Generation Legacy Issue #13 "Genocide" - Part 1

[Agamon]

Anika's jaw drops at the turn in subject. She looks at Mark a bit confused, wondering why he would just blab that out when he was obviously trying to keep it a secret. Not knowing how to respond, she turns back to Ryan.

"Um...so this is a private thing," she says to Ryan, looking a little sheepish. "Sorry. It's just that you went to Timothy and not your teammates for help. Plus the subject matter was a little delicate. Honestly, SARAH was more upset over Tim than you. He's saying some...Cassie-like things. We know she doesn't want to be here, so we're wondering what his angle might be. You think he might be..." She leaves the question open-ended, not meaning the conversation to swing this way.

 

[Hammerhead]

"I'm, um, sorry Mark. For the future, though, next time I ask a question like that, you should probably tell me it's none of my business." That was kind of the reply I was hoping for, at least.

"I'm just trying to find out some more information about one of the major players in this game. I went to Tim because he seemed like the nerd type who was smart and good with computers. Yeah, I learned he was a little like Cassie; they both want to feel like some kind of persecuted hero so they whine a lot. Heh, wow...when you think about it, they really are pretty similar. They also each seem to think they have access to some kind of special wisdom the rest of us plebes don't." Ryan smirks, then continues, "I don't think Tim's any kind of security risk. Of the pair, I'd worry about Cassie. She mentioned she found out some new intel while she was with the terrorists."

 

[Agamon]

"It wasn't the info you were going after, it was how you went about it," Anika says. "You told him not to tell anybody and asked SARAH if your conversation was private. That lead to Timothy getting into an arguement with SARAH, which led to her telling us about it, which brings us here."

"And, really I think it's pointless trying to say something here and try to keep it a secret. Between SARAH's recordings and our spy problem, everything we say and do here is known by the UNJE and probably Overseer and Red Witch, too, and who knows who else. So the only people you're actually keeping it a secret from is us, your teammates."

 

[Hammerhead]

"If I had just remembered to ask SARAH directly," Ryan mutters, shaking his head. "Well if the spy or spies didn't know, now they have a much better chance of figuring some things out. And I don't see why I need to inform you of every little thing I might be doing, Anika. I'm pretty sure that this little thing is not the only secret between us."

The real question is...why the hell do you care so much? If Tim is the threat, why not harass him?

 

[Samnell]

"I'm, um, sorry Mark. For the future, though, next time I ask a question like that, you should probably tell me it's none of my business."

Mark shrugged, suddenly embarassed. I really need to just shut up and let Anika do the talking. This sucks. What the hell was I thinking? Yes, ok, so it was going to come out eventually and be a big PR thing and yes I wanted to tell Legacy first... Future reference: telling Ryan anything is pointless.

 

[Tokiwong]

"Nothing signfigant though Jun Min." Cassie says with a bit of regret. "I was made for a purpose, by someone as cruel and focused as Cardinal, but..most likely for more powerful. I fear that there might be another person working behind the scenes." She sits down with a sigh. "Perhaps even another Eternal."

“I think that is very significant,” Jun Min replies, “if a being like that is behind your creation… origins… or I am not sure how to put that; then we are definitely dealing with something big here. Why do you believe an Eternal may be involved?”

 

[Agamon]

"If I had just remembered to ask SARAH directly," Ryan mutters, shaking his head. "Well if the spy or spies didn't know, now they have a much better chance of figuring some things out. And I don't see why I need to inform you of every little thing I might be doing, Anika. I'm pretty sure that this little thing is not the only secret between us."

Anika shakes her head. "That's not the point. You didn't need to tell me, and you can have all the secrets you want. Look, we just wanted to know why the secrecy, okay? While it was suspicous looking, I figured you had good reason for it. But I really don't even care anymore. Sorry for the intrusion." She says the last part more to Tina than Ryan before turning and leaving.

Assuming Mark leaves with her:

Anika walks a little way down the hall before stopping and turning to Mark. "What in the world was that? Mark, you've been acting really strange lately. First, I find you drug-crazed and treating Star like garbage. I confront you with it, and you completely deny it, even though a blind person could see it. Then you go see Jun Min and eveything is all of a sudden okay? And now you blurt it all out to Ryan and Tina like it was what you ate for supper yesterday. What's going on?" Anika asks, maybe too forcefully, letting out the frustration built up from talking with Ryan.

 

[KaintheSeeker]

“I think that is very significant,” Jun Min replies, “if a being like that is behind your creation… origins… or I am not sure how to put that; then we are definitely dealing with something big here. Why do you believe an Eternal may be involved?”

"Did that feel like an Elite in my mindscape? I know if I'm Hope.. then whoever brought me back is looking to through the Overseer of balance.. or the person who killed her." Cassie says as she pours Jun Min a glass of water. "You are a very potent telepath."

 

[Tokiwong]

"Did that feel like an Elite in my mindscape? I know if I'm Hope.. then whoever brought me back is looking to through the Overseer of balance.. or the person who killed her." Cassie says as she pours Jun Min a glass of water. "You are a very potent telepath."

Jun min nods, "I am not as potent as that entity... not even close. I felt like a rag doll in her grip... I am honestly a little afraid... but at least we are okay."

 

[Samnell]

Anika walks a little way down the hall before stopping and turning to Mark. "What in the world was that? Mark, you've been acting really strange lately. First, I find you drug-crazed and treating Star like garbage. I confront you with it, and you completely deny it, even though a blind person could see it. Then you go see Jun Min and eveything is all of a sudden okay? And now you blurt it all out to Ryan and Tina like it was what you ate for supper yesterday. What's going on?" Anika asks, maybe too forcefully, letting out the frustration built up from talking with Ryan.

"I thought I was making a point with Ryan, or showing trust, or something. Besides, everyone is going to know eventually," Mark sighed. "Paragon's going to make a big thing about it. I'll do a program and some commercials about it. I don't know when we're doing it yet because it's been like two days but everyone is going to know and I meant to tell Legacy first because you guys shouldn't have to hear that from the news. I guess it just seemed like the time to do it."

"But it was stupid and it didn't work. Anyway, I'm fine now."