7. [video]

[pompous_today]

Who: Simon Tam and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: N/A
When: Right now!

I'm curious- has anyone actually been able to stay awake at night, or whatever time it is they choose to force us to sleep? I myself have not been able to, no matter how awake or tired I am feeling before the timer is at zero. I have also slept through the entire night, never waking up for anything. It makes me wonder if it has been the same for everyone, that's all.

Thank you.

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[pompous_today]

[Simon nodded.]

And there is the fact that some people either got ones that are a perfect fit for their skillsets or else an ironic one, like the girl who is a blind pilot... they knew about us before ever releasing us into the larger population.

[openhands]

That troubles me more than anything else about this situation.

[pompous_today]

Indeed... because who is to say they can't use our secrets against us? Of course, they may not know everything, but they know enough. Enough to meddle.

[openhands]

And we may never truly know the full extent of their reach.

[pompous_today]

Yes... because they make sure to keep themselves at a distance, keep their true nature mysterious, sending out only their representatives to appear on video screens and repeat the same platitudes over and over.

[openhands]

I fear what this may imply about the security of our own worlds.

[pompous_today]

... You know, I had never thought of it that way. If they can take us and send us back at will, though, who knows what else they can do? Especially since we come across time, across space.

[openhands]

Those have been my concerns from the beginning.

[If she's being honest.]

[pompous_today]

Part of me feels like Atroma is not as in control of this whole process as they would like us to believe they are, but if they could do it to even some of our worlds at will... what would stop them from taking more people and more resources for their sick game?

[openhands]

I don't believe there is much in place for that as it is.

[pompous_today]

Hmmm... [Simon sighs.] Still, it is something to consider.

[openhands]

I hope you will share your findings if you happen to locate augments outside of those on the Fleet.

[pompous_today]

Most definitely. That sort of information could prove useful, and I will do anything that might loosen Atroma's grip.