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[Haise has talked with several teammates about the lack of cohesion, and how difficult it is for all of them to coordinate. It was something he'd meant to discuss, or perhaps encourage others better suited, to bring up when they had some down-time. In the wake of a rather heated debate he chose to sat out on, he thinks maybe conversations about how they unify can't wait]

It seems that some of us may be feeling a little hot under the collar after recent events. Since I am an advocate for mercy, and am only alive because as much was extended to me when others may have argued against it, I don't want to touch on moral disagreements. Our stances will naturally differ, because our organization doesn't give us any unifying principles to abide by.

As a member of the CCG, I had very set guidelines to follow. Those weren't all things I agreed with, or felt right about. But they did maintain order, and did keep people safe. They made us an effective team, and more than once it's come up with colleagues here that we might benefit from that.

This was something I'd hoped might come up on Oska, when people had time to relax, but considering the circumstances...

Would any of you be interested in opening that discussion? That is, talking about our backgrounds, where we're coming from, and what we believe. If we start there, surely we can find a way to work together. If we're constantly at odds with one another, that isn't good for anyone. When I first joined, that division was certainly in place, but those I disagreed with still took the time to speak with me, and we did have common ground. I'd like to suggest that, as a team, we try to find that...for all our sakes.

Edit: Although I spoke of my own background in the example I provided, by no means am I suggesting that everyone do the same. Most importantly, we need to establish where we stand on issues we're often confronted with in our line of work. These things would inevitably show in our actions, so speaking on personal matters is not necessary for discussion.
What each of us believes and what course we're inclined to take is what I mean to inquire about.

[ooc: Naturally, thread-hop/jack as desired]

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[At that, Haise lets the matter rest. If Giovanni chooses to write a will, then he will do whatever he can to ensure that it's observed, if ever that time should come. He doesn't want it to, and he'll strive to ensure it doesn't, for whatever little good he might do in that department, but he doesn't deny the possibility. The forces behind Giovanni's condition are ones that he doesn't fully comprehend and likely hasn't the skills to combat regardless of how he may wish to.

Still, he'll endeavor to tether him to the present, to this reality. Whatever time he does have, he should be allowed to live out and enjoy, rather than be dominated only by the moments he can't actually touch. He thinks there may have been some measure of progress there, even if only in small degrees, but so much more remains.

If nothing else, he knows himself to be a very stubborn man. He'll do what he's able to]

Smaller units would make more sense, if only it could be coordinated. As it stands, that does seem unlikely, much as I wish it weren't the case. Maybe we'll all surprise ourselves though...

[The suggestion doesn't sound terribly optimistic, of course. Haise might be one to invest some hope and faith in others, but he's quite grounded by the nature of his own world, and the reality he's lived]

Perhaps.

[Giovanni's own tone is a bleak thing, dark-edged and close to bitter. He can't see it happening, and the more he sees this subject discussed, the more he looks over the other responses here, hears conversations held between the others, the more hopeless it looks to him. The more he feels separated from it, detached and slowly drowning.]

But I think I've discussed this topic enough for one day. It becomes rather dull, after a while.

[Dull. It's not the word he wants to use - exhausting confusing frustrating bleak - but he can't say any of that. Doesn't know how to express it and doesn't think he should, besides. More and more, it's being made clear to him that his is an understanding of the world that simply doesn't fit, here.

It's what he's always known, and is reminded of now, all too sharply.]

It must feel like going around in circles, after a while.

[Giovanni's tone says enough to Haise, where his words are more sparing. He doesn't think to draw too much attention to it, although he resolves to check up on the man in case he sinks into that melancholy he's hearing in his voice. Anyone can end up brooding if they're alone for too long, and he doesn't consider his associate an exception to that.

For now, he supposes letting the conversation rest where it is would be for the best. Much as he wishes there were more progress than there is, in his view at least it's something of a start, albeit an incredibly rocky one]

Sometime soon, I'll have to ask you about your thoughts on Shakespeare, so I hope you're not too worn out on conversation.

I'll say.

[And if he realises what Haise is doing there with that final offer, it doesn't seem to register in his tone-- there's already something closed-off there, locks clicking shut and pulling in tight. All of this, it does things to him. Unpleasant things.]

And some other time, perhaps. For now, I'll be off.

[And with that old abruptness he's been lacking for a little while, he cuts the connection.]

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