Video 001 (a couple of hours after the bombing

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh does not look pleased, his brow is furrowed and he is not his usual happy and calm self. Today he is angry, and though not one to allow his anger to get the better of it, he cannot simply put it aside. His life has been greatly impacted, and this is the second time he has been affected by a bombing. He clears his throat, and speaks very clearly]

Brooke's has been blown up and destroyed. For those of you who work there, I am afraid there is still much damage to survey to give a realistic timeframe when and if a return to work can happen, I apologize to any hardship this may cause you.

[He takes a breath]

This is the second bombing I have been involved in, the first happened with the Newcomer apartments. This was an entirely unprovoked and hateful attack upon a place of business. It seems as though the restaurant was considered an insult or a threat to certain parties. We arrive in an unfamiliar area, follow new rules, and conduct business according to the traditions of our forced new settlement, and this is how it is rewarded, disgusting.

[He has a genuine look of disgust on his face]

I refuse to be intimidated by these actions, they are the marks of a cowardly group. This sort of violence is the action of those desperate and deranged. I will dedicate all resources and time I can, to help ensuring that those responsible will be brought to justice. Honour demands no less.

[He seems about to shut his NV off before he pauses for a moment]

A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle.

[Then the video clicks off]

Comments

[hisoldgirl]

How do you know it was intentional? There are any number of things that can cause explosions.

[tea_lover64]

There are many things which can cause an explosion. However, no one on staff had any such ability. The gas we use would not have been enough to cause the extent of damage, and the storage of it is isolated away from the main restaurant. The main support structure was brought down, not a random area.

[hisoldgirl]

Even so, it doesn't necessarily make it intentional. Though I do suppose I see your point.

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[tea_lover64]

[He switches it to private]

The fact that AGI has been involved in this sort of behaviour for years, and that Nami was considered a threat to them, certainly helps the case.

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[hisoldgirl]

[oh, information on AGI. the TARDIS perks up]

In what way could one Newcomer be considered that much of a threat? [her Doctor? she could believe. but this Nami person? not so much]

[madeinoblivion]

Brooke's...

Is Nami and everyone okay?

A 'kitchen grease fire' is what they said about Dog's Breakfast, when they wouldn't cough up to AGI for the liquor licensing, a couple months ago.

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[tea_lover64]

[He looks sad as he says this, but manages to keep his tone even and unwavering]

No, they are not alright. They died within the explosion, I identified the bodies myself.

[He takes a breath in]

I have seen similar things happen in my time, it shall be difficult proving guilt, but I hope that the case can be made.

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[madeinoblivion]

Who was there?

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[tea_lover64]

Nami, Cloud, several of the morning crew. I hadn't gotten to know them as well as I should, but I knew of them, and had spoken to all of them.

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[madeinoblivion]

Oh...

Cloud...

Cloud too?

Did you see anybody suspicious around the place?

[Video]

[needtobecleaned]

[KOS-MOS is not pleased to hear about this. Not at all.]

I would like to assist. My systems are more advanced than anything the city can offer in investigative tools. If there is foul play at the core of this, I will be able to help find the proof.

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh bows a bit more stiffly then usual]

I accept and would appreciate this offer. Please make sure to follow proper channels with the police, preferably newcomers involved within the force.

[Video]

[needtobecleaned]

I will be certain to contact them.

[A pause and KOS-MOS's expression softens just the smallest amount.]

I promise that we will find who is responsible.

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

Thank you, it is most kind. I only hope this also means the guilty parties will also be brought to justice.

[Video]

[needtobecleaned]

They will be.

[If she was still her Version One self, she'd seek them out on her own and kill them. But she's not so she can do this legally.]

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[returnsmagic]

[ What grave news. It seems to be getting worse by the day, and in dragon terms, that is nothing short but impossible. ]

Do you need help in finding a new occupation?

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[tea_lover64]

[Iroh is glad to see the man]

The music store survived the explosion, but I have managed to keep myself busy enough. There will be clean up to do, but it should be reopened soon enough. I will likely take this opportunity to create my tea shop.

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[returnsmagic]

Will the restaurant be reopened soon enough?

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[tea_lover64]

The restaurant, no. The music store should be back into business in shorter order. It managed to survive the blast mostly intact.

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[returnsmagic]

I will be looking forward the reopening of the music store.

[ Bless all music. ]

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[worldhaditsway]

[The fact that Christina doesn't have to swallow done some vitriolic rant about how much people suck says a lot to how well she's taken Ahiru's healing.]

I know people, Iroh. People who can put an end to this. It's what they do. And it won't be bloody, but it'll be effective. It's not fair that they keep trying to push us around like this.

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[tea_lover64]

[His voice and face softens seeing her]

I appreciate the sentiment Christina, and I will keep it in mind. For now however, I will attempt to follow things mostly by the books.

[Public and legal guilt would harm them more then anything]

Life is often not fair, no matter where you are. When you find yourself with an enemy, it is best to avoid open confrontation for as long as possible, and seek to wear them down in other ways.

For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.

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[worldhaditsway]

Does that really work? [She's never seen anyone actually win a battle that way...]

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[tea_lover64]

Of course. I didn't spend my whole life in a tea shop.

[He was one of the most successful generals of his day and age]

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[worldhaditsway]

In my experience, not a whole lot of people wanna listen, but then again... Not a lot of people have a way with words like you do. [Because he most certainly does have that.]