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Isn't that natural? I am a teacher, you know.

[ but he sounds pleased by the admission nonetheless. ]

Anyway, rather than saying I don't share your viewpoint, I merely see a potential problem with it. Even if you do manage to negotiate peace with them, if they ever learn that we've been crafting a weapon to kill them in the meantime, they may not respond well. We're offering a handshake with one hand and holding a pistol behind our back in the other, so to speak.

[ he's used to having to consider potential outcomes of these dangerous negotiations - although, for him, the goal had always been maintaining the ruse long enough to draw that pistol when they weren't looking. Things are different here. ]

That scenario depends on their culture, as well, of course. Sensei is applying humanlike thought processes to them that may be irrelevant. But it's something to consider nonetheless.

[splinten]

Besides that, they may want to wipe us out if we develop something that gives immunity from their hosting. Letting a weaker foe go is one thing. Crushing a potential threat before it becomes one is another.

[That's Dirk's own major concern. It's why he adds this.]

I've asked Dave to try to learn more about things like that next time he talks to them. I'll ask him to try to work out their opinion on the safety gun concept while he's at it.

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[ as expected, dirk's already considered it. ]

That's true, as well. Having Dave try to get a better feel for their behavior is probably the best we can do to prepare for such a thing, though. But even considering that possibility, I think being prepared for the worst case scenario - their infecting us - is the best course of action. They do seem quite warlike.

[splinten]

I can't say humanity would seem any different, or any of the other species I've encountered.

[THERE ARE NO SPECIES IN HOMESTUCK THAT ARE PEACEFUL.]

At the least we know they have a concept of gratitude towards someone who saved a life and that they share that gratitude with others when they start the replication process. It's somewhere to start.

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[ careful there. too much cynicism towards humanity, and he'll really have to get on your case about being your teacher. ]

In other words, Dave's friend's offspring will share their good opinion of him? [ that's interesting. Korosensei hums on the other end. ] That may be the key to solving this entire problem.

[splinten]

[Dirk does not believe he can get worse.]

Not sure if they're offspring, but the rest of whatever happened there did, yes. Or will have happened. [Dave's fucking time bullshit.] Dave currently doesn't know if they're willing to extend that goodwill to the rest of us. Frankly, he sounds doubtful. We'll have to see how he manages it, since he's the only one able to safely liaison with them.

And because I doubt he's going to give up their location until he's totally certain we aren't going to hurt them.

[Dave's a brat txt it]

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[ you fool dirk......... ]

Whether or not they extend it to the rest of us may not matter. If we can inspire a fraction of the Kharaa to even hesitate when it comes to attacking a human, then perhaps we'll be able to turn the tide of the war.

[ that would be a most excellent, peaceful solution. But it would take time and luck - and be mostly on Dave. ]

[splinten]

[Hm. Dirk thinks about it. He worries, though, what kind of position it could put Dave in.]

It's something to keep in mind as we work forward.

[beat]

Thanks for agreeing to help.

[What's that... is the kuudere (NOT TSUN) warming up?]

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[ it would put a lot of the weight on Dave's shoulders... but, at the same time, Korosensei thinks he's already put himself in the position of diplomat. ]

You're welcome. [ that's two "thanks" in the Thanks-From-Dirk-Jar now. he's moving up in the world. ] And please feel free to ask Sensei for help at any time. I'm happy to give it.