[Voice]

[vandalization]

[A heavily modulated male voice crackles over the network. Each word is broken up by heavy breathing.]

Can you hear me? Is this working?

This is RIG number 438642. My name is-

This is Vandal.

Please. Someone who isn't a freak in a cloak, please respond.

I need to get back to the sprawl. I need- Oh fucking shit I can see the bone. God damn it stop bleeding.

Please help. I need to get back to Titan Station. I'm. Hurt. Badly. Bleeding.

Please.

[Click.]

Comments

[my_own_trope]

Mm, yes, so it would appear.

Your kind are the minority here. But tell me, what sets you apart from the rest of your species? There must be something.

[vandalization]

What sets me apart? That I'm a huge fuckup.

[my_own_trope]

[That wasn't the answer he was looking for...]

Now you've got me curious.

[vandalization]

Yeah? You're gonna stay curious, pal. S'personal.

[my_own_trope]

You tease.

[vandalization]

That's all it takes for you huh?

[my_own_trope]

I set the bar exceedingly low for you. Why? Can you better?