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Enter, stage left

Mar 30, 2007 23:43

Brad Crawford--a Brad Crawford, anyway, if such a distinction is meaningful for someone like him in a place like this--steps into the Nexus, and stops. A curious look passes across his face, slowly fading into a distant, calculating semblance of a smile, and after a moment he walks very deliberately and for no obvious reason 15 paces to one side ( Read more... )

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not_ale March 31 2007, 07:49:43 UTC

"Does it really matter how I'll answer?"

evil_time_lord March 31 2007, 08:02:19 UTC

::considers, or at least appears to consider::
I suppose not, if you don't think you have any control. If you're in control, well . . . whole possible time-lines are erased every time you make any decision, so, I'd say yes, it probably does matter a bit.

not_ale March 31 2007, 08:08:25 UTC

"Hn. The way I see it, my answer doesn't matter in the least. Whether or not I believe I have control will not affect the truth. Although, I'll admit that I think both are viable."

evil_time_lord March 31 2007, 08:26:56 UTC

Ah, I see. The answer you give to me is, as you say, trivial, certainly. On the other hand, if you did--I beg your pardon, if you do have control over your life, then certainly the answer you believe in would affect the life that you choose, don't you think?

not_ale March 31 2007, 08:52:06 UTC

"No, I don't. Your question was any control, not absolute control. Whether or not a person believes that they have control, there will always be some measure of conscious, or in some cases, subconscious manipulation. The person will often react on a survival instinct, ensuring that their needs are met or their wants fulfilled. However, the person can only effect their life up to a certain point. If something is meant to happen, it will take a heck of a lot of foresight and plotting to deflect it."

Axel's eyes narrow at Crawford. "If you've already settled on the answer, why bother asking the Nexus?"

evil_time_lord March 31 2007, 09:06:42 UTC

::brushes his fingers through his hair in a you-wouldn't-understand gesture::
If the answer truly doesn't matter, then surely you won't begrudge the question?

not_ale March 31 2007, 09:21:31 UTC

Axel's head tilts in amusement. Ah. One of those types.

"Of course not. The Nexus is a playground for us," Axel smirks. "The name's Axel. Want to let me know who I've been exchanging ideas with?"

evil_time_lord March 31 2007, 09:36:08 UTC

::preliminary introductions done with, his expression melts into that oh-so-familiar knowing half-smirk::
The name's Crawford. Play nice, and I might even call you up for some reindeer games some time.

not_ale March 31 2007, 09:47:41 UTC

"Well Crawford, unless that was an offer to mess with other people's minds, I'll have to decline. I don't play nice. And I have a feeling doing so around you would just invite contempt and derision."

evil_time_lord March 31 2007, 09:51:17 UTC

::almost actually chuckles:: Well, for the former, you'd have to talk to Schuldig.
As for the rest, I think we'll get along just fine.

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