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[kilimanjaro]

Why have we not returned to Exsilium? The danger is over, isn't it?

[Kili looks frustrated and tired. He's not used to being cooped up indoors like this, and no one can really blame a dwarf for not understanding radiation. and nuclear bombs.]

This place wasn't meant for living on. We can't even go outdoors! It doesn't feel like we're living anymore, merely... surviving.

And Kang, forgive me, but it seems it will be a while longer before I can continue with the blade my uncle forged you.

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[kilimanjaro]

Going on a mission involves trusting the people who dragged us here in the first place. No, that won't happen.

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[charming_jerk]

Heh. Yeah, I feel ya there, man. I've been on enough missions where they screwed somethin' up enough that I swore I'd never do 'em again. But ya know, I hate this base so friggin' much that I changed my mind. Even if I'm just off to visit a Costco to pick up a thousand rolls 'a toilet paper, it's better than bein' stuck on here all day.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili has no idea what 'Costco' and 'toilet paper' are, but he draws a conclusion that it's hardly an exciting task and hopes he's right, because he's getting tired of asking people constantly what things mean.]

...'S true, this place is horrible.

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[charming_jerk]

Think of it this way, pal. I hate the Initiative. But the work I'm doin' is for the benefit of us, not them. To keep us fed 'n functioning. And hopefully, down the line, for the benefit of the Exiles.

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[kilimanjaro]

[That's a good point. Kili sighs and nods reluctantly.] You do make a fair argument.

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[charming_jerk]

I've been here for awhile, so I know how the Initiative works at this rate. And usually works pretty shittily, so we gotta do things our own way.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Kili stares blankly.] 'Shittily'? What does that mean?

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[charming_jerk]

I mean like they literally work like shit sometimes. Have ya heard about some of the fuck-ups they've pulled, like accidentally switching our bodies with other people's after comin' back from a mission once? Or bringing us back from a mission, only to get all the times wrong, bringin' everyone back older or younger?

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[kilimanjaro]

[He...still doesn't know what that word means, but he'll guess at it's meaning and leave it there.]

I...hadn't heard, no. [Kili's even less willing to go on a mission now.]

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[charming_jerk]

Hasn't happened in awhile, but figured I'd give ya a fair warnin' anyway. I dunno. Might still be worth the risk.

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[kilimanjaro]

I appreciate the warning. [He sighs and rubs at his face.] It might be.