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[falsehymn]

❝But I tell you, do not swear
an oath at all:
either by Heaven, for it is God’s throne;
or by the earth,
for it is His footstool;
or by Jerusalem, for it is the
city of the Great King.
And do not swear by your head,
for you cannot make even
one hair white
or black.
All you need to say is simply 'Yes' or 'No';
anything beyond this comes from
the evil one.
—Matthew 5:34-37

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[impacter]

And you asked for nothing in return?

Just help from the kindness of your heart?

[laestrella]

...tis the way of honorable and illustrious Fixers.

[help, the judgement]

[impacter]

[crying inwardly. ouuuughoughuh]

Oh, my dear Don. I guess there's nothing to be done about it now...

Did they offer you anything? A tool for your assistance in any way?

[laestrella]

[ Thinking very seriously] It had come up in conversation but there was no need for me. I desire to fulfill my wish with my own hands and no one else could do it for me.

[impacter]

[...]

Then you may be in a very unique position compared to the rest of us, Don.

[laestrella]

[...!]

Indeed, it has dawned on me everyone else here has made a trade.

[HELP]

[impacter]

Keep it in mind. [Quiet. Very quiet, just for her.]

It's unwise to owe a demon a favor. But vice versus can be just as true, depending on their hold on you.

[laestrella]

[Don Quixote looks down]

...'tis the same as signing a business contract, is it not? I will take care.

[impacter]

Correct.

[He smiles.]

And contracts can also have their loopholes.

So keep your eyes open. Okay?

[laestrella]

[just a deep sigh]

'Tis no wonder I disliked the idea of becoming a 'business woman'.

[But she shall steel herself]

But it is also in the nature of Fixers to check the fine print, so my eyes shall remain open, indeed.