66 The pact 1 (2/2)

' Their surroundings were not showing any kind of change that would be considered out of the norm. Though, the people surrounding disappeared one by one, as they both started to hunt on their own in the later stages of the event.'

” Are you trying to ignore me?”

No, since our negotiations failed, I do not have any purpose left in continuing our conversation.

”I had not expected you to give the minute I show the slightest bit of resistance.”

I am not giving up I am picking the battles I am sure of winning.

” The only thing you win by ignoring me is a quicker death, but have it your way lets continue this conversation when you are willing to listen to my terms and conditions.”

The only thing remotely fair that I could offer you, would be to share information and your knowledge in a point based system, where we can ask and demand different things. Each information or memory will cost a specific amount of points. For example, the memory I have given you for free is worth 5 points in your eyes. Then I now have questions worth 5 points that I can demand an answer for.

Let's assume I would ask you, what purpose the slime has and you value that information at 10 points, then I would have to show you another memory worth 5 points before you tell me about the information. Of course, you do not have to tell me about it, but this trade ends the moment one side does not hold up to his promise.

Lies and false memories are of no concern because for one everything we say can be verified to a certain extent and on the other hand, I doubt, that we would risk falsifying things for monetary gain when our very own life is on the line.

” Out of the sudden you are willing to talk and take a step into my direction, was that your plan all along, stating ridiculous terms and acting like a fool, so that I would be easily swayed the minute you began to falter?

Yes

” Why do you have to make everything so complicated?”

I would have been regrettable if you were willing to give away your knowledge for free. It would leave me with another chip to bargain with.Of course, the same stays true if you reverse the situation, if I just agreed to share everything with you, you would have found a way to take advantage out of me.

As you can read my thoughts coming up with a plan like this was the only thing I could do without giving away my intentions. We both have things we do not want to discuss and let the other know about. That is why this trading system lets us control how much information we actually want to give away.

Furthermore, our relationship can only go so far without a mutual balance. Blind trust, while admirable is nothing more than a foolish endeavour. It is a pipe dream to believe, that you are not taken advantage of. Take the most selfless person you can find, the heroes carrying all the hopes of the forsaken. They all share the same kind of mentality. I need to make the world a better place, I need to bring justice to this world. True selflessness a result of an ego trip how very fitting.

So it is in our best interest that we will use restrictions and boundaries to keep us in check.

” I agree to your terms but are you not afraid that It will come back around and haunt you?

Having to listen to you is punishment enough and besides the future is not determined yet. So why bother about any potential uncertainties, if I can shape it any way I want with my actions.

” It seems you are stuck with the role of the hopeless fool. Just be glad, that you have me by your side guiding and showing you the right path to take. Of course, the price has to be right, but that is a given.”

You would make a good politician in my world.

” What is that?”

It is not of importance, or do you want to owe me some points already? Because it is you it will only cost one measly point.

” I will not fall for that scheme, call me what you want I do not care”

Your choice. Just for one measly point, you would have learned about the whole origin and its meaning. This explanation would lead you to a new outlook on my upbringing and its influence on what made me to the person I am. It would even give you knowledge about the culture and morality of men.

” It is just one measly point, take it as a sign of my goodwill.”

There is no pill for regret. You should have taken the offer while it was still on the table. You should have swallowed your pride.

” You never planned on giving away that information in the first place right?”

Was it that obvious? Besides, that's enough concept you do not know it is called sarcasm.

” Oh, I did not know about that.”

See you are a natural, you are using it perfectly already.

So Mr Observer, now let us discuss the terms on our cooperation.

” So we are back to ignoring me again? ”

Mr Observer please do not mind the childish tantrum of a certain someone, as this person lacks any manners.

” Oh, all of the sudden the prices for information doubled. Nobody could have predicted a development like that”

Now you are just being petty. Relax, in the future, I will find another bug extra for you and let it live in my body. I am always listening to your concern, but yet you do nothing but berate and destroy despite my good intentions.

So Mr Observer now that we can finally talk after the other party is currently busy sulking. Shall we start talking about our plans for the future?