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[forensicks]

[Walter has recorded a video message from the point of view of someone who has just come through the door into his cabin and sees Walter at his desk in the chair turned around to face the viewer. He gives a little salute-wave.]

Didn't get me. But nice try.

Comments

[abrightboy]

What about using your shield?

[forensicks]

The shield is quite effective, but most effective when used in concentrated bursts of energy. Keeping it up for the entire duration of a conversation long enough to get someone's guard down might be counterproductive - or deplete its energy for when, you know, I go back into the hallway and get jumped by the next nutcase.

[abrightboy]

You don't need to keep it up all the time. Just don't sit too close to them and turn it on if they make a sudden move.

[forensicks]

Right. Well, I guess that covers just about everything.

[abrightboy]

Check in afterwards?

[forensicks]

Check in afterwards. Aw, that's adorable. I'm literally going to be in your cabin but you extend me a little token autonomy anyway!

[abrightboy]

But you don't want me in my cabin, or... do I misunderstand? Am I invited to the Murder Summit Talks?

[forensicks]

I thought you were saying I have to text you when it's over, instead of just, you come in and see me.

I won't shrivel up and die if you do just come in and see me, though.

[abrightboy]

Well, in that case, let me know when I can come back.

[forensicks]

No more than two hours from now for sure, but I'll message too.