New Muse. Voicetesting.

[30thdistrict]

First things first, I have to ask you if you're really sure you can handle this and I'm going to tell you that if you can't, then you need to back down now before we both get too far into this. You saw how the last muse turned out and I won't be as easy on you or as forgiving as she was. This means that if I tell you to do something, you do it to the letter and if the time comes when you need to make the call, you're actually able to make a decision without my help. I won't hold your hand when it gets tough.

I see you have some background in legal matters... ("What is this an interview?") however, wouldn't Parkman be more your speed? You'd understand more of his end of things compared to mine. (*Mun glares, muse makes a note of this. He thinks the mun might be more ambitious than he assumed at first.*) Fine, forget what I said, since you're going to be that way and I really don't have a choice here...


Good, you actually understand what I'm saying. (He gives a slight charming grin. He might just be able to tolerate this.) I'm just going to hope you're actually serious about this. If you are, we might just work.

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[breakablegirl]

Isn't there something about not negotiating with terrorists that you're leaving out?

[Hi, Nathan.]

[30thdistrict]

Now, why would I need to add something like that?

(Hi, Claire. That bit about not negotiating with terrorists was only meant to be implied.)

[breakablegirl]

[Semi-fond smirk.]

Gotta say, if anyone can talk their puppeteer into listening to them, it might be you. But I really wouldn't get your hopes up.

[30thdistrict]

What makes you think that she won't listen to me? I can be persuasive when the situation calls for it.

(He seems confident enough that his mun will eventually cave in to what he wants to do and how he wants it done.)

[breakablegirl]

Trust me, I know. I remember.

It's just that they're.. Well, they're pretty awful actually. If we're even remotely okay and happy-ish then they're not having any fun. They live to cause us pain.

[30thdistrict]

I already have an idea of how horrible they are, my own especially. That still doesn't mean I shouldn't try to talk some sense into mine before she gets any ideas. Something might make it through.

[breakablegirl]

Yeah. [A little distant sadness in her eyes, but she wipes it away quickly with a subdued smile.] Yeah, I hope so.

If anything works give me some pointers, alright? So far, nothing's gotten through to mine, and believe me when I say I've tried.

[30thdistrict]

(He sees that look, and if one did not look carefully, they would have thought he was being indifferent but something about that makes him uneasy. He has a nagging feeling that he needs to ask, though his face still seems more like stone than before.)

If you don't mind me asking? What did your mun do to you?

[breakablegirl]

[She pauses, coming up blank as to what to tell him for a second.

She goes for making light of it. Not lying but not exactly telling the truth either.]

I'm uh, I've sort of been stuck in horror movie rerun land for a while now. [LOOK A SMILE. See, it's all good.] Seriously, you should see the crap this place throws at us. Except not. You really don't know how fast you can run till you're being chased by a werewolf. [Little laugh. Then a subject change!]

What about you? Any plans for you yet?

[30thdistrict]

(Nathan gives her a stern look, but he will drop the subject for now. Horror movie rerun land? That definitely sounds unpleasant. He was hoping to avoid near death experiences this time.)

She was waiting for a friend of her's to come around on one of these sites at some point in the future. Apparently, they're planning something and I'm not sure how I feel about that. But, I'm also not sure if you can call that a "plan", she doesn't and I certainly don't, but it was what they spoke about this week anyway.

(He'll leave out the knowledge he has of "adult" roleplay out of it. It made him internally shudder and crave a drink.)

[breakablegirl]

[Don't look at me like that bio-dad. Gosh.]

Great, so you barely even know what to expect yet.

[Yeah just. Don't tell her and she won't tell him about her uh. Things. THEY SHOULD NEVER SPEAK OF THESE THINGS.]

Normally I'm violently against the whole ignorance is bliss thing, but this time? Maybe it's for the best. Try to enjoy it while you can?

[30thdistrict]

(Bio-dad can look at her in any way he wants, other than what violates societal norms and he definitely isn't that messed up.)

If we're going to be honest about it, then yeah, I don't know what to expect yet.

(No, even he knows to never, ever speak of such things. It's best to leave some things unsaid.)

Maybe. (He would normally have to disagree, at least somewhat, but she has a good point about it being a good thing this time.) Maybe you're right. At the least, it'll be quiet for once. God knows I could use some sort of vacation from weirdness.

[askedforit]

[ Oh. Look who it is. Talk about a mixed bag of thoughts and feelings. ]

Hey, Nathan.

[30thdistrict]

(He looks over at Peter with tired look and simply says.)

Hey, Pete.

[intuitive_aptitude]

Have you told her about me yet?

[30thdistrict]

(He glares.) There's some things she might be better off not knowing about.

[intuitive_aptitude]

Awww but Nathan. Then she'll be so off guard when you can't stay in control.

[30thdistrict]

(This is going to earn him a "death glare", one that just says "Damn you" all over it.)

(His tone becomes cold.) What makes you think I can't stay in control of the situation?

[intuitive_aptitude]

[ Sylar throws his head back and laughs. ]

Oh c'mon you can't be serious.

[30thdistrict]

I am serious. (The laughing is actually managing to piss Nathan off.) When have I not been serious?

[fashionsbye]

Ah, always the choices to be made, Mister Congressman.

[Edna shakes her head]

Well, whatever you decide is up to you, of course.

But I suggest charcoal suits, they bring out your eyes.

Edna! *is excited*

[30thdistrict]

There always is at least one choice out there that needs made. That will never change. (His serious expression, turns into a slight smirk when he hears her suggestion of charcoal suits.)

Charcoal, huh? I'll consider that.

(Then he looks over at her.) And may I ask who you are? You seem familiar.

Re: Edna! *is excited*

[fashionsbye]

You don't KNOW who I am?

Oh, I am WOUNDED, darling!

[Edna presses a hand to her chest in a dramatic fashion]

I am Edna Mode, fashion designer to THE GODS!

But you may call me "E", should you like.

[Her tone changes from melodrama back to a more conversational tone]

And getting back to the topic at hand, yes, decisions DO need to be made, but the question is, are you strong enough to make the RIGHT decision?

[30thdistrict]

Edna Mode? (The name is familiar. It was on the news a few times, if he recalls correctly.) Edna Mode...wait, are you one who had that large show in Milan a while back?

Yeah, E, ...Gods? You're talking about Specials? Supers, according to others? (He is trying to keep that part of himself hidden. Though, he supposes he hasn't done a great job at that.)

The right decision? May I ask what decision I'm supposed to be making here?

[fashionsbye]

Yes, Milan, darling, though such things are only needed to pay the bills.

It's nothing more than a load of long necked stone faced women squawking about, making demands, and eating celery.

[Edna's lips curl into a knowing grin]

And yes, I'm talking about those sorts of people, those "gifted" to a certain extent. You see, with everyone, there is a choice between doing what is RIGHT and what is EASY.

While those who choose what's right are not always respected, they can always be counted on and they can expect their deeds to be justly paid back in turn.

Of course that choice is always a very personal one.

[30thdistrict]

Yes, I won't deny that there is a difference between doing what is right and what is easy. Sometimes the line is easily blurred. Other times they couldn't be farther apart. It is always a personal choice. (He doesn't show it, at least not well, but does feel guilty about this past actions against those like himself.)

(What he says next is simply him trying to justify himself. Though, he knows that she is right. Entirely right.) The government has to ensure that knowledge is kept in the dark. You should remember what happened years ago, of course, a lot of those lawsuits were frivolous, but it caused chaos, started making people uneasy. It was proof that people couldn't accept them.

You are aware that it would take one super villain to ruin everything for those who are gifted, aren't you? One Sylar, for example, a person who wants to cause harm for his own goals. One that loses control even and that even being on accident.

Of course, you're going to tell me that's why it shouldn't be secret any longer.

[fashionsbye]

[Edna laughs a little]

Mister Petrelli, implying that I would tell people to give up their secret identity? To force them to be super all of the time instead of being normal all of the time?

No, there is a time and a place for heroics and a time and a place for being "normal". All I ask for is that those who have the power to change things for the better be able to do that, you see?

As for villains, darling, they would exist with or without heroes to stop them. Both human and super, everyone has the potential to be selfish, greedy, violent, corrupted.

... Oh, and what of those who are lost? Those that do not understand who and what they are, hm? Should THEY be made to suffer, wondering why they are what they are? Keep everything a secret, and they will never live up to their full potential, darling, or worse, fall to their darker natures.

[30thdistrict]

No, I'm not implying that you would. But there would be some who would gladly toss it away and choose to be super all the time if the chance was presented to them. That may become problematic depending on how they go about it and how much control they have over their gift.

I agree that there is a time and a place for things. (He pauses and gives what else she tells him some thought.) I see.

(He is quiet for a few moments before finally speaking in a mutter.) Those who are lost? I suppose I never considered that.

[fashionsbye]

Again, Mister Petrelli, it all comes down to choices. Every choice has consequences, are you prepared to face them?

Why, even I have to make choices. Is the fuschia too overpowering, and I should go with lilac instead? Or was my first impulse the correct one?

Believe me when I say darling, that there have been souls seeking fashion advice that I have sent elsewhere.

[30thdistrict]

I have to be prepared, regardless of what I decide. But more importantly, there just isn't any room for second guessing, not for much longer anyway.

(Yes, he needs to make his choice soon. He has figured everything else needs to do out. But this last choice is definitely the hardest one.)

(He nods.) Sometimes you have to send people elsewhere.

[fashionsbye]

Exactly, do what you must, but be SURE of yourself when you do!

[Edna gives a small, satisfied, smirk]

But do come back anytime, darling. You're enjoyable to chat with.