2023-05-14: VERTEX - Pair of Twos
- Log: 2023-05-14: VERTEX - Pair of Twos
- Cast: Sayla Mass. Teletha Testarossa
- Where: Externally Secured Vertex
- OOC - IC Date: 13 May 0097
- Summary: Heart-2 makes a disclosure of her identity to Diamond-2.
[VERTEX] From Sayla Mass to Teletha Testarossa ::SIGNAL SECURED:: ::CODEC 0101:: ::COMMUNICATION REQUEST FROM HEART-2, URGENT::
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: ::SIGNAL RECEIEVED:: ::RESPONSE 1010:: ::COMMUNICATION REQUEST ACCEPTED:: ::DESIGNATION ANZUS:: ::><>:: ::LINE OPEN FOR COMMUNICATION. PLEASE ENSURE SURROUNDINGS ARE VACANT BEFORE PROCEEDING.::
[VERTEX] From Sayla Mass to Teletha Testarossa ::SECURE LOCATION CONCERN:: Sayla appears in the secure room off from her office. Visible on the desk is a coffee that has likely been Irish'd. Despite being dressed for work, she looks like shit. "...Anzus. I have important information to disclose to your ears only. You may already be aware, but best to come from me." She rubs an exhausted looking eye.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: The camera flickers on near-instantaneously, a grainy camera highlighting a barren metal wall behind the captain. There's nothing on the desk other than a pen and a notepad, and Tessa herself looks comparatively more decent. Still like shit, compared to anyone else on the crew. "Loud and clear, Heart-2. State it." The words are sharp and clipped, those tired eyes flickering to life. Urgency was urgency.
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: As you are aware, Char Aznable has returned as an agent of Triple Zero, as Amuro did before him.
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: ....Char Aznable is also my brother, Casval Rem Deikun. He and I are the last survivors of the Deikun family.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: Mithril suspected as such even before your kidnapping, but we were never able to confirm with certainty. Is it because he's back? Or...why say it now?
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: I wouldn't be surprised if General Amit had firm suspicions long before then. I am confirming now because it's only a matter of time and the Shuffle Alliance will have to decide who needs to know. It has leaked beyond my previous identified list.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: Copy. I want to believe the others in the Shuffle Alliance will be open-minded enough to accept who you are, no matter what. But...I know the world isn't that simple. At worst, you may have to hide permanently if spillage happens. At best...This is all you have to do.
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: "I know members of the Sleeves and perhaps the Three Ships Alliance are aware, and any, as well as members of 3G," she taps her console, and the complete list of those who know- as far as Sayla understands- is sent. "Spade-7 knows, and is too close to the mission, and most of the crest holders are absent. The decisions falls to you, as Diamond-2, what information you release to our people." She bites her lip. "I don't want them to find out from Full Frontal aiming to demoralize them, or Char in his insanity."
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: ...I said goodbye to Artesia Som Deikun a long time ago. If I have to hide again... I know what to do, but it will be my last resort.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: The display lights up; Lines upon lines that are recorded, memorized, and scribbled down by word on practiced, swift shorthand. The file itself is secure on the console, the sole place on the TDD-1 where this information is stored. "I understand." Another weight has shifted onto her own back, for better or for worse. "...I don't want to have you hide any more than you do. If the Sleeves are aware, then it may be used as a last-ditch propoganda effort. 3G has little incentive, but there's...always the possibility of someone who hasn't found peace with Char's actions." Palau. How close it came.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: A breath sounds through the monitor. "I..." She raises her hand towards the camera. The lens focuses. She's trembling. "I'm trying not to overthink it. You're Sayla. Whoever you are before doesn't matter. But..." That hand clenches and releases. It still trembles. Sisters in arms over brothers, however twisted it was. "I want you to know that I trust you, no matter who your family is."
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: Tessa's nerves come through suddenly and clearly, even without newtype senses. It's enough to make Sayla wake herself up. "...Thank you, Teletha." Her full name, not just Tessa. She smiles, it's a grim one. At least someone does.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: The Captain manages a smile right back, however tired it may look. It stays on for a few seconds, the rare moment of relaxation before settling back down into her work. "In the short term, I'll decide who needs to know. At minimum, Mithril's higher offices, Commander Kalilin, and XO Mardukas will be notified. SRT and PRT teams are also liable to learn this information should they be deployed against Char. As for others on the Shuffle Alliance, it will be distributed on a Need-To-Know basis, regular contingencies for top secret information." Rattled out after a bit of thought.
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: I trust your judgment here, Captain. I'll keep you informed. I won't be attempting to ambush him the way I did before. It's clear my judgment there was... faulty
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: Thank you. Stay safe, okay? There's people who need people like us, more than ever.
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: You're right. I have people looking after me. Some of them report to you even. I'm... going to go make some visits. There are some people who want to stay in touch. Please don't overwork yourself, Captain.
[VERTEX] From Teletha Testarossa: Of course. I'll take a break after everything is done on my end...However long that will take. Take care of yourself, Sayla.
[VERTEX] To Teletha Testarossa: Sayla gives a weak smile, and then moves to cut the communication.
[VERTEX] From Sayla Mass to Teletha Testarossa :0101 OFFLINE. CALL ENDED. ENCRYPTING CALL DATA. CALL ENDED::