Case #19: Video

[19centconstable]

[The video feed turns on, and George settles back into his chair. He's seated in the infirmary, next to Eddie Spinola's bed. He has a book on his lap. The book would seem to be making little happy noises, except that's impossible. Isn't it

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[needshumility]

I... couldn't tell you.

As for what I believe in. I believe in nobody having to sacrifice their life for the collective, and in progress over stagnation.

[Private]

Is Eddie still alright?

[19centconstable]

I agree with that depending on what you mean by 'sacrifice'.

[Private]

I believe so. There hasn't been any change. He looks quite peaceful.

[needshumility]

It's a very open ended meaning. Easy to loophole. Unfortunately.

[Private]

Have you been there the whole time?

[19centconstable]

Because, as a constable, I am willing to lay down my life to protect the people.

[Private]

I'm afraid not. I've left for meals, and to play a game of checkers, and to look for Mr. Holmes.

[needshumility]

That's your choice, though. Nobody made you do it.

[Private]

I was going to say, nobody can expect you to be there all the time. If you want someone there when he wakes up, I can come and swap with you for a bit. Then you can do more than go for meals.

[19centconstable]

Yes, exactly.

[Private]

Would you? I am also meant to be keeping an eye on Miss Sveta's inmate.

private

[needshumility]

...you are busy, George.

Do you want me to see if Jane will too? You ought to have some time to look out for her, if you're supposed to be.

private

[19centconstable]

Only a bit.

I'm not sure Jane and Mr. Spinola get on.

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[needshumility]

Oh? She never mentioned him to me.

...besides, it's not like they'll be talking much.

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[19centconstable]

That is true.

Re: private

[needshumility]

I'll see if she'll do it to help us out.

Why don't you think they get on? She hasn't hit him, has she?

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[19centconstable]

No, no. She's just expressed distaste at some things he's said.

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[needshumility]

Oh. Well, she does that to a lot of people.

Re: private

[19centconstable]

Does she?

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[needshumility]

George, she does it to me. She'll tell anyone she thinks they're wrong.

Re: private

[19centconstable]

It seemed a bit more than that.