anti-introductions

[hok_ton]

I am getting remarkably bored of these introductions, useful as they may be.

So how about we have some anti-introductions. Who are the people you would not like to see on the community, and why? People you hate from your own world, people who would be broken by the idea of other universes...that kind of thing.

An example:
SirrisAge: 25

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[thesleeperwakes]

Interesting idea. Why not?

Myka Bering
Age: I've never asked.
Occupation: IRS agent
Reason: She claims I've been cheating on my taxes. She refuses to leave me be, and she's rather persuasive. She almost has me convinced that I'm a criminal, and I've done nothing wrong. She even has everyone I know convinced of my guilt!

[And almost everything she's just said is a lie, mainly because Myka's true occupation (and Helena's reason for not wanting her) is highly confidential, and Helena might still be a little nervous about this community being discovered by those monitoring her.]

[hok_ton]

In this context, what are 'taxes'? I assume it is not a portion of all the children of your world, or some similar thing.

[She's in good company. Kaaree didn't mention 'it would be really awkward talking to one of the people I convinced to commit suicide...']

[thesleeperwakes]

You're actually quite close. However, instead of children, it's generally money.

[hok_ton]

I see. Perhaps opulence has lead me to place lesser value in the care of money than children, but I believe you world has a better system of taxes than my galaxy.

[thesleeperwakes]

Perhaps... I don't much care for money, myself. I mean, I'm rather well off, but I don't obsess over it like many here. I suppose it could be considered better than using children, yes, but children are considerably more valuable than money. Not many on my world seem to realize that.

[hok_ton]

They are also similar across the galaxy, making them much easier to collect, in comparison to the varied different monetary systems. However, they are arguably too valuable, correct? Despite many parents wishing to be free of their offspring, the loss of ones child is generally considered a horrible tragedy.

[thesleeperwakes]

That is quite true. A child is a child is a child, and they're quite abundant. But I must agree, children are very valuable. One has no idea just how much value a child is worth until they're lost... It really is horrible. It's one of the worst pains a person can suffer.

[hok_ton]

So I have been told. Luckily, people like me cannot have children.

[thesleeperwakes]

I'm terribly sorry to hear that... childrearing is a wonderful experience. However, you're unable to experience the loss, so that is a benefit. Care to explain what you mean by "people like you"?

[hok_ton]

People who share my profession as Inquestor.

[thesleeperwakes]

...I do apologize. I'm afraid I'm not quite familiar with the term "Inquestor." Could you elaborate, please?

[hok_ton]

Inquestors make up the main body of the galactic government that rules our galaxy.

[thesleeperwakes]

Oh, I see. What exactly do you do as an Inquestor?

[hok_ton]

Our responsibilities are varied, but mostly involve ruling planets and war games.