2023-03-19: I don't like you
- Log: 2023-03-19: I don't like you
- Cast: Dr. Murasame, Martha Vist Carbine, Alberto Vist, Puru-1
- Where: Location Unknown
- Date: U.C. 0097 03 19
- Summary: A very normal status update.
“It won’t affect anything. Now that the imagery has taken root, many will experience them regularly without additional stimulus.” Dr. Murasame said as he brushed off a concern in a conference call to one of the most powerful women in the Federation. "I too am frustrated by the delays, but we knew this was a potential obstacle from the start."
Martha Vist Carbine took on a tone of displeasure, “Damn that Aznable. His reemergence has cost us valuable time. There won’t be a single moment when the Key and the Princess aren’t surrounded by their protectors as they field the current ‘crisis’.” Rubbing the bridge of her nose as if she’s encountered a foul smell, Dr. Murasame dismissed that as well, “It hardly matters, it will distract them from moving on the next coordinate. Doubtless the Sleeves will be distracted as well by these developments.”
Martha was no longer looking at him, “Bhakarov may be forced to show more of his hand to deal with the situation. He can hardly ignore a challenge to the people that he hopes will rise to become the core of his new Zeon.” Martha mused, before deciding, “For now, let us keep Puru-1 on standby. An opportunity may yet present itself when all those eyes are yet blinded. I would hate for such a good crisis to go to waste.”
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“For the time being you’re on standby. I just wanted to update you given the ongoing crisis.” Alberto Vist told Puru-1 in video call, who gave him a hard look, “Fine.” “While you are, get plenty of rest, and eat right. Dr. Murasame,” He was interrupted brusquely, “Those directives did not come from him. He has already outlined my regimen. Do not attempt to alter it unilaterally.”
“Well, yes but,” Puru-1 interrupted him again, “You are being unnecessarily disruptive. If you have no concept of what the Doctor is trying to do, then do not try to interfere.” “It.” Alberto started, ceased, then restarted, “Just doesn’t sit well with me. A young lady like yourself has to eat and get her rest. All this ‘self-denial’ business, there comes a time when it’s too much. Cruel even!”
“Your complaint has been noted.” Puru-1 told him just as tersely, “Was there anything else?” This caused Alberto to finally bristle, “I don’t understand why you’re so insubordinate when I’m merely trying to look out for you. You don’t speak to anyone else this way! Why won't you just treat me normally?”
Puru-1 glared death at him in these moments, “I don’t like you.” As she enunciates it out in no uncertain terms before adding in a deliberate change of tone, “Everything you say and do just pisses me off. Don’t contact me again unless I’m being activated for a mission. The call ended, and Alberto swung his chair around as he rested a hand on his brow, "I wonder if this is his doing. No, unlikely." It becomes a lengthy sigh, "I suppose I really can't blame her for holding a grudge. " As he mused, "I've never had much luck with fielding the grievances of the women in my life."