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[neveraskedforthis]

Hello. A couple things:

1 -- Are there any licensed therapists around here? Before you ask: yes, it's exactly what it sounds like, and before you volunteer like the good samaritan you are, I should probably inform you that I gave my last counselor a nervous breakdown.

So. Just figured I'd point that out. But hey, why not give it another shot, right? Even better if you know a thing or two about neurocybernetics, but that's not a must. We can work out some form of payment.

2 –- Another vending machine at the station went missing. What the hell is up with that? Whoever's doing this, are you deliberately trying to annoy me and keep me from doing more important work or what, while I'm chasing a vending machine thief. That said, we're low on staff. Go sign up if you have nothing better to do with your time, but don't touch any fucking vending machines. Unless you just want to get a drink, I guess that's okay.

3 -- Your thoughts on pursuing a serious relationship while trapped in this place. Go.

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[neveraskedforthis]

And any subsequent heartbreak.

[implying]

Which is as inevitable as anything else, in the grander scheme of things. Consider it a worthy price to pay.

[neveraskedforthis]

[ TAKING ADVICE FROM YOU IN LOVE MATTERS IS ALWAYS A BAD IDEA, VANADI ]

Maybe.

I am surprised this is coming from you.

[implying]

[ sir you are rude ]

Yes, I suppose you would be.

Is it Samus?

[neveraskedforthis]

[ what else is new ]

Why?

[implying]

Why, of course because I plan to whisk her away for a romantic elopement.

[neveraskedforthis]

Good luck. You'll need it.

[implying]

Oh, I'm certain we'll be fine.

[neveraskedforthis]

She will be. As for you, I'm not so sure.

[implying]

Well, do you love her?

[neveraskedforthis]

[ URRGH HE WANTS TO GIVE AN EVASIVE ANSWER BUT ITS ALL PUBLIC HOW WOULD THAT LOOK IF SAMUS READS IT ]

I think that'd be obvious given the question I asked.

[implying]

[ HEHEHEHEH ]

Then the answer is just as obvious, I should say.

[neveraskedforthis]

No. Some people are willing to make sacrifices and abstain if it proves to be the better decision for all parties involved, in the long run.

[implying]

That only applies if this affection is one-sided. Does she love you?

[neveraskedforthis]

Ask me an easier question.

[implying]

Does she want a relationship? It isn't a one-man decision.

[neveraskedforthis]

I don't know.

[ WHY DONT YOU GO TALK TO HER IF YOURE SUCH AN EXPERT GOSH ]

[implying]

Well, nor do we. It seems to me as if you're asking entirely the wrong set of people, and you know very well to whom your question ought to be directed instead.

[neveraskedforthis]

Like I'll get a better answer from her. Sometimes it's just not that straightforward. Not all people are as simple as you.

[implying]

I didn't say she would have an answer, I told you to ask her. To open a discussion, as proper caring people do.

Really, Adam. They may not be as simple as me, but I find that most of them are a good deal more considerate and empathetic than you.

[neveraskedforthis]

Then maybe we've just made different experiences. Thank you for your advice.

[ ~he's polite ]

[implying]

Do me a favor and don't be too stupid to use it.