He takes a bite of his food, chewing thoughtfully.]
He'll probably find a way to spur us into action, one way or another. I suppose at this point it's just a matter of waiting to see if he'll favor the carrot or the stick.
[His smile doesn't falter even as he says something like that, as calm as if he's commenting on the weather. He doesn't like this line of thought, but honestly, he's just being realistic. (Some may say he's being pessimistic or cynical, but this isn't exactly a scenario that inspires hope.)]
It will undoubtedly be very unpleasant-- [A pause.] --And a shock to the more optimistic ones' systems when someone finally breaks.
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He takes a bite of his food, chewing thoughtfully.]
He'll probably find a way to spur us into action, one way or another. I suppose at this point it's just a matter of waiting to see if he'll favor the carrot or the stick.
[His smile doesn't falter even as he says something like that, as calm as if he's commenting on the weather. He doesn't like this line of thought, but honestly, he's just being realistic. (Some may say he's being pessimistic or cynical, but this isn't exactly a scenario that inspires hope.)]
It will undoubtedly be very unpleasant-- [A pause.] --And a shock to the more optimistic ones' systems when someone finally breaks.