Bruce, [ there is a certain measure of concern in his own voice, as well. Brought upon him by this line of questioning, and what it might mean for the dynamics within the brood. ]
Are you asking me whether those who might do such a thing are punished? Scolded, like children who've been caught stealing treats?
[ He nearly laughs at the thought. At the worry, but manages to contain himself to the curious hum of a man truly considering the depth of those concerns. The truth of the matter, is that he does not know if the brood is so heavily connected that they could not stop one another, should someone decide to do just that. He knows Cathaway, and how deeply entrenched she is among her multitudes, and he keeps a watchful eye upon his own, for traces of it. There is solidarity to be found among one another, and a unique strength, in knowing where one another is and how one another is feeling. But, he, out of all of them, prides himself on his individuality and his solitude. ]
I value my freedom. [ He's certain that each of the others do, as well. ] The connection makes equals of us, for the most. Where one may reach, the other is able to deny. Like so --
[ He favors action, though. And in a moment, his mind presses - seeking nothing beyond rebuttal - against his broodmate's. The sharp, cold-steel rush of attention and precision. ]
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Are you asking me whether those who might do such a thing are punished? Scolded, like children who've been caught stealing treats?
[ He nearly laughs at the thought. At the worry, but manages to contain himself to the curious hum of a man truly considering the depth of those concerns. The truth of the matter, is that he does not know if the brood is so heavily connected that they could not stop one another, should someone decide to do just that. He knows Cathaway, and how deeply entrenched she is among her multitudes, and he keeps a watchful eye upon his own, for traces of it. There is solidarity to be found among one another, and a unique strength, in knowing where one another is and how one another is feeling. But, he, out of all of them, prides himself on his individuality and his solitude. ]
I value my freedom. [ He's certain that each of the others do, as well. ] The connection makes equals of us, for the most. Where one may reach, the other is able to deny. Like so --
[ He favors action, though. And in a moment, his mind presses - seeking nothing beyond rebuttal - against his broodmate's. The sharp, cold-steel rush of attention and precision. ]