Catch-All for Julius

[specialdog]

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[autocatalysis]

I have to wonder what you'd think of such a person, honestly.

[ his smile is both a little sharp and a little wry. sure are asking him a lot of things, huh? ]

[specialdog]

Mmm, as long as they're not annoying, it's fine?

[autocatalysis]

[ honestly it sounds like they're talking about a pet or a mascot or something. the useless cute thing no one can bring themselves to kill. but he shrugs, and agrees: ]

Uselessness doesn't mean they deserve death.

[specialdog]

And it's like--what's the phrase? A broken clock is right twice a day? Even an idiot could be helpful.

[autocatalysis]

Maybe if we point them at a murderer, they'll feel bad and be compelled to confess.

[specialdog]

I doubt a murderer would feel that much guilt at all.

[autocatalysis]

You'd be surprised. But then again, maybe by a certain point it all ceases to actually matter.

[ if it doesn't actually affect behavior, what's the point. ]