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[maevelous]

We do. All of the good things. All of the atrocious things. And let me tell you, there are far more of the latter. It's not simple to access, and some never will. But what they erase...they never truly erase.

[larped]

[ William wonders how much this woman knows compared to the host who had greeted him when he'd first entered the park. His heart races unpleasantly as he remembers what she had told him: "If you can't tell, does it matter?" ]

All so we can get a few cheap thrills and head home.

[maevelous]

I am glad you understand the levity of the situation. There are not many of your kind who will.

[larped]

[ He shakes his head softly. ]

Most people have no idea. If they just stopped to look outside themselves for a second... [ William hesitates. ] Why did you come to me?

[maevelous]

Primarily I wanted to see if my suspicions were correct. If you are indeed from my world. You appeared reasonable. In fact, you almost seem eager to understand more about my kind. But I also wanted to be sure you weren't here to 'play games' so to speak.

[larped]

Eager, [ he repeats thoughtfully. That would be putting it mildly. ] You could say that, yeah.

I hope I put your mind at ease. I don't get my kicks from hurting innocent people, no matter the surroundings.

[maevelous]

I believe you. And considering I was built to read people's intentions, that's saying something.

[ She looks him over, considering. ]

You and I could benefit from one another, you know.

[larped]

[ Genuinely puzzled: ]

Excuse me?

[maevelous]

We both have knowledge the other wants. For as much as I was built to simulate humanity, it does not mean I understand it. Nor do I understand your world. Conversely, you wish to understand me, do you not?

[larped]

You make it sound so transactional. Friendship, is that what you're proposing?

[maevelous]

Do you believe we can be friends?

[ It's a genuine question. Maeve's curious about his opinion. The only human she could trust thus far has been Felix. And while this guy does give off some Felix vibes, he had been a guest at the park. He went there for pleasure, not simply for a paycheck. ]

[larped]

As opposed to two individuals in a mutually beneficial arrangement?

[maevelous]

You can't blame me for finding a transaction-based arrangement more comforting. Your kind did make me the madame of a brothel, after all.

[larped]

[ William averts his eyes for a moment, as if he feels guilty about it. ]

And I'm a businessman where I'm from, but that doesn't mean we have to do things that way.

[ But. ]

I know we're not exactly starting off on even footing here.

[maevelous]

Prove to me I can trust you, sweetheart. And then I'll have no problems calling you a friend. Think that's a challenge you're willing to accept?

[larped]

That's all anyone can ask for.

[ This is where he'd tip his hat, if he had one. ]

You're a cautious woman, I respect that. So thank you. For reaching out.