Winter Tsukuyomi ❄ Rikka Hishikawa (AU) (
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041 ♦ YouTube, mirrored to network; backdated to immediately after Thunder Corp's announcement
[The Winter that pops onto the screen, and onto the internet at large, is one that's quite a bit angrier than she's been in a while. She clearly didn't like something she heard.]
Thunder Corporation wants to blame the Numbered for this. They're pushing it on us again. They don't know anything. Where were they, when the violence broke out two years ago with the mafia? During the Invasion? There's something fishy about asking for help now, when we've never been given the time of day before. This press release... I'm not sure what to do with this. But I've got a response of my own.
If Locke City will have me, I would be honored and excited to protect my home once more. Like many people, I don't want to be put in danger because of who and what I am; it's why I left Locke in the first place. I've had my eye on things; I know Summer's been around Locke, keeping an eye on the city when I can't. I want to help, as I always have. It's my duty as a Precure; it's my duty as a person. That's never changed. But as my wife keeps reminding me, I can't help anyone if I'm dead.
I've always been an open person. Lily and I have nothing to hide. I've made some mistakes. I've done things I would just as soon take back. But I don't cover those things up. Maybe it's foolish of me, but you don't earn trust by only showing the things you're proud of. If they want to ask questions - if anyone wants to ask questions, within reason - so be it. If they want help keeping Locke safe... they didn't have to do something like this to ask. I still have an e-mail address, a YouTube channel, a Twitter account. I have a mailbox. I refuse to believe that anyone thought public shaming was the best way to ask for our help.
If Thunder Corp. is honest about their intentions, I have no issues lending a hand. We've shaped this world, since everything started, three years ago. I don't deny that, either. It would be irresponsible of me to leave everyone out in the cold now. Assuming I don't get attacked in the process, the light of wisdom will shine over Locke City once more. Count on it.
Thunder Corporation wants to blame the Numbered for this. They're pushing it on us again. They don't know anything. Where were they, when the violence broke out two years ago with the mafia? During the Invasion? There's something fishy about asking for help now, when we've never been given the time of day before. This press release... I'm not sure what to do with this. But I've got a response of my own.
If Locke City will have me, I would be honored and excited to protect my home once more. Like many people, I don't want to be put in danger because of who and what I am; it's why I left Locke in the first place. I've had my eye on things; I know Summer's been around Locke, keeping an eye on the city when I can't. I want to help, as I always have. It's my duty as a Precure; it's my duty as a person. That's never changed. But as my wife keeps reminding me, I can't help anyone if I'm dead.
I've always been an open person. Lily and I have nothing to hide. I've made some mistakes. I've done things I would just as soon take back. But I don't cover those things up. Maybe it's foolish of me, but you don't earn trust by only showing the things you're proud of. If they want to ask questions - if anyone wants to ask questions, within reason - so be it. If they want help keeping Locke safe... they didn't have to do something like this to ask. I still have an e-mail address, a YouTube channel, a Twitter account. I have a mailbox. I refuse to believe that anyone thought public shaming was the best way to ask for our help.
If Thunder Corp. is honest about their intentions, I have no issues lending a hand. We've shaped this world, since everything started, three years ago. I don't deny that, either. It would be irresponsible of me to leave everyone out in the cold now. Assuming I don't get attacked in the process, the light of wisdom will shine over Locke City once more. Count on it.
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Sometimes, it can be good to vent.
[Almost unconsciously, she figures Winter looks like a person who could probably use anything possible to relax right then, as such it doesn't take long for her to begin a soft movement of her hands, beginning a very gentle massage. She stays quiet for a moment, letting that comment hang in the air before she broaches the more significant issue.]
They're not going to let that go unanswered. [It's said as if she's stating the obvious, because it is. Both of them probably realize that, and it's not a criticism. Not even remotely.]
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It can. I certainly need it.
[There's silence for a bit longer, Winter taking comfort in the effort to keep her calm, until Lily's voice drifts up again.] Mm. I know they'll want to pick a bone with me, if not a fight. It would be unlike them not to. But what else can I do? After something like this... we have to send a message. You can't casually pin things on us. Not without a fight.
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The way they're going about this really is suspicious as hell. [Yeah, he doesn't really trust it, either.]
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Still, if this is what it takes to be able to go home, so be it. If they want to make me a monster, I'll just have to prove them wrong. [Or right, she silently adds. She's not so naive to think nothing will happen.]
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This is just the beginning, Winter. They damn well planned this. We ran off and now they want us back where they can keep using us.
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If I'm honest, though... I miss home. I can deal with our local crazies if it means I can go back.
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1/2; not here
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I know it's kind of hypocritical for me to say, but please, give it a little more time before you make a decision. It's entirely possible they turned over a new leaf... [A grimace.] Yeah, never mind. I can't even finish that sentence with a straight face.
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[It goes without saying that Emilia is less than happy and 100% done with this.]
And Thunder Corp... I don't trust them one bit.
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Thunder, I have significantly less goodwill toward. Still, even if it's a trap, I can't not go. We're playing right into their hands if we don't.
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Maybe it's just a genuine miscommunication, but somehow, I don't buy it.
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[Arthur could tell it was likely some sort of trap. Thunder Corp had been dangerous back then and he wouldn't trust it even years after, either.]
Maybe they're trying to look good by bashing us?
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...They probably are trying to start something, and make themselves the heroes in the process. But if they think we're just going to roll over, they're wrong.
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[Well, somebody has strong opinions.]
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It's obvious. I think they know that it's obvious to some of us, after all this time, but we also want to help Locke, and keep our image positive enough that the whole world doesn't want us dead.
Those manipulative bastards.
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They're bastards, yes, but we can do some damage control of our own. If they think we're going to roll over and let them have their way, they've got another thing coming.
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Well, good to see you haven't lost your edge, Winter.
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I'd wondered if I was passive-aggressive enough. I guess it came across okay.
Good to see you, Saretha.
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It might not have been the best way to ask for it, but you have to give them some credit. It certainly got you motivated.
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Like we don't get enough bad press just by fuckin' existing.
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Our press is a problem, but I think we'll be able to handle things. I'm working hard. With any luck, we can turn things around.
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