[test run] Nikola Tesla | Sanctuary

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A: Network post

[It's outrageous, this place, the way it takes things from those it captures, the way they're kept at arm's length from their captors. Nikola isn't a fan. When he can't make something to solve the problem, he'd rather attack it head-on. These people probably like Edison and have some kind of penchant for ugly curtains; the whole thing is irritating, tasteless, and getting to Nikola in a way he isn't keen to admit.

Screw it. Direct approach? He can work with that. If they won't do it, he will.]

You know, it's really annoying when you're too cowardly to face someone down directly. You leave us alone, you come after us in subtle little ways--by the way, that's the worst supervillain approach next to explaining everything--without taking much in return. What do you want? Do you want a fight, or are you going to just rest on your contrived laurels, waiting for someone to challenge you?

[His eyes go dark, his teeth morph into something dreadful as he stares into the camera.]

I'm done with this. Come and get me, already.


B: action

[Standing before you is a man of taste, a man of distinction. He's wearing clothing that is quite stylish, as he ought, but there's something very wrong, if you're looking at his face. His clothes are a bit out of place for the general theme, and beginning to look the slightest bit distressed. In fact, he looks distressed--no, disgusted. His taste having changes over the decades, the 1920s fashion before him isn't going to cut it. Yes, the 20s had their moments, but he isn't really willing to go back to them now. There's been too much progress since then, and that mustache is nothing but a memory of true folly.]

You've got to be kidding. If I wanted a time machine, I'd make it myself.

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I didn't scream.

[Really. Seriously. He's just getting annoyed, though he's sort of smiling. She's so clueless, isn't she? Must be.]

I'll find them. It's a matter of when.

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I dunno, it sounded like a tantrum to me. Maybe you didn't have the volume going for you but it definitely felt like a tantrum.

[Clueless? Maybe, but it's not like she really cares, right now.] When you find them, be sure to let me know. I'll be busy doing something productive.

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Then you weren't listening, and you're exaggerating. Leave the drama.

[Well. Good. He's just kind of pissed off, so pardon his attitude.

Or, you know. Don't. He won't care, either way. She's not important to him, so yeah. Not a priority right now.]

Productive is relative.

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If you didn't want drama you should have left it at home. Yeah I was exaggerating. Didn't expect you to take things so seriously.

Relative? It either works, or it doesn't, and what you're doing? Won't.

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I'm not taking you seriously. You haven't given me a reason to.

[He'll unvamp for a moment.]

If this doesn't work, I'll think of something else.

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[Oh look it's like a parlor trick. She's still unimpressed.]

You'd better start thinking now, then, because I guarantee you're not going to get the results you're looking for.

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You have no idea what I'm looking for.

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I don't think you do, either.

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I want a fight. Not a discussion, not parley. They won't listen, so we make them listen. It's simple enough. I don't have the tools to do it my way, so I'll do it the other way. The tasteless way, I know.

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Yeah, it's not going to happen. These guys don't ever deal with us directly.

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Yet.

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Yeah good luck with that. [Entirely unconvinced.] Let me know when you get bored of nothing happening.

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You'd have a point if I wasn't already bored.

[She may be kind of... let's say bitchy, but isn't everyone when it comes to Nikola? It's the default reaction to him, most of the time. Ask Edison. Fortunately, he can muster about .0001 ounce of respect for her at least having a realistic view of the situation.]

There are ways. There always is, but people aren't creative.

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What, like you are? Oooo let me show them my fangs and act all angry! That'll get them going.

[She hefts a sigh, trying to level with him.] Look. It's a frustrating situation. You can't say we haven't tried, on all fronts. And we'll keep trying. But I can already tell you; what you're doing right now isn't going to work.

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If they want an experiment, I'll give them one. [Yep. Annoyed. He doesn't want to be reasoned with right now. He'd prefer something more useful.]

Then tell me, oh oracle, what works.

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If I knew what worked I sure as hell wouldn't have waited this long to tell you. Right now in a case of process of elimination I can tell you what doesn't. -- and trust me, you do not want to be one of their experiments.

God you eggheads are all the same.

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Well you're fabulously useless, then, aren't you? Your talent is what, calling me an "egghead" and complaining?

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My talent is beating things to a pulp, so if you'd like a demonstration keep insulting me.

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Well, how constructive of you.

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It certainly helps when there's nasties trying to eat everyone else.

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Lions and tigers and bears?

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That would be too easy. Unless you're talking about lions that spit fireballs and flying tigers and bears that teleport. Then you're right on the money.

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[WELL THAT CHANGES THINGS.]

Take me to your leader.

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[She stares at the video feed, her expression flat and wholly unimpressed.]

Right. I'm almost afraid to ask if you've learned anything since you've been here.

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I've learned that I'm surrounded by idiots and a handful of highly attractive people. Sadly the two intersect more often than not.

[He sighs as he speaks.]

And I've noticed that people value inactivity and hiding more than trying, even trying stupid things, which just adds to my incredible disappointment.