Well, this is certainly unexpected. Can't say I thought I'd be visiting Erealia of all places any time soon.
Anyone well acquainted with the area? Or would this be everyone's first time there?
[Filtered to Abe | Unhackable]
You weren't, by any chance, struck with the urge to send the Victoria's crew and myself a gift of five hundred lunch boxes, were you?
[Private | Unhackable]
...Just how did that girl get Nunnally's...and how am I supposed to...
Well, that's a question for some other time. Likewise, nor is it time for me to visit that man yet. While this doesn't change everything, I'll need to take into account the various factors it affects.
In the meantime, with the other two indisposed, feel free to leave all your requests to me, and I will handle them shortly.
By the way, who ordered take-out? Or is it supposed to be a gift?
[Filtered to Francis and Dee | Unhackable]
Are you honestly intending to leave everything in my hands?
[Filtered to Greta | Unhackable]
I've prepared a bowl of soup and a kettle of tea for you. I'll bring it to you in a moment, along with a bundle of warmer clothing. I can't really do much about your quarters' current status, but I could certainly find you a better place to rest. Presently, only one level of the ship is missing doors, so it wouldn't be hard to find you a spare room.
[The recording starts off with Lelouch's voice, which sounds controlled, if not the slightest bit strained.]
When it isn't an inconvenience...could someone please bring me an ice pack?
[There is a pause, and then a sharp intake of breath.]
...Two, preferably. I would do it myself, but I'm afraid my legs may find some difficulty in executing it. I'd appreciate the help.
The two you see before you are intruders. Duplicitous men who took it upon themselves to defile the races with their pitiful bigotry! Such discrimination is beyond sickening, but the citizens of Ivona should not be the only ones to blame for this transgression. Its government is corrupted, and as a result, its influence over the people is undoubtedly of a flagitious nature.
Already, they have set a clear example of their wicked inherency! They have forced the blame of the bombings of the Parliament Buildings onto Joseph Falls' Free Badlands movement for a crime they did not commit...for it was not them, but I, who orchestrated the attack! I have delayed revealing this fact for the sole purpose of exposing the Ivonian government for what they are -- a venal pack of wolves! And without fail, as all of you have seen, they've hastily seized the opportunity to further their nefarious deeds.
They would not allow the Badlands to secede.
Now, Vohemaros, I ask you -- do you truly believe that Ivona's government will always honor all of the promises it offered you? Do you truly believe that Ivona's goverment will always bestow upon you the respect and rights you deserve? Do you truly believe that Ivona's government will always deign to extend to you their hand of peace? Reflect upon about this. You've seen a taste of their true side. Do not feel even a shred of pity for the loss of their president, Byron Tolsade! His death was his punishment for taking part in the government's dishonesty.
Will you allow this to continue? Will you allow such unscrupulous acts to proceed? Will you turn a blind eye to the harsh reality unfolding around you?
Answer me, Vohemar! Rise up! Do not idle away. Do not dawdle when you are capable of defending not only yourselves, but your homes, your families, your friends, and your country. Do not linger behind while these wolves prey upon everything and everybody you hold dear! Do not grant your trust to those who would lie and deceive you. Remember your rights. Remember your dignity. Remember your spirit. It is ingrained into your bodies, your memory. Summon it now, before it is too late, and they are mercilessly stolen from you!
When you have the courage, the bravery, seek me, and I will avail myself to your disposal...for, you mustn't forget, that I am your ally.
(OOC: Backdated to this log~. Anyone in the crowd during the time of this log will see the two "duplicitious" saboteurs he's talking about, bound by ropes and hanging from a pike set into a flat rooftop. Otherwise, only his voice is broadcasted in this audio transmission. As a note for anybody who wants to track the signal or whatnot, Lelouch/Zero is using a different electronic journal from his original one. This one will simply be abandoned upon the rooftop. ♥)
[There is a rustle of paper, as Lelouch can be heard murmuring softly to himself.] "Flattery will go far tonight." Hm. A little generic, but it holds a grain of truth I suppose...oh, wait, I was supposed to introduce myself, not read this aloud. Even if everyone seems to enjoy doing that lately.
[A few seconds of silence, and then, Lelouch directs his voice towards the electronic journal.]
Greetings, crew of the Victoria II. My name is Lelouch Lamperouge. [Another pause.] Hm, I think that should be...oh, and I'll be serving aboard this ship as one of its cooks. If you need me, I'll probably be in the kitchen or within my quarters. And that should be all. [There is the sound of shifting, as he extends his hand to end the recording, but then, he stops. Another few seconds of silence pass.] Ah, I'm also a sub-lieutenant from the Ashford Academy. Now that should be it.
[There is a subtle whisper of air as his hand moves to end the recording again, but then there is a small thump of his fingers colliding into something else.] Tch! [There is the sound of a chair's legs scraping lightly against the ground, and then two palms coming into contact with a papery item.] That was a close one. Oh, that reminds me...these truffles taste pretty good. These ought to be used for a recipe sometime.
[Then, at last, the recording times out with a small click.]
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