Well, she... didn't like what I wrote, I suppose. I... well, I wish I could tell you I knew where she was, honestly. I'm used to her always being in the middle of things.
Now why should she be angry with you? What was contained in your writings was simply thus.
You colored her people in an unfavorable light. Made claims of affection from her to you that were so very far from the truth. You would all but subjugate her people as inferior to your own had the chance. And perhaps what cuts the deepest is the trust you so readily broke but putting pen to paper.
She—she started a riot that burned down a quarter of the city! She burned down a quarter of the city and told me that if I told anyone she did it they'd never believe me thanks to what I'd written, and that she'd make it worse if she ever saw me write about her planet again!
They are your equals, are they not? In soul and life. Joy and love. You used pen instead of sword to subjugate them. While less direct, it is no less a harmful tactic.
Though now another question. Did you truly believe she would have sent me here to harm you?
My, I will keep that in consideration for next time. Now, we have a civil gathering to attend. I expect you to be on your best behavior, and to shed the most flattering of lights onto her people. I will be listening. Observing.
If you think her ire is terrible, you should see mine. Do not disappoint.
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...well, er, I think I... hurt her feelings, you could say. I suppose I should have seen this coming, with her... revolution. She was always angry.
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Angry? Now my interest has been incited. Why would she be upset with you?
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Well, she... didn't like what I wrote, I suppose. I... well, I wish I could tell you I knew where she was, honestly. I'm used to her always being in the middle of things.
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You colored her people in an unfavorable light. Made claims of affection from her to you that were so very far from the truth. You would all but subjugate her people as inferior to your own had the chance. And perhaps what cuts the deepest is the trust you so readily broke but putting pen to paper.
Do tell me if I have any of this incorrect.
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.........she sent you.
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Now what retaliation would you fear from her? Hmmm?
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She—she started a riot that burned down a quarter of the city! She burned down a quarter of the city and told me that if I told anyone she did it they'd never believe me thanks to what I'd written, and that she'd make it worse if she ever saw me write about her planet again!
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[ he is like, actively scooting out of his chair and attempting to make for the door. ]
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No. Those are her actions and her actions alone. But that does not absolve you of yours.
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What harm did I really do? I taught her everything she knows about anthropology!
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They are your equals, are they not? In soul and life. Joy and love. You used pen instead of sword to subjugate them. While less direct, it is no less a harmful tactic.
Though now another question. Did you truly believe she would have sent me here to harm you?
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ABSOLUTELY YES
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My, I will keep that in consideration for next time. Now, we have a civil gathering to attend. I expect you to be on your best behavior, and to shed the most flattering of lights onto her people. I will be listening. Observing.
If you think her ire is terrible, you should see mine. Do not disappoint.
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...you'll. You'll have no trouble from me.
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This is merely a talk between men. No need to make it out as anything else.
[And he'll take his leave.]
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