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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[ 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. ]