voice| on the other (octopus) hand

[ohrlyeh]

[Usually Howard interacts with the network through text, since he's nervous of using any other format, but this time, his deep and weary voice can be heard.]

Um. A question out of curiosity, I-I suppose. If you've "received" a physical change through Retrospec, what was it? If you've received several, what is the worst one...?

[There's the sound of something falling off a table onto the floor. He lets out a shuddering sigh, his tone slightly exasperated.]

Yeah. [A pause.] Before I forget, I need someone who can go out and get some groceries for me. I'll pay you for it. I just don't feel like going outside for a while. I-I'm fine...really...............

[ooc: somebody's got tentacle hands now. life is fun!]

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[ohrlyeh]

If I did something to them, things like this is only going to want me to do worse things to them. It's going to backfire on them.

Besides... [A pause.] I've done nothing. Just lived my life. I mean, it's hardly like I've killed anyone or something.

[godcards]

Hm. Then I guess they just don't like you.

[ Malik is really not one to talk but okay. ]

[ohrlyeh]

Most people don't like me, so I guess I'm not too surprised.

This...is excessive, however.

[godcards]

I could say the same about me, but as I'm sure you're aware, Retrospec hardly cares about personal feelings on the matter.

Although I've yet to meet a "good" person with extreme physical changes. Superficial ones, yes, but nothing that would alter their way of living or cause pain. I do think it's more in line with whatever they consider punishment, but that's based on my own experience and what I have seen.

[ohrlyeh]

...

["I've yet to meet a "good" person with extreme physical changes", huh...?]

There could be someone good with physical changes, you don't know that. I mean, if it was punishment, wouldn't they let us know...?

[godcards]

Retrospec is hardly clear about anything, I doubt they'd want to implicate themselves in something that could ruin their image... like using their corrupt power to single out specific users in whatever way they see fit.

[ohrlyeh]

[His tone sounds sharper, now.]

...They have no right to play god, you know.

[godcards]

[ Malik's tone is dark, if not a bit conniving: ]

Oh, I agree, but that doesn't stop them, now does it? Makes you wonder what else they might pull...

[ohrlyeh]

They've already pulled off a lot of terrible things. I don't know if this is all some giant experiment or not to them, to see how we react to those things, but...I'm just tired of it all. I'm...so tired...

[Waking up like this, having to deal with memories every few days...it's abysmal. It's hell.]

I don't know how they can be stopped.

[godcards]

[ This is sadly relatable. Malik pauses for a moment before continuing on: ]

There used to be a building but it's no more. I believe they're hiding... Things are getting beyond their control and they want to protect themselves. If they didn't have a weakness, there would be no reason to hide.

[ohrlyeh]

Why aren't more people up in arms about them? Everyone sees them in such a friendly way...but here they are, tearing our lives apart. It's...

[He tries to find a word.]

Sickening. If we found them...we'd make them stop.

[godcards]

I'm in agreement. I am definitely sick of my life being ruined continuously by them... I hold no fond feelings for their company and would be more than happy to watch them burn. They deserve some comeuppance for what they've done.

[ohrlyeh]

The only question is how, once again. If they're in hiding...it would be hard to track them down.

[godcards]

They have to be somewhere. It's all a matter of finding them... We just have to be patient. One day they'll slip. Then it will be the end.

[ohrlyeh]

How long will that be, though? A few weeks? Months? Years...?

[A sigh.]

God, I hope it's not years.

[godcards]

Well, it's already been one year for me... but if suffering means I can finally take them down, it'll be worth it in the end.

[ohrlyeh]

One year? I'm so sorry.

I hope you do. I don't think I have the ability to do anything, but...I support you. I just want this all to end...

[godcards]

Just wait on those abilities... Maybe they'll give you something nice if they like you! Hahahahaha

[ohrlyeh]

I very highly doubt it. They've caused me to suffer like nothing else...

[He lets out a sharp tch.]

I'm preparing myself for the worst.