@rey.solo

[forcevisions]

i made a mistake


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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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[rehandle]

It's a choice between helping or leaving you and others open to possible dangers. So yes, I'm helping.

[ He's not thrilled about any part of the situation, but it's an easy decision. ]

[forcevisions]

Quentin also had an idea for if we can't use our implants. His power can use mirrors to communicate, I guess. But Hawke thought maybe we shouldn't be connected to the Morningstar network when we go in, in case they can take something from us.

[rehandle]

If there's any genuine concern that they might want to hack our implants for data about us or Morningstar that we aren't willingly giving, nobody should be going near the place. As it is, I imagine El's following along with the discussion and if ze thinks cutting access is a good idea I'm sure it'll get done.

Utilizing Quentin's power is a good way to keep eyes on the situation throughout so long as he's comfortable with the possibility of his power becoming common knowledge, but if you're all taken to different rooms you're out of luck. My priority is to ensure there's a triggered response if any of you lose consciousness unexpectedly.

[forcevisions]

I don't think there's GENUINE concern. I think there's fear. That's different.

In other words, I'm interested in your idea. And I think we should do it.