out there with a grudge, too?

[villainized]

Baby bro? Oh, I don't know about that. He might want to, but wanting doesn't really mean anything.

[kore_npc]

It can mean a lot more than you think. Believe me or not. I can't say your death means anything to me.

[villainized]

Just like yours doesn't mean anything to me. At least we have that in common.

[kore_npc]

I sincerely hope that isn't a threat.

[villainized]

Take it however you want to take. I can't say it means anything to me.

[kore_npc]

Delightful. If you don't plan to help, don't waste my time.

[villainized]

[ He laughs, then terminates the connection. ]