[urianger would never. his head would explode first.]
But to the point: when I asked our personal demons about the terms of this little endeavor, after a time they accused me of seeking to bribe my way in. It may be that they're under orders not to reveal too much to us in the first place.
A bold position, when 'twas a stupid question that broke the mystery wide open today.
[none of us is free of sin after witnessing all of that]
But as I've already ventured one, I'll try my luck at another. You resisted the pat-down when they were taking everyone's measure. You prefer not to be touched? Or is that only in circumstances where you've not invited it?
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[urianger would never. his head would explode first.]
But to the point: when I asked our personal demons about the terms of this little endeavor, after a time they accused me of seeking to bribe my way in. It may be that they're under orders not to reveal too much to us in the first place.
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They might be. But that's another point toward 'why did he even find out?'
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[yesssssssssssss the wiggles]
Someone wanted a murder, and created an incentive.
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I suppose the pertinent question is, are you willing to help me find the answers?
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[of course he is.]
There's too much we don't know about what we're getting into.
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[none of us is free of sin after witnessing all of that]
But as I've already ventured one, I'll try my luck at another. You resisted the pat-down when they were taking everyone's measure. You prefer not to be touched? Or is that only in circumstances where you've not invited it?
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Only when invited, and only in the ways I allow when it is.
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[it's a quick, almost reflexive answer. after a moment:]
I'd say the same to anyone here.
[it's not you, it's that the list of people allowed is still zero; he's not counting agreeing under duress.]
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[And he's not going to press it; he merely observes: ]
I doubt you'll be the only one. But be careful. The excitable will jump to conclusions on naught but reluctance alone.
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[his gloved hands curl into loose fists, there, just for a moment. he exhales, relaxing them.]
I know. I'll handle that if I have to.
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[...]
Mayhap it won't come to it. I hope not.
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