@rey.solo

[forcevisions]

i made a mistake


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ETA
Riverstone is interested in cooperating with the Displaced to learn more about the people who brought us here. They figured out who I was when I put in the paperwork to change my name back. Apparently, I'm still on the UN's most wanted list, but someone prevented the UN from acting to bring me into custody. 

I don't know who, and neither does Riverstone — in fact, they asked me about it.

But they know that I'm one of the Displaced, which actually explains a few things. I've been working for Riverstone for months. After I went to Everest, I was gone a bit longer than the rest of us, well beyond El's coverage. They gave me back my job anyway. I don't think this was news to them. If you ask me, that's a sign they're not out to get us, but I realize not everyone will agree there.

Now they want to talk to all of us, or as many of us as are interested. Riverstone is offering to pay travel expenses in New Beijing for one week for anyone who wants to undergo observation and testing of their power, and who's willing to answer some questions. I know that sounds scary. I know scary. The UNA had me in custody for some time, running "tests." But Riverstone claims that what they're offering is different, that we'll preview everything first.

Before you decide, I should mention ... they think they might know something about who's been dropping us off. In return for our cooperation, they're willing to exchange that information. 

I'm not telling anyone what to do, and no one else should try to do that either. But if follow (this) link, you can register your information with the Riverstone employees in charge of this, and they'll reach out to you to arrange the trip.

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[forcevisions]

Yeah, it could. They said they think they can help us put together who has been dropping us off.

[kinkprofessor]

Oh, that would would be interesting data

Have you lost people?
I'm still relatively new, in the grand scheme of things, but I imagine for the people who have resided here longer it must be tough to have people leave unexpectedly

[forcevisions]

Everyone has lost someone.

[ curt because she had lost her entire family recently. ]

[kinkprofessor]

Yes, they have
I understand that loss well

[ He thinks briefly of his brother, a rare moment of sincere melancholy before- ]

So if you need anyone to talk about it
Though we've only just met, I'd be happy to lend my support

[forcevisions]

You just invited me to eat you not five minutes ago. You'll forgive me if I don't think the offer's entirely selfless.

[kinkprofessor]

Just because I'm flirtatious doesn't mean I'm incapable of sincerity or sympathy
I do think community and looking out for one another is important, especially here

[forcevisions]

... Thanks.

[ she settles for accepting it, softening. ]

But I'm alright.
I have to admit, I'd like to know who brought us here. They'd be able to help us find where people have been taken to, maybe.

[kinkprofessor]

I'm glad to hear it

But I agree
That's one of the many questions I have as well.
Hopefully, if we work together, it'd be easier to find an answer

I'm only a lab technician, but let me know if there's any way I can assist in information gathering

[forcevisions]

If you want to participate by talking to Riverstone directly, I can give you the link they gave me.

Actually I guess I should put this in the post.

[kinkprofessor]

That would be perfect

And my offer still stands, by the way
I know I'm a practical stranger but I would like to be someone to lean on in this Displaced community of ours

[forcevisions]

Alright.
Why is it so easy for you to decide to give Riverstone the answers they want?
I haven't even decided what I'm doing yet.

[kinkprofessor]

Because I want answers myself
I'm a scientist
I think this is likely a mutually beneficial agreement
They run 'tests' on me and I get to ask them what they know about all this
Doesn't that seem like a win/win?

[forcevisions]

I don't like tests.

[kinkprofessor]

Oh?
And why might that be?

[forcevisions]

Because I've been the subject of them before, and the UNA wasn't as considerate as Riverstone.

[kinkprofessor]

I apologize for you having an unpleasant experience.
But sometimes that is a risk you take.
Not that it excuses it any, of course, just-
Maybe Riverstone will be different? It's worth a try.
For me, anyway. Hopefully, you'll have enough interested that you won't need to put yourself in such a position again.

[forcevisions]

You're going?

I think I am too.
Despite what happened before, you're right. I think the possibilities are worth taking the risk. And this time, I won't be alone.

[kinkprofessor]

Why not?
And that's a good way to look at it, too. It doesn't feel quite so daunting when you know you won't be the only one going through it.

[forcevisions]

It certainly helps weather all the people insisting that I'm doing something that's screwing everyone else over.

[ because multiple people are interested. ]

[kinkprofessor]

Well, know that you have support in me despite what anyone else might say

[forcevisions]

Thanks ...

[ evil corporation guy ]