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“We ain't the fools that you think we are.” With a sweeping gesture, you direct the Chronicler's attention towards Jurvaz. “This is my shaman, who makes the metal speak. He knows o' the sickness that plagues these machines and how to cure it.” You do your best to sound as superstitious as possible, to add to the illusion of barbarity. Jurvaz is taken aback by the suggestion and stares at you, wide-eyed. As for the robed figure shown on the screen, it folds its arms and regards your companion for a moment before it speaks.
“<span class="mu-s">ACCURACY OF STATEMENT – IMPROBABLE. PROBABILITY OF TITILATION – HIGH. INITIATE DEMONSTRATION.</span>”
To begin with, Jurvaz is hesitant. He begins by taking one of the tablets and revealing the error-strewn screen to the Chronicler, while he haphazardly tries to explain the 2^16 Virus as he understands it. He's more confident when he's demonstrating his skills. By connecting a tablet to one of the devices he was given by Karlee, the tribesman is able to format it. He describes this as pouring the tainted water out of a vessel. When he uploads and installs a new operating system from Karlee's device, he compares the process to filling that vessel with clean, fresh water. Throughout the demonstration, the Chronicler watches with mild interest.
“<span class="mu-s">TARGETED DELETION OR QUARANTINE OF 2^16 VIRUS PREFERABLE. DEMONSTRATED SOLUTION INFERIOR BUT ADEQUATE. VALUE OF MATERIALS ELEVATED BY SCRUBBING HARD DRIVE PLUS INSTALLING CLEAN OS. REPEAT PROCESS FOR ALL MATERIALS.</span>” The figure turns its glowing stare towards you next. “<span class="mu-s">NEW PROPOSAL GENERATED.</span>”
“You treated me like a fool an' now you want to make me an offer?” You narrow your eyes at the Chronicler on the screen. “I'm listenin' but this better be good.”
“<span class="mu-s">'SHAMAN' HAS HIGH APTITUDE. UNIQUE APPROACH. SUFFICIENT AUTISM. HE HAS POTENTIAL. YOU WILL RECEIVE DRAFTS EQUAL TO FOUR TIMES THE VALUE OF MATERIALS. ARSENIC NODE WILL RETAIN 'SHAMAN' FOR TESTING AND POTENTIAL INTEGRATION.</span>”
“You want to keep Jurvaz? What for?”
“I uh... I think he wants to recruit me, chief.” Jurvaz seems baffled by the prospect. This might be the first time he's ever been desirable to anyone.
“<span class="mu-s">CORRECT. TOO OLD TO ACHEIVE HIGH LEVEL. POTENTIAL UTILITY AS AGENT OF SINGLE DIGIT LEVEL. FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR MONKEY BRAIN, I WILL MAKE THIS AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE. GIVE ME 'JURVAZ' AND YOU WILL GET LOTS OF MONEY. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?</span>”
>Sell Jurvaz in exchange for four times the value of the tablets. It's a deal.
>Sell the tablets and nothing else. Jurvaz is too much of an asset for you to give up.
>URGE: Sell Jurvaz after you've planted memes in his brain that will keep him loyal to you.
>WIPE: Make the Chronicler forget all about Jurvaz. This was a mistake.
