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[It's a nice, quiet day in Hadriel, at least as far as city-wide things go, but who knows how long that'll last. So Lance is taking advantage of it, both in terms of going out for a walk to get some fresh air and also making a post on the network; he has something important to talk about, after all.]

Hello everyone. I'd like to preface what I'm about to ask by saying that I understand some here may have concerns regarding speaking about this subject over the network, and so if you would prefer to talk in person I'm willing to meet with you.

[Another reason it being a nice day is helpful.]

I'm interested in hearing opinions on the issue of the Null that posted to the network a few weeks ago. In such a complicated situation it's difficult to consider all information and every possibility, and the people here have such vastly different experiences that can lead to unique conclusions and insights. The more ideas and reasons we all have to consider, the better informed our choices can be.

[Including, potentially, ideas of what to do about the situation other than the obvious two of 'kill it' or 'let it live happily ever after'.]

If you were not here for the last battle with the Null your opinion is just as important as those of the people who were present, as you're providing a viewpoint that, although lacking in specific experience, makes up for it with objectivity.

[In other words, they may not have a personal grudge against the Null that affects their opinions.]

I'd also like to note that this is all completely voluntary, and if you don't want to share your opinion that's fine; I'm just interested in hearing what people think and why, particularly due to experience and insight I may not have on a subject like this. Additionally, individuals who are still undecided in where they stand could benefit from hearing points and arguments they may not have had a chance to consider before.

Thank you.

[Considering this is such a serious topic, it can't hurt to be a little extra polite when asking people to do something potentially dangerous, right?]

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Thank you. Do you know where the park is?

[It's his latest preferred meet-up location.]

Yeah. Got it.

Meet you there.

[Lance nods and ends the feed, and heads to the park. He's nearby already, so he should be around whenever Carey shows up.]

[ As someone who knows a thing or two about stealth and keeping things on the downlow, she can't help but feel that there's not that much they can do to keep secrets around here. Not without know how far the powers of the gods extend, how much they can see or hear in a town they apparently can just transport from place to place (or so she's been told).

When talking about plans this sensitive, it's...well, it's a weird feeling. Uncertainty and lack of knowledge of details, specially on the security side, make you very prone to make mistakes.

She figures they can't hear and see everything...right?

Carey finds Lance easily enough, making her way towards him.]

Hey. Been waiting long?

[Lance knows a bit more about the situation with what the gods can and can't do if she decides to ask, but right now he's more concerned about the individual people here being a problem. He thinks the gods are much more likely to find out about any plans through another citizen, not through their own observations; they don't have a great track record with paying too much attention, fortunately.

It's similarly easy to notice Carey, especially since she stands out, and... Generally looks really cool. But staring or even just looking curiously is probably pretty rude, so he just shakes his head at the question and focuses on the task at hand.]

Not really. It's nice to meet you in person; my name is Lance.

[ She's easy to notice, indeed, but not so much when she doesn't want to be seen.

She's make use of her skills at some point. She's keeping herself prepared.

She holds out her hand.]

Nice to meet ya, Lance. [ That's a cool name, too.] So, huh...think this is a good place?

[He returns the handshake, offering a small smile.]

It should be; I rarely see people out here.

[Most of the people in Hadriel aren't exactly the 'enjoy the peaceful outdoors' types.]

Thank you for agreeing to meet me in person. I'd like to avoid being any more obvious than necessary on the network; the gods don't seem to pay extremely close attention to everything going on, but they aren't completely oblivious either.

[And so he doesn't want to take the risk of drawing more attention than he already did by making his post in the first place.]

Yeah, I get it, man. Never know who's listening. [ Or what the gods can do. ]

So, huh. What else did ya wanna ask? About the, ah, about the thing.

Well, mostly I wanted to make it clear that I agree with you; I think it's important to find this Null and protect it, because it's our best source of any potentially useful information. However, there are some additional risks you may not be aware of due to not having been here very long, such as what the gods themselves might do if they find out we've found it. Provided we do.

[And it's not destroyed or or found by someone else or whatever else.]

I heard about stuff going down last time those guys found the city. Things got real bad.

Think they'd take people out or something?

They did.

[It's an understatement, but that's okay. As for her question he hesitates a moment, shifting on his feet briefly.]

I don't think they'd kill anyone, but they wouldn't have to. Considering what they can do to us during events, I think it's more likely they would attempt to find out what they want to know that way.

[And while most of the events that have occurred while he's been here haven't been especially horrific, he's heard stories of other things that have happened in the past and who knows how creative the gods might get in the future.]

Urgh.

[ She grimaces at the concept, fully aware that it's pretty much the most realistic option. They wouldn't kill them, no, but they'd probably find a way to make them pay while getting something to feed off of.]

That sucks. It's so weird, they're all so-- the put up this act like they're the ones doing it but they have so, so we shouldn't blame them for this stuff. Like a dang forced Stockholm Syndrome play.

That's an interesting way of putting it.

[But his tone, which he doesn't bother to hide, indicates he thinks she's exactly right. He just wasn't expecting someone else to hit upon the particular specific idea.]

People here seem to forget they're not on our side, even if we might have a common enemy in the Null.

I mean, if people come from shitty places already, it probably looks good when these guys at least look like they're helping. [ She assumes, anyway, as she doesn't know nearly enough of the people in Hadriel to know for sure.]

When everything gets ripped out from under your feet, you might get a little desperate for the good things, you know?

[ She crosses her arms, thinking for a moment.]

But we better handle one thing at a time. With...what we know. Which isn't much.

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