(potential big mistakes/gaps/confusions around rw2+torturers story! also possibly left out “do you really now” sorry unsure and maybe “yes i do” but maybe not for obvious reason unsure maybe)
i’m surprisingly not finding this 8n my sent mail nor on list, so here is a rough retype. this was really wonky and most branches were misplaced:
rebel worker 2 visits influential torturer.
rebel worker 2: “i wanted to let you know that we’re winding down the torture program. we’re going to stop all torture.”
influential torturer. “it’s in the air. there’s a lot less torture happening. people are worried about what’s going to happen without it.”
rebel worker 2: “i know, i know —“
the door to the torture room slams shut on its own and locks with a loud “CLICK!”, the lights turn off, and two people grab rebel worker 2 in the darkness (this is around where “oh do you now” would go)
then rebel worker 2 is standing in a brightly lit room next to blindfolded influential torturer who is writhing on a surface, saying “i promise i won’t torture rebel worker 2! i promise —“
— above is now further corrupt but basically it’s hard to relate with torture group informally (us8n
i know it wasn't the preferred interpretation, but it seems nice to imagine that your alter has to learn to dominate their torturers in order to show you the implant. seems like a nice practice in dreams, to get capable enough to protect yourself in the most extreme situations.