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I wonder how common that reaction is. All right, all right, a moment. This Core, does anyone know much about it? Sounds a touch Lovecraftian, and I can't say I was ever a fan. And what -- monsters, you said. You don't sound like you intended that to be metaphorical.
I'm more used the latter monsters you've described. Intimately so. Forgive me if I maintain my skepticism concerning the former -- but I'm sorely interested in investigating the claim, don't get me wrong.
What civilian monsters have we in mind? Because I am really tired of psychopaths, frankly, they're highly unfashionable.
How rather generous. And what is desired in return? Aside from the all "living in abject horror" and "dealing with self-confessed talking horses", of course.
I see. [Pause. Neutral tone.] And what was your world like? Before this one.
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I wonder how common that reaction is. All right, all right, a moment. This Core, does anyone know much about it? Sounds a touch Lovecraftian, and I can't say I was ever a fan. And what -- monsters, you said. You don't sound like you intended that to be metaphorical.
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I appreciate this, by and by.
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What civilian monsters have we in mind? Because I am really tired of psychopaths, frankly, they're highly unfashionable.
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[He pauses. His tone changes smoothly into something far warmer.]
But really, where are my manners? I'm Edward, pleasure to meet you. And you are...?
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I see. [Pause. Neutral tone.] And what was your world like? Before this one.
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