002 [Voice; English]

[fingersnapping]

[The room is clean, in every sense of the word. As decrepit as the place is, Manfred von Karma knows how to keep a house, and he's ensured that it is free of any electronic bugs or traps - although he's starting to realise that such things wouldn't work in a place like this. Either way, it's his role to keep an eye on the others - the ones who know

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[Voice; English]

[blameshimself]

You're in a world which is most unlikely your own, surrounded by monsters and famine, and your biggest concern is finding the source of rumors about your daughter?

[...]

How chivalrous of you.

(audio; german)

[fingersnapping]

So you came to the same conclusion independently of each other.

...Thank you, Franziska. That is all I needed to know.

(audio; german)

[vonkarmic]

(sdkjf now she's worried.)

(...)

What do you mean by that?

(audio; german)

[fingersnapping]

That I have nothing more to say to you.

(1/2) (audio; german)

[vonkarmic]

(2/2) (audio; german)

[vonkarmic]

And why is that?

(audio; german)

[fingersnapping]

Because, clearly, my questions have been answered and there is nothing I can do, currently, over this network to help you. ...News of your failures has reached me, Franziska, and although I am immeasurably disappointed, there will be time to repent. I am not an unreasonable man, but this is a discussion for another time, preferrably in person. I want to see you again, Franziska. Properly.

[There's a pause, and when Manfred speaks again, his voice is different - not obvious, but with a hint of sadness, anger, and regret.] It pains me, you being in this state.

(1/2) (audio; german)

[vonkarmic]

(;; - and yeah, she noticed the 'failures' bit, but is ignoring it for now)

I am still unaware of what 'state' you are referring to.

(she sighs, almost inaudibly)

You do me a great disservice by accusing me of these various offenses without bothering to elaborate upon them.

(2/2) (audio; german)

[vonkarmic]

(when she continues, her voice is a bit softer)

Your proposal, however, is ... reasonable.

(audio; german)

[fingersnapping]

Of course it is reasonable - as I said, I am not an unreasonable man. Elaboration upon these matters is not suitable for a public network such as this one. Did you have a preference for our meeting place?

(audio; german)

[vonkarmic]

The library seems a suitable location. When would you like to meet?

(audio; german)

[fingersnapping]

I have some preparation to do, so I will see you at the library at dawn tomorrow morning.

(audio; german) why so ominous, manfred

[vonkarmic]

I'll be there.