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[abrightboy]

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[ukan]

How do you feel about how it was handled?

[abrightboy]

Do you mean her punishment?

[ukan]

Yeah.

[abrightboy]

I kind of know her, so I gave her my own assignment on empathy.

[ukan]

[That's...intriguing.]

What do you mean?

[abrightboy]

There are a lot of things she does impulsively, without any regard for how they affect other people. I asked her to put herself in the shoes of each of the people she robbed and think about how she would feel in their place.

[ukan]

Was she able to do it? Or do you think she will? She...wasn't exactly empathetic when I spoke to her.

[But the idea of empathy being something one can learn is exciting to Lark who, well, struggles with genuine empathy.]

[abrightboy]

She wants my approval, so she'll at least try, which is the point. I'll let you know when she gets back to me that she's finished.

[ukan]

Yeah? I appreciate that.

Do you do this sort of thing at home? Help people who, ah, lack for good choices?

[abrightboy]

I hunt murderers, actually. Not, like, with a gun. I’m sort of a detective. I do consulting for the police.

[ukan]

So you're good at spotting red flags in people?

[abrightboy]

Better than good, if I'm honest.

[ukan]

Handy skill around here.

What job have you taken?

[abrightboy]

There weren’t any spots available in the counselling office. I’ve helped out here and there as needed, but I have a temporary inmate so I’m mostly focusing on that.

[ukan]

[Bah, Lark doesn't believe in half the assigned roles. If you're right for the job it doesn't matter if it's really your name on the door.] Care to give me an example of your work?

[abrightboy]

…What do you mean?

[ukan]

I want to know how well you can read people before I recommend you to my people.

[abrightboy]

To which people? For what? Sorry, I didn’t realize this was a job interview.

[ukan]

My inmates. My packmates.

...Do you only want the role of counselor if the Admiral agrees that's what you are?

[abrightboy]

…No. Although… is it still called a job then or is it more of a hobby?

[ukan]

[He laughs] If it is, you don't say it out loud. People don't like being referred to as hobbies.

[abrightboy]

So that's not just in romantic relationships, huh?

[ukan]

[A laugh] Sounds kinky when you put it that way.

[abrightboy]

It’s usually awkward, actually.

[ukan]

What, hobbies or romance?