"I think you and I have similar goals, at the end of the day. It's why I accepted the promotion from Kilbride; I want to dedicate myself and the constabulary to keeping peace. Actual peace."
"I suspect so as well. But the obstacles remain numerous, not least of which is that our respective patrons are going to continue their grudges. I have long, bad conversations in my future." They close their eyes, and just. Sigh. The biggest sigh. The kind of sigh that makes your back pop and kinda hurts your eyes. "I...am not the most qualified to mediate those sorts of social disputes, hahaha. But I'm doing what I can. Can I trust you'll do the same?"
"Of course. Is it alright if I remain in contact with you? I want to ensure that there's some open communication between Dahlia's friends and Neil's. And the temple, too. We can't just silo ourselves off."
"I certainly can't!" Jean sobers, slightly. "...I am still learning what it means to have principles that I choose. I appreciate your honesty, Comrade. I believe I will emulate it."
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Date: 2024-10-21 02:25 am (UTC)"How could you not be? You're a valued member of the levy, Comrade."
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Date: 2024-10-21 02:27 am (UTC)"Well. Someone has to provide aerial support."
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Date: 2024-10-21 02:31 am (UTC)"I certainly can't!" Jean sobers, slightly. "...I am still learning what it means to have principles that I choose. I appreciate your honesty, Comrade. I believe I will emulate it."