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[morethan084]

As long as they come willingly and not through some sort of brain washing.

[She still remembers what that's like, so it's a bit of a sore spot for Daisy.]

[dun_moch]

Of course not. Such tactics would go against the very idea of the Constellation. We exist so that imPorts can do what they want, not what they are told.

[Dooku makes a mental note to keep Daisy in the dark regarding any and all future brainwashing schemes.]

[morethan084]

Good.

[dun_moch]

In time, it is my hope that you will come to trust us. Eventually we may even be able to dispense with these codenames, and deal with one another face-to-face as allies.

[morethan084]

Sometimes it's safer not to know who's who.

[dun_moch]

It is good that you recognize the importance of secrecy. It is our most important line of defense.

[morethan084]

So then why would you ever want to give that up?

[dun_moch]

It can be difficult to persuade people from behind a mask. Even when you are telling the truth.

[morethan084]

Then they shouldn't sign up for something like this.

[dun_moch]

I am not only speaking of within the Constellation. There will come a time when we must persuade those outside our circle in order to gain our freedom. On that day, who do you think they will be more likely to listen to? The faceless 'Neptune?' Or someone they know as a friend, a neighbour, a hero?

[morethan084]

And if you're none of those?

[dun_moch]

Then there may still be value in stepping out of the shadows. Place yourself in the position of an ordinary imPort. Would you be more willing to trust a stranger with a name, or a *faceless* stranger?

[morethan084]

[Well, Daisy barely trusts anyone. So there's that. Still, she sees what they're saying.]

Guess it depends on the person.