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[population_ctrl]

Boredom is self-inflicted, isn't it?

[Chuckle.]

Go on. Losing at life is such a useful talent.

Comments

[buried_insilver]

[Silence for a moment.]

Is there something you're implying?

[population_ctrl]

No, no. [Careful. So careful.] Just a general observation.

[buried_insilver]

Hm. [He's willing to go along with that for now.] It certainly matches your previous observations.

[population_ctrl]

Does it? How so?

[buried_insilver]

They show your general arrogance.

[population_ctrl]

You make it sound very unflattering.

[buried_insilver]

To your extent.

[population_ctrl]

Harsh. Do we even know each other?

[buried_insilver]

It's what you've shown thus far.

[He's not answering that question flat out. His memories are so fragmented, they're just images and words.]

[population_ctrl]

By habit, yes. [Eyes narrowing here. He really has to ask.] You seem somewhat familiar, Monsieur. What's your name?

[buried_insilver]

I doubt we know each other. You were pointed out to me at a party; it's possible you saw me in passing.

[population_ctrl]

That does happen. [Smile.] We can't all be equally fascinated by politics.

[buried_insilver]

Thankfully so. I find them pointless.

[population_ctrl]

... pointless.

[buried_insilver]

Yes, that is what I said.

[population_ctrl]

Securing the wealth and progress of our world is pointless?

[buried_insilver]

Don't you mean securing your own wealth and progress?

[population_ctrl]

That too.

We all have to live.

[buried_insilver]

And some more extravagantly than others. [A short, mirthless laugh.] As though that will delay the inevitable.

[population_ctrl]

Right. So we're getting the most out of life.

You should try it.

[buried_insilver]

I see no reason to.

[population_ctrl]

Why are you still alive, then?

[buried_insilver]

[A shrug.] I have not yet reached death.

[population_ctrl]

That's easily fixed, isn't it?

[buried_insilver]

Not in all cases.