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[most_unwanted]

[Mulder has noticed the horrifying thing about the latest wave of newcomers, and it's really starting to get to him. There's got to be some kind of twisted Malnosso logic at work, right? And a reason why all these wingless people are still alive and well?]

What happened to all of these New Feather's wings?

[And with that, Agent Mulder is heading out ALL OVER THE PLACE to investigate and check out what kinds of newcomers they're bringing in. Maybe he'll find some kind of pattern, a method to their madness... OR NOT.]

Comments

[waterfell]

[Based on what, Mulder? Ami glances away as if it doesn't matter very much.]

If you don't know enough to listen, you can be one of her victims.

[most_unwanted]

[Based on having a good idea of her true character by now!]

I trust her more than I do you. I'll take my chances.

[waterfell]

Good luck to you, then!

[She has the smug assurance of knowledge on her side. She's been there.]

However, I won't.

[most_unwanted]

I won't let you harm her.

[waterfell]

[There's a cold pause. And then the most cold of replies.]

Human filth is irrelevant to this.

[most_unwanted]

You're wrong about that!

[waterfell]

[She is. In her world, she seen what humans can do if they truly come together. She's seen their power, and power is something she respects.

However, here, where she feels pushed and challenged, and unheard... It's easier to slip into this mask.]

Where am I wrong?

[most_unwanted]

In dismissing all humans as 'filth.' I won't pretend the species is perfect, we've made our share of mistakes, but you can't reduce us to such a generalization...

[waterfell]

Spoken like someone who doesn't want to hear how low he really is.

[most_unwanted]

Or maybe I'm saying it because I don't believe that!

[waterfell]

Humans are easily manipulated and destroyed. What's good about it?

[most_unwanted]

Not all humans. Some are a lot harder to manipulate than you might realize.

[waterfell]

Like you?

Shall I show you otherwise?

[most_unwanted]

[Gun is coming out and aiming at her.]

I won't let you do that.

[waterfell]

Put that toy away. [With a glance, the gun is jammed with ice. Ami takes a slow step closer.]

Or do you want to be hurt, too?

[most_unwanted]

[Mulder stares in surprise at the now frozen-over firearm. Damn it! He's not going to back down though, he can't do that.]

But I can't let you run around free if you intend to cause deliberate harm. You've already proven that you're a threat.

[waterfell]

[Another step forward.]

I'll go when I want. Or, are you saying you can send me?

[most_unwanted]

I'll do everything I can to make sure that happens!

[Though he's well aware it's debatable if he literally "can" do that... even if he WANTS TO. But he's faced other things that are beyond what normal weapons can deal with...]

[waterfell]

Why not just give up?

[She presents this as the reasonable option.]

And wait until I've finished?

[most_unwanted]

Just sit back and what? Watch you harm Ami and any other humans who get in your way?

[waterfell]

It's their own choice and their own consequences.

[most_unwanted]

And what about those humans who don't step into the line of fire, and are just... trying to live their lives? Should they suffer too?

[waterfell]

They exist for our use.

[They're an excellent energy source.]

[most_unwanted]

[Oh, he doesn't like the sound of that...]

What's that supposed to mean?

[waterfell]

Just what it sounds like. We use their energy.