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Chapter 25 - 25

Very few people can see the future," he says, "so that's a difficult question to answer. If I may, I'll respond with a couple of questions of my own. How long can MetaHuman maintain my interest? How long can you offer me resources and opportunities that I won't find with any other company, or in any other field? The truth is that if I grow bored here, I may move on. And yet, knowing MetaHuman as you surely do, do you believe that I'll grow bored very quickly?" Jon-Tarr is starting to look fidgety. You decide to ask one last question.

He gives you a curious look. "I am very much for real. Your question is curious—you've surely worked at MetaHuman for some time, and so I'd have expected you to be somewhat acquainted with those beings that vary from the human norm. And yet here you are, with a question like this. Odd."

He does not seem angry; rather, he is genuinely puzzled by you. Not entirely satisfied by his answer, you move on to more practical matters: the salary and precise responsibilities of the position. At last you thank him for his time, and accompany him back to the waiting room.