Outsiders aren't the most loved population, here, no matter where they're from. The two cities have a history of hating each other, and extreme nationalism on both sides.
[ Jim shrugs. ]
I'm not sure if they even know refugees were the ones in the transports. Tensions were so high at the time we all had to be smuggled into civilization. All this-- [ the display for the new refugees, the posturing, the events. ] Is because of they way you all were beamed down. They think it's some kind of religious sign.
[ He thinks, anyway. Jim's grasp on religions and spiritual cults is shaky at best, being so unfamiliar with anyone believing in that sort of hocus pocus. ]
Tossed to the Lynels. What a waste. [ Rock and a hard place, etc etc. ] There must be unclaimed territory somewhere. Relying on charity with strings attached leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
[ How does that saying go? "We the unwilling, led by the unqualified, to kill the unfortunate, die for the ungrateful"... ]
I did. Although I can't say I agree with their decisions.
[ Disseminating a "peacekeeping" or pioneering force between a rock and a hard place isn't very good strategy. Even the vanguard of a group needs a stable place to work from. She shakes her head, making a helpless gesture with one hand and heaving a sigh. ]
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[ Jim shrugs. ]
I'm not sure if they even know refugees were the ones in the transports. Tensions were so high at the time we all had to be smuggled into civilization. All this-- [ the display for the new refugees, the posturing, the events. ] Is because of they way you all were beamed down. They think it's some kind of religious sign.
[ He thinks, anyway. Jim's grasp on religions and spiritual cults is shaky at best, being so unfamiliar with anyone believing in that sort of hocus pocus. ]
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Tossed to the Lynels. What a waste. [ Rock and a hard place, etc etc. ] There must be unclaimed territory somewhere. Relying on charity with strings attached leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
[ How does that saying go? "We the unwilling, led by the unqualified, to kill the unfortunate, die for the ungrateful"... ]
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[ Not anywhere viable at the moment, though, as far as Jim's aware. He shrugs. ]
The situation is - well, you heard the Natha when they woke you up, right?
[ Shit's crazy and they're all supposed to help build the future. ]
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I did. Although I can't say I agree with their decisions.
[ Disseminating a "peacekeeping" or pioneering force between a rock and a hard place isn't very good strategy. Even the vanguard of a group needs a stable place to work from.
She shakes her head, making a helpless gesture with one hand and heaving a sigh. ]
Well, no point in complaining. We'll make do.
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[ Or eaten by the universe. Whatever. Jim huffs a laugh and nods. He likes that attitude, because it's one they share. ]
No other choice. [ Upbeat! ]