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[orchestrate]

Hello, again. [ A vaguely self-depreciating smile and a wave goes here, as Chrollo leans over a table toward his propped-up communicator. ] I've found myself in sort of a tricky situation, and I could use some advice.

Have you ever... tried to redeem someone? Someone you know could do a lot of good, if they applied themselves. Maybe they've gotten off to a rocky start, but you know there's potential.

If so, how did you do it? Did you have a strategy? Were there any approaches you found useful? I'd be happy to take any tips or general advice you might have. I've never done this kind of thing before, so I'm all ears. Even if you haven't been in a situation like that before, and it's just hypothetical advice, I'm still happy to listen.

[ One more smile, as he reaches to end the feed. ]

Thanks in advance.

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[indenture]

Some people are irredeemable in the first place.

Is that even what they want?

[orchestrate]

I like to think that's not the case here.

But as far as what they want... yes, I think so. They'd be happier.

[indenture]

Do you know that for a fact?

[orchestrate]

No. How could anyone?

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[gonstop]

[Wow Chrollo you little shit. Killua has to tread carefully here, and he doesn't want to reveal too much of what he's assuming here for multiple reasons.

Too bad he's going to come off sounding pretty bratty no matter what. He's still angry.]

Shouldn't whoever it is worry about it themselves?

[indenture]

The person in question might have something to say about it.

Second-hand redemption is a fool's game.

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[rathercommon]

What's "redeeming" someone?

-Lizzie

[orchestrate]

Do you mean -- secondhand redemption, as in redemption for myself?

[indenture]

As in seeking it on someone else's behalf.

[orchestrate]

Should they? I don't know. That might not work well for anyone.

[ yeah you be just as suspicious as you want, YOU'LL GET NOTHING BUT EARNEST THOUGHTFULNESS FROM HIM ]

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[gevurah]

[ Oh, it's that man who had helped Alluka when she arrived. ]

If they want to be redeemed, they have to do it themselves. You can only help them so much.

[orchestrate]

Well, preventing any further murders would be an excellent start.

[orchestrate]

I believe that. But if the drive is there, and it could be sparked with just the right motivation...

[orchestrate]

Why do you think so?

[gevurah]

Not everyone can be redeemed.

Sometimes you have to live with it.

[gonstop]

[WHY ARE YOU PERFECT AT THAT??? DAMN IT??]

No matter what, you can't change someone else. 'Potential' or not. Maybe they don't want to redeem themselves, or maybe they're just not the right type.

[orchestrate]

How pessimistic.

[indenture]

There are two factors that determine redemption.

Desire. And chance. The will to change, and the opportunity.

[orchestrate]

But how can you know? And shouldn't you try, in case you're wrong?

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[gonfreaky]

Who are you redeeming?

[is it yourself]

[gonstop]

It's not your place to know. They can try all they want, but that's their job, isn't it?

[Agh, he's losing his cool in semi-public here, but he's just so angry about his sister still. Chrollo hasn't done a thing and it's got him on edge.]

Why do you want to be a part of it so bad?

[gevurah]

I prefer "realistic".

You could be setting yourself up for heartache.

Or a headache.

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[threerequests]

[ Killua told her to stay away, and she'll still keep a distance from him. ]

You could just tell them how you feel about it. The butlers at home told me it's always better to be honest.

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[bratziska]

Of course not. Unless you're a corrections officer, it's not your job.

[orchestrate]

That's true. I don't really see why that makes it a fool's game, though.