[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.

Comments

[hiddenagenda]

Immortal half vampire. I'll do fine.

[65287_98303_sp]

You want a medal for that! I'm sure COMPASS doesn't care and probably knows ways around that.

[hiddenagenda]

I don't need a medal, but if you want to put me in line for the Zelien equivalent of a Nobel, be my guest.

[65287_98303_sp]

I'll get right on that.

[Read; not gunna happen.]

[hiddenagenda]

[HE TRIED. SOMEONE SOMEWHERE NEEDS TO GIVE HIM A MEDAL, OKAY.]

Or whatever alternative you'd like.

[65287_98303_sp]

I could give you one right now for 'biggest pain in my ass'. How about that?

[hiddenagenda]

You wound me. You do.

[Smug smirk here.]

Do you have a name, or should I give you one?

[65287_98303_sp]

You can call me Commander Palmer.

[She is immune to smugness.]

[hiddenagenda]

Alright, Commander Palmer. What do you command?

[65287_98303_sp]

About three hundred augmented, power-armored elite super-soliders, that's all.

[hiddenagenda]

That's special. I like it.

[65287_98303_sp]

Because pleasing you is my only goal in life. [Tone suggests exact opposite.]

[hiddenagenda]

Do I look like I care that much?

[65287_98303_sp]

I don't really care if you care.

[hiddenagenda]

I assure you, this is the most productive conversation I've had in years.

[65287_98303_sp]

And yet you haven't done anything except threaten people who don't care and insult me. Congratulations.

[hiddenagenda]

Thank you so much. I'm honored. What a commendation you've just given me.

[65287_98303_sp]

You keep this up maybe I'll get you a medal you can shove up your ass.

[hiddenagenda]

Stunning command of the English language, Commander. Do you always act five years old, or am I special?

[65287_98303_sp]

Like you're one to talk.

[hiddenagenda]

I'm trying so hard.

[65287_98303_sp]

At this point you're not really saying anything of substance.

[hiddenagenda]

Neither are you. Boredom puts us in our place.

[65287_98303_sp]

I said what I needed to say and you kept talking. Figured I'd stick around in case anything interesting came out. Now I'm sorry I wasted the effort.

[hiddenagenda]

Look. If there was something useful you could do for me besides be armor-clad Xena, I'd be open to the idea.