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"It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed,
when that little wisdom is its own."
-W. R. Inge
<No sign of him here either> Nonspecifically directed declaration
<Well, keep searching> Imperative directive and indifference
<Where do you suppose he is>? Specifically directed interrogative, information interrogative
<If I knew, do you not think that you would know too>? Rhetorical question and scorn
<That is not what I meant> Reflex defensive assertion and disconcertedness
<I know what you meant> Complacent declaration and haughtiness
<I know you know what I meant> Ruffled retort and slight exasperation
<Then we understand each other>? Complacent, rhetorical question and indifference
<Crystal-clear, but where do you suppose he is>? Punchy, reflex dismissal and assertive interrogative
<If somehow I knew and you did not know, would we be randomly flying around>? Rhetorical question and vestigial condescension
<…> Internal conflict and strained suppression of ire
<…> Self-satisfaction and pleasure
<Why didn't the Carrier send more ships besides just ours>? Earnest interrogative
<Obviously the Carrier thinks one scout ship is enough locate him> Reflex ludicrous response
<We both know that is not true> Rebuff and strained patience
<I know you know that we both know the same thing> Self-righteous clarification, feigned admiration, and slight exasperation
<We have been through this many times already> Declaration, disapproval, and mild annoyance
<Then stop bringing it up>! Snappy retort and scorn
<…> Pause and discomfiture
<…> Indifference
<You have not answered my question> Declaration and impatience
<Search me> Malicious, absurd suggestion
<…> Pause and frustration
<If I had the answer, you would have it already too> Supercilious explanation
<…> Helplessness and dissatisfaction
<…> Dismissal and indifference
<I fear the worst> Earnest opinion
<I know> Complacent, self-evident declaration
<…> Tested tolerance
<…> Indifference
<Where could he have gone>? Nonspecifically directed rhetorical question, befuddlement, and slight exasperation
<For the last time, I do not know>! Sudden expletive and flood of annoyance
<It was a rhetorical question. I was not addressing you> Preplanned self-assured clarification and latent affront
<Well, I heard it> Indirect plaintive declaration and annoyance
<Then it is not my fault> Childish declaration of self-exculpation
<Just mind your own business and keep searching> Brusque imperative directive and dismissal
<What are you going to do>? Semi-interested interrogative, information interrogative, and blatant check
<You already know> Patronizing reminder
<What good is looking through the archived data of this planet's sample population>? Interrogative and skepticism
<You already know that too> Patronizing reminder and deliberate condescension
<Do you honestly believe that by knowing everything about the whole you can infer each individual's every possible action in any given situation>? Derisive rhetorical question, slight amusement, and intimated challenge
<What do you think>? Rhetorical question, information interrogative, and contemptuousness
<I know you just meant for me to search your thoughts> Complacent observance and purposive display
<I know we both know what I meant and that I would know what you would know> Self-righteous retort, contemptuousness, and intimated challenge
<…> Disappointment and frustration
<…> Internal revel
<Well, I think we should not assume anything before we know everything> Solemn declaration, indirect caution, and hint directive
<I knew you were thinking that, so please do not remind me> Complacent declaration, haughtiness, imperative directive, disdain
<…> Ire
<…> Self-assuredness and indifference
<Where could he be>? Nonspecifically directed rhetorical question, information interrogative, and curiosity
<Can you not even stop thinking for more than two seconds>? Sudden expletive, imbedded imperative directive, and annoyance
<I just think it is peculiar that after all our time here, he is the first data collector who has not returned from his routine run> Hasty declaration and mitigating clarification
<I know what you are thinking, you do not have to tell me> Complacent declaration, exasperation, and need directive
<And you do not find that peculiar>? Interrogative and lurking suspicion
<You already know what I think> Reflex argumentative assertion and intimated challenge
<You think the timing is peculiar because our data collection here is just about complete> Calm declaration and casual dismissal
<Yes, I know, because I was thinking that, and thank you for reminding me> Overly agreeable concurrence, brusquely feigned deference, and blatant causticity
<You have also considered the possibility that he has defected from the Clan>! Scrutinizing exclamation and marvel
<Yes I have considered that possibility>! Sudden expletive, condescension, and voluminous annoyance
<My apologies> Awkward concession, shock, and fading effervescence
<Stop repeating everything I think>! Directive with imbedded threat and annoyance
<Again, my apologies> Mitigating concession and daunt
<…> Disgust
<…> Discomfiture and uncertainty
<…> Pause and mild annoyance
<…>! Awareness and curiosity
<I detect it, do not repeat yourself> Blunt dismissal, imperative directive, and annoyance
<How clever of them>! Approving exclamation and admiration
<The ability to shift a city out of the visibility spectrum does not make the society intelligent> Offhand derogatory dismissal and pomposity
<…> Adverse skepticism
<Land over there> Authoritative directive
<I know they cannot see us, but wouldn't we be breaching protocol distance to the samples>? Considerate interrogative, suggestive reminder, skepticism, and latent criticism
<It does not matter because they will not detect us anyway and we need to recharge> Dictatorial dismissal and didactic explanation
<…> Doubt
<Do not worry; even if they notice power surges, they are not advanced enough to discover us> Assurance and disdainfulness
<Fine> Conceded accordance
<Now that we have landed, launch project Archangel> Authoritative directive and eagerness
<I will> Casual acknowledgement
<Have our unit investigate the one they call 'Squall'> Directive and disdain
<Will do> Casual acknowledgement and agreement
<Our recording incriminates this 'Squall' as the possible perpetrator> Stalwart declaration and biased speculation
<The recording is not definitive, and I would make no accusations just yet> Earnest declaration, reminder, intimated compromise, and purposive check
<The Archangel unit will soon prove my worst suspicions> Self-assured declaration, anticipation, stimulation, and deliberate inattention
<…> Hesitance and mistrust
<Anyway, I am going to go check on the prisoner> Self-important dismissal and indifference
<Fine> Callous acknowledgement
<I wonder if we should abduct another specimen to ransom PuPu back in case he is their prisoner> Nonspecifically directed declaration, consideration, and interest
<That is hardly necessary at this juncture, KyKy> Jeering declaration, hint directive, and purposive interference
<We shall see>
Self-assured dismissal and disregard