The weird thing is, I told one of you that one of the things I wanted most of all was to not have to hurt anyone, and - I got put in a position to do just that.
[ the concern and empathy in their voice comes through. ]
...I don't think it'd be that surprising, for things to get twisted based on - [ a pause. they seem to be thinking on their wording. ] - ...On stuff they might've seen, or been looking at. Or, it could've been just really, really shitty luck.
I'm not really a stranger to making deals with the devil.
[ a little shrug. ]
Besides, I can get to know you guys. Talk to you guys. And I've got a couple of healing tricks up my sleeve that help you when you're hurting, even if it's still pretty limited. If it had to be someone, guess I'm glad it's me.
[ they tilt their head. ] Well. You guys are pretty creative. We can sometimes cut deals for you doing certain things, but, the deals sort of have to be in the spirit of the hotel. Y'know? Everything has to have a justification.
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Iunno if it was orchestrated, really - I don't think my pay grade's near high enough for that. Did it hit you someone personal?
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The weird thing is, I told one of you that one of the things I wanted most of all was to not have to hurt anyone, and - I got put in a position to do just that.
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[ the concern and empathy in their voice comes through. ]
...I don't think it'd be that surprising, for things to get twisted based on - [ a pause. they seem to be thinking on their wording. ] - ...On stuff they might've seen, or been looking at. Or, it could've been just really, really shitty luck.
[ or fashion choices, ]
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...Aquila, how do you feel about all this? I mean, being involved in this kind of system like you are.
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anyway. they pause for a moment, fingers curling briefly before they pull back. ]
...I think that maybe it's better that I'm here, over who could've been in my shoes.
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How do you mean?
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[ a little shrug. ]
Besides, I can get to know you guys. Talk to you guys. And I've got a couple of healing tricks up my sleeve that help you when you're hurting, even if it's still pretty limited. If it had to be someone, guess I'm glad it's me.
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Did it have to be someone, though? You're kind of making it sound like you didn't have a choice.
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[ there's something sort of somber in the way they say that. ] But, it was my choice, and not one I'd go back on.
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What would the other option have been?
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's a secret.
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...Did you guys have hostages, too?
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I figured you wouldn't be able to say anything. I guess I just... want to make sure you're okay.
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[ warmer, again. ] 'm alright. Promise. I appreciate you asking, but really.
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[even if it feels a little too raw for him to get into tonight.]
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Promise. On my honor. [ a pause. ] Well, maybe that's not the best thing to put it on. Iunno. On my... uhhhh. On my coworkers. The ones I like.
[ wow. they're joking, though. maybe? ] I'll hold you to that, Rupert.
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[after a moment:]
Just two more questions, I think.
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[ they tilt their head. ] Well. You guys are pretty creative. We can sometimes cut deals for you doing certain things, but, the deals sort of have to be in the spirit of the hotel. Y'know? Everything has to have a justification.
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Sorry, bud. No can do. But, if you come up with something, we can talk about what might work or not.
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How would you justify it relating to the contract?
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