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tev000294_MSG0001 |
Ah, my dear friend [ST:playername ].[ST:n ]We were hoping you'd come by today.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0002 |
We just signed a major distribution deal with a food[ST:n ]manufacturer![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0003 |
Are you surprised? We bet you're wondering which of[ST:n ]our inventions would be of interest to a food company.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0004 |
Well, let us tell you—it's a low-calorie, highly-addictive,[ST:n ]medicinal salsa![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0005 |
It's made entirely out of local Miran fruits and[ST:n ]vegetables, including cosse beans, charupa leaves,[ST:n ]and cranjelly.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0006 |
It has virtually no calories, and helps regulate blood[ST:n ]sugar while promoting good intestinal health.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0007 |
Its flavor profile is so complimentary with processed[ST:n ]meats, it makes hot dogs exponentially more delicious[ST:n ]when applied as a topping.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0008 |
So delicious, in fact, that test subjects will eat as many[ST:n ]hot dogs as you give them in a single sitting![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0009 |
Well? Are you impressed?[ST:n ]You know how much we value your opinion.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_JNK0010 |
Envy |
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tev000294_SEL0011 |
Express jealousy over how much money L will make. |
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tev000294_JNK0020 |
Worry |
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tev000294_SEL0021 |
Express concern that people will overeat hot dogs. |
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tev000294_JNK0030 |
Advise |
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tev000294_SEL0031 |
Suggest that L develop a pizza sauce for the Ma-non. |
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tev000294_MSG0010 |
This sort of research is far from our specialty, but it[ST:n ]was fun to experiment with the culinary arts and end[ST:n ]up with something so interesting.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0011 |
Even if it only meets our conservative projections,[ST:n ]it should make a considerable amount of money.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0012 |
Which we will then use to invent something that makes[ST:n ]everyone truly happy![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0013 |
Ah, but we mustn't forget your human aphorism—[ST:n ]\"pride cometh before the autumn.\"[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0014 |
It is quite possible that we will end up making only[ST:n ]molehills out of that mountain.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0015 |
We must be careful not to end up failing so[ST:n ]dramatically as an inventor that we end up in debt.[ST:n ]Like a certain someone we could name...[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0016 |
After all, this is nothing more than a hobby to us![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0017 |
That is quite perceptive of you.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0018 |
The salsa itself may be free of calories,[ST:n ]but that isn't true of hot dogs.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0019 |
The addictive properties would all but ensure that our[ST:n ]customers would overeat and grow fat.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0020 |
What a scandal it would be when customers started[ST:n ]growing obese off of a salsa marketed as being low[ST:n ]in calories![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0021 |
But...isn't there another side to this scenario?[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0022 |
What of the hot dog makers who grow insanely[ST:n ]wealthy from our addicted customers?[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0023 |
They would emerge with the greatest profits of all,[ST:n ]stealing the spotted light from us entirely.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0024 |
And when the inevitable class action lawsuit hits,[ST:n ]who do you think will be paying the damages?[ST:n ]A poor salsa maker? Or the mighty hot dog cabal![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0025 |
As you can see, we've studied your culture.[ST:n ]So are you impressed NOW?[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0026 |
The representatives from the food company made the[ST:n ]same request.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0027 |
They said the Ma-non pizza market is bigger than the[ST:n ]human hot dog market by a factor of 20.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0028 |
But it's not as if we set out to make a low-calorie,[ST:n ]highly-addictive medicinal salsa.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0029 |
It was just a flute! A lucky accident![ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0030 |
So we decided it would be best to take our time and[ST:n ]start by selling the salsa.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0031 |
After all, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a[ST:n ]single successful niche-market product launch.[ST:wait ] |
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tev000294_MSG0032 |
And since you had the same idea, we'd be delighted[ST:n ]to work with you on the pizza-sauce research.[ST:wait ] |