audio; un: alucard

[reposing]

[The video feed turns on, and Alucard can be seen combing out his hair thoughtfully, his brows knitted into a tight frown. He considers his words carefully, then he begins:]

I recognize that we've been successful, at least, in assisting in stopping the attack at the end of the festival. It seems we'd adequately identified that they were not related in any way to the Empress of the Crashing Wave.

However, I felt it important to mention to the rest of you that during combat, I did slay one of the masked warriors. It brings me no pleasure to inform you of this. At the time, it felt necessary. Looking back on it now, I regret my lack of restraint.

I hope that this does not reflect badly upon our mission. My apologies.

[Alucard bows his head.]

I shall end this message, though I welcome your questions and comments if you must.

Comments

[eyedrop]

I expect any consequences remain to be seen. There's nothing to be done about it now, anyway.

[ The mountain clan probably isn't going to care. But the sea clan ... ]

[reposing]

No, there isn't.

[justbeingknife]

So am I gettin' this right? You're apologizin' because you think ya might've thrown a wrench into the mission?

[reposing]

I admit to my action in case it does affect the mission. It may, it may not. I will bear the fault of that myself if I must.

I cannot retract what has been done, nor do I see any reason to pretend it did not happen.

[he's not that sorry tho]

[justbeingknife]

But what about that lady ya smoked?

[reposing]

[he assumes you mean... killed??]

What of her?

[justbeingknife]

[ he totally meant killed ]

Well, between you, us, and her, she's the only one ended up dead. Know what I'm saying?

[reposing]

You are stating the obvious, yes. Are you asking about the body?

[justbeingknife]

[ the body...... ]

That ain't it. I guess it's great that you wanna tell us what went down and all. But it is fucked up to be apologizin' to us and not her or her folks.

[reposing]

[Alucard's voice turns a little cold.]

She and the rest of her group decided to cause panic in these people. While I do wish I did not take her life, I owe the terrorists no such apology.

[justbeingknife]

[ Frankly this whole delivery was pretty cold so it wasn't like Majima would notice ]

Guess there's nothin' left to say, then. I'm out. Thanks for the update.

video, un: ZARYA

[flexing]

In battle, there is loss. These women knew this. They are responsible for a few deaths themselves.

[reposing]

So be it.

[reposing]

[He pauses in combing his hair. To be honest, he expected Zarya to reprimand him, but...]

I do not disagree with you. Although I also make no excuses for myself, but I do not regret protecting another.

[flexing]

No, I am sure your choice was right. As was your choice to admit it. [ +5 approval from zarya for Blunt Honesty ]

[fourscores]

Then you did what was necessary. Hopefully the team does not berate you too much for it.

[reposing]

[tbh +5 for her understanding. she hasn't been anything but super helpful even when he admitted he was a vampire.]

You have my gratitude for your understanding. [his tone is a little warmer] And for your help earlier, might I add. I hope it was no bother.

[reposing]

If they do, then I will bear that judgement. If they do not, then they surprise me with their understanding.

Such as yours. Thank you, Jhin.

[tolight]

We are equals — I cannot sit idly while you bear all the burden.

Instinctive or otherwise, what is... done is done. [ ... ] Whatever our consequence may be, you will not be alone.

[tolight]

The attack came suddenly — I had my sword raised, but there was always a possibility that she would have breached my defenses.

[ She recognizes that if Alucard hadn't stepped in, it would have been a fight to death. Regardless of what she intended, their attacker wasn't pulling any punches. ]

[reposing]

I understand. I should remember that we function as a team -- and to consider your standpoint as well.

My apologies, Lucina.

[flexing]

[ well that perks her up, a chance to get a lil brag in!! ]

Of course it is no bother! I have shed more blood than that in basic training, it is nothing.

[eyedrop]

[ Lance had admitted to killing one of the shark men during the last mission, and Aizawa had comforted him then. But Lance is a child, more or less. Lucina and Alucard are not.

(And the context here is a little different, besides. There wasn't any possibility of diplomatic complications with the pirates.) ]

They were trying to sow fear. But it seemed like a hit and run job.

[fourscores]

You weren't purposefully going out with the intent to murder everyone, I hardly see why I should act as though you were. It is regrettable that you had to kill anyone, but it happens. As unfortunate as it is.

[reposing]

How often do enemies fall in battle on these kinds of missions?