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You sound like you took it literally. But what I mean is, there’s not much more that I can do than the most I can do until the moment of truth.

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I’m just weighing your words. You don’t want to take them on alone, but you’re prepared to take them on alone.

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That’s a good way to put it. Best to be mentally ready for any worst case happenings, yeah? Even if you hope that’s not what it comes to.

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Does that look like it’s the most likely outcome?

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Wish I was a numbers guru in all regards like some people we both surely know are. But I can’t make that sort of call right now. It’s in the hands of people whose choices I have absolutely no control over other than “Maybe they like me enough?” But even that counts on a degree of altruism.

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You could offer a mutual favor. I’m certain your help is valuable.

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I’ve done lots of favors for others since exile. Heck, I’ve almost died. Twice actually. I didn’t want my aid to come across as disingenuous, because I really am not just trying to look out for myself. Hopefully the difference maker isn’t just whether I established an agreement before doing that.

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Those who know you but haven’t built any kind of relationship are where preemptive favor offers may help you.

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Like you?

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No, offering you advice to negotiate with me would be a conflict of interest.

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I don’t see how. But you probably have a reason for that. You clearly do have stuff you hypothetically could use help with.

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I don’t like exchanging favors these days.
*Raps my fingers against the corner of the doorframe*
There are too many lines that I shouldn’t cross.

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That’s entirely your call to make, I guess… Or maybe it isn’t.

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Couldn’t have described it better myself.

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Crossing lines isn’t what landed you in your current position by chance, is it?

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To get in perfect shape? No way.

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Oh. I misunderstood your question. It's a lifelong commitment, but you don't need perfect shape to be able to defend yourself. For that, a few months, probably.

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Okay. Can I use it with that energy thing you showed me?

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It will be very useful for it, yes.