♦ Heist 02 ♦ Voice/Action ♦

[imitatethelaugh]

[He's been contemplating something since shortly after his arrival, and it's been bugging him. The majority opinion of this in Luceti doesn't particularly matter to him, but you can just say he's curious about how it holds up for the people here. And by that, he's thinking about family values. It's important to a Rogue and he could assume that

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[mountain_sage]

My family...I would do anything for her.

[Since the elder is his only kin.]

[mountain_sage]

That is good to hear. I am somewhat concerned about the apparent lack of an experiment for this month...

[imitatethelaugh]

[That gets his attention. All of it. He remembers reading about the experiments, but he didn't stop to read it fully.]

Why? Is that an odd occurrence?

[mountain_sage]

Experiments typically happen towards the end of each month. Thus, the absence of one could mean that they are planning for something larger, or have changed the schedule to throw us off guard.

Whatever it may be, I doubt the Malnosso would spare us these experiments out of mercy.

[imitatethelaugh]

[The sound of that explanation is something that Remington does not like. At all.]

So, if I understand correctly, the absence of this month's experiment isn't a relief, so much as the calm before a possible storm. Is that what you're saying?

[mountain_sage]

[And the sage can certainly sympathize.]

That is certainly one way to put it.

[imitatethelaugh]

Ah, perfect. Just when I thought it couldn't possibly look any more worse.

[mountain_sage]

We will be in for some difficult times, I will admit to that. But better be it to try to gain something from this rather than wallow in despair.

1/2

[imitatethelaugh]

[Gain something, eh?]

2/2

[imitatethelaugh]

I like the way you think, Saleh. That sounds like good enough a plan as any.

[mountain_sage]

Indeed. I hope to gain strength from these experiments so that when we return home, I will be better prepared to fulfill the duty that awaits me.

[imitatethelaugh]

Hopefully, I would be as lucky as you with experience from this place. [And loot.]

[mountain_sage]

Luck has nothing to do with it.

[imitatethelaugh]

Oh? Then what does?

[mountain_sage]

It's what you choose to make of the situation.

[imitatethelaugh]

[This is where Remington laughs.] Well said! I truly like the way you think!