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[kyrannical]

[phone]

[He's put off making this call for as long as possible, because in some ways, it makes it more official. But his need to know overcomes that.]

...Anyone who has been... droned before, or-- or anyone who would have this sort of knowledge, really, could you tell me... how aware they are? Of everything that's happening? Are they better off this way?

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[kinship]

I agree, but there are up sides to being here so long as well as down.

[kyrannical]

What would you say those are?

[he sounds almost a little desperate to have an idea to hold onto, in the face of being stuck here for much longer]

[kinship]

There's the knowledge you can gain of so many other worlds, and friends that you otherwise would never have met.

[Something it took Cain nearly a whole year to appreciate.]

[kyrannical]

...I suppose that's true. I've certainly learned a lot here, though not necessarily all good things.

[kinship]

All knowledge is worth having, good or bad. Try to hold onto that.

[kyrannical]

That's very wise of you to say. I'll try to take that to heart.

Nevertheless, I'd hope your experiences haven't been too bad.

[kinship]

No worse than anyone else's here, I'm sure.

[Which is Cain-speak for I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT THIS.]