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[wentdowntogeorgia]

[When the vid feed clicks on, there's a nice view of Lucifer's face, silhouetted by the raging fire in the lounge behind him. Never say that the Devil doesn't know how to put on a show.]

There's something that hasn't been sitting well with me, so let me see if I've got it all straight.

[His tone is light and conversational, and he taps his chin with one finger contemplatively.]

We were pulled here to the middle of nowhere, space against our will, heading towards destinations unknown with only the word of the captain that we'll be able to return from whence we came. They branded us like animals. Took things from us, in some cases.

[Like his own, for example. His Grace has been pared down like an overgrown tree until he could fit within the confines of an inferior vessel without burning through.

There is a muffled shout from somewhere behind him.]

Personally, I find this to be a little rude.

[Thanks for the input, Satan.]

I suppose there are a few ways to approach this sort of situation, but I'm not really one to work through passive means. Just a personal preference, of course, I've just always been disposed towards being more... direct. Really, in instances like these, I think it's important for all parties involved to communicate in a clear, succinct manner, so everyone understands each other.

[And, apparently, Satan's idea of a 'clear, succinct manner' is the liberal application of fire.]

Consider this my formal complaint.

[He cuts off the feed.]

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[ video ] YOU MONSTER

[pessimiste]

[ Turning on his feed to reply, Grantaire can be seen looking carefully at the fire in the background, trying to place its location. ]

Hold a moment, but that's--

[ Suddenly his expression becomes one of concern. No, not about you, Satan; don't flatter yourself. ]

Was burning all of that alcohol really necessary to make your point?

[ video ] Well, he is literally Satan, so yes.

[wentdowntogeorgia]

No, but it was so convenient.

[All that flammable liquid in the same place really spared him the trouble of having to get it all himself. So... thanks?]

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[puppydogeyes]

[She doesn't even bother attempting to respond to what he's said. With the strength of the fire behind him, that has to take priority.]

Someone tell me where this fuckface is.

[There's a COMMUNICATIONS ALERT, followed by a SECURITY ALERT.]

We get a location, I need people there immediately getting that fire out.

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[jurisimpudent]

I'm on it.

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[cargojet]

[ [Location]

Nothing else needs to be said. ]

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[redhotsummers]

Well since I can't get burned, I'm on it.

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[born_this_wayne]

i'll find him

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[debts]

Kill or capture?

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[brassbucket]

On it.

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[newnova]

[Sam was grabbing his helmet as soon as he saw the flames.]

Where is he? I'll try to get people out.

[northerner]

Have you enough of a party to contain him?

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[askedtobe]

How many people are there with you?

[ Peter's great at this negotiation shit. ]

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[wentdowntogeorgia]

I'm honestly not sure. Let me count.

[There's a muffled scream.]

One.

[Aaand another.]

Two.

[He's throwing them back into the conflagration. You're welcome.]

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[born_this_wayne]

Aren't you a little old to be throwing a temper tantrum?

[this coming from the grade schooler]

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[wentdowntogeorgia]

Watch your tone. Children are meant to be seen, not heard.

[Haven't you read your Bible, kid? The Devil is never too old for a temper tantrum.]

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[redhotsummers]

Wonderful. A baby throwing a tantrum.

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[wentdowntogeorgia]

I'm making a point. Very firmly, in this case, just so that everyone understands.

[Let's be real, Satan is the crown prince of throwing shitfits. He is the best at it, it is him.]

not here

[civilwarring]

[Well there's a face he recognizes. Cue panic and extreme evasive maneuvers in 3, 2, 1--]

[majestyofthethrone]

[She stares at this for a long time-]

Not everyone had things taken.

[wentdowntogeorgia]

Hence, in some cases.

[Honestly, though, he only cares about his own circumstance.]

Either way, I fail to see your point.

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[vivelavenir]

Communication is certainly key, and beyond that, possibly rallying and a reformation of those aboard, but...

I am not certain that the untamed flame burns the longest, even if it burns the hottest.

[So possibly put that out.]

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[wentdowntogeorgia]

It burns for as long as it's intended to.

[He'd wanted to make a point, and the point is being made. The fire, therefore, is serving its needed purpose as far as he cares.]

[northerner]

There are more productive ways to voice your discontent than to set fire to that which provides us comfort in our imprisonment.

Sorry for the delay!

[wentdowntogeorgia]

Oh, yes, I should've been more polite when voicing my outrage at the injustice of my imprisonment. Excuse me, I should hate to inconvenience you.

[loveordeath]

Your complain is full of shit.

[wentdowntogeorgia]

Is it too much for me to hope that you have more of a point than that? I'm sort of busy at the moment.

[You know, with the burning and the pandemonium.]

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[hellunbounded]

[ Well. His wasn't a face that he hoped to see, ever again. He had to take a breath, remind himself about timelines, and the fact that others on the network are responding to him means that he isn't hallucinating. He's not sure that being stuck with the Devil in space is any better than being stuck with him on earth. ]

Subtle isn't really your style.

[ And considering what he's capable of -- yeah, this counts as subtle. ]

[wentdowntogeorgia]

What can I say, I thought the place could use a little livening up.

[Sorry, Sam, this was 100% real Satan that you're talking to, accept no substitutes.]

I take it we've met before. Should I start guessing?