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So here's the thing…

We have a lot of work left to do. Those of you who ventured down below got a taste of what we're looking at and hopefully that means we can make better preparations. I'm working on opening a new portal based on your energy readings and getting it to stabilize itself so you aren't stuck down there longer than you have to be. May take a few days, but I'm hoping to get a map drawn up, too.

How many of you have been out to Magatus? You might wanna compare notes…the influence started spreading even further. It's better to bring everything and everyone out there back to the city where we can put up forcefields and I can monitor from here.

So what am I saying? I need two teams, a rescue team and an exploration team. Take some time to decide, figure out your skills, organize and arm yourselves. Assignments will go out when you're ready, and when I'm ready.

Oh yeah…and if you're interested in working for me directly? Send me your résumé.

Zee Carlisle
Hiring Manager
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I'm aware. Kindness isn't something the world guarantees, nor is it something the world offers.

I don't think I can dry all the tears the world has to shed, you know; I simply like knowing how others see things.

I am long past seeking comfort for such things. I am well aware that things aren't fair, and have accepted my poor lot. I am not happy with it, but it's just how things are. That is how I see it.

And no one can force comfort upon you. Surely you know that as well. As it is, I don't offer anyone more than sympathy, which you've already told me is a wasted sentiment.

But even if it's a wasted sentiment, the fact remains that it's mine to waste if I so choose. Consider it part of that whole "holding firm to where I stand on things" that you seem to find so vital.

Sympathy wouldn't feel so unproductive if people kept those feelings to themselves. A lot of times, I get a lot of unsolicited and unrelatable advice, or people try to make me feel a certain way as if it'll solve my situation or make me feel better. However, by trying to force me to feel differently on someone else's terms, they just make me mad. It's unhelpful and unwanted. So you can offer as many sympathies as you want, just so long as you keep everything else to yourself. I don't care and it truly is a waste of both yours and my own time.

If all of that really is completely unwarranted and unasked for, it's not being offered to make you feel better, it's being offered to make others feel good about themselves for "helping." Or perhaps to try to force you to feel better so they don't have to deal with you feeling otherwise.

There's a definite self-centeredness to it, either way.

THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS WHOLE TIME...You are the first person to fully understand and not lecture me for it!

Am I...? That's frustrating, but not surprising; people don't like being told things like that, after all.

But you'll hear no lectures from me about it, either way.

For what it is worth, I appreciate it. That is not something I tell just anyone. So cherish it.

Well, then. Consider it cherished.

I'm aware that you'll do what you will, simply because that's how things are going to be. But again, seeing as I don't have anything of particular use to anyone besides a willingness to have words thrown at me, should you want to yell into a void at any point the offer is there..

I'll take that into consideration, should I need to take you up on that offer.

Although, if you are a willing to help just about anyone who asks, I have another question, unrelated to what we are discussing...

Go ahead.

Do you know how to drive?

...Yes, though I don't own a car at the moment.

I don't have one either. But I want to learn how to drive so I can get one. I am not asking to be taught, because I can figure things out on my own, but any knowledge would be helpful...

Or a donation for a car, but I know how tight-fisted people are even in the best of times.

I'm fairly sure you need someone licensed with you anyway if you're going to be learning how to drive, whether you plan on just figuring it out yourself or not.

I'll assist if you manage to get your hands on a viable car. I can offer that much at least.

Perfect. Don't hold your breath, and I don't trust so easily... but you're on a better track than most, as I was saying before. It's a pleasant surprise to find someone useful for a change.