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[kathreptis]

( Filtered from the usual suspects;

The feed opens up to a view of Donna, sitting at her office desk with her hands clasped in front of her. She looks relatively relaxed, but there are some shadows behind her eyes that even she can’t quite hide. Despite this, she smiles warmly, then offers the camera a wave. )Hey there, City. How are we all doing

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[tastesrainbows]

Oh. Well. I'm sure we would've only gotten so far without a leader so effective to guide us.

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[kathreptis]

If I was giving orders to a bunch of empty chairs it would've have gotten done, would it?

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[tastesrainbows]

Well, no, of course not, that would be entirely ridiculous. I do understand the importance of the collaboration in achieving this endeavor, it's simply that... [ I AM BAD AT RESPONDING TO GRATITUDE ] ...I didn't feel the work you contributed should be ignored, either.

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[kathreptis]

You're sweet. Let's just say kudos to us both, how about that?

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[tastesrainbows]

Well. If you insist, then I suppose I can accept one or two kudos.

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[kathreptis]

Good! Because you've definitely earned them.

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[tastesrainbows]

Oh, um. I o-only did as was required of me.

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[kathreptis]

Nonsense. I can name a dozen times you went above and beyond. You're really talented, Kanaya.

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[tastesrainbows]

[ noooooo she can't handle all this positive reinforcement ]

I simply see to the duties I find it necessary and sometimes enjoyable to fulfill.

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[kathreptis]

( too bad, that's what she's getting! )

So, everyone wins?

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[tastesrainbows]

In this case, I believe it's possible that we do.

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[kathreptis]

Excellent. I love it when that happens.

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[tastesrainbows]

It does seem somewhat preferable to other alternatives, does it not?

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[kathreptis]

It does. But that's probably why we get it least often.

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[tastesrainbows]

Is this related to the concept of karmic balance I've heard some humans are inclined to believe in?

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[kathreptis]

It's actually a perfect example. Basically, things are supposed to even out in the end. So you might be happy when bad things happened, because it means that you're due for some good times.