Inbox: Abraxas

[philancer]

INBOX text / action / horizon Roses are red, violets are blue,
and right now it seems I'm missing you.
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[itookashot]

Okay, with all seriousness, we spotted armor in the Badlands that was clearly ripped off of one of those dangerous rift monsters. The one with all the technology. We knew that the government probably had it. The new armor has some of its tech, it could shoot out explosives. Very dangerous if made into an army, we became concerned.

Steve and I found the base where they were making the prototype and we destroyed it. They'll probably be able to make them again someday, but it's slowed for now.

[philancer]

Wait, you and Steve went in alone??

Well, I'm not thrilled about you being in jail over this, but I can't blame you for taking action. It sounds like it's something that needed dealt with.

I can't do much, but I can send Claude and Hilda to talk to the authorities? They've got the influence to maybe make a difference?

[ He's never really sought that reputation, and this is the first time he's regretting his lack of influence in the politics of this faction. ]

[itookashot]

It was stealthy, we didn't want too many people. It was a piece of cake but the getting out part ended up being spotty.

Sam already stepped in and got us a better sentence.

But they figured out about what I can do. So. They've finally caught me and gave me a choice to work for them.

[philancer]

That doesn't sound like much of a 'choice', babe.

[ Does he need to set people on fire? He's willing to set people on fire. ]

[itookashot]

It's phrased as a choice, they said they won't make me enlist, but they offered to pay me for being a contractor and making things for them. Not really sure what I'm going to do yet. I don't mind making corecloth for the soldiers, but also, fuck them, so.

[philancer]

I guess if it's a choice between this and being enlisted/conscripted, this is a better option. But I know how you feel about the military here.

Are you sure you're alright with this?

[ He doesn't know what he could help do or organize to get Jesper out of this, but he would think of something if Jesper really was trapped right now. ]

[itookashot]

I don't think I have another option. At least this way I'll be rich.

[philancer]

I didn't think that mattered to you.

[itookashot]

Of course it matters, I provide for both Kaz and myself. I used to provide for Wylan and Inej too. Plus I buy presents for everyone and rooms at Nocwich every month. Coin's necessary. I grew up poor. Plus I want to be richer than Jaskier because it would be funny.

[philancer]

I'll just pretend I know how rich that is and nod agreeably, then.

Do you need help?

[ He and Claude and Hilda had been pooling resources for so long now it hadn't occurred to him. But this was Jesper. ]

[itookashot]

No, baby, I have money, I just wouldn't say no to MORE money.

From them. Not from you.