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[ Much like Nigel's first post, there is only silence when the device first clicks on. Eventually, though, the young man on the other end of the connection clears his throat. His tone is politely curious. ]
I've been told that the dead do not stay dead here and in ways much more involved than the occasional curse. Which leaves me wondering, City: is there no need for undertakers here?
[ There's a pause and then Nigel adds: ] I had hoped to make myself useful.
I've been told that the dead do not stay dead here and in ways much more involved than the occasional curse. Which leaves me wondering, City: is there no need for undertakers here?
[ There's a pause and then Nigel adds: ] I had hoped to make myself useful.
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They say idle hands are the devil's playground, so I'm left to wonder what sort of lesson we're meant to learn from them. [ Not that Nigel wouldn't find ways to keep himself busy. ]
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[ There were other options besides, but Nigel's upbringing meant he automatically assumed a patriarch or a servant of some kind. ]
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Cain, I believe his name was.
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Apparently we've a mutual friend.
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It's a pleasure to meet you.
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[ A beat, then he remembers: ] My name is Nigel. Nigel Colbie. Pleased to make your acquaintance.
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Cain Hargreaves. Likewise, of course, Mr Colbie.
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My impression, based on the Network, is that most tend to accept their situation fairly quickly. Usually at the insistence of others.
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Yes, most do, which is unfortunate in my opinion. If one gives up, then the 'deities' have already won.
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