2024-07-14: .my callers, i call you now to mE
- Cutscene: .my callers, i call you now to mE
- Cast: Yuliana Kafim
- Where: The Silent Castle, Kaffeklubben Island
- Date: 2024-07-14
- Summary: Yuliana invites vulnerable members of the Silent Calling to shelter at the Castle, far from the dangers of NUNE... particularly those with families of their own.
"My Callers," Yuliana reaches towards the camera, as if she could embrace them through the screen, "As your Oracle, I see as well the troubles we are in. This world does not understand my efforts as you do -- does not appreciate my intent. I am unwelcome, to NUNE's dogs, and some do not even tolerate my help. I see that you too are suffering these slings and arrows! Worse still -- some of you are unsafe in your homes."
This broadcast has been distributed, in attached video files, through the Silent Calling's mailing lists; unlike some messages, uploaded and mirrored on Backchannel and MeTube for whoever sees it before it's taken down, this message is exclusive. (But it's still possible to view these exclusive videos, for those who have subscribed properly...)
"If you are concerned for yourself -- and for your family -- I urge you to reach out to the attached address with your secure account." Anyone associated with the Silent Calling long enough receives one -- a network mail address managed and secured by the Silent Castle. Everyone knows better than to ask whether the Castle can read their messages. Isn't it better than NUNE having access to their inner lives? "We are always looking for more ways we can help you. In some cases, we may even be able to shelter you ourselves, here at the Silent Castle." And the camera pans about, to show the stone room Yuliana is filming in, a venerable study with rich oak bookcases and gas lights flickering in sconces. "We are far from any who would harm us, here. And while our priority has always been empowering you to live well in your homes, we must now recognise that some of you wish to come to a safer place. To these people, and their wives, and their children, I say: come to me. I will aid you."
She gestures, with an open palm, fingers decorated with lavish rings. "Of course," she adds, as the camera lingers close upon her face and a gaze to the camera which looks like eye contact, "we will continue to support anyone who wishes to remain with their communities. We remain dedicated to strengthening your everyday lives. Those of you without families to shelter may well wish to continue fighting the oppressive pressures of NUNE -- and I celebrate you!" She curls her hand to a fist, hitting her solid oak desk in emphasis. It echoes, against the stone. "Those people have asked too much of us -- they asked too much when they were the Federation, and they ask too much now they've changed their face! And I promise you, I will keep fighting these injustices! I'll fight for you until I die!" But she takes a breath, and her fervency calms.
"... of course," she assures them, gently, "so long as I'm under our High Priestess's protection, there's no way they could execute me. Trust in her, my Callers, as you trust in me. With black hands will we bring you to Paradise."
She smiles, sure and true.
"Until next time..."