Video; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

[The video starts off with Maul looking angry, as he usually does, and he starts in with no introduction or insults. There’s a definite sense one gets watching that he’s doing his best to keep himself from pissing off the population at large.]

It appears that recently there was a misunderstanding over who had killed someone named Flynn. I am here to make it clear that was not me. While I have no issues with being accused of things I have actually done, I won’t stand for people speculating that I am the cause of all your miseries here--

[He pauses, visibly restraining himself from saying anything further that he knows won’t help his cause here.]

--But no matter. I knew who actually did it and so I have brought the miscreant forth to tell you himself.

[He nods to someone off-screen and Savage comes forward with Anakin. He has his lightsaber pointed at his throat.

The effects of bloodsport and corruption have started leaving their marks on Anakin. Despite the lightsaber held against him, he’s still twitchy with pent up energy. In addition he’s flushed with fever. He stares at Maul blankly, not understanding what’s going on here.]

Are you going to kill me again?

[Maul shakes his head no, pointing to Venge who is currently broadcasting the video.]

Not if you cooperate. Now, tell the people here what you did at the Gate.

[He looks at Savage.]

Cut his hand off if he refuses to cooperate. I’ve no patience for playing games today.

[A smirk appeared on Savage’s lips, and he lowered the lit end of his saberstaff downwards to make it clear that the threat would be carried out without question. His mechanical hand tightened on Anakin to prevent much squirming.

Anakin winces as the metal parts in his hand grind together. Maintenance wasn’t as easy.]

So if I say whatever you want me to I get to go? [Turning directly to face the camera.] Whatever he said, it was me. It was all me. I did it.

[Maul nods in satisfaction. He figures that’s as good as they’re gonna get on any coherency from Anakin.]

There, you see? It wasn’t me.

[Then he turns to Savage.]

Let him go.

[Honestly, the fact Maul isn’t about to execute Anakin on the network is a bigger sign he’s sincere about this than anything else. He never would have been willing to let Anakin go after having to deal with such a problem a year or two ago.

Savage growled as he turned his saberstaff off, then moved to seize Anakin to drag him off screen to be set free. As promised.]

[Red=Maul, Blue=Anakin. Any of the three are available for replies!]

Comments

[vibing]

you have a real sense of humor


what the hell did you want to get out of this show? clear your name?
makes you look a hell of a lot more guilty
even if it's not of killing flynn

[opress]

[No one ever had accused him of a sense of humour these days. Sounds like mockery, so it earned a growl.]

My name isn't associated with the murder. I will do whatever it takes to spare my brother any false accusations.

[vibing]

oh youre the brother
cool

maybe dont go around threatening to cut off peoples hands though
not a good look

if anyone has the right to kill that guy its flynn
and he sure as hell isnt going to do it
that isnt justice
its just revenge

[opress]

It wasn't a threat. It would happen if he didn't speak as he should have.

[He was all about following his brother's orders to the letter as much as the situation allowed.]

Revenge is perfectly acceptable. Everyone seeks it against someone.

[vibing]

pretty sure that's what a threat is

nah
revenge is dumb
doesn't solve anything
especially if people come back to life
killing only solves the problem if the person is gone gone and can't do bad shit anymore
if he comes back?
what would it have done? nothing. more blood on my hands for no reason

[opress]

It was a promise.

If he comes back over and over, he suffers more. That's all there is to it. Besides, who know if he'll crawl back to the sea as as squid.

[He had already had to deal with his brother dying, and he expected to feel that pain eventually again. It seemed a common theme.]

Blood is power around these parts. So the more of it around, the more power one may have.

[vibing]

you think?
pretty sure the more blood you spill the more you fuck up this world

flynns the one who can decide if he wants revenge
he doesnt
so fuck off

[opress]

This world can't be worse than Deerington.

Careful.

[That's all the warning to be given.]

[vibing]

famous last words