[video] un: k2so

[k_2so]

[A video! Of a DROID. A dark faced droid with white photoreceptors looking at his video feed. If droids could have facial expressions, his would be confused, or annoyed, or a bit of both really.]

Handy man. I was assigned to be a handy man at a place called Nuts and Bolts. What an absurd name for a business. If they understood my capabilities they would understand they are well above “Handy Man”. I am not some simple labor droid.

[He pauses his rant, head lifting and looking back and forth, before continuing to speak again.]

This situation is abnormal. The odds that they are lying however appear to be low. The situation I recorded last was ... not good, so this could be considered a vast improvement. I am, however, unfamiliar with some of the technology here. They could have at least equipped me with some upgrades instead of this communication device.

[What a string of complaints! Oh right, this device. He looked down to it again, stared, then lifted his other hand near it.]

I am K-2SO. I am looking for those who may understand the call sign of “Rogue One” ... which is also an absurd name.

That is all. [and he would cut the feed unless someone replies to this. The odds of someone replying are high. The odds of it being someone he actually knows are about middle ground. That, to him, is being optimistic and hopeful]

Comments

[k_2so]

You must not have discovered hyperdrive yet. You are still using fossil fuels? There are better sources of energy out there. I suppose it would be pointless of me to mention all to you now however. There are still primitive planets in the outer rim that are completely blind to what is out there.

The moon though. How revolutionary. [Okay, that was sarcastic. Pardon him please.]

I do not require drinking of any kind to function, and do not see the point in drinks to lower inhibitions. I find it best just to speak your mind and do as needed.

[genice]

You're correct! We're not only limited to fossil fuels, but they're our primary widespread accepted energy source. It's very political, I'm sure. Nice to hear we're not the only backward planet blind to the truth of what's out there.

( Victor blinks, then laughs out loud. Revolutionary. Yes, sarcasm, he can tell, but he's still laughing. Language is such a beautiful tool. )

Good one!

And a good philosophy. Though I'm reminded that it's not always the most diplomatic.

( As someone who just as often speaks his mind and ends up being too blunt about it... )

[k_2so]

That explains a lot about where you come from technologically. Everything, however, appears to be very political. Lift the skirt behind every war and you will find politicians.

[Good one? He was not offended by the sarcasm? Interesting. He will have to keep an eye out for this one. Anyone who can deal with his shitty comments is worth talking to.]

I was no programmed for diplomacy, thankfully. Or I would have started my own wars just by telling a person the odds of failure or success.

I like facts. [Blunt facts. Poor Cassian has had to put up with this for some time.]

[genice]

Yes, that seems true. Politicians, or religion.

I think if you were programmed for diplomacy and still starting your own wars, our definitions of diplomacy might be different. Still, being aware of the odds is just one more piece of information to use when making decisions.

Facts might not be the sum total of potential, but knowing facts is part of navigating to where you want to be. Professionally and otherwise! Here, it may be even more useful.

[k_2so]

I do understand the proper terms for diplomacy, but unfortunately, most politically minded people back home do not. Not that it is of my business. Human politics are thankfully not my concern.

No. You are right. There are other factors that need to be accounted for before totaling potential, but after some well placed calculations, it is possible to give a general prediction.

[genice]

Which makes us sound lucky to have someone with your skills on board! ... As lucky as any of this can be? I don't know, people all feel very understandably different about the change in life circumstances.

( Or death circumstances, he notes quietly to himself. )