thisavrou | [VIDEO][001] - Backdated to Magnus' Arrival

[The video feed flickers to life, and despite the commotion, it's very much intentional. For those of you who know Riptide, you can see him frantically trying to escape from two hands that about as big as he is. Finally, one hand seizes Riptide and slams him to the floor. With some stability now, the camera is able to focus on Ultra Magnus. For those of you who don't know him, prepare to be bored. For those of you who do know him, it's possible that he's much much bigger than you remember, having had a few necessary upgrades recently.]

[He clears his vocalizer.]

Attention to all those who receive this broadcast. My name is Ultra Magnus. I have recently come aboard this ship and have been given the position of bailiff and parole officer. Let it be known that I have served as an officer of the law prior to my enlistment aboard the Moira, and as such, I promise that I will treat my duties and responsibilities with the utmost care, respect, and diligence that is befitting the position. I am fair and even-handed, and I look forward to working with all of you and becoming a productive member of the community.

That said, I have in my custody the one known as Riptide. He is a former comrade of mine, who served aboard the same ship as I did. Some of you may know him, and I am obligated to inform you that trusting this individual is a huge mistake. He is, as of now, being apprehended for being an accessory to mutiny.

[If Riptide wriggles, Magnus quickly presses his considerable weight down on him to make him stop.]

As I am still unfamiliar with the ship, I wish to know where the brig is located. I also wish to know everything about the due process aboard, as I intend to have this...this...ne'er-do-well answer for his crimes against his chain of command. In addition, if there are any forms and paperwork associated with the booking of prisoners so that they can be properly processed, I will more than happily fill out any and all necessary forms.

Again, I hope to make your acquaintance and let's all be sure to follow the new rules and expectations set forth by our current caregivers.

Magnus out.

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Yeah, we'll you're getting some push back because on the Moira he's been helpful and one of the less destructive of you lot.

And I am glad to hear he's kept out of trouble. It's something that I promise I will not overlook. I know Riptide is not capable of staging a mutiny by himself. I want to know what his reasons were. I want to know why he left myself and many of those he claimed to be friends and comrades with stranded on a world at the mercy of an army of executioners.

I agree, that sounds like a legitimate conversation.

But did you have to haul it out across the entire network? Wouldn't it have been just as effective to talk more ... privately and perhaps without the physical altercation? At least at first?

[ There was a pause before a follow-up. ]

Or is the anger still that fresh?

Admittedly, the anger is fresh. When I arrived here, we were all about to head out to...face the music, as it were. I still do not know who, if any, managed to survive. The odds were not favorable. It was my intent to introduce myself, given the job I have been assigned, while simultaneously reaching out to any of my fellow crew mates who might have managed to make it on board with me. I truly wish to make the Moira a safe place for everyone.

[ Somewhere, Adrien was rubbing his temple. ]

While I can appreciate the effort, right now this vessel doesn't seem to be lending itself to safety; for anyone.

Look, it's not my place to stick my nose in, except that Riptide has hauled me out of a pinch a time or two and I feel that should be said. I hope you guys can all talk and come to an agreement that doesn't involve the brig.

I can assure you I will keep your words in consideration. I wish to get to the bottom of this as much as anyone, and I can promise that your character testimony won't be swept aside. I apologize for causing a scene.

[VIDEO][001] - Backdated to Magnus' Arrival

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