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[roedeer]

AGENT GRAPES (Kim Soleum)

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[hallowedly]

Business so soon? You were so keen to make things personal, last we crossed paths. My heart can hardly take this whiplash.

[roedeer]

[ ughghghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. ]

I realized that tethers are important. They encourage emotional and personal connections which is something it would be best to avoid, so it's best to stay casual and business. I don't want to take advantage of your fragile heart.

[hallowedly]

You woke up to fear.

[roedeer]

I woke up to the reality you all live in.

[hallowedly]

We all live in.

[roedeer]

I haven't experienced as much as you all have, only because I'm scratching the surface. I can only learn from those with experience.

[hallowedly]

In other words, you're an observer.

[roedeer]

[ he's not wrong. ]

I was told to believe in the advice of the people who have come before me. I thought that those words might be useful here, is all.

[hallowedly]

You're certainly an obedient person.

[roedeer]

[ well, that's a useful perception, let's go with that. ]

Hearing the advice of others helps figure out which is helpful, so in that respect, I make time to listen.

[hallowedly]

And to ask questions. You like those, don't you?

[roedeer]

Knowledge is power. You can tell me about the things you like.

[hallowedly]

Nowadays? A gentle entremet. Of course, if it's something like chocolate, I wouldn't refuse you.

[roedeer]

I want to say if I found any chocolate, I'd keep you in mind. But I have doubts any of them would be fresh.

[ and he doubts this person would want something stale... unless he doesn't care about that. ]

[hallowedly]

You're not a giving person.

[roedeer]

?

[hallowedly]

You're looking to survive, aren't you? Survivors aren't generous. They're competitive.

[roedeer]

I am looking to survive, yes, as well as ensure those trapped here do as well. I apologize for the impression that you have of me.

[hallowedly]

Nonsense. Survivors are admirable creatures.

So long as you never offer me a drink again, I'm sure we'll be the best of friends.

[roedeer]

I'll keep that in mind.

When it comes to connections here, may I have your opinion on the system in place... How close do you tend to be with someone before a tether forms?

[hallowedly]

...how close until they accept it, or until you do?

[roedeer]

I'd like to hear both from your perspective of dealing with it.

[hallowedly]

Isn't this like asking a pretty woman about getting kissed against her will?

[roedeer]

Are you the aggressor or the woman?

[hallowedly]

I'm certainly maidenly.

After all, this entire tether business is an effective violation.