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( this post is sent from a pretty scrambled signal, not traceable to either of Damian’s standard communicators. )

If you are under the age of eighteen and have found yourself trapped by the hideous system that is the social norms of this City, then you may wish to take a minute away from your busy schedule of doing meaningless addition problems

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[hells4children]

You've learned well, young Padawan. There are a few other things to keep in mind, like how to avoid truant officers during school hours, but it's a decent start.

The first part, however, is easy to work around if you know what you're doing.

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[hells4children]

The fact itself is obvious, but the degree is still worth knowing, if you plan to use that information.

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[xuffasch]

So you made it in in order to manipulate them?

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[hells4children]

Which part, the false leads? It's all about tricking them, Robin, but that's not the endgame. The deception all has a larger purpose to serve.

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[xuffasch]

You keep saying that. But I've yet to hear what this master plan is.

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[hells4children]

You never show your cards when there's still bets to be made.

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[xuffasch]

Does that mean you're betting against me?

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[hells4children]

No, just that things aren't ready to be shared yet. Not enough cement dry.

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[xuffasch]

Your patience must be astounding.

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[hells4children]

When you're playing the long game, you have to be at peace with waiting, you'll be doing it a lot. The pieces have to fall into place before you can move forward.

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[xuffasch]

Hm. Like chess, then.

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[hells4children]

Just like chess. It's all about predicting the shape the board will take and making sure you're in position to take advantage of it when the time comes.

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[xuffasch]

I can do that. If we're even around long enough for it.

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[hells4children]

That is the one drawback, yeah.

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[xuffasch]

I suppose it's at least better than doing nothing. ( and a huffy sigh. )

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[hells4children]

Not at all, you have to keep paying attention to the pieces.