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[double_edged]

...such a crippling choice we've been given. Are we not going to fight? Is this truly how it all ends?

[There's something about the General's tone, however, that gives off more than he'd intended. It's... somewhat sad, keeping his determination but losing it all at the same time. What of the people he'd gotten close to? The Colonel and the Emperor? Even if they survive, they'll all part their separate ways...

Would they even remember him after the fact?

Was there any point to living one last time?]

What a waste.

[Click.]

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[bootsweremadeforcasting]

[Jade's been contemplative after what the Station master said. He's rubbing his temples as he watches Alister's broadcast.]

What will happen, I wonder...

[double_edged]

I doubt with the city combined, it won't be so easy to 'eradicate' the lot of us.

But...

...

Hrn.

[They'll lose the city, either way.]

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

No, I believe the city has that power.

That's what I'm worried about..

[double_edged]

How long do you think we have?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

As long as it takes until the Head Nurse finds the orders.

[double_edged]

Can we not simply eradicate the message?

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

It's probable the Head Nurse will be reminded about it if they see the project hasn't ceased.

[double_edged]

We've been bought some time to formulate a plan of attack, at least.

[bootsweremadeforcasting]

Indeed. I'm grateful for that at least. If anything, I worry more for the idea of everyone's reactions more than the seemingly inevitable showdown.

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[aim_exorable]

[Damn him damn him damn him. Darkleer keeps his cool, however. When he appears on the screen, he's as blank faced as usual.]

Sir, what are you talking about? I recall there talk on the network once of catnip. Have you been indulging again? I think you should perhaps go rest, or go for a walk on the island for some fresh air. The city oxygen does start to feel a bit dull at times.

[He reaches up to adjust his glasses, peering over them with a sharp glare for just the briefest of seconds. Hopefully he gets the message. Darkleer won't let their one chance to fight back go to waste.]

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[double_edged]

I assure you, I am quite sane. And I would advise you ask around the city about our little 'update'.

[Ohh, he's not in the mood for explaining, that's for sure. The announcement was a difficult one to ignore, and the Lombax's mind hasn't been able to drift elsewhere since.]

Or stay in the dark. Perhaps it's best you don't know.

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[aim_exorable]

I never questioned your sanity, only your state of mind. The two can be quite different.

[Darkleer sighs. It's never as easy as he wants it to be.]

I really do think you should get some fresh air. Why don't we meet on the island for a walk together? There's been something I've been wishing input on anyway.

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[double_edged]

I've already taken residence upon the island, and I don't stroll with nameless strangers.

...something tells me we've encountered each other before, however.

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[aim_exorable]

We've talked technology, once or twice before. My name is Engineer Darkleer. Some of my robots wander the city, you may have seen them.