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[The video broadcast comes from Inumuta's communicator, nicely and evenly propped up. If anyone cares to look at where he is location-wise, it seems to be a library. A school library, to be exact. Who knew Heropa had a University?

But moving on, don't people like him usually use text? He looks (and is) a complete computer nerd, wearing some kind of really stupid looking jacket-turtleneck combo. The collar of that jacket-turtleneck is high up, over his mouth even. How's he going to talk to you with such a high collar?

Well that's helped by the fact that his high collar parts itself open when he moves to speak.]

Hello. My name is Inumuta.

[And it zips back up. And then, unzips again between his pausing.]

I've already spoken to several of you, but I thought I should take this opportunity to introduce myself more publicly.

I've also noticed there has been a lot of conflict here. From murders and acts of violence to arguments over whether one should register versus remaining anonymous. To better gauge our small populace's attitude, I've put together a short survey of simple questions. It would be helpful to me if it was answered with the most truthful answer. If you'd prefer to tell me in private, there is the anonymous option as well.

Or, if you'd rather not tell me at all, please don't bother wasting my time with some kind of sarcastic comment like "don't tell me what to do!" or "why don't you tell me first?" Instead, I recommend doing something actually productive with your life, perhaps like taking up horticulture or reading a book. I have a few good recommendations for you, if you'd prefer the latter.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[And then following this transmission, there's a short text with the questions he mentioned earlier.]

Please rate questions 2-5 on a scale of one to five. One being "I strongly disagree" and five being "I strongly agree."

1. Your name?
2. Are you happy here?
3. Were you in the middle of "something important" before arriving here?
4. Were you given additional abilities upon arriving here?
5. Are you happy with these abilities you have?

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I realize how complicated one's personal happiness can be, but the fact is, we are arguing semantics at this point. The question was simple, and could be answered with a simple answer. You just have a more complicated answer than what I was asking for, and thus you think the whole system should be changed to fit your more complicated answer. If I had said instead, "are you daily suffering internal debates about your current situation in Heropa?" would you still have such a problem answering yes or no? Because then that's a you problem, not a question problem.

I apologize, it was hard to see the lack of facetiousness in that one answer, considering every other one you've given me has been dripping with it.

If Your Question Were "Do You Want To Be Here" You Might Have A Point
Thats A Simple Question That Can Have A Complicated Question
But Even That Would Be Possible To Express In The Grading System You Put Forth

Of Course We Are Arguing Semantics And Have Been From The Start
Semantics Are Important In Distinguishing The Simple From The Complicated
And How You Ask Will Determine The Answer Given
Its All Semantics
That Doesnt Make It Trivial

Should I edit this whole survey then? Change my question to "Do you want to be here?" Would that work for you?

Yes

[ well now she's just doing it on purpose. ]

Fine. Any new responders will have to answer with "Do you want to be here" instead.

Content? Or is that the wrong question to ask?

I Dont Think This Poll Itself Is Really Reflective Of My Contentment As A Whole So
But The Whole Things A Bit Daft From The Start
What Do You Even Gain From This

[You've done it, Maryam. You've exhausted his "I'm a mysterious asshole" mood.]

Do you really want to know what I gain?

Some negligible reassurance that I'm capable of getting information from people without my usual means.

[ she works hard, as in all things, to be this exasperating. ]

Well I Guess Thats A Wash Then Isnt It
What Are The Usual Means

No.

That's all I'm admitting on a government run server.

Well With Your Manners I Would Say That The Only People Readily Providing Answers Are Either Those Eager To Tell Any Asker Or Who Simply Hold No Importance To The Questions
But Your Capabilities Of Soliciting That Information Have Been Deeply Wanting

Usually, I don't have to rely on asking.

Then Your Asking Could Stand To Improve If Youll Be Dependent On It In The Future
The Books You Recommended May Be A Good Start

I don't intend on relying on it any more. I'm not going to make this mistake again.

Well Good Luck With That Then
I Imagine You Will Progress Rather Speedily To The Height Of Knowledge At This Rate

Cease passive aggressively texting me, please.

Oh Would You Prefer I Was More Aggressive Then
Nevermind It
You Wont Hear From Me Again

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