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[barnaboo]

[The video flips on without a hitch, showing the head and shoulders of white and red power suit. The visor on the helmet is flipped up, and the youthful face of its wearer is clear. Although his expression is measured, there is an edge of uncertainty tugging at the corners of his mouth.Ah. Greetings, citizens. This is Barnaby Brooks Jr. I've

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[grooviestmutant]

I've met him before, in fact. Though he did not appear to have the ego you describe.

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[barnaboo]

It's reassuring to know that it has been kept in check, at the very least.

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[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles can't help but laugh a bit at that and he shrugs his shoulders. ]

Now you've got me curious. Is he often arrogant?

[barnaboo]

Arrogant isn't the word. Short-sighted. Rash.

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles pauses and frowns in a considering way. ]

You sound rather passionate about his behaviour. [ He smiles just a bit, though he tries not to look too amused by it - he doesn't want to be entirely offensive. ]

[barnaboo]

My job and public image partially depend on his behavior. [pause] ... Depended.

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles waits for a moment before he speaks again, somewhat interested by the phrasing of those words. ]

For what reason is that in the past?