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[warfares]

We have a problem.

[cronusian]

Another one?

What is it now?

[warfares]

Several, if you want to be technical, however, this this does present an immediate threat.

I've verified the claims made against him, at least insofar as his ability to compel others.

[cronusian]

[Lovely. There's more of them. Hux rubs the space above the bridge of his nose, wishing for more of that swill-ish moonshine about now.]

Interesting.

[Not interesting, particularly. Concerning, yes, but Hux is mulling over his actual response still.]

[warfares]

[ It's more or less the response he'd expected. Now, to the reason he'd reached out in the first place: ]

Just how comprehensive was your officer's training?

[cronusian]

If you think for a second that I did not reach my position through the proper channels and with the necessary training, you would be gravely mistaken.

Did you message me to insult my capabilities further, or is there a point to this?

[warfares]

Time enough to debate your formidable career later.

Did they teach you to resist compulsion?

[cronusian]

I am not some weak-willed man capable of being manipulated by mental trickery.

[Pride is a fickle thing when ruffled. Hux is a man who holds onto pride with a vice because it is one of so few things he has. Not to mention, admitting a lack of training in this area to Ren of all people is playing a dangerous game.]

Any further possibilities of training against mental subterfuge seem to have been closely guarded secrets kept to extinct or irrelevant cultures.

Lost to time, war, or poor political relationships.

[warfares]

Then I suggest you make time, as you'll be learning.

[cronusian]

And I suppose you're going to be doing the teaching?

[warfares]

Would you rather have the girl do it?

[cronusian]

No.

If we are doing this, we do it in my quarters, not yours.

[The reasoning seems obvious to him.]

[warfares]

The better to discretely murder me if needs be.

[cronusian]

That seems counter-productive. Don't your kind have some kind of natural defenses against this?

[warfares]

There's a significant difference between a biological agent and someone trying to pick over your mental defenses.

Do you really want to take the risk?

[cronusian]

No.

I expect you understand the importance of keeping these meetings discreet.

[warfares]

I'm hardly planning on sharing this with anyone.

[ He would speak to Rey next, regardless. To gauge the extent that she had been affected. ]

Accept the advantage, General. You'll need it should the worst come to pass.

[cronusian]

And if it does?

[warfares]

Then you'll have the satisfaction of indulging a long-lived fantasy, and perhaps gain some further insight into how this Reset Room works.

[cronusian]

Very well. I will expect you tomorrow.

[warfares]

I'll be early.