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[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!]

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Yeah, I've noticed that too. It could be that's all it is, or maybe the whole Bloodsport thing hit him harder than most. Or it could be a combination of things. Either way, especially October on the way, it's probably better to be careful.

What's the big deal about October? That's one of the human year cycle periods, isn't it?

October in Deerington, I guess, used to be really bad. Like bad enough that when I got here in November, everyone told me for months how lucky I was I wasn't here for it. Lots of death, lots of madness. I think it hit your brother pretty hard too?

I've heard stories, but people seem to indulge in the details.

Maul might be a good one to talk to about October if you think others might be exaggerating?

Probably. He has no reason to lie to me about it. Or embellish details.

That'd be my guess too. If anything, I'd bet on him downplaying it.

I have seen him at his worst, so October madness would likely not be worse than that.

[There's a pause.]

Do I even want to know?

[He returns with a soft rumbling.]

Even if you did, that's a private matter between my brother and I.

Enough said. I wouldn't ask you to break Maul's confidence. Even if I thought you'd consider it.

That's good... I think.

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