[This one, the double thinks, will certainly be useful. She will need loyal fighters when the time comes. Inevitably some of them will want to avenge their traitorous leaders.]
You are a credit to the guardsmen, sir.
[A little flattery can be useful from time to time. The double considers him.]
Hmm. I wonder, sir, if you would consider serving in a...slightly different manner? For the good of all the people here, of course.
[The double smiles, warm and seemingly sincere.]
You're doubtless aware we've had problems with...well. Dissatisfied members of the community. Some of them believe we would best be served by reverting to anarchy and other such violent philosophies. I can only speculate on what possesses them to believe such things, but nonetheless, they do. Someone will have to watch for things like that. Dangerous talk. You understand, sir, don't you?
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You are a credit to the guardsmen, sir.
[A little flattery can be useful from time to time. The double considers him.]
Hmm. I wonder, sir, if you would consider serving in a...slightly different manner? For the good of all the people here, of course.
[The double smiles, warm and seemingly sincere.]
You're doubtless aware we've had problems with...well. Dissatisfied members of the community. Some of them believe we would best be served by reverting to anarchy and other such violent philosophies. I can only speculate on what possesses them to believe such things, but nonetheless, they do. Someone will have to watch for things like that. Dangerous talk. You understand, sir, don't you?