We were in the room for nine hours and knew the answer, but obviously we cannot interfere. I would imagine someone like you can understand why that would drive anyone crazy.
If you haven't noticed, Hope, I think I take things more seriously than most of the staff in general. [just saying.] ...but of course, I don't wish to entirely speak on their behalf.
...that, I'm unsure of. It's quite possible the shadows have left now that they've fulfilled a part of their contract, but I can't say for certain. This is the first time this has happened since your arrival.
[ GLAD WE GOT THE IC CONFIRMATION TODAY but because of timelines hope will still have to be anxiety about it for this thread... sad... ]
...I see. [ he's quiet for a moment, like he's trying to figure out how best to proceed from here with that knowledge, or lack thereof. ] A different line of questioning, then: are you allowed to tell me what I did that was "stellar" enough to merit a bonus ticket?
...ah. I think perhaps there was a display of behavior from you that went above what was expected. A contribution, a change from the ordinary. Something to set you apart.
It answers it enough. You did something that was deemed remarkable and were rewarded for it. I can't properly disclose that information. But perhaps it's best to accept these things.
[IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CLAUDE STOP LOOKING AT ME, THAT'S ALL SPOON.]
It would be overruled. [wry.] Our needs are fine, Hope. We're doing what we are able to within the means of our job. That's all that's needed. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Why do you say that?
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[ beat ]
... Whoever actually killed Alphinaud... are they still affected by the shadows?
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Haven't you been employed here for a while? Is our group the first to stay here?
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[it's your first scapegoat, so they don't have a frame of reference is what they mean.]
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...I see. [ he's quiet for a moment, like he's trying to figure out how best to proceed from here with that knowledge, or lack thereof. ] A different line of questioning, then: are you allowed to tell me what I did that was "stellar" enough to merit a bonus ticket?
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...ah. I think perhaps there was a display of behavior from you that went above what was expected. A contribution, a change from the ordinary. Something to set you apart.
I would call that stellar behavior, wouldn't you?
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I'm flattered, but that isn't necessarily answering the question.
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[IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH CLAUDE STOP LOOKING AT ME, THAT'S ALL SPOON.]
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...Is it frustrating, to have to obfuscate everything you say like this?
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and the question...makes their shoulders sag.]
...incredibly. But customer complaints means listening to them. Not having many of my own. [so. they deal with it, they mean.]
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What if my customer complaint is that I don't think our staff is having their needs be adequately met?
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Well, you can't say I didn't try.
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[so thank you, hope.]
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will they react if hope tries to pat them on the shoulder? ]
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surprisingly, they let this happen.
like. after a second, they glance at hope's hand like they're gauging what he's doing, but sure. they allow it.]
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...Sometimes actions speak louder than words, right? [ smiles ] Thank you for all you do, Gemini.
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