[Video]

[walkingtheweb]

[Ray is very obviously in the wastes, sitting on a rock, with a small pile of dead wildlife (mostly killer rabbits) at his feet. He doesn't say anything for a long moment, just picks up one of the rabbits, and begins skinning it with practiced ease. The observant may notice he doesn't look like he slept last night. Finally, he says quietly,They

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[Video]

[got2haveasmith]

[Sarah Jane watches and listens to this with interest. It's very unlike most people she's encountered, this honesty in an unsavory profession. But given his words at the beginning of the statement, there's something motivating him.]

If it isn't something you want to continue, then why mention it at all? All it does is serve to make people who might otherwise trust you be wary of you.

[She looks over the pile of dead rabbits again. It's been days since she's had proper meat.]

I don't suppose you'd trade for those, would you, Monsieur?

[Video]

[walkingtheweb]

It is for personal reasons. And in the name of being honest.

[He glances down at the rabbits]

I would, Madame. Depending on the offer.

[Video]

[got2haveasmith]

[She can't argue with personal reasons.]

Is it dishonest to neglect to mention such a profession?

Miss - Mademoiselle - actually. Sarah Jane Smith. I've been here just about a week, now, so I'm afraid I've not much to trade at the moment.

[Video]

[walkingtheweb]

You would say it isn't dishonest?

Mademoiselle Smith then. If you're a new arrival, I could offer some of the meat I already have smoked, in the interests of helping you get established. Or tradewise, I am always looking for any sort of baking supplies. Flour, sugar, salt, spices...

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[grandvision]

An interesting confession.

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[walkingtheweb]

That seems to be the general consensus.

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[grandvision]

What brought about this unexpected honesty?

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[walkingtheweb]

Circumstances.

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[mister_hatter]

Why the sudden need to share?

[voice|private]

[walkingtheweb]

I was not honest about it with... someone I cared for. That lack of honesty bit me in the ass. I don't wish that to happen again.

[voice|private]

[mister_hatter]

Understandable.

[voice|private]

[walkingtheweb]

And regrettable. But it can not be helped