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[goodcopofnemesis]

[No greeting. Elu's used to a network where there's not really any point. He's not trying to be rude.]

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[abyssalflames]

It had not been my intent to, no. Do you require specific assistance with any matter?

[goodcopofnemesis]

I'd like to do whatever I need to do and get out of here. I'm willing to accept it's a long process, but the last one couldn't give me a single step to take.

[abyssalflames]

Hmm. As I know nothing of your case, permit me a question. Why do you believe you are here?

[goodcopofnemesis]

I signed on with a treacherous tyrant and aided and abetted war crimes.

[Elu has yet to learn the difference between things like honesty or responsibility and the appearance of apologetic self-awareness.]

[abyssalflames]

[That is... more forthcoming than he'd expected. But he can work with it.]

Would you do so again, should the opportunity arise?

[goodcopofnemesis]

No, because now I know Nemesis is a lying monster. I don't think that's exactly to my credit, though.

[He has... some inkling of perspective. Sometimes.]

[abyssalflames]

Hmm. As you yet remain here, I would argue the Admiral does not find such sufficient. Thus I would propose your first step should be finding that which is yet keeping you here.

[goodcopofnemesis]

[This is not a lot more helpful than the last guy.]

Is there a pamphlet, or maybe a guided worksheet, or do we just speak in broad generalities ad infinitum?

[abyssalflames]

There is neither, to my knowledge. I am willing to assist in this endeavor to the best of my abilities, but I lack the context for your particular situation and that which has brought you here.

[A pause.]

Or had you expected something that could be more immediately acted upon?

[It's an honest question! And one largely aimed at helping him understand the situation as it stands.]

[goodcopofnemesis]

Why would that be an unreasonable thing to expect?

[abyssalflames]

It is not, necessarily. But surely you have experience with situations in which there can be no immediate answer? That might require study or planning, beforehand?

[goodcopofnemesis]

Yes, and then I start researching based on those goals.

[abyssalflames]

Then allow me a further observation. The Admiral's intent is that his passengers 'graduate'. By your own admission, you would not repeat your previous mistakes. Thus, it cannot be that alone which ties you to this ship.

Would it not follow, therefore, that there is yet a matter to research?