/ Z / MISSION VIII

[an_zero]

The post office is pretty convenient, aside from being run by murderous sadists. You can return whatever you want for full a refund like any ordinary order service. It's annoying I had to give up my buster again, but getting my hand back is convenient. Losing a robotic hand is one thing, but the problems with losing one as a human is more than I

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[ergaleomancer]

I haven't heard of such things. People have been kind and helpful to me.

[an_zero]

A child was kidnapped and at least two people were murdered in the last few weeks.

[ergaleomancer]

Ah. Well, this is the virtue of keeping one's self out of trouble, isn't it? I recall hearing something said on the phone now that you mention it...

[an_zero]

I doubt any of the victims were at fault, so it's not a matter of keeping yourself out of trouble.

...If you are concerned about keeping yourself out of trouble, keeping up on these sorts of incidents would do you some good.

[ergaleomancer]

I hardly see why. So there's unrest amongst the masses, why should I be concerned with that? I don't associate with the dregs of society that are involved in such things.

[an_zero]

You don't need to be associated with criminals to be a victim. Like I said, the victims were hardly likely at fault.

[ergaleomancer]

There's plenty to do differently if you don't want to be made a victim.

[an_zero]

Short of holing yourself away and cutting off all contact with the outside world, there is nothing you can do to ensure you're never a victim.

[ergaleomancer]

That's always served me well. But some people carry themselves more as victims than others.

[an_zero]

Most people are willing to make risks to live a less pitiful life than that. If you want to live your life hidden away and alone out of your own fear, then do so, but don't criticize those that don't.

[ergaleomancer]

Fear? [Snort.] I keep to myself because most people here are beneath me.

[an_zero]

I've heard that excuse enough. Half the time, it's from cowards. The other half the time, it's from baseless pride.

Whichever your case may be, I only pity you.

[ergaleomancer]

My pride is not baseless. I have the abilities to back it up.

[an_zero]

If you really think something like abilities or power gives you the right to be so arrogant, then you're far more sheltered than I had thought.

Here's some advice: stay in your hole. No one cares about whatever abilities you have with an attitude like that.

[ergaleomancer]

[Snort.] You're just jealous.

[an_zero]

...Really? That's the best retort you managed to scrounge up? What are you, an insecure child?