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[perfectsymmetry]

[ACTION: Are you new in town? Wandering around looking lost? Staring and gawking at the drones and identical houses with a growing look of dread across your face?

If so, a tall teenager will shyly approach you. He's carrying a newspaper bag, but instead of the daily news, there are pamphlets poking out. He has a quiet voice and a light Irish accent.]

Ah, um, excuse me. Couldn't help but notice that you, um, seem to be feeling your out of place. I can explain, if you's like.

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[PHONE:]

Um.

N-No one's seriously considering the position of police chief, right? It's so suspicious... what if you get droned into the role, like Grad-- er, Evan Olney probably was?

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[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

O-Oh, no. Not that they're useful, but I still hand those out. These are the information booklets for new people.

[likeahex.livejournal.com]

We have a booklet now?

When did that happen?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Ah, awhile ago, but not everyone might of heard the news. Here, have one. It's a bit out of date, I'm afraid, but it's still good to have.

[likeahex.livejournal.com]

[Takes it.]

Thanks, anything in here past December?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Ah, yeah, it's updated to March, I believe.

[likeahex.livejournal.com]

Great.

Oh, do you have any idea what's going on with the whole police chief thing?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I wish I did. It's terribly suspicious. I-I wish people wouldn't apply for it...

[likeahex.livejournal.com]

Some people are just idiots.

[Looking through the booklet.]

Have you heard how many people are going for it?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

You'd think by now they'd know better.

Ah, no, I'm not sure.

[likeahex.livejournal.com]

You'd think.

Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[A nod before turning to walk off.]

Thanks for the booklet, kid.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

O-Oh, of course, no problem.