pc catchall for shess (nonbelligerent)

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[foodbin]

...I guess so.

[She pauses, though.]

It seems pretty lonely, though.

[nonbelligerent]

I won't deny that.

[foodbin]

Well... You're not alone here, at least.

[nonbelligerent]

... I know. I'm very appreciative of everyone's kindness here.

[foodbin]

I think it's kind of... basic decency, rather than something you need to be appreciative of.

[nonbelligerent]

Consider it something of a cultural difference.

[foodbin]

...That's kind of a horrifying cultural difference.

[nonbelligerent]

I suppose. We're not a wholly uncaring race, but compared to humans, we're not very... affectionate? Empathetic?

[foodbin]

...Right, I kind of got that. Not from you, obviously, but - you know.

[nonbelligerent]

I know what you mean. In any case, it's just how things are.

[foodbin]

Do you ever think about changing it...?

[nonbelligerent]

Changing an entire race's culture that has lasted for billions of years is a highly unrealistic goal—and it's not as if there aren't reasons for it. Besides, we have far bigger things to worry about.