video | 004 | day 54

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[Because the broadcast is a video, Jet Star comes on the screen with his hair somewhat tamed and his eyepatch in place. His expression is as calm as ever, and the video is steady. The only evidence that there might be something wrong is the sound of clattering and a somewhat distressed voice in the background - but Jet ignores that for the most part to address his audience.]

I have one very simple question for the people of this town today, and I like to think it isn’t an unreasonable request. Two friends of mine, Party Poison and Kobra Kid, have not been home for a while. Has anybody seen either of them? They’re rather hard to miss. Party Poison has red hair, and Kobra Kid is blonde, the former is short and the latter is tall --

[Fun Ghoul suddenly appears over Jet's shoulder, scowling at the communicator.]

One's fuckin' stupid, and the other one's twice as fuckin' stupid. Give 'em the real facts, Jet. Two days! [He holds up two fingers in front of Jet's face just in case you assholes forgot how to count.] Never gone this long without sayin' shit, ask that raccoon-eyed piece of work what she did with our boys--

[And he cuts himself off to disappear into the background again, sending something else crashing to the floor. Jet watches Ghoul stomp off with a sort of sad expression, and when he looks back at the communicator, the look sticks.]

We aren't accusing anyone of anything. But if you are out there, either of you - or if anybody knows where they might be, please let us know.

Please. Thank you. [And the feed cuts off. Jet has some calming to do, excuse him.]

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[ Oh, Fun Ghoul - Jet doesn't exactly cut in, but. ] Ah - we have a very close knit unit, the four of us. It's almost unheard of for any of us to not be in contact with each other in some way for this long.

Is what Ghoul was trying to say.

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[mentis]

[ Oh good, someone calm. ]

Mm. I'm sorry to ask upsetting questions. I was just attempting to get a bigger picture. I understand what that's like.

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[ He tries! ] It's alright. We are on hair triggers, so even small questions are ticking bombs. Did you have questions?

[mentis]

Ah no, I think I'm covered. Your friend showed me a picture so if I spot them I'll let you know.

[ Also if he hears anything from anyone's thoughts, but he's not really going to blurt that out. ]

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You have my thanks. If you do need more information - I can give you as much as I can. My name is Jet, if you need to contact me.

[mentis]

Jet. Thank you again, I'll do what I can.

[ Another smile as he closes down the feed. ]