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[monsterstoyou]

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Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

To the best of my knowledge, I don't believe the warden can tell the Admiral 'this one's done already, please graduate him, I'd like my prize now'. A bit counterintuitive, no?

Re: private;

[ukan]

No but I can protect you from other people seeking retribution.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

And do you think that what I'm seeking is protection?

Re: private;

[ukan]

No. I'm offering it because I'm worried for you.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Worried? For me? Why, I'm probably the best protected inmate on the ship. What are you worried about?

Re: private;

[ukan]

I worry about the blindspots we've missed where you could still be hurt.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

And then what will happen?

Re: private;

[ukan]

In all likelihood? you end up hurting more than anyone. And I'm not okay with that.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Why do you think that's so? That it would hurt me worse than anyone.

Re: private;

[ukan]

Because I don't know enough about his allies, who will want to come after you.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

And you've taken all reasonable precautions.

We mustn't let fear rule us, after all.

Re: private;

[ukan]

Yes but a reasonable amount of paranoia has kept me alive.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Did you have the reasonable amount of paranoia before you died?

Re: private;

[ukan]

Oh not even close. I was cocky. I trusted the wrong people.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Fair enough.

Have you died since you took up that paranoia?

Re: private;

[ukan]

I have not. Trust me now?

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

What makes you think I didn't trust you? I just said I did.

But paranoid people do generally think they're only realists. You can't fault me for asking questions, can you?

Re: private;

[ukan]

[He chuckles] Not at all. You keep me humble.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Now, now, no giving me credit for things I couldn't possibly manage. I'm pleased enough with our progress not to gild the lily.

Re: private;

[ukan]

Hey don't sell yourself short.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Not at all!

I just have little doubt your ego rears it's doggy head as soon as I'm out of a room.

[ He's smiling, though. Not the mean smile. The amused one. ]

Re: private;

[ukan]

Well I have to build up my self-esteem somehow, don't I?

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Self-esteem and ego are two very different things. Linked, of course, but certainly not the same.

Re: private;

[ukan]

Oh I've never been able to separate the two.

Re: private;

[monsterstoyou]

Well, would you say that I deflate your feelings of your own worth or simply make you realize the flaws in your approaches?