[ Hah. If only. ] No. This was born from poor genetics, and those who could make a difference did not give a care or second thought to the children of Zaun who grew up in their runoff. The gases from the fissures did this. Gases that could have and should have been filtered long ago.
[ But Viktor wasn't the only one to bear this mark of classism or staunch denial to offer aid to those who needed it. Hundreds, maybe even thousands, of children and adults have died of The Gray long before him. ]
Those with my...condition do not tend to live very long. You could say that luck has granted me the one thing that it should not have. [ Living far too long with this disease, with this pain, not so much luck as it is a curse. ]
[ Ah. That's a story Harold is all too familiar with, if not personally. But you don't grow up a hacker who's fiercely critical of government administration without seeing this story played out over and over. ]
Environmental exposure. I see. Then it is truly like a cancer. Your society is not the only one to have been so negligent, and caused so much suffering.
Thank you for your frankness. I am willing to assist in whatever way I can to pursue a viable treatment for you. [ He won't say cure, because Harold is realistic. ] Mr. Talis seemed to think there was a role for computer programming and artificial intelligence in your current concept. In that respect I may be helpful.
[ That's a dramatic understatement, but Harold absolutely loathes letting other people know the extent of his abilities in that area. It's strategically unwise. And, too, he actually just hates bragging; he's humble by nature. ]
I can't say the knowledge of knowing that others have suffered similarly but in different worlds makes me feel better. But no world is without its disparities.
I am often to the point and perhaps too blunt for many. But your willingness to assist is appreciated. I am often not one to take offers of generosity or help. But this matter of nanobots is uncharted waters for Jayce and me. Any help you can bring will be better than none.
I can only hope that we uncover a breakthrough in a fashion. There is someone else here who is knowledgeable about nanobots and even has some within their own body. I was considering asking him as well for aid.
I find it strangely consoling that human beings appear to be the same everywhere. Not just a worldwide constant but a universal, multi-dimensional one.
I'd welcome his input. I'm confident in my ability to handle programming, but it will be my first time working with nanomachines myself. We will want to recruit a medical specialist as well, perhaps Dr. Romano if you're amenable.
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[ But Viktor wasn't the only one to bear this mark of classism or staunch denial to offer aid to those who needed it. Hundreds, maybe even thousands, of children and adults have died of The Gray long before him. ]
Those with my...condition do not tend to live very long. You could say that luck has granted me the one thing that it should not have. [ Living far too long with this disease, with this pain, not so much luck as it is a curse. ]
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Environmental exposure. I see. Then it is truly like a cancer. Your society is not the only one to have been so negligent, and caused so much suffering.
Thank you for your frankness. I am willing to assist in whatever way I can to pursue a viable treatment for you. [ He won't say cure, because Harold is realistic. ] Mr. Talis seemed to think there was a role for computer programming and artificial intelligence in your current concept. In that respect I may be helpful.
[ That's a dramatic understatement, but Harold absolutely loathes letting other people know the extent of his abilities in that area. It's strategically unwise. And, too, he actually just hates bragging; he's humble by nature. ]
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I am often to the point and perhaps too blunt for many. But your willingness to assist is appreciated. I am often not one to take offers of generosity or help. But this matter of nanobots is uncharted waters for Jayce and me. Any help you can bring will be better than none.
I can only hope that we uncover a breakthrough in a fashion. There is someone else here who is knowledgeable about nanobots and even has some within their own body. I was considering asking him as well for aid.
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I'd welcome his input. I'm confident in my ability to handle programming, but it will be my first time working with nanomachines myself. We will want to recruit a medical specialist as well, perhaps Dr. Romano if you're amenable.