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[somekindofsin]

I’ve finished reading about the technological advances of the last 110 years, and I must say that I’m less than impressed. So much energy goes into creating weapons! Not that I mind weapons, of course, but in my mind, they should serve a defensive purpose. Investing resources into the creation of a weapon that will decimate the planet-and,

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[nogoodpeople]

Sadly, I know some people who would find that a thrilling prospect.

[somekindofsin]

What? Creating a weapon like that or suffering the effects of radiation poisoning?

I'm not sure which would be more disturbing, really.

[nogoodpeople]

A weapon that caused all that.

[somekindofsin]

Is there any chance you might know why? I can't understand the appeal, myself.

[nogoodpeople]

I'd ask, but they're dead.

[somekindofsin]

Oh. Oh my.

Aha. Never mind.

[nogoodpeople]

Don't worry about it. They weren't mourned.

[somekindofsin]

I can't imagine why not.

[nogoodpeople]

They weren't much in the habit of making friends.

[somekindofsin]

Likely not, if they enjoyed killing people so much.

[nogoodpeople]

ShinRa's weapons department. They were paid to.

[somekindofsin]

That's horrible. They can't be blamed for doing their job.

[nogoodpeople]

I'm sure some people would agree with you.

[somekindofsin]

I'm not certain I agree with me. It sounds like a difficult situation.

[nogoodpeople]

That would be putting it lightly.