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You shouldn't do anything hasty. After all- you aren't expecting a serious punishment.
In your society, rehabilitation and counseling is considered the proper treatment for law breakers of all kinds- everything from traffic violations up to rape and worse. The one advantage of living in such a weak society? You will receive the same limp-wristed treatment. At the very least, you don't think they'll cut your UBI- though you might kiss any thoughts you had of advancing to level 4 in your lifetime goodbye if you have a bad record.
“Hello. My name is Cheryl. Cheryl Elmore. Peace Corps. I heard about you outburst today...”
<span class="mu-b">”That's one way to put it.”</span>
“Do you want to talk about it? Anger is a natural emotion, but taking it out on people is wrong.”
<span class="mu-b">”Pfft... Why didn't you start with them first, instead of me? I bet all the witness said I just randomly went ballistic, none of them mentioned what happened just before- about the thugs harassing an innocent old lady.”</span>
“That's funny. I received an anonymous tip from an older woman calling down from level 3 about a young man in a red hoody saving her from a group of punks.”
<span class="mu-b">”...You did?”</span>
“Yes. And according to my <span class="mu-i">official</span> responsibilities as a Peace Keeper and a counselor, I must advise you that such action is harmful for society and a serious crime.”
<span class="mu-b">”What about unofficially?”</span>
Cheryl doesn't answer. She gives you a knowing look, pulling up a chair. She undoes your handcuffs and sits across from you, getting down to your level and dispelling some of the discomfort in the room. She's beautiful, only a few years older then you. You can tell she's a well put together, professional woman- the slight bags under her eyes, once-over hairstyle, and hastily trimmed nails shows her long hours at the office and stressful work environment- especially for someone who gets emotionally invested in her cases as a Peace Keeper.
<span class="mu-b">”...I really want to explain my side of the story about what happened. I don't want people to think this was gang related or-”</span>
“I've already logged this in on your record. Public intimidation and threatening- an outburst or altercation. Misdemeanor. You have a clean record, so you won't be recommended any community service or counseling or anything like that- just a check up in one month.”
<span class="mu-b">”I don't understand. That's not what happened.”</span>
“That's what it is being logged as.”
<span class="mu-b">”Oh... Thank you, Officer.”</span>
“Cheryl is fine.”
Seems like you are being rewarded for your good deed after all. The misdemeanor she speaks of isn't a permanent black mark on your record- it won't hurt any future prospects of yours or anything like that.
