[Video]

[pistolsakimbo]

[The COMP's a bit canted to the side; Rune's on her bed, and you can see her legs dangling back and forth in the air behind her as she pokes at a piece of paper she's been writing on. She's keeping her head up with one hand, so she sounds a bit weird as she talks.]

So... guys, been tryin' to write down Anoli stuff after that stuff that was painted all over the city... and I just kinda don't get it? I mean, other than what happened at the tournament, do we really have anything that proves these guys as bad guys other than what the government people tell us?

[She made a face, poking at the paper with her pencil again.]

I hate cover up crap like this...

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[terminalemulation]

Well, if you want 'proof'... I would recommend educating yourself with records of recent deaths of public figures and various damages to city property. Old newscasts are always available from the public network, though that network contains vastly more data to sort through than this one.

For an example... there was a very large-scale incident involving the Anoli that occurred back when Visitors like yourself first began to appear en masse.

[Voice; because she's lazy]

[pistolsakimbo]

Well, okay, sure; but who's to say they're not just retaliating like they did at the tournament?

I mean, you poke something long and hard enough... you know what I mean?

[Video]

[faustianphantom]

I believe distancing yourself from any and all matters associated with the Anoli would be prudent. In my experience, those who pit themselves against the government rarely achieve victory.

[Video]

[pistolsakimbo]

[Rune sounds almost bored when she replies.]

Been there, done that, got an exclusive 'exile' t-shirt.

[She let her legs drop behind her.]

I'm not afraid to ask questions that need to be asked, you know.

[greyerrant]

They are agents of Chaos and anarchy. That alone is reason to distrust and destroy them. The government is imperfect, and if it is lying to us needs to be brought to heel, but the Anoli's brand of freedom leads only to a slow, or quick death.

[pistolsakimbo]

...Tin Man, you're making it sound so simple...

[Things like this were never simple. In fact, a lot of times they were downright complicated and confusing.]

[greyerrant]

For me it is. There are philosophical complexities within the law but to step outside it entirely is to embrace decay, and I will not do that.

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[faustianphantom]

I can only give you the best advice available. [Because what he says is the best, don't you know?] The consequences are on your head.