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[transmittable]

If you'd like to ask the Transmitter something over the phone, go right ahead! The Transmitter will answer the phone as soon as she's available. Leaving messages is impossible, given how old these phones are, but you should be able to reach her at almost all hours.

Comments are screened for privacy; all Patients are offered confidentiality, didn't you know?

Comments

[transmittable]

What would you do if it does?

[nachetanya]

[ She sighs. ]

... That also depends on the circumstances. If his own patience gives out, then I'll have to defend myself. And if my own falters, or some other circumstance I can't foresee happens...

I'll have to be careful of him.

[transmittable]

Be careful. ...All of you should be careful. It's only going to get harder from here on out, and I assume that'll mean testing everyone's patience.

[nachetanya]

What do you make of his conclusion, that compassion is the enemy?

[transmittable]

I think...

We think it has some merit. We also think your conclusion did too. Situations change, responses change.

[nachetanya]

Yes, I--

[ ... There's a knock at the door. ]

... I'll have to speak more later. Goodnight?

[transmittable]

Goodnight. ...Sleep well.

[nachetanya]

[ That surprises her - and before she hangs up to get the door for her guest: ]

You as well.