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[homomachinis]

You know, shit like a snowstorm really puts a damper on trying to do anything useful. [ He looks away from the camera, somewhat distracted, but focuses himself back on the NV after a moment. ]

Then again, so does having your apartment bombed, I suppose. [ A small bark of a laugh. ] Anyway, I think it's obvious that if I don't want to be a

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[enigmaestro]

Wouldn't it be more innovative to abstain from pitching yourself over the NV?

[homomachinis]

What, and make myself a website instead? That tends to require initial capital.

[enigmaestro]

And skill. Demonstrative skill.

[homomachinis]

I'll admit it, I'm not a web designer. If you wanted blocks of text though, I'd be your guy.

[enigmaestro]

How might I say this politely?

[Beat.]

I don't.

[homomachinis]

Most people don't. That's my point!

[enigmaestro]

It's an unsatisfactory point.

You've showed such greater potential, Mitchell. This is heartbreaking.

[homomachinis]

I'd hate to break your heart, Mr. Nygma.

[ A pause ]

And what would someone who's been here a while suggest, huh? If it's all old hat.

[enigmaestro]

You'll want to make connections with the natives. Even the ones that will come to hate you.

[homomachinis]

The natives. People like the ones in the companies?

[enigmaestro]

Not your only options, but powerful ones nevertheless.

[homomachinis]

And what everyone says about them? Is it true?

[enigmaestro]

What motivation would a neutral party have, when it comes to untruths about them?

[homomachinis]

What indeed? I don't think there's anyone in this place that sounds particularly neutral.

[enigmaestro]

That you haven't been listening to me, have you?

[homomachinis]

Ah. What motivation indeed, right? They haven't gotten much out of it, why would they support us?