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Mikhail Razumovsky Wounds: 12/12 Fatigue: 0/4 Ego Barrier: 25/25 Insanity: 0 Public relations were not part of Mikhail's training. When asked to pick clothes that were "smart" yet reflected his "personality", he went through his limited belongings and soon settled on a plain white button shirt, blue trousers and dress shoes. Not much "personality", but he wasn't sure what that had to do with clothes, except that it meant he couldn't just wear his uniform. At least it ought to fulfill the other requirement. Good thing it was warm down here, too. On site, he was cooperative if absent-minded when not following clear instructions. His eyes followed the helpers' movements closely. He was particularly impressed when they managed to give some semblance of order to his hair, for how ever briefly. He made a mental note to remember how they did that; it may be a useful skill in the future, if this occasion was anything to go by. "What will most people ask?" It seemed like the obvious question, except that the answer may be too long for the time they had now. "Anything in particular we should prepare for?"

I admit I find this pace slightly offputting, the way we keep moving on in mid-conversation. I was still thinking of what to say in response to Serena's earlier question. Though admittedly, I might not have come up with anything too interesting. If everyone else was done with it, I guess it's okay.

Mikhail Razumovsky Wounds: 12/12 Fatigue: 0/4 Ego Barrier: 25/25 Insanity: Privately, Mikhail stands by his initial assessment. During a fight, anyone can make a mistake or get unlucky. The final outcome is what counts... and that was not so bad: all pilots lived, collateral damage was limited, and the Entity was neutralised. But he could see Zelda's and Silver's points. The Denver team was very sloppy. Saying that they were only human would not be very helpful, even though it was true. Certainly he had to do better than that... He was still pondering the Captain's questions, silent and still, when Zelda made him snap out of it with her sudden exclamation. As the meaning of her explanation sinks in, he nods emphatically. He does wonder at the meaning of the girl's strange expression at the end, though. Turning to Serena after her response, he adds: "Svyatogor can be counted on to fight the Entities and only the Entities, even if I am unconscious. If I become oversynched, this would be a useful option to have."

Mikhail Razumovsky Wounds: 12/12 Fatigue: 0/4 Ego Barrier: 25/25 Insanity: 0 Mikhail was pretty quiet throughout this time. There was a lot of information to process, and this workload only increased with their tour. Out in London, he was watchful; not paranoid or jumpy, but attentive. Old damage interested him less than the potential attack or escape routes on the human scale. Even though it added another task to his mental workload, there was no question of ignoring the TV. It was the sort of thing he needed to watch. "That didn't go too badly," he mused at the end. "Is NERV-Denver also expected to try and capture an Entity, or is it just us?" he mused aloud.

Sorry, I lost track of things. If we move forward, that means the end of this session and the interview is next? Or is there something else left? I wanted to talk to Emiko, but no reason it can't be done later, I think. If everyone else wants to move on, that's fine by me.

I've had a very busy week. Will try to catch up and post soonish.

Will we try to engage it in melee or is there a reason to hold off? Would there be a firing into melee penalty against an opponent of this size?

Yeah, take your time. That said, I think I'll hold off on posting for now, since it's kind of important to my thread of thought whether she was recovered en route or from some terrorist hideout. If it's the latter, then 1) we at least know something about a former hideout, which may help us figure out where others might be and 2) we know they had her in their power and did not kill her.

I thought Tsukiko was captured and recaptured? This sounds more like the kidnapping failed and she was injured in the firefight or something. Though maybe I should be asking that in character...

Mikhail Razumovsky Wounds: 12/12 Fatigue: 0/4 Ego Barrier: 25/25 Insanity: 0 Mikhail raises an eyebrow at Serena's SpecOps rankings, but lets it go quickly. It was a moot point right now, though worth keeping in mind for later. Instead, he asks: "Where did the Security Branch find Tsukiko? What kind of resistance did they encounter?"

So would there be a firing into melee penalty for our teammates if we engage the giant turtle in melee?

Mikhail Razumovsky Wounds: 12/12 Fatigue: 0/4 Ego Barrier: 25/25 Insanity: 0 Mikhail smiles at Emiko as he arrives. No need to go looking for her. But his attention is soon on Serena and her report... "Are you sure that they are stupid cultists?" he asks once she is done, copying her intonation. "Considering their poor resources, they have been pretty effective. If they want the Entities to win, incapacitating a pilot is a good step towards that goal." He is not smiling, though neither does he seem angry. He is serious and focused. "I'd like to know more about their beliefs. Maybe PsyOps are not impossible." Admittedly, not his exact specialisation, but the Captain still seems oddly quick to dismiss the option. The boy looks through the report, absorbing it quickly. "On the other hand, if they suddenly changed their whole approach after receiving military-grade weapons... the cult might not be our biggest concern here. It sounds like someone might be using them as catspaws or even as cover. Kodiak Malk doesn't sound like a cultist." Meeting Serena's silver eyes again, Mikhail asks: "Any idea how they knew where and when to ambush Tsukiko?" Surely there were precautions taken to make her transfer secret and secure. That goes without saying. And yet, it wasn't enough...

Mikhail Razumovsky Wounds: 12/12 Fatigue: 0/4 Ego Barrier: 25/25 Insanity: 0 Mikhail does, of course, head for the apartments to find Serena as soon as he receives the message.

Good points, thank you. I'd like to know about melee in particular, since Mikhail leans more in that direction and I think it's probably best to engage it... unless it makes it much harder to bring it down. I would prefer to have Type C equipment either way, as I also doubt we'd be able to keep out of the water.