011 :: Video

[liveontoday]

[The video only stays unprivate for a brief moment, long enough for Saya to switch it over. She looks taunt and drawn, worried.]

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

We need to discuss Karl. Now.

[The very tone of her voice has reverted somewhat into the taunt, tight tone of her more bitter days. The ones just after her year absence after Riku's death.]

Comments

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[favoritetraitor]

Agreed.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[liveontoday]

Good.

I don't really know much about Karl. Besides the fight and...

[She's loathe to say 'how he died' so she leaves off there.]

I don't want to fight him, Solomon. I will though if he keeps doing things like this. I can't risk him hurting regular people.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[favoritetraitor]

He is being rather problematic isn't he?

Shall I 'take care of' the matter for you? Of course, even that would be a temporary measure...

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[liveontoday]

He's being more than problematic.

[She actually sounds harsh here. The word problematic makes her bristle just a little. It almost sounds casual.]

I don't know what to do with him so... I'm going to leave him to you, alright? You know him better than I do.

And... look, I can't stay in the penthouse with him on the loose like this. It's too dangerous if he's looking for me. I'm going with Haji for a few days and hiding out again.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[favoritetraitor]

What??

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[liveontoday]

It's only for a few days. At least until Karl can be taken care of.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[favoritetraitor]

Don't you think that's overreacting? Karl is hardly a real threat to you.

I know Karl. And I can honestly state that I don't believe running is appropriate in this particular situation.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[liveontoday]

It isn't me I'm concerned with, Solomon. There are other people who live in that building. If Karl comes after me...

[It's obvious, isn't it? She sighs out slowly.]

This isn't overreacting. I've been through this before. This is how it has to work.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]

[favoritetraitor]

... as you wish.

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]; 1/?

[liveontoday]

...

[PRIVATE ;; Filtered to Haji & Solomon Goldsmith]; Done

[liveontoday]

I'm sorry. This isn't a permanent situation though, remember that.

[PRIVATE]

[favoritetraitor]

You will come back to me, won't you? He hasn't taken you from me like he once did...?

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

Of course I'll come back, Solomon. So will Haji. We're not going to stay away forever.

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

[He knows that tone and it pains him to hear it again.]

Yes. He's already made enemies in the City.

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

[She sighs out at that confirmation.]

The boy who posted on the network earlier?

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

Yes. Whoever he is, I believe he means to seek Karl out for retribution.

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

Mm, I thought so. Did you speak with him?

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

Briefly. He was asking about Karl's abilities.

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

I see. He must be planning something then.

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

I believe so. I... wonder if we should interfere.

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

[Her brow furrows. She doesn't exactly want to fight Karl, not if he means something to Solomon. On the other hand, the boy... she'd only see his first entry and though he look capable... well, this is Saya, you know.]

Do you think we should try to help him? Karl or the boy either one.

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

I feel bad for the boy, but his caretaker... he makes me uneasy. I am unsure which is the lesser of two evils.

What has Solomon said?

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

... His caretaker?

He doesn't seem to agree with the idea of us leaving. He says Karl isn't that much of a threat, at least to me.

[She seems frustrated.]

It's not me I'm thinking of.

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

The one that claims he's responsible for the boy. And I disagree about the threat. Karl will stop at nothing to force you to a fight. He wants the Saya he saw in Vietnam, he wants to die at her hand or die with her and I will not allow that to happen.

I won't.

[Pause] Who are you thinking of?

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

[Oh the face she makes.]

That Saya...

[The memories still disgust her.]

The other people in the building. I know his penthouse is further up but... I can't knowingly stay and lead Karl into the middle of them. When he was only here for that weekend, it was different. But now, if he's here permanently...

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

Then it is best we leave for awhile. I would not see them hurt either.

[PRIVATE]

[liveontoday]

Mm, you're right.

[PRIVATE]

[whithersoevergo]

Tell Solomon, I'll make all the preparations and have things ready for you.

This comment so does not exist

[valentineluke]

*smirking*

*Comment NOT here and NEVER was*

[worldofourown]

[Somewhere far away, Karl's ears are burning...]