[Text] S03E03: Shit Gets Real

[manicurious]

[Ichijou has received a very alarming message, which despite the general secrecy surrounding anything to do with Nathan he just can't keep to himself. He's trying to maintain a calm tone via text, but in person he's, well, clearly more than a little upset.]

I received a message overnight from the device of my emergency contact in response to one of my distress calls. It isn't him. I don't know who it is or what they've done with my contact. The message reads:

There is nothing for him to say as he does not know you are saying anything at all. Your words fall on ears unable to hear.

And soon, you will have no breathe with which to utter them.

I'm at a loss here. Aside from attempting negotiations, I can only think of one possible measure to take as a last resort...

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[terezi_pyrope]

[welp.]

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[fortune_sought]

[Sophie doesn't bother with text, meaning Ichijou can see her shocked and outraged expression] Mr. Ichijou, when did you last hear from him before this? And what exactly did you have in mind for a response?

[because Sophie looks angry enough to do just about anything at the moment]

[luke_triton]

Who is "him?"

[Until Luke figures out how to say things in blue he is not texting you back.]

[voice]

[desertdaggers]

Aren't they just the most charming captors you've ever met.

I wonder if they'd even allow negotiations, though. What is that measure, then?

[video, 'cause Flynn is just about a one-trick pony with the CAT usually]

[gothelproof]

[Flynn's expression is drawn as he flicks his video feed on to reply. Normally he'd have a little of the teasing smirk he seems to save especially for Ichijou, but not today.]

Ichijou, [Nope, not even a 'Red'. Flynn isn't liking this newest event.] how long ago did that come in? Have you heard anything else?

[Flynn frowns, looking away from the CAT, then moving -- from what can be seen around him, he was in his town house but is now heading out, hoping to see some sign of something outside. He just... doesn't know what to look for.]

I know we have our differences, but can you fill me in on the last resort?

[text]

[tactilekonesis]

I'd take that possible measure. At this point, it doesn't sound like you've got anything to lose.

[text]

[wind_of_reason]

[This is very alarming indeed. This is not the first time their lives have been threatened...]

Normally I would suggest negotiations first. It seems that the chances are very small that this person can be reasoned with, but we need to be able to say that we've tried everything.

Mister Ichijou, in regards to your last resort- are you feeling incredibly delirious, or that you have nothing to loose?

[Which is to say, she think she knows what he's planning, but she wonders which is driving him to it.]