[The next question doesn't really take him by surprise, but there is a twinge of interest in where this conversation has gone. Is Anders sympathizing?]
[He knows how a Tranquil would answer that question, and he doesn't want to delve too deeply into similarities and differences. All he knows is that it's a horrible fate, and he's afraid of it.]
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is that supposed to be reassuring? hes not completely empty, only mostly
[Another delay. But, now that the connection's been made, he needs to know:]
FROM: anders@cdc.org
how long have you been like that?
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No, I was merely being informative.
[The next question doesn't really take him by surprise, but there is a twinge of interest in where this conversation has gone. Is Anders sympathizing?]
FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
About five or so years. I can't speak for July.
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FROM: anders@cdc.org
i see
FROM: anders@cdc.org
im sorry
FROM: anders@cdc.org
thats all i needed to know
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FROM: 11.november@cdc.org
Why sorry? You didn't do anything wrong.
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FROM: anders@cdc.org
i know i didnt. but i am anyway
FROM: anders@cdc.org
ill tell july you said hello