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« Dec 18, 2015 11:08:44 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I'll let you know."

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"We've been talking about it. I've let him know that it's his decision to make, he doesn't have to just because of who his parents are, and he's promised to give it serious thought before making a decision either way."

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« Dec 18, 2015 11:19:49 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I understand, this is no life to jump into recklessly!"

Even if he'd started studying here basically as soon as his family realised he had a power. At an age much younger than Terry, for sure. It wasn't like he'd been doing missions at 12 though.

"I am sure he would be an excellent agent, though!"

Especially if Lucien gave him the strength of a bear.

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« Dec 18, 2015 11:25:37 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"He certainly has the temper to be one."

Jack laughs again.

"Though the kids are students here, I misspoke before."

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« Dec 18, 2015 12:50:09 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"Oh, I haven't seen them! I do hope their lessons are going well!"

To be fair, he usually sees other agents, not the kids who're just taking classes here.
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« Dec 18, 2015 13:27:47 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"So far so good."

Jack nods.

"I'm sure you'll run into them eventually."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:34:31 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I'll keep an eye out, and you know you can come to me if you ever need help!"

Suddenly, though, his expression goes a little flatter, and his voice lowers a bit.

"Though that is not the only reason I came here, Director."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:37:51 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"Oh?"

He's a little surprised at that!

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:40:24 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I heard the Empire was in town. You captured one, and some of his men. That connasse is still alive when he should have been sent home in pieces."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:43:37 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"He wanted to make a deal with us."

Jack shrugs.

"I accepted."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:44:36 GMT -6 » 		Quote
His nostrils flare and his jaw tenses!

"We make deals with the enemy, now. We shake the hand of the Devil."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:46:20 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"A devil trying to turn on the rest of the devils."

Jack says pointedly.

"Sometimes you do what you have to do."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:46:55 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"Anything they told you is a lie. An Imperial is incapable of truth, of justice, of helping us in any way BUT DYING."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:50:24 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"And you'd say the same thing of someone who was born in the Empire?"

Jack lifts his eyebrows in surprise.

"Someone who didn't have a choice but to be part of it?"

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:54:29 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"You say that as if you are talking about someone specific."

It's partly a way to dodge the question. Yes, he would say that of someone fighting for the Empire, but what of all those citizens? The people trying to live their lives? The people not actively helping conquer and oppress people?

That's a harder question.

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:56:38 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I'm not."

Jack shakes his head quickly.

"I'm just curious as to whether you have boundaries."

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« Dec 19, 2015 0:58:58 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"You know my boundaries! No children, no non-combatants! That's why I'm better than Imperial scum."

Imperial diplomats, politicians, and personnel in support roles didn't count as non-combatants to him. A random civilian in Paris was safe, a doctor treating wounded Imperial soldiers or a mechanic fixing damaged Imperial tanks wasn't.

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« Dec 19, 2015 1:00:06 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"Uh huh."

Jack says flatly.

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« Dec 19, 2015 1:02:08 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"You doubt me. You've read my mission reports and yet you doubt I tell you the truth."

Lucien looks wounded at the very idea he'd lie to his buddy the Director!
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« Dec 19, 2015 14:22:17 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I don't think you're lying to me."

Jack is quick to clear that up.

"I just think we have very different ideas of who is Imperial scum and who isn't."

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« Dec 19, 2015 15:00:21 GMT -6 via mobile » 		Quote
"And what, exactly, is your idea?"

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« Dec 19, 2015 18:17:14 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"Those who work with the Empire willingly. Who want it to expand, and who happily take part in its worst activities."

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« Dec 19, 2015 20:29:43 GMT -6 » 		Quote
Lucien grunts, mulling over Jack's answer! It made some sense, and didn't Lucien himself draw a distinction between "Imperials" and "random civilians living in Imperial territory"? His missions aren't expeditions to pillage and burn everything in sight; if they were, he really would be no different from the Empire.

But this is war. And you can't tell who among the enemy is fighting you because they're a conscript, and who truly believes.

"Any of them who put on that armour, any meta who joins up. They're either believers in the cause, or cowards who betrayed their people. Most importantly, every single one of those scum is trying to kill us - twice they've blatantly flouted the peace treaty! They laugh at your lack of will to do anything about them kidnapping and murdering our friends! They only respect force, and bloodshed, and if they had half a chance any one of them would slaughter every man, woman, and child in this city. There's only one way to help vermin like that."

Lucien slams his fist into his palm to drive in the point!

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« Dec 19, 2015 20:47:17 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"I don't think that's your choice to make."

Jack frowns.

"And I only gave you my opinion because you asked. This isn't a debate."

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« Dec 19, 2015 20:55:17 GMT -6 » 		Quote
"When I'm sent to damage the war effort, I pick my targets accordingly."

He doesn't exactly stare Jack down, but he does hold the Director's gaze. He might have gotten a little carried away, but right now he's not in the mood to admit it. He lets out a long breath and his muscles slowly relax as he straightens up, trying to bring the outburst to a halt.

"I hate them all. I can't not. If that's wrong, then I'll make up for it when they've been beaten for good, and all those they oppress live freely again. I have to stay the course until then, you know that."

It's as close to an apology as Jack is going to get, at least right now.

"So. This 'deal' of yours. What was it?"
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« Dec 19, 2015 21:07:15 GMT -6 » 		Quote
Jack doesn't say anything, he just stares at Lucien.

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