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after the fire, i talked to one of the firefighters on site. he said the fire started at the nurse's apartment and that the nurse was found dead inside. no cause of death known at the time, but they were already considering the fire suspicious. he said there'd be a full investigation soon.

i went to have another talk with him, together with marcos diaz. [ between her powers of emotional manipulation and marcos' truth inducement, they make a good team. ]

he's not involved in the investigation, but he's heard a thing or two. apparently someone was stockpiling carcasses of the smaller creatures that attacked in one of the other apartments. apparently people have been doing that, looking to resale the bodies.

not sure how useful that is, but i figure we're better off sharing whatever information we get, no matter how random. maybe we'll spot a connection or a pattern at some point.

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(sketchy bars are connor's bread and BUTTER)

Then we should head that way soon. You do have a tab to pay off.

[ LET HIM REST ]

And whose fault is that?
They're Hi-Jacks, though. Not sure if you've crossed paths with them in your work. Robotics and cybernetics are more their specialties.

[ so, naturally, they sell shit on the black market. ]

Mine.

(and he's very pleased with himself.)

I've been to factories where they mass produce some cybernetic prostheses, but I've never spoken with the people who worked there let alone anyone operating outside of the law. They'd have sounded dangerous to me a couple of months ago, but not now.

Regardless of whether they lead us to any bodies, I'd like to speak with them about some other things as well. It sounds to me like a good place to start.

(he's got a body to sort out)

[ only fitz feels the same way. two years ago, he'd be the guy on comms, talking someone else through a sketchy market deal.

everything has changed. ]

We can investigate together. I hear that's a specialty of yours, too.

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Since you've no doubt read my messages, yes, it is what I was programmed to do. As a result, I am very good at it.

(yeah, he's not shy with this one)

You're friendly with them, so I doubt they'll have an issue speaking with you. Especially not after being plied with drinks. How would you like to proceed?

Edited 2018-11-17 21:14 (UTC)

For the record, Markus told me that before I read your messages.

[ as if that makes it better.... ]

Could put your account on the tab, for starters.
And swing by one of the sporting events. They do mechanic work for the races.

[ pointedly not suggesting botfights xoxo ]

(LEOPOLD FITZ ARE YOU TRICKING HIM INTO GOING TO A BOTFIGHT)

You're welcome to my information, Fitz. I have nothing to hide from a friend - or anyone for that matter.

We should find out when one of the bigger events will be held and take it as an opportunity. We'll need to dress down, I don't imagine they'd let us in wearing what we wear now.

(he's self-aware that they look like mama's boys...)

[ listen he's just not gonna ask where markus can see he's on thin fucking ice!! ]

You read anything interesting in my messages?

[ is he speaking with a fellow network creep? fitz has everything to hide, with a wealth of seemingly secret information obscuring the things that he most desires to keep to himself. ]

Yeah, yeah, of course.
But do you even know what you look like without a skinny tie?

[ fitz never wears ties. he used to every damn day, but now he's free to tease other people for his prior fashion choices. (also, yeah, he's a mamma's boy, what of it) ]

[botfights, really

i can't believe this]

(well.)

Your proclivity for keeping things to yourself, some interesting things about virtual reality technology I'll discuss with you at a later date, ongoing weapons manufacturing projects for our allies, and so forth.

... Is there something wrong with my tie?

(pats it down self-consciously...)

[ well shite guess who would love to never discuss vr technology at a later date.... he makes a note to up his "proclivity" for keeping things to himself. ]

I was only teasing.
The blue one suits you.

[ are they all blue send help.... he doesn't know how to be nice anymore ]

(takes a measured breath.)

You don't have to tell me anything about it, Fitz, but any explanation for how I wound up in a foreign body is one I'll tirelessly pursue. Markus and my species are relying on my results.

I will continue to be open with you in hopes that you'll trust me with the information some other time.

Edited 2018-11-18 00:00 (UTC)

[ oh, fitz knows that withholding this information serves his selfish aims, to the detriment of their collective and more individualised interests. he tries to do both, omit and share, lie and tell harsh truths, but that's an impossible balance to strike: to stretch between the two is to tear yourself in half. ]

I've talked through some of this with Markus. Of course I can do the same for you.
You're not my first androids.

[ it should be said that he notes a calculated element to connor splitting this reply into private and public. best not to underestimate the investigative android, isn't it? ]

(markus hasn't told him yet, but that leaves him able to discuss what he reads with him later.)

What happened?

(he'd be lying if he said it wasn't worrying him already, not wanting to doubt a friend. but he has to know.)

A lot.
It's complicated.
Can meet for a drink later, if you really want to know.

[ quick q: what are the ethical ramifications of ghosting a sweet android man ]

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Would you recommend another colour?

[ this is a serious plot post ]

I used to have a few dark green ones, when I was the tie sort.
One red, but Jemma picked that.

[ "so i didn't wear it unless she asked me that morning why i never wear it" ]

This feels like a misaimed question.

[ ask literally anyone else, and they'll know more about fashion ]

Markus tells me to branch out. I don't really know how to go about doing that, when I've gotten used to wearing one outfit for so long.

I'm sure this will all tie in with the disguises we should wear when we go talk to your friends at the pub. Perhaps something dark, so we don't draw the eye...

[ oh no cute ]

They already know what I dress like at their events, but you're right that it's a departure from our usual preferences.

[ he may be a grandpa, but he is technically already in the gang xoxo. ]

I'll show you beforehand, if you want.

Edited 2018-11-18 13:14 (UTC)