Regarding plans for in-game activity

[khashmul]

Sweetheart, are you sure this is how you want to do things?

Your confidence in my ability to handle myself on this space station of yours is great and all, but do you think we could not stick me in a teleporter every time the blighted place goes on red-alert? I didn't run through the Council's gauntlet only to have you stick me in the freezer when it gets hot in the kitchen. That's not what I signed up for. You making it into a running gag could mean people get hurt, and you know how I feel about that.

But fine, I get it. You'll do whatever you want and pull the strings to make me dance. I don't get a say in it, but if that's the way it's going to be the least you could do is find me a few people to dance with, darling.

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[khashmul]

It's not my first time. I've had a few years to get used to how it all works.

[He tilts his head to the side.]

I appreciate the vote of confidence. What about you? Has yours taken you somewhere?

[knowsvinewhip]

Ah, yes, I suppose that would help.

They're contemplating the same place yours is, I believe.

[khashmul]

[He gives the other man a quick, assessing look.]

Are they? Have they told you any of their plans or do they play with their cards close to the chest?

[knowsvinewhip]

[Hakkai just smiles.]

The latter, I'm afraid. Though, considering some of the things they're known to do, I'm hardly surprised.

[khashmul]

Some of them would rather not give us the chance to protest, it would seem.

[A tactically sound decision, but it doesn't mean he has to like it.]

[knowsvinewhip]

I suppose so. Then again, is it truly possible for us to affect our outcomes, regardless of what we know?

[khashmul]

It's been known to happen a time or two, at least with mine. Some get luckier than others. Luckier than me.

[He shrugs.]

[knowsvinewhip]

I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps this time, things will turn out better for you?

[khashmul]

Perhaps.

[Another shrug, but this time he grins.]

I can adapt to whatever she throws at me, in the end.

[knowsvinewhip]

Ah, how lucky for you.

Still, I hope that much adaptation won't be necessary. As convenient as it may be, it does sound rather troublesome to accomplish.