[audio]

[othersdie]

The police department has received several dozen phone calls regarding wounds inflicted by mysterious falling objects today. Please don't report any further incidents. It's a curse and it's beyond our control. And if you inexplicably live through what should be a fatal accident, don't complain; consider yourself lucky.

Try to keep a solid roof above your head for the remainder of the day if at all possible.

[A click signifies the end of the recording... or not. It clicks back on.]

Angela Montenegro appears to be gone from the City. I've only been to the Hall... if someone would--could check...

[A pause and then a final click.]


[ooc: Slightly backdated!]

Comments

[mortemscintilla]

Miss Angela's left?

[ ...Dammit. Is he going to have to find another job...? ]

[othersdie]

Apparently.

[It's a brusque reply. Try not to be too offended.]

[mortemscintilla]

[ He's not. ]

I'm sorry to hear that.

I was one of her employees at Cafe Satine.

[othersdie]

Sorry. Does she have a co-owner or designated back-up?

[mortemscintilla]

I'm not too sure.

But I think it was Miss Ginny Weasley.

[othersdie]

Good. Businesses don't usually do well if the owner leaves unexpectedly.

[mortemscintilla]

That's what I'm worried about.

[ Well. That, and his job. ]

I, uh, don't think we've met. I'm Li Shenshung. You are -- ?

[othersdie]

Don't worry until you know whether or not you're still employed.

Justin Pendleton. Which name do you prefer to go by?

[mortemscintilla]

I guess you're right.

Li, if you don't mind. And you? Would you prefer Justin or Mr. Pendleton?

[othersdie]

Li. It's nice to meet you. [His tone implies polite indifference.] Justin, please.

[mortemscintilla]

[ That's fine. The last thing he needs are nosy cops. ]

Justin it is, then.

You work for the Police? I was starting to worry the City didn't have any...

[othersdie]

[Oh, Justin's nosy enough. It's all a matter of whether or not he's too paralyzed by depression and apathy to be actively nosy. ...Outside of stalking the network.]

I do, in a capacity. If you have concerns that aren't being addressed, I can always be contacted.

[mortemscintilla]

[ All the more convenient. Active cops equal dead cops in Hei's profession. It helps that Contractors are trained to be discreet. ]

I'll keep that in mind, sir. Thank you.

[othersdie]

[Nosy cops do tend to die, yes. Justin has experienced this firsthand.]

You're welcome, and "sir" isn't necessary.

[punchedhitler]

I'll check. I've already been running around with the shield, I'll see if there are any stragglers.

[othersdie]

Thank you. Be careful; two reports filed involved falling furniture, and one mentioned an anvil. A shield might not be sufficient.

[punchedhitler]

Mine will.

[othersdie]

The anvil weighed nearly three-hundred pounds.

[punchedhitler]

Mine will.

[othersdie]

Then good luck.

[hexuality]

Angela's gone? Again?

[othersdie]

Yes, again.

[hexuality]

Bloody hell.

[It's always near this time of year. Why do people always leave this time of year?]

[othersdie]

You're a friend?

[hexuality]

I've known her for ages. Yeah, we're friends; we ran a shop together, too.

... maybe she'll come back again.

[othersdie]

Your name's Ginny, isn't it?

Maybe.

[hexuality]

Ginny Weasley, that's right. You're Justin.

[othersdie]

Yes, Justin Pendleton. You remember me.

[Look, Ginny, people don't usually remember Justin. It's confusing.]

[hexuality]

Of course I do. People come and go here so often, but I still think it's worth remembering faces.

[othersdie]

It's easier when they've been around for a while.

[hexuality]

I reckon a handful of us know that better than most.

[beyourarmy]

I'll keep flying around and see what I can do.

Or not fly!! Never mind. Not flying anymore! Wings are a little too fragile for this crap!

[othersdie]

Did something hit you?

[beyourarmy]

Kinda, but missed my wings. They're really sensitive. As long as they are fine I should be okay.

[othersdie]

Watch out. Would you consider going inside?

[beyourarmy]

No. What if someone needs help? I'll be fine. I just won't fly anymore.

[othersdie]

You won't be able to help if you get killed.

[beyourarmy]

I won't let that happen, promise. I can take a lot.

[othersdie]

If you insist. Take care.