String Us Together – Excerpt 3
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“I need a favor.”
“A favor? What kind of favor...?”
“I want you to pull one of my strings.”
“W-what? Isn't that what we're trying to avoid?”
“Generally, yes. But as far as I can tell, I haven't been infected yet, and that's just so damn boring I can't let it stand.”
“S-so you want me to pull one of your strings... just so it'll be less boring?”
“Exactly. I know you have one of my codes.”
“......”
“Oh, I get it, you want me to pull one so you can ask to pull one of mine in return. It's a trick.”
“Please, like I care enough to try and pull a dirty trick like that. Nope. I just want you to pull a string, and tell me about it in a few minutes, after my memories kick back on.”
“I...”
“Look, it's no loss to you, right? You get a free advantage, and I get my curiosity sated. It's a win-win. You have no reason to refuse.”
“But— it's just so...”
“What? Against the spirit of the game? Morally wrong? This is the most conscience-friendly opportunity to get ahead that you're going to get. Are you going to take it or not?”
