[look I don't know if he knows aliens, but humans being at risk of extinction? That part is easy to get, at least, and his brows both lift in surprise.]
...It's no wonder you've been able to take this all in stride, then, if you're in that sort of situation.
Largely political unrest, really. The family I lived with made their living off ferrying criminals to prison, and often helped apprehend them when the local force had trouble... personally, I'm trying to help the situation for some who aren't well-served by current efforts to keep the peace.
[It sounds to him like the situations might have some similarities, on a really basic level that passes over the alien part and his own complicated circumstances; it's a moment before he continues.]
If either of us learn more about exactly how to fix that, then-- shall we share? I've asked about it before as well, but if I find out there's anything we ought to be trying to do... I'll let you know.
I think what they said is that the universe might reward our hard work. So... It's vague, but do our best, I guess. As if we weren't going to do that already.
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[Another little grin, there. Maybe this is why he doesn't mind her company.]
In the interests of optimism-- just what are you hoping to improve at home, if that isn't too personal to ask?
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Oh, you know. Alien invasion, human race under the increasing threat of extinction, all that fun stuff.
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...It's no wonder you've been able to take this all in stride, then, if you're in that sort of situation.
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[Anyways.]
What about you? I know you mentioned a period of transition, but...
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[A shake of his head, there.]
Largely political unrest, really. The family I lived with made their living off ferrying criminals to prison, and often helped apprehend them when the local force had trouble... personally, I'm trying to help the situation for some who aren't well-served by current efforts to keep the peace.
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[She tilts her head.]
That's nice of you.
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[That comes with a little shrug, there-- it's him or no one.]
And I'm hopeful that if we can effect change in our own homes, that certain things might be undone, as well.
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There have been too many lives lost recently, and unnecessarily so. It sounds like it's the same for you.
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[Her expression shifts to something more concerned, though.]
I hope it wasn't anyone you were close to. I mean, not that it isn't awful either way, but...
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[So there may be some extra investment, there-- but he keeps his tone neutral enough.]
Was it the same for you?
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[She trails off, but the offer should be clear enough. As for his question, she hesitates for a moment before giving an answer.]
They first landed in the town I lived in, and that was before any of us realized what they were going to do, so... You know how it goes.
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[It sounds to him like the situations might have some similarities, on a really basic level that passes over the alien part and his own complicated circumstances; it's a moment before he continues.]
If either of us learn more about exactly how to fix that, then-- shall we share? I've asked about it before as well, but if I find out there's anything we ought to be trying to do... I'll let you know.
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I think what they said is that the universe might reward our hard work. So... It's vague, but do our best, I guess. As if we weren't going to do that already.