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[On the network is what appears to be a young boy, about 12 or 13 years old. For a moment, he stares quite soulfully at the video output impossibly deep, black eyes, and then pokes at the screen with one fingernail.]

Not even a proper imp in there, how's that for you...?

[He pulls back and mimes clearing his throat. A voice far, far more booming than is fit for the child's face resounds across the feed.]

Right, broadcast. AHEM. This is just a friendly, non-suspicious question, inquiring on when the next coup or violent overthrow of this government is going to be. Not that I'm actually advocating it, I just know you humans really can't resist.

I'm pretty handy with a popcorn machine if anyone can provide good seats.

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He comes off as a desperate one, actually.

Ooh, and what, how someone comes across is how they actually are?

Usually. You have to admit, most humans have the depth of their pockets.

Of the humans you've known. Who have tended to be the absolute dregs of humanity.

[ He shrugs Ptolemy's shoulders. ]

Almost overwhelmingly so.

So there could be more types of people than just the ones you know, couldn't there?

And you're going to wrap this up with a heartwarming story about how he's clearly a good example?

No, I'm going to wrap it up by pointing out that you might be five thousand odd years old, but you're still naive in certain regards. That's all. And it's worth it to be open to new experiences. And arseholes turning out all right - I mean, you of all people know that's quite possible.

I'm topped off in both of those categories.

Rubbish. You've got so much to learn.

Oh? Like what? Lets leave your particularly biased subject over there aside.

Well, first - you've got a lot more of the world to see, haven't you? I bet you've scarcely seen any of it at all. Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon?

[ There's the sort of still that only can happen when you forget to animate one's body for a moment. The thought strikes him THAT much. ]

Oh. You know, I haven't seen that in millennia...

I could go anywhere, couldn't I? Not a thing stopping me.

Well.

[ She holds up a quelling hand. ]

The government will sometimes limit international travel if they can. So if you want to go to Egypt or something, it's got to be done quietly and subtly. But...yeah. You really could. And if you want to hang about with me for a while - not that you've got to, of course, just if you want to - I've got a lot I'd love to show you.

[ Egypt.... ]

Why not both? Come with me.

Would you want that?

[ Her smile is warm and fond. ]

After all, you've also got the right to choose your company, now. No having to spend time with anyone you distrust.