| interrogator: | "Well, they are attacking our good citizens. They are forcing us to send soldiers to help our own." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | need for communication between both sides |
| interrogator: | "Oh, we tried communicating with them. To offer our hand in friendship. They will not listen." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | half truth |
| interrogator: | "What makes you think that?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | knowledge of truth |
| interrogator: | "How would you know what is true in this case?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | presence |
| interrogator: | (pauses, motions to observer to close window)
"Did you come from their territory?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | denial |
| interrogator: | "But you have spent time there?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | confirmation |
| interrogator: | "Are you working for them?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | denial |
| interrogator: | "How can I know that you are telling the truth?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | lack of need for deception |
| interrogator: | "That did not convince you, either." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | distrust |
| interrogator: | "So you don't trust us, but expect us to trust you?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | lack of expectation |
| interrogator: | (sighs)
"Look, let's work on building that trust. Why don't you tell me where you came from?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | this town |
| interrogator: | "You hatched here?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | confirmation |
| interrogator: | "Alright. Where did your parents come from?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | this town |
| interrogator: | "Are they creatures like you?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | (no answer) |
| interrogator: | "Were they Ichtýdé?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | (no answer) |
| interrogator: | "Hm, well then. Would you at least tell me your name?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | (no answer) |
| interrogator: | "Come on, help me understand you. See, my own name is Némeros. Do you know what that means?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | sincere person |
| interrogator: | "Exactly. I am being sincere with you." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | mismatch |
| interrogator: | "Don't be that difficult. I keep telling you, I'm your friend." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | mismatch; continued restrainment; withdrawal of light |
| interrogator: | "Oh that? I'm sure you understand that I cannot risk you breaking free. Not until I'm convinced that you are on our side." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | lack of need for picking side |
| interrogator: | "You mean, you are on both sides?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | confirmation |
| interrogator: | "Well, that's not good. You cannot be on our side while supporting our enemies." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | confusion |
| interrogator: | "Let's put it this way. If the Pereqaian Alliance asked you for help, would you do it?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | doubt |
| interrogator: | "You might not have a choice. If they found you, they would force you to help them." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | denial |
| interrogator: | "Believe me, these savages have no mercy. They would torture you to get what they need." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | denial |
| interrogator: | "You might think so now. But they have spies everywhere. If they discover what you can do, they will force you to wipe your beloved town off the map." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | denial |
| interrogator: | "I admire your confidence. I honestly do. But surely you understand that I cannot risk you falling into their hands?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | (no answer) |
| interrogator: | "I would like to ask you again. Will you work for us, and help us protect the Nimýric citizens? Including your loved ones in the town?" |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | denial |
| interrogator: | (sighs)
"Alright then. I suppose we will talk again later. Think about what I said." |
| 1083-4-2/AN: | (no answer) |
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Author's Notes
Make sure to read the included document! Whew, this was a massive one.