Sixth Wind [Drone Filter]

[bantorain]

Of Jack Smith is there to keep an eye on Jane Smith as part of his job, and everything else I've heard is true...

At the party, I lost my cool and almost slapped Jane for comments she was making about my father. She didn't know what she was doing, though. I had no right. But the moment I tried to slap her, a small blade manifested in my throat. I could barely talk, much less continue my confrontation.

... Instinctively, I drew my gun on her. But the look in her face... she was absolutely terrified. Drones don't show fear, right? Not that kind. It was sincere and real and... I couldn't do it. I couldn't pull the trigger. What's more, in spite of my anger, and in spite of pointing a gun at her head, she helped me. If it weren't for her making a call to the doctor, I would be dead.


... What else is there to know about Jane Smith?

Comments

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Surely you've not forgotten? This place has affected your memory more than I previously thought.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

I don't want to deal with you dancing around the topic, Malik. If you have something to say, say it clearly.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Actions have consequences. This isn't a place where you can point and shoot and make the bad times disappear.

Well, that's a lesson learned! Right?

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

You're the last person I need to hear that from, Malik.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Oh? But that is the reason I am the perfect one to inform you.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

From an insane man?

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

An unbiased one.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

Mad men can't be unbiased.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Hmph. That's your opinion.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

And I'm sticking to it.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

The truth can be harsh.

From what I've heard, some of these 'drones' were people. You know how difficult it is to erase emotion, considering how much you bleat about what makes us human.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

If we can get to her, then we can get to others.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Good, good.

Let's just agree to keep out of each other's way, hmm?

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

You need to stay out of other people's way, too.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

I can't help it if they enjoy my company.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

I mean it, Malik! I've got my eyes on you!

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Look at this place. What harm can I do?

I'll inform you: none. We might as well try to get along.

[rapier-ex.livejournal.com]

When you prove you can be trusted, I'll consider it.

[youthfulsmile.livejournal.com]

Sure, sure.

Try not to let your worry give you wrinkles, now.