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[ex_spins462]

That might be true. But there are just as many scenarios where it isn't.

I was once on a mission where Russia had sent a ship to Santiago-de-Cuba with intention for it to deviate and enter American waters near Cape Caneveral. There was an altercation, Russia claimed the ship was operating outside its jurisdiction and left everyone to their fates. Any evidence to the contrary was destroyed before they were captured.

[hacker]

Destroying evidence doesn't solve problems. It just pretends they aren't there for a little longer.

[scission]

Well, you're certainly jumping in with both feet.

[hacker]

Is there another way to jump?

[scission]

I'd say there's always the option of not jumping at all, but that might interfere with any sim training you're embarking on. Do you have much idea of what wasp's nest you've poked at?

[hacker]

That's the idea. The only way you figure out what's inside the nest is to poke it and get them to come out, and I'd say this one needs poking.
Depending on your pre-unplugging views, you might even say it's not the first time I've poked this kind of nest.

[scission]

What comes out may have done so without any poking necessary. Or you putting yourself at risk of suffering the stings.

Has it been worth it?

[hacker]

Remains to be seen. I got a tip, waiting to see if it pans out.
If I didn't know better, I'd think you were worried about me. :)
I can handle this.

[scission]

I'd worry for anyone diving into matters of politics so soon after being unplugged. As experienced as you may be in kicking wasp's nests, I'd advise finding an ear to bend that's perhaps more familiar with the workings here.

[hacker]

Let me guess: your ear?

[scission]

I'd hope I'd be a little more subtle, if that was the conclusion I was aiming for. No, I've only a passing knowledge of the council. My arrival in the city went quite the opposite from yours.

[Which isn't to say he isn't veering towards getting his feet wet, now.]

[hacker]

What, you mean you didn't wake up to one giant party?
How long's it been?

[scission]

Roughly two years, now. Several months before the truce celebrations. I worked in the farms for about a year before I returned to the ZDG.

[hacker]

How's a farmer get into defense?

[scission]

How does a werewolf get into farming? We were all presented with being unplugged as opportunity for a new life.

[hacker]

This text represents the sheepdog joke I am choosing not to make.

[scission]

I truly appreciate your restraint.

[hacker]

You're welcome.
Ok but be honest was it like a full moon thing and how much hair are we talking.

[scission]

Yes and no, and not much. It's a little more complicated than the myths. Perhaps I'll show you sometime.

[hacker]

Yeah last I checked that required going back in and uh
no thanks.

[ex_spins462]

We might have to agree to disagree on that one, Agent.

[hacker]

Quake.
It's Quake here. I'm agent of even less out here than I was after HYDRA back inside.

[scission]

The training simulations are quite safe.

[ex_spins462]

Quake. OK. That's probably a good thing. We're encouraged to reinvent ourselves.

[hacker]

From agents maybe.