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[foxtwin]

From what little I have observed - what little you've given me time to observe - this place seems to cater to those in those 'games' you have spoken of.

And yet, you have said you've no desire to 'play' me in one.

I have to wonder then, why I am here. I have an estate and lands to manage, and well as social obligations far beyond your limited sphere. Make yourself useful and map out my lands or house if you must be involved with me.

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[unreadability]

The roles can only be reversed, if you initiate the transaction. And make yourself useful to her.

[foxtwin]

I am giving her a story. That should be useful enough.

I am tired of being 'useful' to people.

[unreadability]

Unless you attempt to renounce your own selfishness, any relation of substance implies an inevitable element of usage.

[population_ctrl]

High demands, Mademoiselle.

[foxtwin]

[A long, measured look]

You remind me of my mother.

[foxtwin]

I've found it best to make high demands. Forces people to live up to them.

[unreadability]

[A pause.]

So long as the similarities don't extend to mine.

[foxtwin]

Not knowing your mother I can not speak to that.

[population_ctrl]

Really? How so?

[unreadability]

In which case, I shall speak for the both of us. Adding a natural limit to the comparisons.

[foxtwin]

People want to prove themselves. High expectations make that possible.

Not to say one shouldn't have a plan for if people fail.

[foxtwin]

I take it you have difficulties with your mother.

[unreadability]

The one aspect we have in common... ceased. To be.

[foxtwin]

Someone died. [Not a question. A statement.] My condolences.

My issues with mine started after my father died, so I can understand. Somewhat.

[population_ctrl]

A proper salary usually tips the scales, I find.

[foxtwin]

I can hardly pay her.

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[population_ctrl]

[population_ctrl]

Why, it's a losing battle, then. [Chuckle.] My condolences.

[foxtwin]

Can't say I'm fond of those. Losing battles. They seem a bit of a waste.

[population_ctrl]

Depends. Sometimes the process is worth it.

[foxtwin]

Oh? Howso?

[population_ctrl]

Working with people? Watching a project unfold as you go along?

[foxtwin]

I wish. Apparently most projects are too 'dangerous' for me.

[population_ctrl]

Oh, surely not. Says who?

[windandrain]

Perhaps its being taken into consideration, sending you somewhere. There are worse fates.