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[withintenfeet]

If it's any consolation, I've been feeling bad for the last twenty years.

When it comes to systems I'm a part of, it felt much closer to Hell than the Barge. Once they've decided you've strayed too far, there's no coming back from it.

I did hate that, but for some reason I thought we could keep the parts I liked and reject the rest.

[mukha]

It is no consolation whatsoever

You would feel differently if you were in my position, you hypocrite

but perhaps there is something you can do to make it up to me, like you offered

[withintenfeet]

I wouldn't. But I would still be insufferable.

What is it?

[mukha]

I don't believe you. Perhaps you might still be foolish enough to think this place was 'helping' others. But for you, you would think there may as well be no way out since you would not be willing to 'graduate.'

Listen, I am not planning to hurt or kill anyone here so long as they do not attack me first. That said, I would like to know there is at least one warden - one who is not the one assigned to me - whom I can count on to speak up on my behalf. Do you understand?

[withintenfeet]

I would believe there was a way out, I just wouldn't take it. Unless I got the right warden, I suppose.

[ RIP to that theoretical person's blood pressure. ]

I understand that, yes. And I have no problem being that person.

[mukha]

That is what I mean. You would, it goes without saying, have reasons that are far superior to those of anyone else who doesn't wish to 'graduate.' However, I didn't expect you to be open to a warden being able to deter you when the pleas of your own son couldn't. What faith you have in this place's ability to 'persuade.'

But on to more important matters... In that case, I will expect you to do what you can to defend me from unjust accusations, verdicts passed without proper proofs, and well-meaning meddlers. You are fortunate that you have the excuse that 'what you can do' amounts to 'not much,' but I will expect at least some valiant effort.

Do you think you can manage? I am not asking you to lie, though you have probably noticed that I myself lie to everyone since being honest about my opinions in regard to this place brought me nothing but trouble. I was attacked and stabbed multiple times over it. That is something for you to keep in mind.

[withintenfeet]

You condescend almost as well as rich old wizards.

Yes, I can manage that.

Do you want to tell me who stabbed you, and if they're likely to try that again?

[mukha]

No. I already dealt with it. They are not likely to try again.