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[lingeringfear]

Some of you just can't seem to stop being upset over my methods. While I'm sure Rage is more than happy to let this continue, I'm here to propose a compromise.

I've noticed that many of you feel fear while asleep. After a time, I've discerned that this is due to hallucinations occurring while you are immobile, and I've decided to allow you all to experience more of these frightful hallucinations.

I think that sounds workable. You aren't put into any real physical danger, and I still get power. And, if you can see one another's hallucinations then you'll have more people who frightened of the same thing, which makes my job easier in the long run.

A handsome compromise, yes? Good?

Done.

Comments

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[tongueamok]

This doesn't sound like a compromise at all. Certainly not one that anyone with any good sense would agree to.

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[lingeringfear]

What would be a more reasonable compromise, then?

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[tongueamok]

Something we would actually agree to. Did you discuss this plan with anyone? Write down on paper the terms of the compromise and worked out an agreement where both parties could be satisfied?

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[lingeringfear]

I received many complaints on my treatment of the others, so this was my compromise in response to those.

I wasn't aware it had to be on paper. I can put it on paper for you.

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[tongueamok]

Putting it on paper now isn't any good. You should have started with that!

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[lingeringfear]

I still don't understand why the paper is important. Is this a human thing?

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[tongueamok]

Paper records are important, as they're how one can keep a record of what has transpired, especially in a formal discussion over the terms of a compromise.

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[lingeringfear]

You don't trust your memory?

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[tongueamok]

It's not about whether or not I trust my memory. It's about not trusting other people's memories. Paper records mean you can prove what was agreed upon at a later date, just in case someone forgets the terms of the compromise.

[Or tries to lie about them.]

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[lingeringfear]

I'd think that if you forget about the terms of a compromise then that compromise should no longer be relevant.