[ There's quite a bit of quiet, before he answers. ]
Get fucked, Byerly.
[ An echo of before -- but there's an actual laugh there, almost friendly, and in some ways it's genuine, in some ways it really, really isn't. But that's the nature of games like these, he can always choose not to play, and when he does. He knows it's only himself to blame. Don't give up what you aren't ready to lose. That had cut close, closer than he expected Byerly to ever get. He seems relaxed, at ease, again. He's not, really, but it still means he's calm enough for the act to slip back into place. ]
They do. Extensive military base, questionable scientific research labs attached. Little disregard for morality in pursuit of their goals. No oversight. No justice for any wrongs. [ A tilt of his head. ] You've a pretty voice when you want it to be. You pull that out for all the boys, or am I just special?
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Get fucked, Byerly.
[ An echo of before -- but there's an actual laugh there, almost friendly, and in some ways it's genuine, in some ways it really, really isn't. But that's the nature of games like these, he can always choose not to play, and when he does. He knows it's only himself to blame. Don't give up what you aren't ready to lose. That had cut close, closer than he expected Byerly to ever get. He seems relaxed, at ease, again. He's not, really, but it still means he's calm enough for the act to slip back into place. ]
They do. Extensive military base, questionable scientific research labs attached. Little disregard for morality in pursuit of their goals. No oversight. No justice for any wrongs. [ A tilt of his head. ] You've a pretty voice when you want it to be. You pull that out for all the boys, or am I just special?