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

[laminae]

hey shut up! i know how to pick my battles just fine!

[facultative]

And yet here you are asking someone else to do what you're too weak to attempt.

[laminae]

[Ouch, that's a huge hit to his pride.]

i know Maul's a strong guy
if i can't do anything maybe he can

[facultative]

He's not that strong. Why do you think he only has half a body?

[laminae]

dude most people can't survive with only half a body
i'd say that's pretty strong

[facultative]

Unless you know the guy who did that to him.

[Obi-Wan has a vested interest in him staying safe and would hopefully avenge him if Maul stepped out of line again.]

[laminae]

i met him
so what?

[My lightsaber uncle is cooler than your lightsaber dad, Anakin!!]

[facultative]

Then you know Maul only looks strong.

[Nuh-uh!!]

[laminae]

dude you're delusional if you think that guy is great
AND if you think Maul only looks strong!

[facultative]

He's never lost to Maul so if you think he's weak what does that make him?

[laminae]

just because Maul hasn't won a fight against him yet doesn't mean he's never gonna beat him! dude could totally take him

[facultative]

Obi-Wan could beat him with one hand and blindfolded.

[laminae]

no way
Maul could beat him with one hand blindfolded and without his legs!!

[facultative]

Guess what? That's already happened and he lost!

[laminae]

yeah
well

[He's... got nothin'.]

it won't happen again!