Five years ago, a tragic pandemic left this as the last standing civilization in the world. The Foundation created you with an immunity to the disease in an effort to restore order to the nations. You will be trained accordingly.
[ Here's the unmistakable sound of ice stirring around a glass. ]
Of course, as I've said, the situation is dire. You must be prepared for anything.
[Restoring order seems like a promising goal, but if they're made by the Foundation and loyal to it, that seems more like a hostile takeover of what's left of the world. Though if there's nothing left of it that doesn't exist here, then is there anything left to rule over?]
If the disease is so prevelant, has no cure been found? There must be something that can be done, if we are immune.
[The question of training will have to be put aside for the moment.]
[The worst part of it all is that Jones sounds so reasonable. They're saving the world... but no matter how good it sounds, he can't forget the way that woman acted this morning.]
Our task seems more than that of soldiers, then. What about the residents? Miss Ueta called them a failed project.
I hope you will understand that humanity and science are often in conflict here. On this scale, especially. It would be insensitive of me to call these people, these men and women, failed experiments, but that is precisely what they are. They are not at fault. My predecessors made a mockery of the program.
[ Still, Jones does not sound like he is particularly bothered by either of these catastrophic failures. ]
Please understand that we are in a desperate situation. We will not release you until we have ascertained that there will be no complications. The residents have had nothing but complications. I will tell you more, if you would like.
We came to this island because no communication passed between this compound and the mainland for a week. That is a long time for an entire branch of our foundation to go silent.
Upon our arrival, we found that the residents had taken over the network. They used our own system to coordinate an attack on our ship while we were en route to bail out the staff. They were extremely well-organized until we came in and shut their operation down. These are not qualities the Foundation typically looks for in a candidate.
[ Despite all this gloom and terror, Jones presents the facts frankly and flavorlessly. If anything, he will be valuable for unbiased opinions in the future. ]
They are volatile, emotional, and have been extremely mishandled. You mustn't let yourself fall into the same trap. How it ends for them, it may very well end for you as well.
[That's hardly going to stop Pyunma from asking the residents their side of it, once midnight comes around, but the recital of the account is definitely taken into mind. Just not the way Jones might think. As far as Pyunma's concerned, it means that one escape attempt has already failed and any other ones will have to go more carefully.]
[ This is an understanding that passes both ways. Pyunma can tell that the good old commander has assessed his charge as well, and his mood improves infinitely with his reply: ]
I would not want to let you go with unanswered questions.
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Five years ago, a tragic pandemic left this as the last standing civilization in the world. The Foundation created you with an immunity to the disease in an effort to restore order to the nations. You will be trained accordingly.
[ Here's the unmistakable sound of ice stirring around a glass. ]
Of course, as I've said, the situation is dire. You must be prepared for anything.
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If the disease is so prevelant, has no cure been found? There must be something that can be done, if we are immune.
[The question of training will have to be put aside for the moment.]
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That is our hope. Our own scientists cannot come into contact with the disease. Masks are no help. It simply cannot be contained.
All that we have to protect us now is Mount Kassaran.
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Our task seems more than that of soldiers, then. What about the residents? Miss Ueta called them a failed project.
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[ Still, Jones does not sound like he is particularly bothered by either of these catastrophic failures. ]
Please understand that we are in a desperate situation. We will not release you until we have ascertained that there will be no complications. The residents have had nothing but complications. I will tell you more, if you would like.
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Upon our arrival, we found that the residents had taken over the network. They used our own system to coordinate an attack on our ship while we were en route to bail out the staff. They were extremely well-organized until we came in and shut their operation down. These are not qualities the Foundation typically looks for in a candidate.
[ Despite all this gloom and terror, Jones presents the facts frankly and flavorlessly. If anything, he will be valuable for unbiased opinions in the future. ]
They are volatile, emotional, and have been extremely mishandled. You mustn't let yourself fall into the same trap. How it ends for them, it may very well end for you as well.
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I understand. Sir.
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I would not want to let you go with unanswered questions.
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May I contact you at another time if anything comes up later, sir?
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[ It's a gracious offer. Commander Jones lets him go immediately, disconnecting the line. ]