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[impure_tale]

It would appear that Monsieur Saxon was only with us long enough to remind us of his existence. Anyone who has spent some measure of time about this ship that added up to more than a year might consider that cause for celebration. Perhaps some part of me stands to feel relieved at his departure, as well, but it won't be.

To my knowledge, the Master has been an off and on denizen of this ship, as an Inmate, since before even I came here. And because I do have some modicum of faith in what this ship can do for people, it is...concerning, at best, that so much time has gone with no anchor to keep him here, nor sign of progress -- time that is perhaps infinitesimal in the scheme of things to a man of his race, that is in itself so very long lived.

Thinking aloud had its benefits, and I will not pretend that I mark this passing for wholly sympathetic intentions. Since I have known this Inmate since I myself was one, and I am coming upon that part of my novel, I have come to realize that while I see his actions as his own to answer for, there are likely several things that I myself have done for which I have never apologized.

Comments

[megamind]

Are any of the people you have wronged here? Can you apologize, ever, for that? No?

Then live with it and move on. [ Sometimes the flippancy of a villain was the easiest thing in the world. ] Seriously. If somenoe's here you can make it better for, do it. If you can't -- then that's the high price of being good and having regrets.

Some things you can't fix.

[ Someone is still thinking about their lady friend, and what is and isn't fixable, and the past -- so sadly, there may be some bleed over of personal issues here. ]

[impure_tale]

I suppose I shall someday, when he inevitably returns again. Provided he even remembers.

[megamind]

Oh? You want to apologize to this "Saxon" person?

[impure_tale]

Yes. It is a not a matter of wanting such a thing accepted, and it would be disrespectful to wait until such a time when I think he would accept one. Such things are given because they should be, not for what one receives in return.

[megamind]

I try not to apologize for anything. Goes counter to my purpose, really. "I'm sorry I robbed your bank to pay for my doomsday device" is just lame.

[impure_tale]

You will rob a bank to fund a "doomsday device" rather than steal the parts necessary? You're committing an act of evil so that you can be a good customer?

[megamind]

Some things are easier to order from overseas than they are to steal locally. [ Just sayin'. ] I mean, if the parts are ethere, sure, I'll take those instead! But taking money has wide applications; not just investment in devices and schemes directly, but I also fund a small shell company to do patent trolling to also boost my income.

I imagine you don't know what 'patent trolling'. It's where I call a company, claim I have a vague patent on some tiny process they're using in everything, and threaten to sue them over my patent, which is so vague as to be ridiculous. Then, I take their money when they settle out of court because it's cheaper. It's great!

[impure_tale]

And there are no trackable records for these purchases?

[megamind]

Oh, no! We cover our tracks too well for that!