poly_chromatic | Video -- But Let Me Explain...

[The video feed clicks on to show someone who is, apparently, very in need of explaining something.]

I have only ever done what I've had to do, to protect my own interests. If I've been selfish, that's because human beings are inherently selfish, inherently absorbed in their own problems, their own wellbeing, their own survival. I don't perceive self interest to be a negative quality. Indeed, it's one of the only qualities that we all share.

[A pause, as though he's not quite sure why he's explaining all of this, or what's spurred him to do so, but then he goes on.]

I've been called a titan of industry. I've built my own city. I've seen it thrive, and I've also seen the cracks begin to show. I've done everything in my power to sustain the ideals of the free market, of free will, and yet...

[A sigh.]

I have my critics, as does any man. But allow me to explain: morality is entirely relative, and rest assured, I can explain -- and justify without question -- any of my actions, whether it be in this city or at home. Can any of you say the same?

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Nothing better than what we have now, I suspect.

Well, I certainly don't believe they actually want to help us. They may want to help themselves, and use us to do so.

Isn't that always the case?

Of course, but I have the sneaking suspicion that people around here might place their misguided trust in the 'helpfulness' of these revolutionaries.

Well, it's an appealing promise, isn't it? All power to the Cityzens.

It is, but if everyone simply used their logical minds for a moment, they'd realized that the promises are far too grandiose from a group we've never heard anything from until this very moment.

I think it's safe to say logic rarely stops revolutions.

Would that it could. Then so many unpleasantries could be avoided.

Ah, well.

I expect the best we can manage is to stay out of it. To the extent that's possible, of course.

I'm not sure it's entirely possible -- the curfews that are being put in place may negatively effect your business, for one thing.

That is the root of my distaste for this business, honestly.

It certainly will have a deleterious effect on profits, I imagine.

I disapprove on principle as well.

Oh? Care to elaborate?

I dislike being told what to do.

[Shocking, of course.]

Somehow, I wouldn't expect you to enjoy it. As you might have guessed, I feel similarly.

I might have, indeed.

[And perhaps he's counting on it, because he switches the line over to private..]

[locked;]

Revolution is a young man's game, but would you care to join me in breaking curfew?

I would. I think we deserve to have some fun.

Then let's have a drink.

[To start with. He won't be so crass as to say he's angling for more, but when is he not?]

Where should we meet?

Are there any bars staying open past curfew?

I'm sure we can find one or two, although they may be in less than savory locations.

That, I think, is part of the appeal.

Then we'll meet somewhere unsavory. What time?

Let's call it half past eleven? I've been closing up shop early myself, and that leaves us enough time to make a legal entrance and not concern ourselves with breaking the rules 'til we've had a few.

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