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[neargenius]

...How often have others had contact with the original residents of this city? I am aware that several "newcomers" have accepted employment here, which would provide daily close contact. I am wondering if there is any great noticeable difference between us and the residents

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[voice]

[mentis_reae]

Have you reservations in regards to said relief effort, then?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

To the extent that they are reluctant to allow me to once more take up the mantle of prosecutor, and to the extent that they speak little with me.

[voice]

[neargenius]

I see. Were you required to present any form of identification when you accepted your position?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

They asked, naturally, for my credentials as an attorney, no doubt in the expectation that I would not be able to produce them. I had, however, personal identification, and I had my attorney's badge.

[voice]

[neargenius]

So they were aware that you were a newcomer from the moment that they saw you?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

They were aware that I was a newcomer when I told them as much.

[voice]

[neargenius]

...Why did you volunteer that information?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

Because I rather needed a reason to explain why I had no access to proof of my education and experience.

[voice]

[neargenius]

Such information could have been easily forged. But I suppose that would have been rather excessive for something so simple as a job.

To your knowledge, have you seen any indication to believe that the original residents of this place have forms of government issued identification?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

I beg your pardon. I am not in the habit of lying about who I am and what I have done.

[voice]

[neargenius]

Forged in the sense that you could have reproduced your accreditation onto paper, in lieu of having your actual credentials present. Whether or not they were the truth or a lie is up to you. Though I suppose such thinking is rather flawed in this case; the city is only so large, and someone boasting your work history could not have been restricted to this island alone. It would have to be a lie, and they would likely be able to detect it. Furthermore, you are apparently morally opposed to even the thought of such, so the example does not stand.

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

You're correct. I am. I have never, and nor would I ever, forge a document. Particularly not one that would have a bearing upon my job as a prosecutor. I will thank you to bear in mind that not all individuals are dishonest.

That said - there do seem to be identification cards issued, yes.

[voice]

[neargenius]

I am not dishonest. Nor would I presume to think such a thing of you. It is rather impossible to forget such a strong facet of your personality. No doubt I will be able to remember.

...I see. That is interesting. Without physical difference, one could suppose that such an identification card would serve as one's only means of distinction between "newcomer" and "resident".

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

Naturally. Likewise, I shall remember that such an assertion was made.

But on the card there is no box to check, nor any mark for date of arrival. Nothing of the sort.

[voice]

[neargenius]

This would indicate that a resident receives this card at birth. A newcomer would, of course, be forced to be dishonest in order to obtain such a card, either through theft or other means.

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

Not necessarily. I have not looked into obtaining such a card; one might get one, potentially, from the governmental office. I'm not certain.