You shouldn't sell yourself short like that, Ms. Ai.
[But Jay supposes that's the point. In a way, that's probably Ai's best defense. If she's charming and nonthreatening, the softer hearts in their group will want to look after and protect her. It's not a bad play.]
None whatsoever. Whoever is behind all of this has gone to an awful lot of effort to bring us together and prepare this space for us. People have hurt and killed each other for pettier reasons than this.
[From his perspective, everyone has the potential to be-- or become-- a wolf. How much longer is this uneasy peace going to last? It can't be for much longer. They've all gotten so restless. Even the overbearing friendly types have started to get irritable. Something is going to break. And it's going to be ugly, he thinks.]
Usually I charge for my consultation services. But in this case, since we're in this together, I'll offer this advice for free.
Avoid being alone with just one person, especially if no one else knows where you are. Lock your door at night-- the bolt and the chain-- and don't open it for anyone. Don't leave until you see others in the hallway the following morning. Be careful who you choose to trust.
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[But Jay supposes that's the point. In a way, that's probably Ai's best defense. If she's charming and nonthreatening, the softer hearts in their group will want to look after and protect her. It's not a bad play.]
None whatsoever. Whoever is behind all of this has gone to an awful lot of effort to bring us together and prepare this space for us. People have hurt and killed each other for pettier reasons than this.
[From his perspective, everyone has the potential to be-- or become-- a wolf. How much longer is this uneasy peace going to last? It can't be for much longer. They've all gotten so restless. Even the overbearing friendly types have started to get irritable. Something is going to break. And it's going to be ugly, he thinks.]
Usually I charge for my consultation services. But in this case, since we're in this together, I'll offer this advice for free.
Avoid being alone with just one person, especially if no one else knows where you are. Lock your door at night-- the bolt and the chain-- and don't open it for anyone. Don't leave until you see others in the hallway the following morning. Be careful who you choose to trust.