Melodious

Myriad Reality

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

@Techspert

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

Myriad Reality

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

@Techspert

Like you?

Myriad Reality

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

@Techspert

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.

Myriad Reality

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

@Techspert

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.

Myriad Reality

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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.

@Techspert

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.

Myriad Reality

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...By definition, sure.

@Techspert

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.

Myriad Reality

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Which is why it's not clear to me whether you actually are.

@Techspert

I don’t guess I am until I am, am I?

Myriad Reality

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Your description makes you sound more stuck than your tone.

@Techspert

Is my confidence leaking? I just never get the feeling that I’m truly dooned.

Myriad Reality

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I don't assume you have any favors to call in either?

@Techspert

Not with anyone in this field of work, no.

Myriad Reality

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When was the last time you saw them?

@Techspert

Couldn’t even tell you, dude. Legitimately.