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[acaseofyou]

Not that long, no, but still just as impressive that you got all that down at once, let alone multiple times. I suppose that means they were useful still in the end when you had to get back out. I'd be mad if I had to do all that and never even blow anything up.

Good thoughts I can work with better than pedestals, anyway.

No. I learned about it because they told me up front, and they had their reasons for it.

[noreasonneeded]

It was useful, but I wouldn't have been mad either way. Better to be prepared than not.

They tend to have a wider base than a narrow lens, it allows for less precarious teetering.

I respect the reasons are yours, even if I can't fathom making the same choice.

[acaseofyou]

You do have your very solid grasp on preparation. You really are very impressive with it.

That is a big bonus. I also like that you've got them for me. It's nice to know.

If you learn one thing about Kindred is that we sometimes do... Terrible things, to survive. Both from other humans and each other. I've certainly done some things that'd deserve revenging, too.

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One needn't be a scout to be prepared.

Likewise, it's good to know.

That doesn't sound any different than humans, to be honest. Myself included. The fact though that some people have reason to want revenge against me doesn't stop me from wanting it against others, though.

[acaseofyou]

No, but I bet you'd qualify for an honorary scoutship.

It really isn't, beyond the methods we have to accomplish our misdeeds. And I think it's a little more practical than not wanting it, though. If Kindred were constantly revenging on each other, we'd be a mess. No way to defend ourselves as a whole. That's why Anarch free states end up in so much trouble so much of the time.

[noreasonneeded]

I think as a child I’d have just stolen all the badges and sold them to children who actually invested in them but couldn’t hack it.

That is indeed a distinction. I don’t really care about humanity as a whole, and I don’t have to in order to protect what I do call mine. There are a lot more humans that Kindred around though it seems.

[acaseofyou]

Honestly that's a pretty good tactic. I think they sell something, too. Cookies or popcorn or something. You could've made bank running a black market for either.

There are. Someone told me once it's something like one of us for every hundred thousand humans, depending on the area.

[noreasonneeded]

The boys sell the popcorn, the girls sell the cookies. I now feel remiss for missing out on this scam as a child. An oversight on my end.

There are far too many people in general. I think this every time I walk downtown.

[acaseofyou]

From what I've seen the parents do most of the actual selling. You can still corner the market.

Having so many does make for a good varied audience of marks when I go busking, though. Or a meal, such as it is. So there's upsides.

[noreasonneeded]

Maybe teach the kids how to con adults. They need what advantages they can get when tiny.

I haven't really thought on it, but I'm not surprised people taste differently.

[acaseofyou]

Kaz's School for Entrepreneurial Youths.

It would be kind of a weird thing for you to be thinking about, to be honest.

[noreasonneeded]

Someone needs to teach kids the important lessons in life. Though I want to also hand them back afterwards.

And while I do have many weird thoughts, human slushie flavors is not one of them.

[acaseofyou]

Don't make it a boarding school, then. Take 'em in for half the day and then send them out into the world to scam for homework.

Good, I think I'd worry. And just in case you do get to wondering, the taste is blood. All the tastes are blood.

[noreasonneeded]

That sounds much more feasible than being left in charge of tiny people. Plus, scamming for homework sounds more useful than actual homework.

I mean, I've tasted my own blood and haven't been impressed, so I don't think I'll get the urge anytime soon. Good to know though, I do hate having questions lingering. It's like an itch in the brain.

[acaseofyou]

Tiny people are many handfuls, or so I hear. You'd really be preparing them for their futures compared to learning geometry and popularity.

Well, I'm glad I could help you metaphorically scratch that one.

[noreasonneeded]

I've heard the same, and I'm good not confirming it myself anytime soon if ever. And I do think people could benefit from more alternative schooling. Especially the pipeline you told me you had.

Indeed, you were better than an online search. Nobody really wants to type 'how does blood taste different' into their search engines. Though Google has certainly seen worse.

[acaseofyou]

You'd be a real pillar of the community with your name on the building. Might damage some of your other business ventures, though.

I think they put you on lists for that kind of thing, and I'm sure you're already on plenty.

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I do care more about my ventures than my name on a building.

See? Why would I need my name in neon when I'm already so watch-worthy.

[acaseofyou]

I figured you would. Though you could always put someone else's name on it. Let them deal with parents and school boards and angry scam-ees.

I'm certainly watching you. What more audience do you need?

[noreasonneeded]

I think I'll just streamline and teach off the books. If I'm going to have a patsy anywhere, it'll be on the Merchant's Council.

Your attention is one of the few I don't mind.

[acaseofyou]

That is certainly the best place for a patsy.

Good. Because I do find it hard to look away sometimes.

[noreasonneeded]

Feels like holding a spotlight's attention. Not in a bad way. You've just got a bright energy.

It's nice.

[acaseofyou]

You make me sound warm. That's pretty nice, too. I figure you could use some of that.

Does it ever make you uncomfortable?

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You do feel warm, even without touching.

Sometimes.

[There's a long pause.] But it also makes me think on what the touching would be like.

[acaseofyou]

[ She's almost discouraged by that 'sometimes' before the next message comes through. ]

We could try the touching, if you want.

Can't say I haven't thought about it myself.