@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

[impede]

What can they do to us? If we take information about ourselves, and we don't hurt anyone in turn, what will they have to offer to the public?

[forcevisions]

They can tell everyone that we're thieves and criminals because we broke into their business. It doesn't matter if it was data about us.

It's exactly what the UN did with Morningstar after we captured Kurt Fischer. The truth doesn't matter.

[impede]

You see the inherent contradiction here, don't you? Providing them information they want that could be problematic leads to the same end result.

[forcevisions]

That's not true.

We have a chance to make them our allies by working together. Causing problems for them, stealing their work, would cost us that opportunity.

[impede]

You can't have someone that powerful as your ally without constantly being at a disadvantage.

[forcevisions]

That's cynical.

[impede]

Aren't you in support of Morningstar? What would they think if you said the same thing?

[forcevisions]

That no one wins rebellions alone.

[impede]

Somehow that doesn't sound right.

You asked them, then? Heard what they had to say?

Or are you putting words into their mouths like little puppets moving accordingly to your fucked up scheme?

[forcevisions]

You asked what they would think if I said the same thing.

[ and now he's changing the terms of the conversation so it suits his condescension. she's onto how he operates. ]

[impede]

In case you're having a hard time keeping up, I'm referring to the part where it would be useful and worthwhile to ally yourself with a corporation such as Riverstone.

I asked what they would think, given the circumstances.

And you truly think they'd be glad to have a corporation (bolded, just to ensure you know what I mean) as an ally?