I don't think I'm encouraging anything. But you seemed concerned, so I'm offering a solution that you can decide if you'll act on or not. [ they believe in free will. ]
—why did someone step on your head? Where were you?
Hysteria seems to be a good word for it. I don't think I'll ever understand why the first instinct upon coming somewhere quiet and safe is to panic and destroy it. It won't bring you back faster.
[ they have already expressed this before but they are extremely annoyed so many of you created so much waste. ]
You all had so much wasted food and property damage in the two days we were gone. Do you realize how untrustworthy it makes you seem? You're all here and a part of this because God believes redemption is a possibility, but pettiness and tantrums won't get you anywhere. And do you know how expensive all of this would be if we were to charge you for your housing and for the food being provided?
I'll take progress. It counts for something to me. [ they can accept that. they can also accept the question, and they don't think too hard about it. ]
Because God asked for our help, and I knew that I could. I wanted to be useful, and I wanted to see this for myself. I never thought much about a higher power like this, but if there's a chance for people to discover their own futures and shape them to be better, then I think they should have the chance to try and get them.
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—why did someone step on your head? Where were you?
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[ Mmm. ]
I had collapsed from an avalanche of those... Burgers.
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An avalanche... what were you all doing before we arrived?
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[ they have already expressed this before but they are extremely annoyed so many of you created so much waste. ]
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[ A common practice to bitch at the bar. He is just swirling his mixed drink which he got whenever. Point is he has it now. ]
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You all had so much wasted food and property damage in the two days we were gone. Do you realize how untrustworthy it makes you seem? You're all here and a part of this because God believes redemption is a possibility, but pettiness and tantrums won't get you anywhere. And do you know how expensive all of this would be if we were to charge you for your housing and for the food being provided?
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Anyway— ]
You could charge us?
[ AFTER DEATH? ]
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[ they say, as someone who has taken things for granted themselves. but not those sort of things. ]
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This is your trial, you know. I think I'm meant to listen to your complaints and thoughts instead. Is the rooming thing the big one right now?
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[ Wait. ]
I do have this other complaint: I am with this bunch.
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anyway, they stare at him. ]
That's one we share together, sir. [ dry. ] Not all of them are that terrible though. Have you met anyone that doesn't fill you with complaints?
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[ Well!! They asked. ]
... For now, they are some.
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Why so curious?
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People change.
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[ holds out a hand for a shake. ]
Deal?
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At the very least, progress. [ It's better to not make promises you can't keep or can't prolong. ] I do have one last question before I let you go.
Why did you take on this project?
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I'll take progress. It counts for something to me. [ they can accept that. they can also accept the question, and they don't think too hard about it. ]
Because God asked for our help, and I knew that I could. I wanted to be useful, and I wanted to see this for myself. I never thought much about a higher power like this, but if there's a chance for people to discover their own futures and shape them to be better, then I think they should have the chance to try and get them.