AUDIENCE FOR: Rupert

[guestservices]

Comments

[agleam]

I would hope that if you could give me a straight answer, you would.

[guestservices]

There are things we as staff are not at liberty to say. And there are other things we as staff do not want to say. The two do not often coincide. And besides, our employer is never very interested in hearing our opinions either.

[agleam]

So... Which of the two is this?

[guestservices]

...a bit of advice, Rupert. [and now they just sound a little tired.] Because I can see you're the kind of person who cares about other people even when you shouldn't. If someone tells you to stop persisting, listen to them. It's likely better for the both of you.

[agleam]

...How likely do you think it is that I'm going to take that advice?

[at least he's self aware,]

[guestservices]

Not very likely at all, though you can't say you weren't warned then.

[agleam]

Yes, well. I'll take that warning into consideration.

[...]

But if I ever say something that puts you in danger, tell me, okay?

[guestservices]

I believe you may have to use your own judgment in these cases.

[agleam]

[after a moment, he nods.]

Okay. Point taken... I'll be careful.

[guestservices]

I suppose that is all we can ask of you at this time.

[agleam]

Well, if that changes and you need anything else... Are you able to let me know?

[guestservices]

I'm going to once again remind you that this is not about us...

[agleam]

Right, you keep reminding me it's about me, but I care about what you think and how you feel anyways.

[guestservices]

...for our benefit, or yours? [it's not even a rude question, they're just curious.]

[agleam]

Friendship usually benefits both people.

[guestservices]

Rupert. We cannot be friends. You understand, don't you?

[agleam]

Mhm. Yeah. Most of you keep saying that.

[guestservices]

And yet you continue to say things that make it seem as though you don't actually understand.

[agleam]

Understanding is different than agreeing.

[guestservices]

You don't have to agree to understand, I will give you that. But you could at least respect what someone is trying to tell you.

[agleam]

[...]

If it's something that could get you in trouble, I won't talk about it anymore.

[guestservices]

That would be most appreciated...

[agleam]

[after another moment, he nods.]

Okay. Understood.

[guestservices]

Thank you. [they do seem to relax a little, at least.]