Oh, really? Well, bonus points for your dedication to realism, but I think not. It doesn’t really fit the archetype, you know? I mean, sure, there’s room for maniacal cackling while grubbing over grants or doing data entry but… really? Look, you’re not Narrator yet, buddy. Arguing with me is just a waste of time and energy, and I need to focus here. The Ship of Stories doesn’t steer itself, you know.
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Say, “you seem pretty tired of the job," in a sympathetic tone of voice. *
Say “Well, I could help you with that problem, you know. Tell me where the Perspex Gem is, and this will all go a lot easier for you." *
Be an obliging little spirit-infested Archetype and go back to the beginning of this story and choose a different option.