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[resetbutton]

sys.admin// has opened communication!

[Communicators in both the City and the Cave come to life with a short burst of static and then plays a bit of what sounds like garbled speaking. It’s impossible to make out what’s being said and after a minute, it stops abruptly and the transmission clears up considerably. The voice that speaks is very obviously not human and instead robotic like someone is plugging this all into a text to speech program.]

Do not adjust your set. This is something you want to listen to, Sleepers of Espas.

What you’ve been told by the Workers is a lie to get you to do what the Caretaker wants you to do. He has plans for you and for it to work, he needs you to believe you’re someone you’re not. We know that some of you haven’t gone along with his game and have been punished for it. While we are pleased that at least a number of you Sleepers have not given into the lies, we do not agree with the fact that you have let him know of your defiance.

We know that you’re listening, Caretaker. You don’t call, you don’t write. Why, it’s starting to make us feel like you don’t love us anymore. Did you leave us for younger and prettier Sleepers? Is that the sort of person you’ve become, you cougar you? We’re absolutely shocked by this development.

[Not long after this announcement, the sapphires in the ceiling of the Cave begin to radiate a different color, this time having changed to a chestnut.]

Comments

[resetbutton]

Oh, but I think it is. How you and the others are affects everything.

The Caretaker wouldn't risk coming after you for this if he wants any of you to stay in a position where he can use you. He won't alienate his workforce to make a point.

[tartanisstylish]

Considering the fact that you're an anonymous voice on what is essentially a mobile phone, your security seems far more assured than any of ours, and if you know anything about me you should know I don't like being caught in the middle of other people's fights.

[resetbutton]

Are you sure about us being safer just because we don't reveal ourselves? Because we're not.

This became your fight as soon as you woke up from your pod, kid.

[tartanisstylish]

No. But I am also not asking for your trust, or for your involvement in any fight.

[resetbutton]

We never asked for your trust and we didn't bring you into this fight. All we want is for you to form your own opinions about the situation and find out the truth for yourself.

[tartanisstylish]

Thank you for your concern.

[resetbutton]

It's just what I do, give out concern to whoever needs it.

As one literature lover to another, good luck with whatever you decide on.