[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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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.