RUFUS CATCH-ALL

[robopriest]

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[soulus]

[He's back to staring at the floor with the glass of water held below chest level.]

I know what it is.

[robopriest]

[Continuing to prod:]

And what is it?

[soulus]

Voluntary relief.

[robopriest]

And why would people provide voluntary relief?

[soulus]

Is that important?

[robopriest]

I don't know. Do you think it is?

[soulus]

Not particularly.

I'm just here for some water.

[robopriest]

Water that was provided to you by the local masked benefactors, most likely. Do you think you need to pay them back? You're probably incurring a debt right this very moment, hm?

[soulus]

We've been brought here to gather nova. Expenses incurred during that time can be charged to the requester.

[robopriest]

So you're basically just thinking that you'll be handing them a big hefty bill at the end of this, huh?

[soulus]

[Sure. Let's go with that.

He finishes off the last of the water and puts the glass away. That particular end won't be for a while, but the end of this encounter can be now. He's leaving.]

[robopriest]

Bye, Rufus. Please don't remain a stranger.

[He gives him a wave.]

My generosity towards you knows no bounds~