... I don't know about trust. The whole thing is too complicated to just write it off like that.
[ he crosses his arms to look back at the pool, pensive ]
They're stuck in a way that's harder than other "hosts" might have been. I don't think we can totally count on them to help in any way that matters, and I think ultimately we should expect them to look out for themselves. I doubt they signed shit willingly anymore than we have.
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But that doesn't mean I don't think there's ways to work within a system without getting caught when you work for jackasses. Met a few people who managed it. Wouldn't say I trust any of them, but they still helped us out.
[ which is long winded for no, but also yes, probably ]
[ it was mostly confirming his hunch, which is why he didn't mind if she didn't answer. ]
Whatever reason there is behind all this, I doubt it was any of theirs. I think that's what matters on that front. It's... another layer to how their hands are tied.
... Wouldn't call it stupid. The whole thing was done by design. Working on our preconceived expectations. [ he shakes his head ] You're not still fooled by it. That's what's important.
Hmph. I suppose. It just threw me a bit. [...] I - there was someone I thought I could count on, at the station, and it would be a relief if they were here.
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Talk to Sheila, I think her group found something about that. I think the staff have their own contracts.
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I've thought as much for a while, now, but... It'd be good to have confirmation. I'll ask her.
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It's interesting. There's something a bit unusual going on with the staff, but...I can't really say more about it.
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... Yeah, I've noticed. It's...messy.
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[ stupid nightman listening at their doors making it hard to talk ]
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...Do you trust them, Cloud? [...] I thought I did, but I'm not sure anymore.
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[ he crosses his arms to look back at the pool, pensive ]
They're stuck in a way that's harder than other "hosts" might have been. I don't think we can totally count on them to help in any way that matters, and I think ultimately we should expect them to look out for themselves. I doubt they signed shit willingly anymore than we have.
[ ... ]
But that doesn't mean I don't think there's ways to work within a system without getting caught when you work for jackasses. Met a few people who managed it. Wouldn't say I trust any of them, but they still helped us out.
[ which is long winded for no, but also yes, probably ]
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The question is whether they want to help us out. Or whether they're content to fulfil their own contracts.
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It's a lot to risk.
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[ just. very pensive. ]
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Alright. I'll try to give them a chance.
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[ it's curious, but not pushy-- he'd clearly be fine if she pretended it was a no, though it's a little obvious it's not a no ]
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Something I saw. But I can't explain it, I think, nor should I try. Perhaps you will know what I mean all the same.
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[ it was mostly confirming his hunch, which is why he didn't mind if she didn't answer. ]
Whatever reason there is behind all this, I doubt it was any of theirs. I think that's what matters on that front. It's... another layer to how their hands are tied.
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Maybe. I just...feel stupid. I thought I knew what I was dealing with, and I don't.
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[wow, what an unrelated topic.]
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cloud genuinely isn't sure because he has never met this unrelated person, so he looks pensive for a second before he nods like he thinks he gets it ]
... It's too bad they aren't. But that doesn't mean there aren't others you'll be able to count on here. Even if it's not in the same way.
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I suppose you're right. Who knows the reasoning for all of it. I'm sure it's stupid.
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[ he personally does not look like he thinks it's entertaining! im sure harrow is shocked by this. ]
Nothing more entertaining than messing with our minds any way that's possible.
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