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[impure_tale]

So that is what the comas are like. My apologies if anyone has worried about a simple old man such as I, drifting off to sleep and not waking, but if it comforts you to know: I enjoyed my rest.

[Private to Riddick]

I know that you have little need of anyone to look after you, but it would be prudent for me to ask how you are faring and what you have missed in my absence.

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[umgekehrt]

'Simple' as if you expect us to believe it. Glad to see you're on your feet. [Quiet nonsmile goes here.]

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[impure_tale]

I cannot force you people to see truth. I have accepted this.

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[umgekehrt]

Cretins all of us, to the last body.

[What is dangerously close to a fond smile, and in public no less-- but he wrangles it.]

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[impure_tale]

Have you been walking Renate?

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[umgekehrt]

Yes. Tried to keep her contented, for all I know of dogs, but she seemed worried that you wouldn't wake. But fed, watered, and exercised.

[Not that anyone else in this equation might have been worried. No. Look, the dog.]

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[impure_tale]

I'm certain you were both a welcome consolation for one another.