... Dahut came to my Institute when he had become a Reliver. Though he was 15 in appearance, he was quite smart. He rose the ranks swiftly, becoming known as a genius second only to myself. Eventually, he properly became Deputy Director.
He's loud, annoying, and gets too involved in my business. He has terrible priorities, and makes my office smell of baked goods when I don't want it. He fusses over things that have nothing to do with our research, and he's a pain.
[ . . . ]
But he's always been motivated by the right things. He has the sense to not sacrifice innocent people for research, and while he's smart enough to keep his head above water—he doesn't allow for rampant cruelty.
He was my successor. In my own timeline, I've already entrusted my life's work to him.
To me, he was the greatest hope our country could have.
[ he's quiet as he absorbs all that, giving it time to breathe and settle. scien can pick up on a bit of natural inquisitiveness, fondness, and a pang of melancholy. ]
He was certainly a force to be reckoned with. Though we were strangers [ not just diluc, but the entire crew ], he immediately did what he could to look after us.
That does not mean I won't inflict it upon others, whether by the harmful gaps in my own logic when dispensing information, or by making choices that do not align with my principles.
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[ and because i can no longer ask in person. ]
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He's loud, annoying, and gets too involved in my business. He has terrible priorities, and makes my office smell of baked goods when I don't want it. He fusses over things that have nothing to do with our research, and he's a pain.
[ . . . ]
But he's always been motivated by the right things. He has the sense to not sacrifice innocent people for research, and while he's smart enough to keep his head above water—he doesn't allow for rampant cruelty.
He was my successor. In my own timeline, I've already entrusted my life's work to him.
To me, he was the greatest hope our country could have.
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He was certainly a force to be reckoned with. Though we were strangers [ not just diluc, but the entire crew ], he immediately did what he could to look after us.
[ and while scien is... scien... ]
...You share the same convictions, then.
[ you wouldn't have chosen him, otherwise. ]
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...It seems more that he chose you.
[ both ways can be simultaneously true.
okay goodnight forreal ]
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[good night sweet omo]
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...Are you prepared for tomorrow?
[ sends this less than 30min before space "court" starts yeehaw ]
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[scien.]
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Likewise.
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I've decided my fate already, so it matters little to me what they say.
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Do you seek reprieve?
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That does not mean I won't inflict it upon others, whether by the harmful gaps in my own logic when dispensing information, or by making choices that do not align with my principles.
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[ that all sounds quite human, to me. ]
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there's a trickle of amusement then]
I think I've enjoyed a god's privilege for long enough. But I'd rather you say it.
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[ there's a very brief pang of emotion here. a memory that feels something like the sensation of rain. ]
And it is human to wish to avoid that.
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The heavens are also cruel and impartial, though people like to tell themselves otherwise.
But I understand the sentiment behind what you say.