Work Release Program

[twocoolforschool]

1. [Immediately post-Mt. Daisetzu]
[Those present for the mission in Hokkaido already have some idea, but for others it may be a nasty surprise when Getter Robo returns, and out steps - that guy who hijacked it and tried to trash Saotome Labs, and who's been cooling his heels in a cell since. Now unrestrained, and apparently not even under guard, and looking rather pleased with himself. Well, he did help save Denzel and a bunch of civilians, after all! For certain values of "saved", given the civilians' condition, but that's not his fault.

So this fine gentleman now has the run of Sakihama Base, apparently, and soon enough appears around Fort Alhambra and even the Star Rose. Granted, he doesn't seem to be up to anything obvious, and if any blood has been let in the process, none of it got on him...]

2. [Network broadcast]
[Shortly after Getter's return, a worn-looking and grumpy (but that's no change from normal) Professor Saotome makes a video broadcast.]

I'll make this short. Arrangements have been made for Hayato Jin to pilot Getter Robo. For the time being, he's forbidden to leave any UG base or my labs unescorted, and is under full surveillance within them. He knows not to give us any reason to limit him more than this. I trust all UG personnel will exercise similar restraint.

The Reptiloids are growing more daring. We do not have time to spare for squabbling among ourselves.

Comments

[twocoolforschool]

I don't think the Professor or his backers consider my alleged misdeeds a priority at the moment.

[abugslife]

At the moment, perhaps, but this still does not erase your past. If your service to Unity Group will not be enough to redeem it, who knows what will happen once it finishes? You are, after all, a criminal. One who does not seem to be concerned by the fact that an alien is talking to him.

[twocoolforschool]

Were you expecting slack-jawed amazement? I've read the files on you. More secrets hoarded by the powers that be - hardly a surprise.

No more than your threats.

[abugslife]

Threats? I am merely stating the truth. Do not act like an innocent man under unfair scrutiny. You are a murderer. Working for Unity Group, in a way, is your sentence. But if during this sentence your deeds do not prove to be enough to repent for your past, do you really think they will just let you go when this is all over?

[abugslife]

And my presence here... Will not remain a secret for long. Soon, everyone will know...