B1, Day 2 [public channel]

[whattaprick]

[ There are a lot of things people need to do right now: help the Prince's servants get resettled, get started on figuring out who can work on a cure for the petrification, deal with the trauma of dying in a hopefully healthy and non-self-destructive way, show the new people the ropes of what the Carnival has to work with.

Instead, in the morning of the second day since the Prince was defeated, anyone on the radio gets this: ]

So, I've been wondering.

[ The Nightrider's voice, for those who recognize it, has definitely been better. It's a low, hoarse rasp, and the pause at the end is not just for effect, but to actually catch his breath. ]

Just how old is everyone here, anyway? Here, I'll start. I'm ... pretty sure I'm almost sixty. [ A beat. ] ... Maybe.

[ Why did anyone let this man have his radio back again? ]

[ ooc; Lambert's flat on his back in the medical tent for this, feel free to bug him in person and threadjack each other at will. ]

Comments

[kingsroads]

His brother thinks I'm a bad influence. Still, if I can convince Susan to help, then Lauren should be close by.

[mylastchance]

Don't.

[kingsroads]

Don't what? If Susan wants to help with the recovery efforts, I shan't stop him.

[mylastchance]

Don't talk to him.

[kingsroads]

I understand that neither of you might want to hear from me at the moment. But if Susan wishes me to not talk to him, he needs to tell me himself.

[ and poor Lambert's probably looking at this thread like ????? what the hell??? ]

[mylastchance]

My brother is thirteen. He doesn't need to tell his murderer anything on his own.


Don't talk to him.

[kingsroads]

[ It is VERY OBVIOUS from his tone of voice that Strange is trying (and kind of failing!) to keep his words level. ]

You are only his brother, not his father, commanding officer, or teacher. As such, you cannot command or dictate what Susan does or does not do. What I said before still stands.

[mylastchance]

[And after hearing that he just laughs. It's loud, as though what Strange has said is truly hilarious. And it is, to Lauren it's absurd. The strangest thing he's heard Strange say yet, only proving to Lauren how little he really does know.]

Only his brother...

[He doesn't argue the point, though he could. He's tempted to, definitely. He doesn't. He wonders briefly if Strange ever had any siblings, but he assumes, given the man's response, the answer must be 'no.' His laughter slows to a stop.]

Let me rephrase...

Susan does not want to talk to you.

If you refuse to abide by his desires, I will ask others for assistance in detaining you.


When Susan does want to speak with you again, he will tell you himself. As you said, I cannot command him otherwise. No matter how distasteful I find your acquaintanceship.

[fortuneglass]

...Lauren.

[Who's been listening SHE'S BEEN LISTENING.]

....I trust that you're not lying to keep him safe, but.

....If you both want to avoid Strange, you should avoid me as well, at least.

You know why.

[mylastchance]

[And that gives him pause. He's quiet a moment before responding.]

I don't blame either of you.

He-

...We just need time.

[fortuneglass]

....I can leave things you might need alone in the wardrobe tent then.

To make it easier, [She replies.]

[mylastchance]

Let me talk to him.

I'll let you know.

[kingsroads]

Distasteful?! And just why, may I ask, would you think that?

[ aside from the murder thing, that is. also yep, Lauren pegged it: Strange definitely is an only child. ]

[mylastchance]

You told him to jump off a building.

[kingsroads]

He was trying to learn how to fly.

Besides, it was a small building.

[ THIS IS NOT HELPING YOUR CASE. ]

[wild_magic]

Lauren... Stop it.

[mylastchance]

[Hearing Susan on the radio immediately cows him. Needless to say, he falls silent.]

[whattaprick]

[ Lambert's definitely looking at this like 'what the hell' but you know what, he's a good best friend and he's not gonna drag Strange's ass on the radio about this.

He's just going to interrogate the hell out of him when he can get him face to face. c: ]