Quid pro quo doesn't really work if you aren't willing to ante up, my boy. [and he asked you, first! if he actually knew anything, he might be more likely to lie about it, now, just because. as it stands, though, well, he blows out a breath before he admits:] But no. Most of what I've heard has been more of the same.
[a beat]
Apparently I'm not the only one whose first thought was simulation. [he's still willing to keep an open mind, though]
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Quid pro quo doesn't really work if you aren't willing to ante up, my boy. [and he asked you, first! if he actually knew anything, he might be more likely to lie about it, now, just because. as it stands, though, well, he blows out a breath before he admits:] But no. Most of what I've heard has been more of the same.
[a beat]
Apparently I'm not the only one whose first thought was simulation. [he's still willing to keep an open mind, though]