Twenty Shabti

[x_dilettante_x]

[Voice//English]See...I'm not really used to all- any of this goings on...oh sure, finding beat up blokes on the side of an alley yes

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[dividend]

... they're probably watching. Front row seats, popcorn and everything. Complete with laughing at our misfortunes.

[x_dilettante_x]

I see the gallows humor has spread, good show!

If they are watching...well hoping they'd help is rather useless at this point.

[dividend]

It's a bit hard to be optimistic about anything when they've never lent a hand when we've needed it most. We're always the ones helping them.

[x_dilettante_x]

That's only because they hold the only possible way out of this wonderful little holiday spot.

But... come on, kids are getting it now. They don't even do that in Chapel. Not like this.

[dividend]

I don't mind being stuck here that much. Not compared to the daily danger everyone's always put in, anyway.

... I know. I wish that something could be done.

[x_dilettante_x]

Don't tell me this place holds something better for you?

Patrols are good...but, ah it doesn't feel like enough.

[dividend]

I wouldn't exactly say that. I miss my friends, sure, but I can still do my job here. It takes my mind off things.

People are doing all they can. But with no information, it's.. unfortunately too little too late for some.

[x_dilettante_x]

You are oddly optimistic. What sort of job did you have?

Of course. S'how it always seems to be.

[dividend]

.. heh. A defence attorney.

Unfortunately for us. Hopefully we get a calm period for a while, though. We'll have to take what we can get.

[x_dilettante_x]

There's a nice little quip there but...I can't think of it at the mo.

A calm period? That's like asking the Nile not to flood.

[dividend]

I can't think of any either. But I do know a lawyer has to keep smiling, even when it's bad.

... yeah, I realise it's kinda impossible most of the time.

[x_dilettante_x]

That must be why they come across so...creepy. A smile doesn't look good on everyone.

Yes. Though I do prefer a cautious peace over...this.

[dividend]

I actually have to agree with you on that one.

Don't we all? That's why... this should pass eventually. Hopefully. The sooner the better.

[x_dilettante_x]

Then it'll be time to pick up the pieces and wait for it to happen again.

Sounds rather mundane when I think of it like that...but, well not much we can do.

[dividend]

At least we're getting good at picking up the pieces.

Yeah, I know. Unfortunately.

[x_dilettante_x]

That's unfortunate as well, but yes, we are.

Any sign of this slowing down?