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Diamond 4: Emma Frost [Video]

[Emma's back in her X-Men uniform, and her pose and manner are very official.]

To those currently investigating the murders: I believe I can be of some assistance. I am a telepath, and I can provide some service to you. Perhaps you'd like me to serve as a hub in a mental network so you can communicate better. I'm open to suggestions. Anything I can do to help stop this madman.

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[A very tired looking Tom is looking over some notes and looks at the device.]

That's great and all but I don't know how many would volunteer for the instant transmission thing. Um...how would it work?

It's simple, really. Your minds would all be linked, courtesy of me, so you could transfer your thoughts to each other instantly. Much faster than these clunky devices, I should think.

[Now that sounded promising.]

So just in case someone loses theirs by accident, it's damn near fool proof. Alright. I'm in.

Very well. Should you ever need me, or anyone else, just direct your thoughts to me, and I'll patch you all in.

So I just simply think to you and it's done?

[Sounds simple enough.]

Indeed. It might take a bit of time to get used to, but you'll catch on soon enough.

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

[And with that, he'll end the conversation politely.]

I'll be in touch.

Get me a link.

Are you part of the investigation, dear?

[This one seems unsavory somehow, yet she senses something of a kindred spirit.]

Yeah, you can say that. My device is elsewheres an' I'm not much fer babysitters or babysittin'. And I don't like borrowin' things.

Mmm. Very well. Should you ever need to contact anyone else in the investigation to exchange information, just think of me, and I'll link you in.

[She offers him a sly smile.]

It's Emma, right?

[And a return to that sly smile.]

It is indeed, dear. And what shall I call you?

[A canary eating grin.]

John. Only one here, by th' looks of things.

I suppose so. Certainly you're one of a kind.

An' that's not a bad thing at all. So, are ya thinkin' this is all botched up too? Meanin' th' whole case thing.

Well, four people have been brutally murdered in so many days. What do you think?

I got a lot t' say about that. This guy's toyin' with us. He knows he's makin' a legal mess. He's chopped up the system with a guillotine an' we're the watermelons. He's smart an' we got too many hands in the stew.

What I think? I think people should step up an' face that we're outmatched. Those that're dead are gonna wake up in a week so these investigations are folly. That's my honest opinion on this matter.

I'm sorry, did you say that those who died will wake up?

[God, do the laws of death not hold even here? Is everyone Jean bloody Grey?]

Perhaps there are too many hands in this. But I won't admit defeat.

Yeah, I don't like it either. It's close t' one of those things that punishments of any kind don't have any real consequences. It's bad here even though it looks pretty on th' surface. Nice an' calm with an undertow t' take down fleets. It's painful livin' here. It's too fluid.

[John's not pleased with his own words but it's the best way he can put it. His surface thoughts are in turmoil.]

[She senses the truth in his words, and is not pleased.]

Well, one less thing to worry about, I suppose. Not that I relish the concept of death.

Still, it gives that weird feelin' that we can't even die right in this place an' we gotta start all over again t' get it right.

[Yep, there's a bit of a playful mood in that tone.]

A very grim view of it. I prefer those who die to stay dead.

Yer right. It's one thing t' die stupidly, another t' die by the hand of another. I think that once yer dead, that's it. Unless the Author thinks that the story can't go on without ya, then she might write ya back in. Sucks when that happens.

Anyway, thanks fer th' link.

Ugh. How dreadful. I'll just have to do my best to avoid dying, then. Or just get out of here.

You're quite welcome, John. [She smiles again.]

Ah - thank you. [The moment of relief is visible, and if she's paying attention, as much as his surface thoughts are a sprawling flowchart from hell with a flood of little details of time and chemicals and possible movements and mental maps? He has almost actually said out loud either "I could hug you right now" or "...I think I love you a little right now" for the help.]

We need to move soon [Now, yesterday...] - that would help greatly.

[His surface thoughts are indeed a mess, but there's a definite order and reason to them beneath it.]

Yes. I understand the dire nature of the situation. I'm glad to help in any way.

Can you reach people that haven't actually responded to this? We can use the number of people on this to our advantage if we can get them coordinated. [And yes, he's already thinking in terms of forming a net where the subtlety game won't work anymore.]

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I don't know everyone here. Tell me who you want to include and I will.

No, on second thought, just think about them, and I'll be able to find their minds and link them in.

[He's going through the list of people involved in the investigation - and while his images are trying to be objective, there's some editorial commentary leaking in on his stronger opinions - John's reliable/trusted, Mello frustrates him a little, Conan's unpredictable, Tris is on the list also as a good stable ally.]

[She processes his thoughts. He's provided enough details for her to be able to seek out the related minds. She makes a mental note to gather more information about each of them later, to see if they match up with Hakuba's opinion of them.]

There. That should be all of them. Anything else?

We need to take advantage of this.

It certainly makes it easier to work on a plan.

Understatement of the century.

That would be very helpful. We're extremely grateful for your service. Thank you.

Of course. I'll be sure to link you in.

[Hm. Maybe she can be useful.]

Emma Frost, you have no objections in throwing yourself into this investigation? Please express any qualms you have now before you become part of the ongoing investigation.

Hmm. I wonder which of the three Ls floating around this place you are.

I can look out for myself, if that's what you're implying. You think I want a maniac running around this place and slicing people into bloody ribbons? I'm a superhero back home. I'm willing to do what it takes.

The real one.

[This could work out better than he thought]

You seem to be up to the challenge. Alright, Emma Frost, I will take you up on your offer.

Of course, any one of them would say that. But you seem to have this investigation's best interests at heart.

[So she'll trust him, for now.]

Very well. I suppose we'll stay in touch, then.

We shall. Hakuba may speak to you on my behalf. He is another detective, another skilled one. Nearly at my level. Trust his word as mine.

I've already spoken to him. I'll consider him a trusted source and confidante, then.

[But she remains wary of the entity known as L. There's too many of them, and they're too secretive.]

Excellent. We shall keep in touch.

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