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IC Inbox: cerealia

"You've reached Simon Blackquill. Leave a message if you are so inclined -- but be brief."

[ AUDIO | VIDEO | TEXT ]

Mr. Blackquill, how do you fare?

[She hasn't seen him turn in for work at all, and what with these storms, she cannot help but feel as if something awful may have happened. Have a concerned boss.]

If you had anything more than a passing grasp of your role as chief, you'd know full well how I fare.

Do a little digging. Perhaps then you'll smell the rotten things that happen right under your nose.

[Well excuse her for trying to be polite.]

Explain to me why you were in confinement, then.

[Do you expect CERES tells her anything? Really, what is the point of even KEEPING a police department?

But, in reality she already does know... if only because she browbeat the answer out of Athena. She's giving him a chance to be honest here.]

Edited 2015-09-02 19:21 (UTC)

CERES dislikes those who ask too many questions.

You kidnapped and interrogated a CERES employee, leaving yourself at the mercy of our captors, and did not once think to consult me?

[Not that there's anything she could really do, but... details.]

I've already lost a subordinate this week, sir. I cannot have you bent on making it two.

Why do you persist in asking me questions you already know the answer to?

Regardless, I believe you will lose two subordinates. I've become rather soured to CERES' brand of law enforcement.

I merely wished to grant you the opportunity to be upfront with me.

[Instead of, y'know, having to extort the information from his girlfriend.]

I cannot say I blame you, but that is exactly why you are needed here.

You say it as if I have some lofty role to play, even from a station as humble as mine.

No, I'm afraid it ends here. I've no longer any interest in upholding CERES' laws.

You say it as if any of us do. That's not why I took this position.

Then why did you take it? Under some silly delusion it would grant you power and influence?

As it stands, you're naught but a figurehead. I can no longer pledge my blade to what you represent.

[Well, she doesn't exactly care what CERES does to her now, so she might as well outright say it.]

If you are under the delusion I took this job for the sake of power, you are sorely mistaken. [It's lucky this conversation is entirely text. Otherwise, she would have clocked him by now.] No, I wished to learn how these people work.

[So she could FIGHT THE POWER, or something...]

Edited 2015-09-02 21:55 (UTC)

And what have you learned? Anything of use? Or have you spent most of your time dancing along to CERES' tune?

I have a sworn duty, Sir Integra, and that duty was compromised. I refuse to go on as things are.

Then answer me this: what good ever was your word, if you feel yourself unable to trust me with the slightest hint you wished to rebel? What am I to learn with you sneaking around like this? Perhaps I do not care for CERES, but I am obligated to those under my employee.

[Is she insinuating she would have gone in Simon's place, despite his criticism? Integra pls.]

The duty I speak of has nothing to do with you, nor the police force, so I saw no reason to tell you.

As for your obligation, save it for those still attached to your lost cause. I am no longer one of them.

Is your pride so valuable to you that you that you are willing to isolate anyone who wishes to rush to your aid? What of this Miss Cykes? She too expressed shock to learn you could have very nearly died but a few months ago when I spoke with her today.

Edited 2015-09-02 23:17 (UTC)

Why would you tell her THAT? What the devil were you trying to accomplish, save for inflicting her with needless worry?

She claimed to be your bodyguard. Certainly that is not a detail one misses.

[Actually, she did it to prove Simon is an idiot and to find out why he was contained in prison, but... details. THIS IS ALL FOR HIS OWN GOOD!!]

The silly girl seems to be confused. I don't require a bodyguard.

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