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[neargenius]

It would be interesting to look through the records of this city and determine a real proportional relationship between the crime rate and the amount of newcomers in the city. I am sure that, were such a study to be conducted, we would find that murder in the City preexists the presence of newcomers. Murder is prevalent where ever there are large

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[Private to Near//difficult to hack]

[xantheose]

I'm ready for my slap on the wrist Near.

[Private to Mello//difficult to hack]

[neargenius]

So you are aware of how stupid your actions were.

[Private to Near//difficult to hack]

[xantheose]

Only partially. It's not like I compromised anything. I was just fucking with him.

[Private to Mello//difficult to hack]

[neargenius]

You were "fucking with him" very openly. You did not think that filtering your conversation would be a wise course of action? What did you hope to get from him?

voice

[piracyinpink]

I wonder about that. Extermination. Is there really enough of a sense of morality keeping people from just outright attacking us and leaving us for dead? And even if there wasn't, somebody seems to be interested in us. Or the fact that we're here, at least.

voice

[neargenius]

Morality is a slippery slope to put one's trust in, especially in a city of such corruption as this. I think that it is safe to assume that people here would do whatever it took if they thought it would be of some benefit to themselves.

Who is interested in us, beyond those ready to blame us for everything wrong in this place?

voice

[piracyinpink]

[a little sigh.]

Just as you said. Something of benefit. Someone goes to the trouble of keeping that building open to the newcomers, rather than just letting them wander and get taken down by the dogs at night.

voice

[neargenius]

Ah. That is true. [pause.] I had not given that much thought before. It is an interesting aspect of the overall puzzle, and it begs the question of what benefit we are to this mysterious benefactor. Although the provision of housing could simply be an attempt to segregate us from the rest of the city.

Were you met with a "Greeter" when you were first brought to Siren's Port?

[voice]

[penetrable]

[First it's quiet, and then there's a deep breath before Yoite speaks.]

The people here are criminals anyway. That's how it always is.

[voice]

[neargenius]

[likewise, takes a pause before replying:]

The people. You refer to the newcomers--us? Or the original residents. Or to both as a whole.

[voice]

[penetrable]

Original residents. What I mean to say is that our presence doesn't compromise their innocence. It's clear that they've always been that way.

[voice//private between them]

[neargenius]

Yes. I would agree to that. The level of corruption in this city was serious long before our presence here. In this case, then, they are merely seeking scapegoats--someone to blame.

So you have recovered.

Voice;

[shar1ngan]

I think you're right about genocide. I see no link between murders and the newcomers, especially since I was one of the first here, and at that time there were definitely murders and disasters being perpetrated by residents.

I'm not sure what can be done, though. Other than to fight when the time comes, and try to protect one another from slavers, hunters and vigilantes.

Voice;

[neargenius]

...You were one of the first here? When did you arrive?

I once read a paper that said that the main way to combat this initial stage of genocide was to develop "universalistic instutitions that transcend divisions". That being said, I do not know that this is an option for us, here, at this time.

You are interested in physically combating this issue--but not until later, when it becomes a "real" problem?

Voice;

[shar1ngan]

I was certainly not the first, but my arrival was prior to this hatred of newcomers. I believe the date was January 9th.

It could be an option, but I'm not sure what sort of institution could work. I suppose we could all join that Church of Jenova and turn it into a joint institution, but I can't say that I'm a religious person.

It's a problem now, but I don't know what to do about it now. If we do nothing, sooner or later attacks will begin, and at that point I will defend myself and anyone else who's caught up in it. I'd prefer not to wait.

Voice;

[neargenius]

Then you found relative tolerance upon your arrival? That is interesting. I suppose the level of their malice increased as more people arrived, as is often the case with immigration issues.

Potentially any institution would be sufficient. I believe that Edgeworth was attempting to organize something tangentially similar to this concept, in hopes of at least unifying the newcomers. But I think that people will be reluctant to join.

Yes. It is, I think, only a matter of time before something causes the citizens to act. You would prefer not to wait? So, if someone were hypothetically to present a solution at this time, you would participate?

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

A bit early to be crying "genocide," I should think.

[voice]

[neargenius]

It surprises me that you would say that, Mr. Edgeworth, given your propensity for excessive preparation and worry.

I did not say that it is happening. I said that it is a logical end to the events that are occurring in this city.

[voice]

[mentis_reae]

We're not an ethnic or religious group. I disagree with your use of the word.

[voice]

[neargenius]

But we are an isolated group nonetheless, separate from the dominant social group. Is there a better word for it?