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[5055034455]

[Those are great points.

But.

It's still leaving a bad taste in Saul's mouth. What the hell is up with that?]

I think you're underestimating the Transports. I made the same mistake when I showed up. You work with idiots all the time and you start to assume everyone's like that, right? But that's not the case here. We've got military types, magic users, psychics... bribery and manipulation are all well and good and I'm a defense attorney, so that's pretty much my forte — but there's a good chance one wrong move would end in disaster.

What, exactly, are you proposing?

[undealt]

[it means you have a brain, saul. it's okay.]

And what of the ones who are none of those things? Don't mistake me- I hardly attribute certain skillsets and power to be a person's only overall worth. Some can get by with what they have and don't mind the insurmountable odds when it comes time for heroism, but the rest... The ones who feel they have nothing to contribute or choose not to contribute... Well, you can hardly tell me they don't pose a certain problem to the whole thing.

What I'm proposing is a means to encourage the ones who wouldn't choose to fight on their own terms. Give them a reason to fight- something they can reach out and touch at the end of a hard battle aside from some vague hope that at the end, their world won't be destroyed.

[5055034455]

[Another lengthy pause.

Then:] Aren't you new?

[undealt]

Does it matter?

[5055034455]

I think so. What you just said, yeah, music to my ears. [A pause. It's too bad Gold can't see Saul smiling, but maybe he can hear it.]

However, if I were you, I'd maybe spend a little more time assessing the situation. It sounds great in theory, but there are a lot of people and creatures here, Mr. Gold, from all over the damn place. It might not be as easy as you imagine.

[undealt]

[Saul, you're setting yourself up for a lifetime of misery.

Though when Gold speaks, you can definitely hear the smile in his tone.]

Well, that's fair. Belle didn't give me your name, thinking I'd expect to swan in and change everything overnight, after all. I do, however, think I can provide some perspective.

[5055034455]

Not overnight, no, of course not. So what's the time frame, then? A month from now? Two? Give yourself time to settle in, make some friends, earn trust...?

[Saul bro what is your problem.]

[undealt]

[yeah, saul, what's your problem.]

Oh, just enough time to prove I can get results, I think.

[In a tone that says he's mocking u hardcore.]

[5055034455]

[Flatly:] You think.

[undealt]

Well, otherwise, it just comes off as egotistical.

[Seriously, if he sounded more coy, he'd be a sexually liberated sixteen year old girl. He finds your hackles being up HILARIOUS.]

[5055034455]

[Ugh.]

Do you want to join the Department, Mr. Gold?

[undealt]

That was certainly the point of this conversation.

[5055034455]

[Yeah, he's just going to wait for a straight "yes" or "no."]

[undealt]

[on the plus side, saul, this attitude is probably going to keep you from a world of hurt someday. just not a world of "gold routinely getting your goat."]

Yes, I do.

[5055034455]

Okay.

[See? That was easy.

Saul can keep a better watch on Gold this way, he thinks.]

[undealt]

[JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS OVER.]

There is one other thing. I promised Belle I would tell you she's doing a lovely job. She has quite a knack for this.

[public relations. rehabilitation. she's got it all covered.]

[5055034455]

Then she can be the one to train you as a greeter.

[Like this guy's getting a liaison position?

Pls.]

[undealt]

I think I'm a bit overqualified.

[And about as personable as a hedgehog. REALLY, SAUL.]

[5055034455]

What, too manipulative and charming to waste your talents on some panicked newbies?

[undealt]

Oh, there's no reason to stoop to flattery, Mr. Goodman.

[aww you think he's charming. :,)]

[5055034455]

Aw, but that's what I'm best at.