N04h: So, you are Elodie Dark'ruv, member of Electric Mayhem. Can you tell the readers at home a little bit about yourself?
Elodie:Well, I work as chief engineer on the muppet of time. I love the engines and all things mechanical.
N: So, how long have you been with Electric Mayhem?
E: I would say its been about three years.
N: So you've been with them since the very beginning?
E:oh... not the very beginning. but I've been there a long time. I didn't get chief engineer because I'm a flake.
N: a flake?
E: you know. one who can't keep their loyalties aligned. I first joined because they saved me from trouble and then when I realized they were fighting something that was bigger than us I knew I was where I belonged.
N: Electric Mayhem has noble goals, but your group seems to have a lot of very different oppinions on things, including how to run the group. How do you deal with that>
E: Well, originally it was difficult but I think we are starting to get a handle on that. We've been working together on making decisions. We have started talking about our plans before we act on them and so far we've become better about being a team against the Shi.
N:I know there has been infighting, on the blogs one of your members rather openly tried to sic two members on each other so one would kill the other, so there must still be some huge problems
E: well yes, when you have such a diverse group on one ship it does cause a little bit of..... tension. We argue and threaten each other, and in the past have even tried to mame each other. Ever since Sparky left and we almost forced Hotaru to leave people started to get the message. Sure people argue and fight but we've managed to keep it only verbal. we don't let it effect our job either.
N: but one member literally was trying to get another member killed. Thats a little past that. I am not sure why this "Jade Darkshadow" wanted "YellowEyedMD" to kill Natsu Mashima, but thats serious businesss
E: Well, she is not allowed to kill Natsu while on the boat. They argued on the feed yes and there was talk of it, but it will not be occuring. We would be dumb to have one of our two medics removed from dut whether dead or otherwise before this war is over. what was said, was said in heat. Sure they may have ment it but a few days from now Natsu will still be alive. Thats just how things work on the muppet.
People follow Doitzels rules. whether we like him or not.
N: but, the rule, as far as I've been able to peice together is that you can't kill another crewmember on the boat.. but what if you got someone else to do the killing?
E: First it can't happen on the boat. Secondly if YellowEyedMD is who i think he is, he is a crew member who hates Natsu. But again a crew member and he has to uphold the same rules.
N: right. well. whatever. Radical Doitzel is quite the notorious figure, loved and reviled often at the same time. What is he like as a leader?
E: Well, he's.... alright. Most of the crew would follow him without much of a question. There are a few members who disagree with him but so far they are complying. Doitzel knows where people fall on his loyalty list. He seems to have this authority that people seem to back down and let him speak. When we meet up with people Doitzel is the first to speak. when we discuss and issue we take it up with him because it is his ship.
N: Is there someone else you would rather see in charge?
E: Well I think it would be interesting to see how the group dynamic would change with others in charge but I think currently what we have right now is working. I honestly think if you looked at how much we've accomplished and what we are accomplishing as we speak then it's clear that for the moment we have a good leader.
N: Are there other people jockeying for that job right now, regardless of Doitzel's accomplishemnts?
E: there will always be people jockeying for his job. he is the leader of a REALLY powerful boat. he has a lot of influence in his position and I can tell you there are people who want that.
N: Is there anyone who is ore harm then good on your team?
E: everyone has some form of good on the boat but I do see that there are some people who spend less time on the boat and more time on Gongen. leaving us down a medic and well frankly causing a little bit of tension.
N: You're talking about Natsu Mashima?
E: eyes I would be talking about him
N: And you feel he is selfish with his time?
E: well i really don't know what he's doing with his time and that bothers me more. I don't really care what he's doing off ship but we have to get our grown up pants on and fight this war. what does he think he's doing leaving us a medic down/
N: Is there a favorite member of the crew for you?
E: well I think maybe Kalingkata... and Jade. Those two are pretty cool. Lakingkata is a major hacker and Jade is the girl that managed to win back Doitzels grace and that in itself is worth something. and well Doitzel too. I wouldn't follow him if i didn't see some logic behind him.
N: Win back Doitzel's grace? I take it she lost favor at some point?
E: it was a long time ago. It was nothing really. Nothing worth mentioning.
N: everything is worth mentioning at some point. I'm sure the readers would be curious.
E: It was a small thing I even wonder if there wasn't some mind control involved but again it doesn't matter.
N: mind control? Are you saying there were Kizen involved?
E: that or brainwashing. the guy who caused that is long gone now.
Dead
N: are there Kizen in EM?
E: not in EM. sparky was our only kizen.
N: and he has departed the group?
E: Sparky has left for good.
N: what caused his deparature?
E: I'm not 100% sure. He just up and left.
N: Now, you are familiar with the Poster "BlackLikeBurns" on my blog, do you have any idea who this man is or why he has such a vendetta against you (if it is indeed a man, really I have no idea as to their gender)
E: I have a few ideas but no proof so honestly I can't tell you.
N: who do you suspect?
E: Just... a person
I can't answer that question.
Not until I find out more myself
N: and you are sure Sparky was the only Kizen in EM?
E: yup.
N: before we finish, is there anything you'd like to say to our readers?
E: I think people should know that we aren't out there to cause trouble right now. We are here to fight as Humans against the Shi. The Shi are our enemies. Not Earthers, gongen, or Maveriks.
N: Alright, well thank you for your time and good luck in your endevors.
E:Thank you