029 // Video

[showbizpanache]

[It's Kurt's second post within a relatively short while. It's video this time--and he looks put-together, crisp and diplomatic. He clears his throat delicately before speaking.]

First of all, it seems we've received some new arrivals. I'm Kurt Hummel-- And as assistant director of the Newcomer Community Center, I'd like to welcome you all, and encourage you to come by the Center if you need any assistance or wish to lend a hand toward our cause. If you have any questions about the Port or our objectives as a community, please don't hesitate to ask.

[A pause, and he looks uneasy.]

Second of all, I-- I didn't really publicly acknowledge it before, but... I was among those hunted last weekend, and--and I don't find it prudent to deny that anymore.

I am currently working with the NPP to mobilize our forces to do whatever we can to pursue justice--but in the meantime, I think it's more important than ever that we work as a community. To pursue individual acts of revenge is futile and dangerous to our survival here in the Port. I ask that everyone involved remain open to the idea of releasing an official statement to the mainstream media about what happened-- And for all Newcomers, even those who have just arrived, to commit as much time and energy as you can afford to contributing your support. Any donation--whether it's money, time, or lending a few moments to talk to someone--it all counts.

[He hesitates.] I know this may be shocking to some of you, but I think it's better if you all see this before I show anyone else. [Slowly he sets the NV down and pushes up one sleeve. Though he doesn't appear to be in pain (thanks to Michael), his arm still looks absolutely terrible--a skinned, mangled, hideous mess.] This is what those hunters did to us, among worse things. I'm showing you all because you're all part of this community we have built here as Newcomers, and you should all be as disgusted and incensed as I am--along with Ms. Mary, and Gohan, and Mercy, and all the Newcomers who have ever faced violence and prejudice here in the Port.

[Hastily he pushes the sleeve back down.] Let's fix this together. This can't happen again. It won't. Not if we work together.

Thank you.

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voice;

[motioned]

[There's an audible gasp.]

Oh my gosh, Kurt, did you get it looked at yet?

[showbizpanache]

[He'd hoped Ahiru hadn't seen that. There's a pause as he gnaws at his lip.]

Yes. It's fine, Ahiru. It doesn't hurt.

[motioned]

Even if it doesn't hurt, that's... Did you make sure it wasn't infected or anything?

[Softly:]

Is it - permanent?

[mediumdrip]

You are so brave.

[showbizpanache]

No, I'm not.

If I were I'd have done this sooner.

[mediumdrip]

You're doing it now. That's what matters.

I love you so much.

private voice

[inamartiniglass]

There's been some discussion about a support group for the survivors and those that have returned. Free of charge, two nights a week, for x amount of months. We haven't decided on that because we need to speak with proposed counselors to see how long it will take for individuals to recover from this.

I extend the offer to you.

[showbizpanache]

Yes, I-- [Raul told me to get therapy] Mr. Creed mentioned that to me.

I would like to help with that, if I can.

[inamartiniglass]

Absolutely. We'll try to work it around your schedule.

[video; private]

[got_it_memorized]

Jeez, they really... [He exhales and shakes his head, then his expression darkens.] What say you we hunt those hunters, hm? I've been doing recon for years, I'd be more than willing to do a little poking around to see what I can find out about them.

[showbizpanache]

Oh, no-- No, Axel, we mustn't.

We have to take the high road with this.

[got_it_memorized]

[He looks a little confused.]

Jeez, what am I hearing...? They hunt you like animals and leave you mangled, and you want to take the high road? [Suddenly you remind him a bit of Sora.] I've always preferred the turnabout is fair play byline.

video;

[servingfather]

[There's a gentle look on Michael's (once again female) face.]

How are you doing? [And he's not just asking physically.]

[showbizpanache]

[A small smile.]

Much better, thanks to you. They're still ugly, sure, but the pain is gone.

permavideo

[blondejokes]

You need to get that healed before it gets infected.

[showbizpanache]

It's fine, miss. It's been taken care of.

[He offers her a small smile.] You must be new here-- Welcome to the Port. What's your name?

voice;

[safeguarded]

I'll volunteer any amount of time to make sure this doesn't happen here again.

[showbizpanache]

Thank you so much. Please, stop by the Community Center at your earliest convenience to talk to Mr. Creed, Ms. Vesper or myself. What's your name?

[Video, private]

[fightswithpurpose]

If someone can get me information on the hunters involved, I can make sure it doesn't happen again.

[showbizpanache]

No. Revenge is not the way to go about this.

Not here!

[inthejunk]

[La la la, can't hear you.]

text;

[momchester]

I don't want to go to the media until after the wedding. This week is important and I can't suddenly get busy.

[showbizpanache]

I understand. I'm looking forward to the wedding too. :)

[video]

[surgicalshot]

Why aren't you in a hospital right now? Did you get that looked at?

[showbizpanache]

I did, don't worry. A friend of mine is taking care of it. I no longer feel any pain, and she--er, he-- He's keeping an eye on it.