*The Nameless One takes on the "good cop" role without missing a beat.AgDr_ODST said:[color=sky blue]Cortana*through the speakers*: If the heartbeat censor and my ability to read people are spot on....and they are 99 percent of the time. It would appear that our 'guest' heart has been beating at a highly elevated rate since he took went silent upon noticing Sarah. Then his eyes went wide as his jaw dropped at the mention of the weapon, I'd atribute the former beat increase and one of the later to fear.....long story short hes scared shitless and hes lying...At the very least I'd say he knows something about the weapon.[/color]TheDoctor455 said:Hmm... an interesting technique Kerrigan.AgDr_ODST said:Kerrigan *falsely seductive*: Hello Arcturus....do you remember me? Its been sooooo long....we have alot of catching up to do! After all its been toooo long since you sent me to DIE! But no unfortunate for us both....mainly you though fate wouldn't have that...thanks to you had the 'privilage' of enduring countless horrors and unending excruciating pain as my body was warped...*brings a blade on her back forward and makes a small slow and painful cut on Megnsk cheek* but enough about how your treachery made me a monster. Where IS THE Weapon?TheDoctor455 said:Hmmm...AgDr_ODST said:TheDoctor455 said:Hmm... very well.. I wouldn't recommend using your blades though.AgDr_ODST said:[color=sky blue]Cortana: just recieved word from Zeratul.....he's not exactly pleased that Sarah is seeking a pardon after she 'by her own volition caused immense and potentially irreparable damage to the Protoss society/hierarchy while leading as one of them the enemies of my people' as he put it. But as has been said he's willing oddly enough despite his strong wording to give her 'chance' at this trial pending the results of the mind scan that you propose to preform on her.[/color]TheDoctor455 said:Thank you Cortana.AgDr_ODST said:[color=sky blue]Cortana: I recieved a message from Raynor an hour ago he said he'd arrive in 2 days[/color](guestimating of course since I don't know how advanced/powerful Terran engines are)TheDoctor455 said:Sorry for leaving you out of the loop for a bit Cortana. How soon until Raynor arrives with his part of the fleet? Any word from Zeratul yet?AgDr_ODST said:Kerrigan: I've no problem if the others involved(Protoss and Terrans) wish for my people to stay away from Sigil. Also if I survive I'd be willing to meet the Lady to discuss other terms defer to her and stay my tongue. And I'd be more than willing to serve as the prosecution in the case against Mengsk.TheDoctor455 said:Hmm... very well... I find the primary terms acceptable... but I'm afraid I can't allow the Zerg in general to have access to Sigil, as I don't have that kind of authority, however I can take you to the Lady of Pain, and you can bring it up with her. -After we avert the crisis here that is... Though... if we do survive this, and you decide to meet with the Lady of Pain... I would advise that you never insult her, and defer to every protocol she demands.AgDr_ODST said:Kerrigan: I did suspect him at first too since hes tried to manipulate the Zerg both before and after I took control of them....That aside though...my terms are:
1. assist me in reigning control of the Zerg since Im not in complete control of the entire race as you and others may have thought.
2. A pardon of sorts for my actions both immediately after my transformation and while the Overlord was controlling me
3. The Wormhole Weapon if its functioning when we find it be destroyed
4. Megnsk must be held accountable for his attempted use/manipulation of my people
*proceeds to list afew others*
Those are my terms...1-4 are of priority the others are secondary at best
I have no problem with Mengsk being held accountable... however, I must make an alteration to that... I think he should be tried by a joint Protoss-Terran Military Tribunal, as he has wronged ALL species in this sector in some way. I will preside as the main Judge, you can be the Prosecution if you like.
I have some terms for you from the Protoss. (I'll let Stukov come up with Terran terms)
Keep in mind that I'm just reading these off.
1. You be held accountable for your crimes against the Protoss (both the Conclave and the Dark Templar Nomads) that you committed of your own volition. -Sorry, but that was the best I could talk them down to on short notice, Raynor has volunteered to be your defense, and I will Judge. I'm not from this Plane, did not witness or have any involvement in any of these cases, and thus am completely impartial. -
2. You order your Zerg to leave Aiur at once, and provide reparations to go towards the Protoss Homeworld's rebuilding.
(with that one... I'm assuming you have already done so, and the Zerg still present are beyond your control)
3. Aid in the fight against the Xel'Naga threat.
4. Help to find and capture Duran.
(stops reading)
There are some other terms involving borders, and the return of other slightly less important Protoss territories, but I'll let you look over them later.
As for your terms...
I'm afraid I personally can't grant you a pardon... you have never wronged me... you'll have to seek that from the Protoss and the Terrans...
I don't think either party will be willing to grant you pardon without a hearing of some kind... which will probably require that I go into your mind and determine which actions were truly your own during that time.
It had been my goal to destroy the Wormhole Weapon from the beginning... but I am one of the few people with the knowledge needed to dismantle it safely.
Sadly... it seemed close to being functional when I last saw it.
I would recommend that for the time being, we make locating it our top priority.
(turning to Cortana)
Yes... I have heard that before, and I just don't get it.
*moving on to the terms*
I'll stand trial myself for my actions against the Protoss and I'll inform Jim myself that I'll be taking him up on his offer to act as my defense. I also agree to withdraw my Zerg forces to Char and either reign in or slaughter any that are acting independently. And the final two points I also readily accept. *takes the data pack containing the other terms and slips it away for later* And if you could inform the Protoss and Terrans of my request in light of you being unable to grant the pardon...And with those issue resolved temporarily at least I agree to shifting the focus over to the wormhole weapon
[color=sky blue]Cortana: oi what have I gotten myself into...this all is wayyyyyyy over my head.....but atleast Im not an AI anymore[/color]
And Kerrigan, feel free to help us question Mengsk... we need to know the Dominion's military rankings (who's in what position in it), security protocols, anything we'd need to fake orders from him, current positions of all of his forces, any information he has pertaining to the Wormhole Weapon, etc. You don't need to hurt him, or even go anywhere near him.... I suspect your presence will make him shit his pants enough for him to talk.
Kerrigan: *contemplating tone* it would be my pleasure.....*child like voice* but just because you said I don't need to hurt him or go near him does that also mean I can't do either?
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Well... Kerrigan, fine, but remember we need him alive... for now.
Kerrigan: *sounding abit evil* Don't worry after all the time I spent interrogating/tormenting captured Dominion soldiers for my own twisted entertainment I know rather well how to injure a human without killing one. And besides as you said me standing opposite him in a room alone or even him knowing so close to him but unseen will probably get us what we information need....I just need a chance to....*stops to think carefully*...make him regret leaving me behind and betraying me
While there aren't many who would object to anyone kicking him down some stairs or something... I don't think they'll let anything slide in the hearing. Just be sure that you don't do anything cruel and unusual.
The reason we need him alive is because he is the only way of proving that you were forced into becoming a Zerg.
That I can do! I think instead of cutting him while he's sufficiently scared shitless by my appearance I'll pin him down and whisper my evil intentions in his ear....maybe describe at length the horrors I endured as the Zerg transformed me. And..... keeping him alive may not be necessary for that reason, Megnsk only abandoned me and a thousand soldiers to die! He had no idea I'd become the zergs queen. With that said when he's found guilty how is he to die? May I do the honors?
OT:Kerrigan: Hello clown! Ready to die? *evil grin*
Perhaps... but just to be safe... let's have your trial before his... or postpone whatever sentence he gets until after your trial. Yes, but he did abandon you with the full intention of leaving you to your death. As I understand it, if he hadn't sent you down there with the Psi-Emitters in the first place, you wouldn't have been capture by the Zerg.
Yes... psychological torture does tend to be more effective than physical torture.
Let us proceed then. (opens the door to Mengsk's cell)
MENGSK: You! You're the one that kidnapped me, I'll have you know that I will not stand for this kind of treatment! Who do you think you are!
NAMELESS: I do not have a name. But I know who and what you are Mengsk. You are useful to us... for now... prove yourself otherwise... and well... I'm sure you'll understand if we can't afford to have any dead weight on this ship.
MENGSK: What is the meaning of this! I demand the right to- (literally shits his pants when he notices that Kerrigan is in the room)
NAMELESS: Yes... I take it you two already know each other. We have a few questions for you, Mengsk. You will tell us what you know of Wormhole Weapons. Now.
[color=sky blue]OT:
Cortana: whats been happening?[/color]
Ah... Cortana, could you please let us know if Mengsk tries to lie to us? Thank you.
MENGSK: I don't know what you're talking about. What weapon? Wormholes? What?
OT: *sets fire to Best's "cake"*
Yeah... that is an odd knee-jerk reaction to you Best.
Kerrigan: *gets right in Megnsk face* Talk....you gutless worm or I'll rip the skin from your flesh one....little...piece...at.a...time *slices the skin off the knuckle on Megnsk right middle finger to prove her point*
How are your kids doing?Snowden said:@xmbts: It's for security's sake! Plus, I got a reinforced incubator for them, they'll be fine!
@Best: I know right! Those are two words that are really awesome, yet sound awkward when I try to add them in normal conversation.
OT: Ooh? Guns? :3