Sam, Edilios a good guy, Albert said, breaking in on Sams gloomy thoughts. But like I said, hell tell the rest of them. Once the council knows, everyone knows. If everyone knows how desperate things are, what do you think will happen?Sam smiled without humor. About half the people will be great. The other half will freak.And people will end up getting killed, Albert said. He cocked his head sideways, trying his best to look like the idea had just occurred to him. And who is going to end up kicking butts? Who will end up playing Daddy and then be resented and blamed and finally told to go away?Youve gained new skills, Sam said bitterly. You used to just be about working harder than anyone else and being ambitious. Youre learning how to manipulate people.Alberts mouth twitched and his eyes flashed angrily. Youre not the only one walking around with a big load of responsibility on your shoulders, Sam. You play the big mean daddy who wont let anyone have any fun, and I play the greedy businessman who is just looking out for himself. But dont be stupid: maybe I am greedy, but without me no one eats. Or drinks.
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