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Probably.

My, we have quite the educated student here, do we?

[ why does she feel like that was an insult ]

I dunno, I just like... Books. I guess.

[ hilariously, she didn't really mean it as an insult, but she was teasing. how do you say nerd without saying nerd, ]

Do you feel ashamed about it?

Nah, it's cool.

But it's not like I'm—smarter than other people. Particularly.

Smarter depends on the subject and on the person. You just need to be resourceful enough to get what you want.

I don't know if spelling bees work that way...

[ but ]

But yeah. I think that's true of most things. There's different kinds of smart.

We've moved on from spelling bees.

[ or at least lambda has because she's rude and mean. ]

That's why we should all retain what we were born with.

I don't know. Even if there's an even balance of tasks for, uh, brains versus brawn or whatever... If one of the ways to get ahead, like erasing people, is easier for people who are strong...

[ unbalanced!! ]

Is that any different from how life usually is?

[ when has life ever been about balance? ]

They call it a game, but it's a funny situation to call a game.

Life is unfair... But games are kind of meant to be more balanced. I think.

And if it's a game that pertains to your life? Which one dominates?

Good... point...

I know which one I'd like to dominate.

You want it to be balanced.

I don't think there's a chance it would actually get skewed in my favor. So that would be my best shot.

You'd be surprised how much an ordinary human can do if they get enough of the right people on their side.

Like a competition of... leadership skills? I don't know if I'd do well at that, either.

No, not leadership. Not really. Rallying is different.

What's the difference?

People don't have to like their leaders. People do like, or at least they're charmed by, in the moment, whom they rally to.

So which is more your style?

[ that wasn't the point but she's curious ]

Neither. I'm not a leader, nor do I try to have people rally to my side. I gather a fanbase.

[ somehow. with her questionable personality. ]

That... sounds like the same thing as charming people.

I want to give my fans a thrill and enrich their lives. I don't need them close to me. There's a distinction.

So what do you have fans for? Like, being on tv, or...?

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