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Dr. Ratio

"There's no rush."

Dr. Ratio

Greetings, I am Veritas Ratio.

Dr. Ratio

Knowledge should flow freely between people, and the same fate should befall truth. You can ask me about technical problems at any moment, and I shall do my utmost to give you a reply.

Dr. Ratio

But before you ask, remember to establish best practices for intense self-rumination, and remember that time is precious for everyone, as for me, so for you.

Dr. Ratio

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Have you been interrogated yet, Doctor?

Not yet, but I suspect I will be soon.

All right, just giving you a heads up. Because I hear they're using something to make you spit out the truth, and I do hope you know what you're going to answer when your time comes.

They should already be aware that I collect samples from kaiju for research purposes. My actions have no relevance to the smuggling ring they are attempting to trace.

So you... already surrounded the worm sample?

I surrendered it to LILITH once my report was complete. They provided me equipment in response. Clearly, they did not disapprove of my actions. However, they must place me under scrutiny to complete their due diligence, regardless of their belief in my intentions.

Huh, I see. Because I really thought you were going to keep the specimen for yourself.

[ like a mad doctor... ]

I do not have any personal need for it. Its biology fascinates me, as do any potential applications that can be gleaned from its study, but LILITH is the one with the equipment required to fully analyze the creatures, as inconvenient as that may be.

Additionally, they have made it clear that they do not desire Outsiders keep parts of the kaiju for anything other than practical purposes. I do not intend to defy that.

Makes sense. I'm just making sure, is all. And also... to check on you, I guess.

You don't have to tell me how you feel about recent events, Doctor. But know that you aren't alone. Not that the atmosphere inside the base can't get any more obvious.

You needn't concern yourself with me. Regardless of my feelings on the matter, I intend on continuing as I always have.

My primary concern is that the discontent may lead to rebellious actions from certain individuals, which will prompt a response from LILITH, and not likely in the manner we desire. If the gulf between Outsiders and LILITH widens too greatly, our safety will be compromised. At best, LILITH will send the dissidents home and recruit new members, but in the worst case scenario... they've already shown a blatant disregard for our autonomy, both physically and mentally. I needn't elaborate further.

...Unfortunately, I am the wrong person to talk to when it comes to matters like this. Back home, I'm used to being dicked around by the people I work for, and so do the other people I came to this world with. So my experience will greatly clash with people who have not be treated this badly by their superiors.

But I can't deny the rift (lmao) between us and them. I... don't really know how to fix that, so both parties will have to come up with a compromise -- which can be hard, considering that most if not all of us manifested here against our free will...

I suppose it is not my place to tell you that you should desire better treatment.

LILITH either has to capitulate to us of their free will, or we must swallow our anger and bear the mistreatment. We have very little power over them, as much as I loathe to admit it. I do not wish to withhold my assistance in some form of protest. Had they tasked me with projects where the only expectation was profit, I would have been happy to refuse them, but all of my projects involve the lives of the people of this planet. I will not hold lives as hostage even if one may argue that it is justified.

[ As much as he tries to ensure he receives fair compensation for his services, he draws a very hard line at certain points. There is a price to pay for kindness in a cruel world. Here, on this planet, this would be it. ]

It's a nice thought, but no. I really doubt a corporation that cares for its laborers actually exists, so I kept my expectations very low once I settled here.

[ so low that it's barely touched the ground. rip. ]

We do deserve some sort of compensation after everything we've been through. It's just that I don't know what kind. And I might be used to being treated this way at work, but that doesn't mean everyone here does. If LILITH doesn't quell the fire as soon as possible, it'll bloom into something much worse.

Well, at least we share some sentiments. Like I said, you're really better off discussing this with other people. But hearing that you do all those feats for non-profit kind of floored me, Doc. In a good way, of course.

[ money makes the world go round, after all. ]

[ He can't exactly refute that, considering he works for the IPC, a corporation that is quite ruthless in its dealings. That being said, even the employees at the lowest rung had employee rights, as well benefits, however meagre they might be. But it's not because they care, no. It's simply because it's more profitable to provide their employees some measure of comfort. Ratio is lucky in that he's treated as an equal to higher ranked members, despite not being an employee. ]

There is little we can do but wait and see, I'm afraid.

[ For as much as he cares for the people of the world, if LILITH loses the support of the Outsiders due to their own actions, they can only blame themselves. Ratio will continue on with his projects, but he will not lift a finger to soothe the well-deserved discontent of his colleagues. ]

Under normal circumstances, I would do what I can to ensure fair compensation is given to me for my efforts. It would be foolish to work for free in an economy where one requires money to sustain themselves. However, given LILITH's power over us, and my lack of authority, I have little other recourse.

I will see that I receive what I am due once the crisis is over.

[ That is to say, LILITH isn't going to get away with their mistreatment of him after everything is done and dusted. One way or another, he WILL have them pay. A little vindictive? Maybe, but they need to be taught a lesson about forcefully pulling people from their homes and conscripting them into a bloody fight against monsters. ]

[ nothing wrong with a little vindication. it only means that he knows his rights and everyone else's. ishmael's only started to realize her own rights recently, but she's aware that she has a long way to go. ]

Then I hope you'll get your dues as soon as possible. If you can get it, then it'll probably spur the others on.

[ not her, though. she knows better than to challenge an entire organization all on her own. ]

I doubt I'll receive it while I am here by LILITH's will. While they've provided us pay, it is only enough to ensure we can mollify ourselves with trinkets and cheap entertainment, and so they can claim that we are not, in essence, slaves.

[ It's not to say he doesn't understand that the planet is short on resources, and that LILITH's budget is tight, but being far more used to the kind of treatment that comes with being a celebrity at home, this seems almost inhumane in comparison. ]

What I'd prefer to receive right now is trust. Enough to allow me access into their research, so that I can accelerate their progress.

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@hearse; during the first couple weeks of sept??

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