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Zee Carlisle

A wise duck once said: "Let's get dangerous."

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Zee Carlisle, #55891
~~Retrospec Hiring Manager~~

Newly housed in a remote location attached to the Recollé Public Library, one only has to pass through the invisible door scanners to access Zee's current office. Upon entering, users will see an upgraded suite, three unmarked (and closed) doors along the wall behind Zee's desk, and windows overlooking the city.

-Threads with Zee may be used for AC/bonus points should players choose to do so.
-Threads with Zee may be used to gain mission assignments or discuss plot points, game events, etc.
-Threads with Zee may be cut short if they are irrelevant solely to save on mod-time as well.
-Unless stated otherwise, assume that he is always reachable for Retrospec users.

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Ah, just Jaeger is fine. I didn't take my husband's last name.

[Because "Jaeger Wesker" sounds terrible, honestly. So it's still Schwarz, he just prefers not to acknowledge his real name at all, including the last name.]

No, no, I'm fine, but thank you for offering.

[He'll go ahead and take a seat in one of the chairs, absently adjusting his sleeves a bit as he settles. He's dressed a little too formally - as he always is - and his posture's a bit too stiff to be considered relaxed. Even so, he's clearly not looking to pick a fight or anything.]

Perhaps I should have contacted you first before showing up... Ah, but you did let us know you'd be here, so I suppose you've probably had a few unexpected visitors already, ja?

Jaeger, then. [But he nods and moves to settle behind his desk. He's giving him pace while being attentive, casting a gaze over Jaeger briefly as he eyeballs the man. He hasn't met many of the users in person so every time he does he takes great care to memorize what he can.]

You could say that, yeah. [Including three morons who kidnapped him. THANKS MORONS.] I don't particularly mind? It's kind of in the job description. I try to be here as much as I can be.

[Zee just isn't allowed to have nice things.]

Ja, of course. With how things are going, I'm sure you're a very busy man.

...And speaking of how things are going, I do have a few questions for you about Retrospec. There have been some things that have troubled me for quite some time, and I'd like to see if they're anything you have answers for.

[It's entirely possible Zee won't be able to help at all, but it's not like it'll hurt to try.]

[This is also expected, so he gives a slight smile even as his face relaxes.]

I'll do my best, sir. Fire away. [He has a feeling these are going to be harder questions than usual, but he owes it to this group to try.]

["Sir"...]

First of all, I'd like to request any more information you can give me about the current situation. I understand if it's something you'd prefer to share with us all together, or if there isn't anything else you can divulge at the moment, but I figure it's worth asking.

I'd ask you what, specifically, you're looking for but I can guess.

[...sigh. He's running a hand through his hair.] The fact of the matter is Vanderweele's control is spreading way too far and way too fast. If we have any hopes of fixing the city and stabilizing the area, and keeping your souls aligned, we have to stop him. That means exploring places we've never gone before and that means making the preparations we can. Making sure you know how to work together. Boosting your defenses. Stuff like that.

Of course. I'm guessing you don't know the specifics of what will happen?

[It sure would be nice to know in advance, but let's be honest, no one's luck is that good here.]

If he has his way? Hunting down everyone he deems worthy, stripping them of their perfect qualities and using the soul essence to create new hybrids to not only destroy worlds he doesn't think are worth it but create a "perfect" world.

If we have our way, we'll be able to dive into further layers and take out every base he has that's powering his efforts.

[...so yeah, he kind of knows.]

My, what a charming individual.

[y i k e s]

I'm sure there are quite a few who will jump in to help, as always. I doubt any of us want anything like that to happen.

Is there anything more you can tell me about what happened to the Retrospec employees? Do you know how he was able to mess with all of them?

I hate to be vague, but "magic" is about all I can figure. It's not like Jo or Maurice could tell me what was going on. Physically they all seemed fine. But it was as though they were just moved back to the first layer themselves despite not even being on the project.

I see. Do you think this was a power he always had access to, or was this something he managed to get his hands on at some point?

Pretty sure it's an "always" power. He was an illusionist and strategist when the project first started. If anything, it just means his powers have grown stronger.

I see. It sounds like it'll be difficult for us to take him down.

[But that's something that we'll probably be facing soon, and we'll hopefully figure something out by then.]

I think that's it for questions I have on current events. If you have the time, may I ask you a bit more about Retrospec itself and how you all handle things? When everything is running smoothly, that is.

..I can try to answer. [That's a little more uncertain, but there's a willingness to help.] Let's try it. What do you have in mind?

[He nods at that, the willingness is good, at least.]

The most relevant would be what you plan to do should things either not improve with the Retrospec employees or somehow get worse. You're the only one running things right now, ja? I can only imagine how difficult it is to manage all of this on your own.

It's mostly been complicated trying to figure out everything they had set up before their disappearance. But...I think I have a plan. It mostly involves me though and recruiting additional scouts. It would have to be people who understand what's happening by now, people who can lead...I have candidates in mind, actually.

Oh, really? You wouldn't be willing to share any names, would you?

[...let's be honest, he's only asking because he wants to know if you're recruiting his husband, but shhh.]

[...hmmmm.]

I would, but I'm getting the feeling you also have someone in mind. Am I right?

Ja, that's right. I'd like you to consider my husband.

[There are many reasons for it, but he'll stick to the most practical.]

Aside from his strength and abilities - I'm sure you all have plenty of information about those already, yes? - he's wanted to help Retrospec, and he'll be able to handle anything you throw at him.

[It's stated with the utmost confidence; he really does believe that.]

I would like to be considered as well, at the very least so I can assist my husband, should he need it.

[He's been pretty vocal about his dislike and distrust of Retrospec all over the network posts, but at least he's willing to help??]

I am still curious about the list, though.

Mr. Wesker and I have spoken a handful of times and he's been on my consideration list for some time. [So there's that.] You can see why I'm hesitant, but at this point I'm not too picky. We're at a disadvantage and I'm not about to say no to somebody who actually wants to do something. Why do you think I sent Anna on her own, or why I'm letting somebody who actually held a blade to my throat come back into my office for an assignment?

You've made a good case. I'll give you that.

[Jaeger nods at the first part; that's exactly what he wanted to hear.]

I see. It sounds like you're really in need of help here...

[Good lord.]

Should you want my assistance, I'll do what I can.

Trust me, I've been saying that for a while but nobody ever listens to me just because I'm the lowest on the totem pole. [Thanks Retrospec!!!]

What kind of skills do you have mastered by now? I haven't looked at your file for a while.

[Thanks, Retrospec.........]

Fighting, primarily. I have knowledge of four different weapon types: sword, scythe, crossbow, and rifle, though I've received a bow that turns into a knife, so I could presumably remember how to use those as well. I've also remembered very powerful abilities called "artes", and I know how to use the majority of them.

[He usually doesn't, because he's good enough without them and because yelling attack names is embarrassing.]

I have slightly enhanced speed, strength, and durability, though nothing that really puts me above human limitations.

My skills primarily deal with fighting, but I can negotiate, should that skill be required instead of strength.

[It's true, but he's not exactly great at it, and he does have a tendency to get worked up very easily.]

Then you're probably best suited for the field. If things are turning out the way I think they are, I'm going to need people who can hold their ground and fight when necessary. I'm hoping the people in other regions and stuff will come quietly but...you know. There's the whole trust issue.

Plus with everything on the sixth layer I don't even know what else to expect.

Ja, of course. At this point, fighting's almost a requirement!

[Not that he's really complaining, he's enjoyed fighting since he first remembered how to handle his weapon.]

I'll be sure to keep that in mind, then. I think that's it for questions I have about what's coming up.

[...But obviously that's not it for questions in general, given the way he pauses. Sorry about that.]

How much do you know about the inner workings of Retrospec? I'm specifically asking about the processes behind who is placed on the app and what memories or physical regains are given out when, but anything you can tell me about the company would be appreciated.

[Depending on how much you know about him and his husband and their regains, it might be pretty obvious why he's asking.]

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