Waking the Dead 2.0 || August 6, 2063 || Saturday

[kalikat]

[There's the official word from MayaNET first. A simple message: Brother Assassin has woken up from his coma, and appears to be in good health. The network's been exploding with joy over the news.

For you Hounds, though, Kalika's got a message. Interestingly enough, it's sent straight to your inboxes - hence, those of you who aren't Zangyaku yet are also receiving this.]

SENT: 11:05 AM
Pretty sure that Kaiser Delacroix has had Words with the lot of you already, but it needs to be said.

Bostova, Marisigan, Stevenson: you're benched, and - according to ALL meanings of the word - you all deserve it. Enjoy the break.

As for the rest of you?

Thanks. I hope to see the lot of you walking through the gates of my base very soon, with your dossiers at a ready. :)

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[kalikat]

[That's all right, but she is not expecting him to say much just yet. This is not his fault.

Right, she should probably bring that up...]

You are not the problem, LaRue, and neither are Zobel de Ayala or Lopez, and surprisingly, neither is Brigade. [Yes, 'surprisingly'. You can pick on that bone all on your own, because she isn't going to explain.] In fact, I feel a little sorry for you, being in charge of children who pretend to be adults when it suits their purposes.

[larue]

[ It brings him little comfort to hear that, and admittedly, his fingers are now curling on the edge of his seat as he listens on. He does take note of what the Magistrate says and there is a brief moment where something flickers across his face when Brig is mentioned ( How is Brig not a problem surprising? ) but he listens on and marshals his thoughts into something more... eloquent. Just a bit. ]

I'll... speak to them about this, ma'am. They are, after all, my responsibility.

[kalikat]

Yes. Unfortunately, they are.

[She kind of pities you, honestly. It's difficult to be in charge.]

Feel free to tell them what you will. Of course, I plan on seeing to my own business with them if they bother to approach me.

['If'. If they do not, then she really will have to revise her opinion of them.]

[larue]

Yes, ma'am. I'll do that.

[ He's doing his best to keep his eyes on the screen. He's not a child, this is his blade, he's not being scolded per se -- but it's hard.

Dammit, both of you, why didn't you come to him first. ]

I'll make sure I have a sit-down with all of the Hounds in case anyone has concerns that they feel they can't voice through better channels.

[kalikat]

Whatever you think is best~

[Her tone is lightening up again, and not in the "She's about to kill you" way. She's also rolling on her back, and taking the tablet along with her.]

Did you want to talk to me about anything else?

[larue]

[ If Josh wasn't so unsettled by this whole Not Checking In thing, he'd probably be fascinated with the fact that Kalika is true to the name given to her as a member of the Searing Wind.

As it is though, the most he can muster is a subdued smile. It's genuine, but it just doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]

No, ma'am. [ A breath. ] But I'll let you know if something comes to mind.

[kalikat]

[You're getting a kiss for that.

Yep. Right on that screen.]

You do that. See you around?

[larue]

[ Yes, that lends a little more ease into the smile he sends over. ]

Yes, ma'am.

Have a good night, Magistrate.

[ He actually catches himself before he says "sweet dreams".

Don't ask him about that. ]