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[mentis_reae]

At approximately 2:45 this morning, Sam Merlotte was taken in for questioning by a group of people I believe from their questions and demeanor were agents of Afterglow, Inc

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[heavendivided]

And if this doesn't work.

likewise

[mentis_reae]

Then I will work from there.

[heavendivided]

Did he disrupt the slave auction?

[mentis_reae]

You would have to ask him.

[heavendivided]

I guess it doesn't matter in the long run, anyway. Authorities always bend and twist the truth how they see fit.

You realize, of course, that there are be--faster and more effective courses of action.

[mentis_reae]

Thank you. I've no intention of advocating the planting of explosives followed by the slaughter of those altogether uninvolved.

[heavendivided]

Oh please, I'm a professional. I don't always leave a mess behind. I know how to infiltrate a high security facility to rescue a hostage.

[mentis_reae]

So messes are merely fun for you. Duly noted.

[heavendivided]

...How did you get that from what I just said?!

[mentis_reae]

Well. You made it clear enough that when you leave a mess behind, you choose to do so. How many times have you so chosen now?

[heavendivided]

I am a warrior, of course it's not always going to be all that cut and dry --

...Ugh. You know, I have no time or interest to indulge in your personal grudges. I don't care about you, I care about Sam; though it's likely that not even he gives a shit about me at that point, but that's not important. You complained that I didn't tell you about my plans last time, so here's your heads-up. If your method doesn't work, I'll give mine a shot. End of story.

[mentis_reae]

And how many people will die by your method?

[heavendivided]

None, if a certain someone would just stand down for once. Assume Sam did disrupt the slave action? How many people were hurt or even died back there? Some people can't just -- sit in their office all day and talk without taking action, but the very idea of that seems to elude you.

I'm not like you. I don't do things the way you do, and I never will.

[mentis_reae]

No. Of course. Why spare a word when you can use instead the point of a sword?

[heavendivided]

In some cases, it's pointless to try and negotiate. The day you achieve world peace through words alone, we'll talk again.

[mentis_reae]

Of course. I will confess shame that I even would propose something so ill thought out. Your method is the only one to ensure peace: killing everyone until there's no one left to fight.