027. [Text/Audio - Locked Rocket Frequency]

[explosivecombat]

[TEXT]

[Well, the network is getting a somewhat saner post from Kimblee this time around; he seems to have settled quite a bit since the bout of whatever-that-was involving the rain and the Anoriths and the...crazy, let's not lie to ourselves.

So there's text again tonight, and not a whole lot of prelude or explanation with it.]

In the interest of equivalent exchange...what would be the largest sacrifice you would be willing to make, in order to receive whatever it is that you desire most? For the sake of argument, you would receive exactly what it is you want, without any hideous Monkey's-Paw, literal-genie side effects. Adhering to the spirit of the law as well as the letter. I don't care what it is in particular, and you don’t have to specify. Just whatever it is you want most. What would you be willing to sacrifice for it?

Ah, and assume that offering your own life isn't an option, because that renders the question an entirely moot point; however, I’m not saying lives in general are off-limits - if you'd kill a room full of strangers, then you would, and you won't offend my delicate sensibilities any by saying so. On the other hand, if you don't consider anything to be worth it, then I'll question your powers of imagination but so be it.

Answer anonymously, if you're more comfortable doing it that way; after all, I'm not looking to measure how depraved my acquaintances are - your name is of less concern to me than your answer.



[AUDIO - ROCKET FREQUENCY]

[Oh, look, apparently it's time for another one of these. This'll hit shortly after the text post, anyway.]

Well, it seems as though we've been rejoined by at least one of our fairly prolific former members in recent times, and our ranks are showing signs of increasing in numbers again – hopefully this time it'll stay that way, hm?

At any rate, it's good to see that the most recent round of assignments seems to have gone well, with the exceptions of a few small…setbacks. That was very cute, by the way, all three of you in Goldenrod – I trust you're all still in one piece? I'd like to hear from at least one of you, if you don't mind; it seems we have much to discuss.

Ah, but it's not all bad, if any of it truly is at all; I'd like to hear from all of you, if you don't mind. For those who aren't familiar with me, my name is Solf J Kimblee – I've been promoted several times within this organization, and I like to get to know our members personally.

[Technically true. He never said they were concurrent promotions.]

And for those who are familiar, I'd like to hear about what you've been doing with yourselves. Consider it a matter of curiosity - it's a good night for that.

Comments

[doitrockapella]

Asking what I desire most is too limiting. You know I don't like to close off avenues of possibility that way.

In my experience, it's usually a better question to inquire after what I desire next.

[explosivecombat]

I can't fathom living like that, personally, but to each their own.

[doitrockapella]

Then how would you answer the question?

[explosivecombat]

Bear in mind that the initial question wasn't what I want most, but rather what I would do to obtain it.

Can you really not work it out on your own?

[doitrockapella]

So the answer is "Whatever you're told"?

[explosivecombat]

I have yet to have been ordered to do something that I had to flat-out refuse because I found it too distasteful, let's put it that way.

[doitrockapella]

Which leaves open the possibility — however slim — that you might hit that limit by an order in the future.

It's sweet of you to be so considerate of my feelings.

[explosivecombat]

It's less that and more that I don't exactly care to go over what I've done in the past, in all its sordid glory.

Which, I suppose, is sparing your feelings in another way, it's just less for your benefit as it is mine.

[doitrockapella]

Even so, I suppose I can content myself with that.

Is there something in particular prompting the original question, outside of idle curiosity and the need to be entertained?

[explosivecombat]

No, that about sums it up. Sometimes I just like seeing how others think; it's a way to pass the time, if nothing else.

[doitrockapella]

I have a feeling you're going to draw at least a few complaints about that own-life stipulation. The odds are that someone will turn up and insist that they'd gladly offer their own life for the sake of their desire — where their desire is generally something like world peace, or the ultimate vanquishing of evil, or something equally grandiose and altruistic.

Try to go easy on whoever does.

[explosivecombat]

Oh, I've realized that might happen, yes; I don't see any reason to go easy on them, however - or, at least, no easier than I would anyone else.

If those are their feelings, then they need to support them, simple-as.

[doitrockapella]

Well, if nothing else, at least you won't be bored.

I won't be much help today, unfortunately. You'll have to pardon me as far as that's concerned; I'm a little preoccupied with waiting in line to be discovered.

[explosivecombat]

Oh? Dare I ask, or is it something you're keeping to yourself either way?

[doitrockapella]

I suspect you'll wish you hadn't.

Free tickets to be part of a live studio audience. I'm fifth in line.

[explosivecombat]

A live studio audience for...what, exactly?

[doitrockapella]

It sounds like a game show of some variety. Participants try to complete an obstacle course designed to test the limits of their mental and physical endurance, with rewards for the fastest times.

[explosivecombat]

I take it you aren't going to content yourself with just observing.

[doitrockapella]

I believe in the power of talent and preparation to make things happen. I have the talent. This is the preparation.

[explosivecombat]

To each their own; I've never been one for the preparation stage.

Do tell me once decide to fully make this happen, however; I'd be interested in seeing the results.

[doitrockapella]

Oh, believe me, you'll stay apprised of any new and breaking updates.

In the meantime, I'll leave you to your other...entertainment.

[explosivecombat]

Of course.

I look forward to hearing how it goes.

[And that is quite simply that, as far as he's concerned.]