Threads of Fate

Myriad Reality

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And you believe that we will simply give in due to this? And I doubt this is actually the absolute last resort; in fact, it's entirely probable that you have presented this information to us in falsehood in order to gain trust that would not be there otherwise. It's possible you predicted my predictions entirely, or someone more strategically minded did.

Take another look.
*Points up*

@Techspert

On the contrary, I don't believe you'll help just because I'm in need of help. Nor would I label this my "absolute last resort." That implies that I have several options that are acceptable to use beforehand. This is simply the best of several very terrible options. I understand that you mistrust me, but you're truly reading too far into this. I haven't told a lie since I was six, and while I assumed you would be observant enough to form the view you did, like I said, I'm betting on things outside of my control.

*Looks up without tilting my head*

Myriad Reality

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Yet you lack the knowledge that we rarely abide by the rules of individuals who make baseless claims or outrageous request. If telling the truth, you know this path won't work out either and that you're walking it the wrong way. That means that you went into this aware of the fact, or that you're lying. You seem rather intelligent, so I'll temporarily rule out the latter, unless lying is a means to achieve your end. Either way, the result is the same: you know what you're doing here and that it wouldn't work. You prepared to be rejected because it led to the outcome you desired; otherwise, you'd make up some other scenario or go down a different path. Then what's your angle? Why did you choose this way?

When you stare at the clouds in the sky, don't you find it exciting?

@Techspert

*Smiles slightly* Very observant. In the simplest terms, I have very limited options. The fact that I cannot disclose information that may seem trivial is detrimental to me as well as to you. I was also unable to choose a desirable path, as my purpose here was changed against my expectations and against my will. I intended for other things to happen before approaching a surrogate, but several dead ends were reached that, on the whole, have left me in a situation where I have little to no chance to succeed. Since I also have limited time, my actual desires have little impact on what I can and can't do to try to reach my goal. As it is, my bet is on several things entirely out of my control. I cannot give you certain information, and I refuse to give you other information. As such, you don't trust me and are not likely to complete my request. Retaining my observer status requires severely limiting my possible actions, so I cannot do any of the things that would otherwise increase my chances. My angle is desperation.

That's not a question I can answer in a consistent way.

Myriad Reality

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One of those simple paradoxes you always read of. Unfortunately, life isn't as simple as our perfect little physics, probability, or simulation world. Give us a reason, if you know there is one.

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Who?

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Why him? Who was your father? What was he like?

@Techspert

The reason is simply that there is a path where no one's futures are jeopardized and you are left unsatisfied, and there is a path where their futures are placed in danger and you remain unsatisfied. The former is preferable, therefor that's the path I'll take.

My information states that he was involved in the so-called "Nobility Incident," and is capable of making the request I need made on his own behalf and having it fulfilled, allowing for the results that I need without any conflicts or unnecessary interactions. Since I cannot make the request while maintaining my status as an observer, nor would it likely be fulfilled, this becomes a useless path and so I've rejected it. Your other questions have classified answers.

Myriad Reality

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You are saying many meaningless things. Perhaps they have meaning for you, but our lack of knowledge of these things does not provide grounds for your authority.

@Mammalia

Hm. That could lead to several interesting conversations. I'll take note of that to recite later.

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So be it. You may have to find another surrogate, then.

@Mammalia

Would you have any suggestions?

Myriad Reality

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Sounds rather stalky to me. Why us? How do/did you get the idea?

@Techspert

If that's you opinion, I don't have the opportunity to try to change it. Because you, specifically, have had contact with him. *Points to Spirit* I overheard my father say it once when I was young.

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You are not helping your case much. I'm sure this is important, but if whoever has classified this believes that we are important enough, they will have to disclose quite a bit of relevant information.

@Mammalia

Simply put, you are not important enough to disclose information that could potentially do harm. As such, the information I can provide is limited.

Myriad Reality

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Of course. But you have found a reasonable source of standards?

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I cannot answer any of your questions unless it can be proved that you are on our side. My apologies, but I must be wary.

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Quite well. Slightly disoriented, but quite well.

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Well, on the bright side, Unity is gone.

@Mammalia

I am not "on your side." I'm in a position of observation and have a request to be delivered via a surrogate. At present, you are the most fitting surrogate, given that my information is correct. Due to the creation of a new dead end, it is possible that it no longer is, in which case I'll find a new surrogate.

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Mhm.

Supposedly gone. I'd prefer evidence.

@Techspert

Providing you with evidence would be potentially devastating to several beings' immediate futures. As such, I cannot in good conscience provide you with the evidence you desire.

Myriad Reality

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On the contrary, I can. As a general rule, "proving," even in the fields of science, means "beyond reasonable doubt." Evidence is what we look for and you have provided none. Because you admitted to stalking us. What's your favorite idea?

@Techspert

We disagree then. And furthermore, I'd contest your accusation of "stalking" you. I spent several hours tracking you, and I hardly consider that to be "stalking." That's classified.

Myriad Reality

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Are you able to prove that? Why wouldn't that make us more wary? What's your favorite color?

@Techspert

Are you able to prove that you have no interest in betraying your comrades? You're asking me to do something that can only be done by allowing you access to myself in the same way that I have access. So no, I'm not able to prove that. Why would it make you more wary? Violet.

Myriad Reality

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Why is it classified? Why are you here? Why should we trust you? How did you get here? What is your name?

@Techspert

Classified. Classified. Because I have no interest in harming you. By tracing the ethereal presence of you and several of your allies over a short period of time. Classified. Any further questions?

Myriad Reality

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Who are you?

@Techspert

That information is classified. Most likely, the answers to nearly every question you have for me are classified as well. Even for information that isn't, it's best for me to err on the side of caution, so I doubt you'll obtain any satisfying answers from me. Whether that discourages you from asking or not, I felt it only fair to inform you.