AUDIENCE FOR: Claude von Riegan

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[a headtilt]

It might be entertainment for the Nightman, but not us. The tasks are mandatory—we are not permitted to simply give things for free.

[shaft]

So you don't find them entertaining?

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Not particularly...?

[shaft]

How do you feel about us then? Pity?

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No.

You made your choice to participate in this. [it's not said harshly, but neutrally.] Of course, with coercion involved, but in the end, we're all the sum of our decisions. It's not something to pity.

[shaft]

That's true enough.

Have you made friends, Cetus?

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As a staff member, it's not really my place to call myself friends with anyone...

[shaft]

Why's that?

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Mm... professional distance?

[shaft]

We can still be friendly. I mean, look at Virgo.

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Am I... supposed to be emulating Virgo in some way?

[SAID SO DUBIOUSLY]

[shaft]

I just mean, they aren't concerned and they still have a job.

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Virgo compensates in other ways.

[shaft]

In any case, I think being friendly only enhances the service.

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[amused]

Trying to turn this to your advantage?

[shaft]

Yes.

[ gently pokes

affection week ]

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[thanks claude]

Well, I can't fault you for it.

[shaft]

I do like to be faultless.

Are you perhaps not good at making friends?

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[mildly]

Is that your impression?

[shaft]

It's hard to tell when you're always so professional.

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Then you'll just have to guess at my capacity to make friends.

[shaft]

You could demonstrate for me.

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[wryly]

How does one demonstrate making friends?

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[ gestures at himself ]

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I'm not sure if you're an adequate judge for this...