[Smiles a bit at the little chirp and when he speaks, his tone is amused]
I should hope so, Mr.Murdoch. Thinking about other people when you are conversing with someone is not a good look. It is important to be present or else someone might feel you are disinterested in what they have to say.
Now, forgive me, but I am going to cut to the chase a bit here. Will you help me and if so what is it going to cost me?
Even for someone as wealthy as yourself, I can't see you telling me to name a price for a simple curiosity. What do you want this information for? Happy to help you compile information, but I'd love to know what's going on in your head concerning it.
Not going to let that bit slide, hmmm? Let's just say I feel a bit more at ease knowing where the influence on this boat falls. Is that satisfactory enough of an answer?
Let me try getting my point across in a slightly different way: Do you like playing someone else's game when you don't know all the rules but are required to face the consequences, anyway?
[There's a quiet groan and a muffled 'whump' sound as he falls back against his bedding]
I am about to be completely, absolutely crystalline with you, my friend. So, please humbly accept my final answer on this topic as this is the only answer I have to give you. There is nothing and more and nothing less to it than this...
We are all trapped together on this boat. For my sake and the sake of my family, I would very much so like to not upset someone who it turns out is everyone's darling. In speaking with other people, it became quite clear to me that we all know our fair share of people on this boat. That we are all rather interconnected.
[ finally there's an airy chuckle somewhere between amused and... something else. it could be indignation or amusement or exasperated disappointment. ]
Is offering your umbrella of facts while concealing literally everything that's underneath it all my help is worth?
Should I take this as an insult as a member of Cirrus? I thought we had at least a little more respect for each other than this.
In that case, with everything you've explained... you want a Cirrus Family member in on this with you to deflect the danger to you and your family should your info gathering somehow cause... upset. Since anything to do with information is Cirrus territory, no one is going to suspect Siren of being any more than a helpful hand. Is that somewhere in the ballpark?
Because that's the only reason you could possibly want my help with this over literally anyone else on this boat. I have no extra usefulness as a partner over anyone else other than that.
Yes or No? I need to know what it's going to cost you afterall to make a trade.
[Who hurt you. Sighs and rolls over, the fabric of the blankets making another rustling noise]
Information is Cirrus territory, so yes. Having a Cirrus assist feels a bit more...on the level. It has nothing to do with deflection however because nothing I am doing is nefarious in nature.
And beyond that, your usefulness as a partner also lies in the fact that it seems as though you and I may have something in common. Not to mention, I like to think we got along at least somewhat. I could ask any Cirrus, so why do you think I chose to ask you?
Although...I must admit I am starting to suspect you may dislike my family. Or at least you certainly seem prone to assuming the worst of me and my motivations, sir. If you dislike the idea of working with me so much, I will humbly accept your rejection of my proposal.
You aren't exactly assuming the best in me by dancing around the issue, or the best in anyone on this ship if you are worried about the safety of your family and yourself just by upsetting the wrong person, don't you think?
You could just be quirky from upbringing in Siren's Melodies and dealing with all that fame crap, but your unwillingness to be direct is a red flag to someone like me. Does that not make sense to you? I'm happy to admit I'm wrong, but cut me a little slack and try to get where I'm coming from.
Mr.Murdoch…I find myself a bit anxious and could use some help from a Cirrus so that I do not find myself engaging in some sort of social faux pas.
This particular mission has the potential to appear quite shady, so I understand if you have hesitation in taking on my request. However, this is mostly an exercise in settling my nerves in this unique situation.
I think we could work well together, so I would prefer to work with you over another Cirrus, and… I would of course be happy to compensate you for your time.
Promise me that I won't regret trusting you. Don't deceive me.
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... Uh don't take it personally. It's just 'pass' for me because of my previous experiences. Otherwise, I'm sure I'd rate it better. Everyone else I've ever trusted from the getgo has screwed me over somehow. I don't really want to deal with that kinda messiness again. Even moreso while on this joyride.
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Oh, what a coincidence, I was just thinking about you.
Please continue.
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I should hope so, Mr.Murdoch. Thinking about other people when you are conversing with someone is not a good look. It is important to be present or else someone might feel you are disinterested in what they have to say.
Now, forgive me, but I am going to cut to the chase a bit here. Will you help me and if so what is it going to cost me?
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Even for someone as wealthy as yourself, I can't see you telling me to name a price for a simple curiosity. What do you want this information for? Happy to help you compile information, but I'd love to know what's going on in your head concerning it.
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Let me try getting my point across in a slightly different way: Do you like playing someone else's game when you don't know all the rules but are required to face the consequences, anyway?
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I am about to be completely, absolutely crystalline with you, my friend. So, please humbly accept my final answer on this topic as this is the only answer I have to give you. There is nothing and more and nothing less to it than this...
We are all trapped together on this boat. For my sake and the sake of my family, I would very much so like to not upset someone who it turns out is everyone's darling. In speaking with other people, it became quite clear to me that we all know our fair share of people on this boat. That we are all rather interconnected.
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...put your crystal China back in the dishwasher, Jewel, it's still kinda filthy.
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Is offering your umbrella of facts while concealing literally everything that's underneath it all my help is worth?
Should I take this as an insult as a member of Cirrus? I thought we had at least a little more respect for each other than this.
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Because that's the only reason you could possibly want my help with this over literally anyone else on this boat. I have no extra usefulness as a partner over anyone else other than that.
Yes or No? I need to know what it's going to cost you afterall to make a trade.
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Information is Cirrus territory, so yes. Having a Cirrus assist feels a bit more...on the level. It has nothing to do with deflection however because nothing I am doing is nefarious in nature.
And beyond that, your usefulness as a partner also lies in the fact that it seems as though you and I may have something in common. Not to mention, I like to think we got along at least somewhat. I could ask any Cirrus, so why do you think I chose to ask you?
Although...I must admit I am starting to suspect you may dislike my family. Or at least you certainly seem prone to assuming the worst of me and my motivations, sir. If you dislike the idea of working with me so much, I will humbly accept your rejection of my proposal.
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EVERYONE. :(]You aren't exactly assuming the best in me by dancing around the issue, or the best in anyone on this ship if you are worried about the safety of your family and yourself just by upsetting the wrong person, don't you think?
You could just be quirky from upbringing in Siren's Melodies and dealing with all that fame crap, but your unwillingness to be direct is a red flag to someone like me. Does that not make sense to you? I'm happy to admit I'm wrong, but cut me a little slack and try to get where I'm coming from.
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Accidentally snaps pen in half thinking too hard on this. ]
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This particular mission has the potential to appear quite shady, so I understand if you have hesitation in taking on my request. However, this is mostly an exercise in settling my nerves in this unique situation.
I think we could work well together, so I would prefer to work with you over another Cirrus, and… I would of course be happy to compensate you for your time.
…is that better?
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Okay, compensation required is... a promise.
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Hmm? What sort of promise? Let’s hear it.
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. . .
... Uh don't take it personally. It's just 'pass' for me because of my previous experiences. Otherwise, I'm sure I'd rate it better. Everyone else I've ever trusted from the getgo has screwed me over somehow. I don't really want to deal with that kinda messiness again. Even moreso while on this joyride.
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I will not deceive you and you had best not deceive me.
As for regret…well. Isn’t that a bit too complicated for me to make any promises over? One could come to regret meeting me for a number of reasons.
As pretty as it would be to promise you that, I can make no such promise. I can promise I will not deceive you however.
It is not much, but it is what I can humbly offer you.
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And I promise not to deceive you.
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Maybe a little.
Okay, onto your exercise then. So the first thing is we need a list of everyone on this ship. Unless you already have that?
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Send to me? I'll give you who I know for starters. Have you talked to your family about who they know already?
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...do you though? Have an issue with Sirens, that is? You very skillfully evaded that one earlier.
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