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[debrief]

I'm aware that yesterday's curse was about the prenups more than the actual marriage, but it still made me wonder:

What are your thoughts on relationships in the City, given that people might leave at any time, or return without memories? Not necessarily romantic relationships only; I'm sure the lack of stability has a similar effect on friendships.

Comments

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[othersdie]

It's best not to get attached.

It's also difficult not to.

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[debrief]

You'd prefer not getting attached?

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[othersdie]

I've been here for years, Mr. Coulson. I've been close to too many people who left to promote attachment.

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[debrief]

I suppose the peculiarities of the City in this regard only become worse with time.

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[othersdie]

I suppose. I didn't hit me until, one day, I realized that everyone I'd known when I first arrived was gone.

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[debrief]

I'm sorry.

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[othersdie]

Don't be. I have years of cynicism to protect me.

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[debrief]

That doesn't necessarily make it better. Probably easier, though.

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[othersdie]

Everything in the City's easier when emotions are minimized.

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I don't think I want to live that way.

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[othersdie]

I don't blame you.

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I suppose we all do things that we don't necessarily won't, if it comes to protecting ourselves.

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[othersdie]

Sometimes it's involuntary.

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[debrief]

That's true.