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{Tenth Robbery} Revelation [Video]

[The video feed turns on to reveal a very thoughtful looking John with several stacks of money and a notebook on his desk in the background. He leans back in his seat and gives a smirk with his fingertips pressed together.]

One by one people're leavin'. The butler's gone, an' don't think I didn't notice that. Th' li'l girl with blonde curls, she's gone an' my li'l brother Natsuo. He's gone. Now, ya gotta ask yerself, what's yer purpose in this chaotic place? Is it th' same as back home or did people adapt an' move on?

What about home? What about those people ya left behind? Are they forgotten? Now rumor has it that time freezes when we leave our worlds. I dunno if tha's true 'r not but there's some of us that don't wanna test that theory out. I'm one of 'em. I leave here, and as some of you already know, I'm dead. Simple as that.

[Leaning forward on the chair, the leather creaking from the shift.]

Now, ya gotta ask yerself, what's the one thing tha' keeps th' peace? I know what that answer is an' it's been on my mind since I came here. Answer that question, an' I'll give you a reason t' like me or hate me. There's no in between.

[John pauses for a moment before he continues. Something seems a bit rehearsed through the entire speech and those that know John knows he's a man of few words.]

Ya know, I got t' thinking about my home. About th' things I miss an' th' things I hated most. What struck me out most, yeah I robbed banks. That's common knowledge. Am I braggin' about it? I guess it's a matter of perspective. One thing I can say is that I'm American an' I believe in a democracy. We don't got that here. An' since no one's got the balls t' stand up....I will.

I challenge any man or woman t' stand up an' cast their name in a ballot for an election as leader. As I heard, that didn't happen before an' that was wrong. I challange th' Author to stop me. I challenge anyone tha' says otherwise t' present their claims an' ideas t' prove me wrong.

I. Dare. You.

[And the feed goes black.]

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[Nice watches his post and listens intently. She had noticed how many people had gone home, and what she was sure what John was suggesting would stir up quite a bit of opinion]

[John didn't waste any time sitting in his room. He grabs his hat and jacket as if by habit and closes his door to step out of his room. He wasn't going to stay in the same place for long without someone getting the idea to come after him with the door closed. He would rather meet them head on and he was never unarmed.

Seeing Nice's face on the screen helped to keep him focused. He's done a lot these past few months and he still had more to do.]

Heya, doll. What's on yer mind?

This was recordin'..? Well then

[Sheepish smile, before she shrugs]

Nothin' much, but I liked whatcha said there. It'll work better if there's a vote.

No more 'a this 'I gave the Author 5 minutes in heaven and suddenly things are goin' my way' crap..

[There's a laugh that comes from John at the sound of Nice's quote.]

Pfffft, fuck that. The only one I'll take t' bed is you an' I ain't interested in no one else. But yeah, an election is just what I was gettin' at. First of all, I think it's better to set the laws first and that should be done with everyone and not just me.

[Slight blush at that, but she covers it quickly]

But still, what happens if this don't work? I know a couple 'a folks round here who'd rather cut an arm off then see things not go their way

[Pause]

..Not that that wouldn't make for an interestin' network post or anythin'..

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hunted-by-fbi.livejournal.com - 2011-01-17 23:14 (UTC) - Expand

We actually need to figure out who we'd want as a leader out of this crazy place. Someone who isn't already a part of the detectives we've got or inclined towards batshit chaos. [Tired roadie is tired.]

Best I know about people goin' home- sometimes they come back, but their memories wiped or altered. Check the blonde girl, Misa, she left and she's back. This place took my niece away from me and my girlfriend's kid, so it just makes no damned sense.

Right. A fair an impartial party that's not gonna turn this place upside down over a shit fit's the best option.

I heard about that Misa girl. She's only been gone a couple'a days but nothing too out'a order. Then again, I never talked to her neither. How ya been?

We just gotta find someone who actually fits that first. [Tired snort on his part.]

I didn't either, but its still not to comfortin'. You're here one day, next you're back and you don't remember jack shit. [He waves a hand at the thought.] Good as I can be? My girlfriend is just losin' her shit, so I'm tryin' to keep that from happenin' while makin' a welcomin' packet for this place. So I'm tired, bout it.

Yeah, an' findin' one here ain't no easy task. Too much bias from their own world, I suppose, that would cloud objectivity.

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Oh yeah, the welcome pack. Never got one of them. Not that it's yer fault. Noticed that some people 'round here only stick t' their own. Which is why I ain't too keen on the Kiddie Brigade.

Been checkin' out that kid...Shinichi an' only saw him out once. Ain't talkin' t' him now. I've been watchin' th' li'l brat Conan too. Somethin' seems off. Like...he's not tellin' th' entire truth. The thinking process both have are very similar an' sorry t' say this but trainin' no matter how good still makes individuals. That kid is a drone.

Best I can suggest is Iroh or Constable Ichabod. The two of them are pretty balanced.

[That just earns a sigh from Eddie.] I've been tryin' to get to everyone, but fuck, I'm one guy and the people who are supposed to be helpin' are doing jack shit. So I can't begrudge you for not likin' the 'kidie brigade' any. I know one of the detectives pointed a fuckin' flame thrower at my girlfriend, so I'm not exactly happy with them myself.

I keep away from them, usually I'm all for helpin', but so far they've done little to actually make this place any better beyond collect information when we get an influx of new people and horde it to themselves.

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hunted-by-fbi.livejournal.com - 2011-01-19 05:34 (UTC) - Expand

Begging your pardon, but is an elected leader the best way to organize this place? I agree with you, we need something to keep this place from dissolving into chaos. We've had too many bad things happen here, too many crimes.

[He pauses for a moment and scratches his chin.]

Perhaps we should consult everyone and see what they think. I would not wish to impose a difficult system on anyone.

It's a valid argument and I like the fact that yer standin' up. Yer right. I never said that I was takin' over. I even said, and I quote, "I challenge any man or woman t' stand up an' cast their name in a ballot for an election as leader," which means that I'm not without a democratic means t' want the change.

Now, honestly speaking and since this new to a lot of people, I really think we should all sit down an' discuss what kind'a laws that should be placed first as a group an' write those down fer everyone t' see. Otherwise, all we're doin' is creatin' a bigger mess outta nothin' that doesn't exist.

Now, before an election can start, we need guidelines and we ain't got those.

I agree with you. Guidelines and laws that everyone can agree on. Of course there will be some dissenting opinions, but for the good of everyone, there should be some fundamental rules. From there, perhaps everyone can decide how we continue with this process.

Can't be too general though or it can get misinterpreted an' being too specific creates loopholes. We'll start with the guidelines first. But yeah, yer gettin' my meaning.

Of course. I look forward to helping you and everyone else with this process.

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hunted-by-fbi.livejournal.com - 2011-01-18 04:37 (UTC) - Expand

Are you sure it'll make any difference? I haven't had any run-in's with whatever they dressed up as the law, but there are quite a few who will force their way to the top if they see a chance.

The only real difference it would make is keepin' chaos from takin' over. Now if done right, we can have a very stable system that'll keep people from killin' each other once a week. That cop dyin' was just a stone's throw of what'll happen if we don't act as a group to set up somethin' to keep from people killin' each other.

My proposal is t' start now and collectively to make new laws that everyone can see and each person bringin' in something from their world that'll help others in the future. Kinda like a Constitution only a little more....uh...creative.

Even I didn't want t' do this but no one's steppin' up.

I want to believe this will work, and of course I'll do my bit. But honestly? The last 'system' hardly worked, and if anything this won't stop people killing others - it'll just give them reason to be more subtle about it.

There are people here who don't care about the law, and they won't listen to anyone or any election.

One thing I learned in my years is that no system is fool proof. People are gonna kill each other no matter what goes on the paper or on the wall. It's gonna happen.

Really what should have taken place in the beginnin' which wasn't done, was somethin' called a town meetin'. A gathering. Why th' other system didn't work is simple. Too much power was on one person.

I think at the end of it all, once the Author gets bored of anything we put in place, she'll shake it up. Or send the leader home.

This is her story - there's only so much we can do before she steps in

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Oh.

You want to be leader? Why?

[ For her, Light will always have her vote. But, she really didn't like talking about politics. A part of her blames it for letting her parents' murderer free. ]

Are you good enough?

If I have to, yeah but that's not the point. Yer question's valid. Both of 'em. One, I ain't the political type. I'm not exactly th' one t' lead a bunch of people that ain't gonna listen an' I don't have the patience fer stupidity, puttin' it bluntly.

To answer yer other question, I'm good enough t' do what needs t' be done but that don't qualify me t' run a government. As I said, I ain't the type. I'm challengin' anyone that can prove it.

Good t' see ya back, Misa. Seen ya around before but never got th' chance t' talk with ya.

Misa can't help but feel it is a little weird. Maybe it is because Misa is new and all, but Misa can't really see yet why you need one for a Manor. If people are not going to listen, then why have a leader at all? Why not get one people do listen to?

[ Plus, there are too many stupid people. If you don't have patience for them, won't that stress you out? She shakes her head and laughs. ]

Is Misa saying weird things? Sorry---

---eh?

Back?

Just puttin' the bug out there fer the fish t' nibble if ya catch the meanin'. Ya ain't no weirder than I am but what's with the third person talk? Never heard that before.

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