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[excellentviolet]

I'm sorry, I'm not here at the moment, but if you can leave a message, that would be excellent.

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[soldierfirst]

Not unless you wanted to join us for a day of Darkness-proofing reconstruction. [He means it mostly as an attempt at a joke; it's probably improper to assume that Lee would want such out-of-work association.]

[Call]

[excellentviolet]

[He chuckles.] You know you can take some of the approved technology home with you to reinforce your Darkness-proofing.

I'll be taking a bit from your salary if you do that, but you'll get whatever you want at a discounted price.

[Call]

[soldierfirst]

Looking to turn it into a product test?

I won't make that decision myself, just because the others will be living there too; I value their input.

[Call]

[excellentviolet]

If I was a tyrant, I'd do that. But I'm not that kind of businessman, Sephiroth.

Let me know what they decide and I'll do my best to help you out on that.

[Call]

[soldierfirst]

With all respect due, I've met both; sometimes there isn't much of a difference.

Another question, if I might: why?

[Call]

[excellentviolet]

What makes you say that?

Hm. From an economic standpoint, my reason for doing this is simply to boost your retention in my company. I want to build loyalty not to a faction, but to my business per se.

But on a bigger scale, you do know well enough how we are the underdogs in this world. It's counter-productive to choose to fend for yourself and not share blessings with others.

[Call]

[soldierfirst]

A desire to know. I was a General for a very powerful company back in my world; I did not always agree with what they did.

It is merely my intention to make sure there is no ulterior motive in the offer. I do not mean to offend, but I must protect my own.

[Call]

[excellentviolet]

Not to worry, Sephiroth. I understand your reasons.

[Call]

[soldierfirst]

Thank you, sir.