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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[At least, for once, this is an intentional video. He is, however, much more casually attired than usual -- which, in this case, means with no suit jacket, no tie, and sleeves rolled up to his elbows. And he appears to be leaning on a car, cigarette in hand, as ever, and an errant smudge of grease or two on his face.]

I have two questions for the City at large. Call it... research.

[One of those tiny, polite smiles, and then...]

First of all, if there were one thing you think this city is lacking -- and "a means of escape" isn't a valid answer here, I'm afraid, since we all want that -- what would it be?

[A long pause.]

Second of all, I've been informed that I'm in need of at least one "modern" outfit, whatever that means. Is anyone here willing to assist?

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[deadmanbusiness]

Because there's nothing to worry about.

[At this point one of Theo's rats crawls up onto his shoulders and tries to wiggle its nose.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Whenever anyone says that, I suddenly get suspicious.

[deadmanbusiness]

[He laughs.]

It's really not the most comforting thing to hear someone say. But it's better than "You've disappointed me for the last time..."

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Fair enough. Though I think we've all heard that, too.

[deadmanbusiness]

If we have, the person saying it was't very good at their job.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Some people are particularly fond of hyperbole.

[deadmanbusiness]

[There's a blank eyed blink from Theo.]

You really shouldn't go around threatening people like that if you don't mean it. People won't take you seriously otherwise.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I never do, myself.

[Though he'd never threaten anyone anyway, right? Right.]

[deadmanbusiness]

Neither do I.

[Of course not. Nor would Theo.]