consultation 006 // [audio]

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[The audio feed is mostly clear, though anyone listening closely would likely hear the faint sound of traffic- Tonegawa’s probably in his office.]

Are you gambling men, Siren’s Port? Poker, dice, roulette… or even the stocks, if you want to stretch it. There’s very little one can do that doesn’t invoke the basic equation of risk and profit, yes,

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voice;

[hisoldgirl]

[voice forever]

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Very true. But knowing the odds of the dice landing on a four doesn't guarantee that it actually will land on a four. Most people seem to think that that is where the fun is.

[hisoldgirl]

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There's a certain thrill to leaving things entirely to Lady Luck.

[hisoldgirl]

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Perhaps you should. Try not to get swallowed, though- gambling's a dangerous black-hole for the inexperienced to circle.

[hisoldgirl]

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Oh, I don't know. Some people simply aren't natural gamblers. Have you really never gambled before at all?

[hisoldgirl]

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Hmm. I suppose that makes s- excuse me?

[hisoldgirl]

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What? No, no, I'm not going anywhere yet. [Like hell he's going to leave that hanging.] Did you just say 'second time in a body'?

[hisoldgirl]

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'Confusing' is a better word. How is that possible?

[hisoldgirl]

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... a ship. I see.

[He needs a drink. Right now.]

And you aren't just being overly self-deprecating or metaphorical?