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[triggered_it]

[Filtered to Inmates]

I'd like to take a survey. You're under no obligation to participate, and all answers will remain anonymous, even to myself. [Possibly, maaybe, lying about that?]

Poll

[Filtered to Martha]

A chat, please, when you have the time.

Comments

Inmates:

[veni_vidi_valui]

That all depends on what you call 'progress'...

Inmates:

[triggered_it]

Each person's own definition of progress toward redemption, whatever that may be.

Re: Inmates:

[veni_vidi_valui]

Well, I've no need for 'redemption' as I'm here for no such purpose.

Inmates:

[triggered_it]

Then you wish to either stay here forever or gamble on the chance that you will arbitrarily be whisked away back to death.

Re: Inmates:

[veni_vidi_valui]

Neither. I simply refuse to accept slurs against my family's good name.

Inmates:

[triggered_it]

Admirable, yet you still run the risk. Your family's name must be very important to you.

Atia of the Julii, correct?

Re: Inmates:

[veni_vidi_valui]

Correct.

Hardly the first time I've had to trouble through adversity...

Inmates:

[triggered_it]

Your people weren't familiar with a cliche that originated from a very wise man, were they? "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Perhaps a bit outdated for us now, but the point still stands.

Re: Inmates:

[veni_vidi_valui]

Octavian was the one who had a thing for texts and philosophy. Still, I'd not disagree with it.