@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.

Comments

[angerberg]

Cutting my implant out didn't hand anyone the key to understanding my magic. This will have consequences. A long string of them.

[championofsnark]

Everything we do has consequences. That's how the world works. If it doesn't work I'll either be dead or in peril or be the first to say I did a stupid fucking thing.

[angerberg]

It would be a shame if something happened to you.

[championofsnark]

Now I see the truth, you're worried about me.

[angerberg]

I'm worried about all of us.

I never supported attaching any of our names to this group of ours, and now this very stupid girl is inviting us to do it en masse. I know what it is to be targeted by a fearful populace.

[championofsnark]

I'm honestly not that secret anymore. When the monsters attacked, I got the fighting ring crew out to fight with us, and they saw me with the glowing chest. Not all of them, but some of them definitely did and know what I am. I don't want people to do it en masse, I already said it would be wiser if it was just me.

[angerberg]

There are too many heroes among our bunch to let you martyr yourself. You know that.

[championofsnark]

UGH. I'm supposed to be the stupidest martyr here, I'm offended.

[angerberg]

I'd advise against trying harder for the title, but I know that would only entice you.

[championofsnark]

Listen if you're going to go for a title you may as well be the best at it.

[angerberg]

I can think of a number of reasons.

[championofsnark]

I am all for us making a better and smarter plan. I'm not THAT much of a martyr.