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

[fourscores]

Indeed. Death was the only option?

[Ew morals. I bet it wasn't even an artful death. How tasteless.]

[reposing]

At the time. Perhaps there was another way, but it's difficult to say.

[fourscores]

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

[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.

[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?

[fourscores]

It depends on the mission. The previous team was quite against killing of any kind, but that didn't mean there weren't times when it did happen.

[reposing]

That doesn't sound entirely surprising.

Realistically, deaths will happen. I will not stand at the side and permit one of our own to be put in danger.

[There's a pause, then a sigh.] Forgive me. You hardly need to hear this; you seem to understand what may come in conflict.

[fourscores]

It's fine Adrian, I don't mind. I've seen enough to know that getting away with no deaths is not always possible. Whether we want it that way or not. You were protecting one of us, you can't be faulted for that.

[reposing]

Thank you, Jhin.

I will ensure to keep our team safe, as much as I am able.

[that goes for you too bro]

[fourscores]

I'm certain everyone appreciates that.