Chapter XXVI: Destati

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And so it would seem our resident "Tunnel Snake" was correct with his colloquialisms. Irradiated Great American Cockroaches...commonly known as the Radroach. Still, I should that hope these oversized pests only make their way into our food supply in very extreme cases of shortage.

Where there is one, there are likely dozens more.

Comments

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Endless Witch, I am first and foremost a researcher, and only then a tactician. And the movements of these so-called 'useful pieces' in play are hardly within my jurisdiction. I mean none harm by simply asking for a claification.

But is it not well within mutual interests to understand the true nature of this particular playing field?

[Private; voice.]

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Lady Beatrice, then.

What should I hope to gain... Perhaps the passing confidence and appreciation of those who do enjoy the opportunity to speak at length about themselves. It is good to know the proud, their notion of ideals, and to mind the silence of the humbled.

[Private; voice.]

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Hardly entertaining, but discreet. Personally preferable, at that.

However, I have learned from past mistakes that a proactive approach is sometimes necessary.

[Private; voice.]

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An underestimation of unforeseen circumstances. Would that I had acted sooner, more support might have been available.

[Private; voice.]

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If only every arrangement were an ideal one?

[Private; voice.]

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That all depends on the objectives.

Re: [Private; voice.]

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Between which takes an obvious precedence over the other? On occasion.

[Private; voice.]

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Several.