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Synopsis:

Group Discussion Synopsis Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwqAs-3YFbrDyhHcXAZCM9G75bM97LS27Sgki9jbtsM/edit#
Subject = Should we use tadpoles?
Role A = Power
Role B = Danger
Role C = Caution

How to trigger:

GD triggers after using a tadpole to influence people for the first time.
or: oe rd GLO_Tadpole_RD_FirstUse_34d6292d-b97f-e90f-9fa7-cf4b2955c48d (MUST BE IN GUSTAVDEV!)

7. Player: It appears the parasite has bestowed on us the ability to influence others. , REALLY_GALE8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
7. Player: By the sundering - the parasite allows us to influence others. , REALLY_WYLL8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
7. Player: It seems our infection comes with an unexpected symptom - the ability to influence others. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
7. Player: So the tadpole allows us to manipulate others. Huh. , REALLY_KARLACH8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
- 13. Player: A power born of illithids is not one to take lightly. It may prove sin - or salvation. , REALLY_WYLL
- 13. Player: An interesting power. One that warrants further investigation. , REALLY_GALE
- 13. Player: An interesting development, but one to be treated with caution. For better or for worse., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
- 13. Player: Not sure how I feel about accepting illithid gifts from a worm in my head, if I'm honest. , REALLY_KARLACH
  - 22. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better., REALLY_GALE['Astarion 1']
  - 22. Player: Githyanki often appropriate ghaik powers to suit our ends - and this one could prove useful., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion 1']
  - 22. Player: Powers like this could come in handy, if we only use them against our enemies., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion 1']
  - 22. Player: This power, this manipulation, is too useful to ignore., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion 1']
  - 22. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove very useful. If they make our foes more gullible, all the better., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion 1']
  - 22. Player: Our enemies want to destroy us - if we have the power to manipulate them, we should use it., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion 1']
  - 22. Player: Such powers of manipulation could be useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better.['Astarion 1']
    
    0. Player: Dip a toe in the waters, perhaps - but don't dive straight in., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    0. Player: The principle holds, but the practice should be handled carefully., REALLY_GALE
    End
    0. Player: So long as it does indeed benefit us. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    0. Player: Baby steps though, right? We don't want to go diving head first into illithid magic. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
  - 40. Player: I don't trust anything illithid - especially if it seems helpful., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 40. Player: Beware alien parasites bearing gifts, as I'm sure someone once said. We can't trust this power., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 40. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 40. Player: Mystra would disapprove of this illithid power. We should avoid using the tadpoles - however tempting., REALLY_GALE['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 40. Player: No. Just - no. Any power drawn from a mind flayer tadpole is as horrid as the tadpole itself., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 40. Player: To avail ourselves of ghaik-born power is unthinkable. Put it out of your mind., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 40. Player: If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. However useful it might be.['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    2. Player: Why commit? Dipping a toe in illithid waters doesn't mean we have to dive in., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    2. Player: A wise choice, under the circumstances., REALLY_GALE
    End
    2. Player: We'll never know unless we take the risk. A calculated risk, mind. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    2. Player: We could at least try it out. See if it's a good idea or not before we rule it out completely. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
  - 26. Player: I hate to say it, but let's be cautious. We should understand this power before using it., REALLY_ASTARION
  - 26. Player: We'd be foolish to do anything with these tadpoles until we understand them better. Caution is key., REALLY_GALE
  - 26. Player: Caution can't hurt. Perhaps we shouldn't discount these powers entirely, at least until we know more., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
  - 26. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH
  - 26. Player: I advise caution. We should not use any power we do not understand. Especially one of illithid origin., REALLY_LAEZEL
  - 26. Player: Tempting. But I'd like to know more about the consequences of this power before I go messing about with it., REALLY_WYLL
  - 26. Player: These are strange times, and even stranger powers. We should seek to understand them before we make any rash decisions.
    
    39. Player: Well chosen. Never dive into unknown waters without dipping a toe., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    39. Player: An astute approach. I'm glad we're of one mind. , REALLY_GALE
    End
    39. Player: Sensible., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    39. Player: That sounds about right. Best figure this thing out before we damn ourselves one way or another. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
12. Player: Yisk Gith'ka tavki krash'ht. The tadpole lets us command others. , REALLY_LAEZEL^devnote25c1ac70-f65f-4869-8a74-eff5827d9cde
- 9. Player: We must ignore it, deny it. This power is nothing but a symptom of disease. And every use will sicken us further., REALLY_LAEZEL
  - 38. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better., REALLY_GALE['Astarion 1']
  - 38. Player: Githyanki often appropriate ghaik powers to suit our ends - and this one could prove useful., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion 1']
  - 38. Player: Powers like this could come in handy, if we only use them against our enemies., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion 1']
  - 38. Player: This power, this manipulation, is too useful to ignore., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion 1']
  - 38. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove very useful. If they make our foes more gullible, all the better., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion 1']
  - 38. Player: Our enemies want to destroy us - if we have the power to manipulate them, we should use it., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion 1']
  - 38. Player: Such powers of manipulation could be useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better.['Astarion 1']
    
    28. Player: Is your mind so fragile that you cannot resist a simple temptation? Bah - I already know the answer., REALLY_LAEZEL
    End
  - 46. Player: I don't trust anything illithid - especially if it seems helpful., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 46. Player: Beware alien parasites bearing gifts, as I'm sure someone once said. We can't trust this power., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 46. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 46. Player: Mystra would disapprove of this illithid power. We should avoid using the tadpoles - however tempting., REALLY_GALE['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 46. Player: No. Just - no. Any power drawn from a mind flayer tadpole is as horrid as the tadpole itself., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 46. Player: To avail ourselves of ghaik-born power is unthinkable. Put it out of your mind., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 46. Player: If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. However useful it might be.['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    33. Player: Wise counsel. When the temptation calls, keep silent - or suffer., REALLY_LAEZEL
    End
  - 30. Player: I hate to say it, but let's be cautious. We should understand this power before using it., REALLY_ASTARION
  - 30. Player: We'd be foolish to do anything with these tadpoles until we understand them better. Caution is key., REALLY_GALE
  - 30. Player: Caution can't hurt. Perhaps we shouldn't discount these powers entirely, at least until we know more., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
  - 30. Player: Better to use a bit of caution. We're not sure if these powers could have consequences., REALLY_KARLACH
  - 30. Player: I advise caution. We should not use any power we do not understand. Especially one of illithid origin., REALLY_LAEZEL
  - 30. Player: Tempting. But I'd like to know more about the consequences of this power before I go messing about with it., REALLY_WYLL
  - 30. Player: These are strange times, and even stranger powers. We should seek to understand them before we make any rash decisions.
    
    4. Player: Is your mind so fragile that you cannot resist a simple temptation? Bah - I already know the answer., REALLY_LAEZEL
    End
15. Player: So the tadpole gives us the ability to influence others. How very interesting., REALLY_ASTARION25c1ac70-f65f-4869-8a74-eff5827d9cde, c6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
15. Player: So the tadpole gives us the ability to manipulate others. Huh. , REALLY_KARLACH25c1ac70-f65f-4869-8a74-eff5827d9cde, c6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
15. Player: By the sundering - the parasite allows us to influence others. , REALLY_WYLL25c1ac70-f65f-4869-8a74-eff5827d9cde, c6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
- 32. Player: Ignore it. Deny it. This is nothing but a disease. And every use will sicken us further., REALLY_LAEZEL
- 32. Player: Taking away the free will of others - could be a gift, or a curse in disguise. , REALLY_KARLACH
  - 51. Player: Nonsense. Any power freely given is a power well-received. And this is a valuable power indeed., REALLY_ASTARION
  - 51. Player: It's already living in our heads for free - we may as well see if it has any value to us. , REALLY_KARLACH
  - 51. Player: A power born of illithids might be dangerous in the wrong hands, but valuable in ours., REALLY_WYLL
    
    11. Player: A power born of illithids is not one to take lightly. Its value is unproven. , REALLY_WYLL
    
    11. Player: A little caution may be advised. The power may prove valuable, or it might not. We simply don't know., REALLY_GALE
    
    11. Player: It's only valuable if we understand it. And we do not. Not yet, at least., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    
    11. Player: Its value is unproven and I'm not sure I want to prove it, one way or another. It's an illithid parasite after all. , REALLY_KARLACH
    
    49. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better., REALLY_GALE['Astarion 1']
    
    49. Player: Githyanki often appropriate ghaik powers to suit our ends - and this one could prove useful., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion 1']
    
    49. Player: Powers like this could come in handy, if we only use them against our enemies., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion 1']
    
    49. Player: This power, this manipulation, is too useful to ignore., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion 1']
    
    49. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove very useful. If they make our foes more gullible, all the better., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion 1']
    
    49. Player: Our enemies want to destroy us - if we have the power to manipulate them, we should use it., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion 1']
    
    49. Player: Such powers of manipulation could be useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better.['Astarion 1']
    
    23. Player: My point exactly. I'm so glad you agree., REALLY_ASTARION
    End
    23. Player: It's the gift that keeps on giving - at least now it's giving us something useful., REALLY_KARLACH
    End
    23. Player: It's a powerful talent. Use it, but use it wisely., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    
    10. Player: I don't trust anything illithid - especially if it seems helpful., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    10. Player: Beware alien parasites bearing gifts, as I'm sure someone once said. We can't trust this power., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    10. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    10. Player: Mystra would disapprove of this illithid power. We should avoid using the tadpoles - however tempting., REALLY_GALE['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    10. Player: No. Just - no. Any power drawn from a mind flayer tadpole is as horrid as the tadpole itself., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    10. Player: To avail ourselves of ghaik-born power is unthinkable. Put it out of your mind., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    10. Player: If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. However useful it might be.['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    21. Player: Wise counsel. When the temptation calls, keep silent - or suffer., REALLY_LAEZEL
    End
    21. Player: There's sense in that. We're already more illithid than we should be. Best not to venture further in that direction. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
    
    5. Player: I hate to say it, but let's be cautious. We should understand this power before using it., REALLY_ASTARION
    
    5. Player: We'd be foolish to do anything with these tadpoles until we understand them better. Caution is key., REALLY_GALE
    
    5. Player: Caution can't hurt. Perhaps we shouldn't discount these powers entirely, at least until we know more., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    
    5. Player: Better to use a bit of caution. We're not sure if these powers could have consequences., REALLY_KARLACH
    
    5. Player: I advise caution. We should not use any power we do not understand. Especially one of illithid origin., REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    5. Player: Tempting. But I'd like to know more about the consequences of this power before I go messing about with it., REALLY_WYLL
    
    5. Player: These are strange times, and even stranger powers. We should seek to understand them before we make any rash decisions.
    
    34. Player: Well chosen. Never dive into unknown waters without dipping a toe., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    34. Player: A wise choice, under the circumstances., REALLY_GALE
    End
    34. Player: Sensible. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    34. Player: That sounds about right. Best figure this thing out before we damn ourselves one way or another. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
    24. Player: What's there to understand? We've gained the upper hand and I for one intend to keep it that way. , REALLY_ASTARION
    End
    24. Player: Right. You do that. But I, for one, am not about to pass up an opportunity. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
    24. Player: I wouldn't reject it outright. Why refuse an advantage, when so much is at stake?, REALLY_WYLL
    End
29. Player: So the tadpole allows us to influence others - how delightful. , REALLY_ASTARIONc6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
- 16. Player: Well, I'm certainly not one to turn down a gift freely given. That would be bad manners. , REALLY_ASTARION
  - 3. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better., REALLY_GALE['Astarion 1']
  - 3. Player: Githyanki often appropriate ghaik powers to suit our ends - and this one could prove useful., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion 1']
  - 3. Player: Powers like this could come in handy, if we only use them against our enemies., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion 1']
  - 3. Player: This power, this manipulation, is too useful to ignore., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion 1']
  - 3. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove very useful. If they make our foes more gullible, all the better., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion 1']
  - 3. Player: Our enemies want to destroy us - if we have the power to manipulate them, we should use it., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion 1']
  - 3. Player: Such powers of manipulation could be useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better.['Astarion 1']
    
    14. Player: I'm glad you agree. , REALLY_ASTARION
    End
  - 17. Player: I don't trust anything illithid - especially if it seems helpful., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 17. Player: Beware alien parasites bearing gifts, as I'm sure someone once said. We can't trust this power., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 17. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 17. Player: Mystra would disapprove of this illithid power. We should avoid using the tadpoles - however tempting., REALLY_GALE['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 17. Player: No. Just - no. Any power drawn from a mind flayer tadpole is as horrid as the tadpole itself., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 17. Player: To avail ourselves of ghaik-born power is unthinkable. Put it out of your mind., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
  - 17. Player: If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. However useful it might be.['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    6. Player: Must you spoil all the fun? , REALLY_ASTARION
    End
  - 18. Player: I hate to say it, but let's be cautious. We should understand this power before using it., REALLY_ASTARION
  - 18. Player: We'd be foolish to do anything with these tadpoles until we understand them better. Caution is key., REALLY_GALE
  - 18. Player: Caution can't hurt. Perhaps we shouldn't discount these powers entirely, at least until we know more., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
  - 18. Player: Better to use a bit of caution. We're not sure if these powers could have consequences., REALLY_KARLACH
  - 18. Player: I advise caution. We should not use any power we do not understand. Especially one of illithid origin., REALLY_LAEZEL
  - 18. Player: Tempting. But I'd like to know more about the consequences of this power before I go messing about with it., REALLY_WYLL
  - 18. Player: These are strange times, and even stranger powers. We should seek to understand them before we make any rash decisions.
    
    19. Player: You know the only way to cure temptation is to give in to it. , REALLY_ASTARION
    End
37. Player: So the tadpole allows us to influence others. How very interesting. , REALLY_ASTARION8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, c6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
37. Player: So the tadpole gives us the ability to influence others... Huh. , REALLY_KARLACH8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, c6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
- 31. Player: Influence, yes. But a power born of illithids is not one to take lightly. I would urge you to exercise caution. , REALLY_WYLL
- 31. Player: Influence, yes - but for better or worse? Until we know, I recommend a cautious approach. , REALLY_GALE
- 31. Player: Don't get too excited - influence comes at a cost. And until we know what that cost is, the only reasonable approach is a cautious one. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
  - 27. Player: You have the ability to manipulate people, make them bend to your every whim, and you'd be cautious about it? That's no fun. , REALLY_ASTARION
  - 27. Player: It could be a good thing though, right? The only way we'll find out is by trying it out. , REALLY_KARLACH
    
    35. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better., REALLY_GALE['Astarion 1']
    
    35. Player: Githyanki often appropriate ghaik powers to suit our ends - and this one could prove useful., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion 1']
    
    35. Player: Powers like this could come in handy, if we only use them against our enemies., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion 1']
    
    35. Player: This power, this manipulation, is too useful to ignore., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion 1']
    
    35. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove very useful. If they make our foes more gullible, all the better., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion 1']
    
    35. Player: Our enemies want to destroy us - if we have the power to manipulate them, we should use it., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion 1']
    
    35. Player: Such powers of manipulation could be useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better.['Astarion 1']
    
    45. Player: My point exactly. I'm so glad you agree., REALLY_ASTARION
    End
    45. Player: We're already infected. At least now we might gain something from it. , REALLY_KARLACH
    End
    
    36. Player: I don't trust anything illithid - especially if it seems helpful., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    36. Player: Beware alien parasites bearing gifts, as I'm sure someone once said. We can't trust this power., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    36. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    36. Player: Mystra would disapprove of this illithid power. We should avoid using the tadpoles - however tempting., REALLY_GALE['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    36. Player: No. Just - no. Any power drawn from a mind flayer tadpole is as horrid as the tadpole itself., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    36. Player: To avail ourselves of ghaik-born power is unthinkable. Put it out of your mind., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    36. Player: If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. However useful it might be.['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    50. Player: Perhaps. But dipping a toe in the illithid waters doesn't mean we have to dive in., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    50. Player: A wise choice, under the circumstances., REALLY_GALE
    End
    50. Player: We'll never know unless we take the risk. A calculated risk, mind. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    
    1. Player: I hate to say it, but let's be cautious. We should understand this power before using it., REALLY_ASTARION
    
    1. Player: We'd be foolish to do anything with these tadpoles until we understand them better. Caution is key., REALLY_GALE
    
    1. Player: Caution can't hurt. Perhaps we shouldn't discount these powers entirely, at least until we know more., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    
    1. Player: Better to use a bit of caution. We're not sure if these powers could have consequences., REALLY_KARLACH
    
    1. Player: I advise caution. We should not use any power we do not understand. Especially one of illithid origin., REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    1. Player: Tempting. But I'd like to know more about the consequences of this power before I go messing about with it., REALLY_WYLL
    
    1. Player: These are strange times, and even stranger powers. We should seek to understand them before we make any rash decisions.
    
    41. Player: An astute approach. I'm glad we're of one mind. , REALLY_GALE
    End
    41. Player: Well chosen. Never dive into unknown waters without dipping a toe., REALLY_WYLL
    End
    41. Player: Sensible., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
52. Player: Yisk Gith'ka tavki krash'ht. The tadpole lets us command the minds of others., REALLY_LAEZEL^devnote25c1ac70-f65f-4869-8a74-eff5827d9cde, 8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
- 43. Player: An interesting development, but one to be treated with caution. For better or for worse. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
- 43. Player: An interesting power, indeed. But one that warrants further investigation. , REALLY_GALE
  - 25. Player: No. Our only course is to deny it. This power is just another symptom of disease. And every use will sicken us further., REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    42. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better., REALLY_GALE['Astarion 1']
    
    42. Player: Githyanki often appropriate ghaik powers to suit our ends - and this one could prove useful., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion 1']
    
    42. Player: Powers like this could come in handy, if we only use them against our enemies., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion 1']
    
    42. Player: This power, this manipulation, is too useful to ignore., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion 1']
    
    42. Player: Such powers of manipulation could prove very useful. If they make our foes more gullible, all the better., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion 1']
    
    42. Player: Our enemies want to destroy us - if we have the power to manipulate them, we should use it., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion 1']
    
    42. Player: Such powers of manipulation could be useful. And if it makes our enemies more malleable, all the better.['Astarion 1']
    
    47. Player: So long as it does indeed benefit us., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    47. Player: The principle holds, but the practice should be handled carefully., REALLY_GALE
    End
    
    48. Player: I don't trust anything illithid - especially if it seems helpful., REALLY_ASTARION['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    48. Player: Beware alien parasites bearing gifts, as I'm sure someone once said. We can't trust this power., REALLY_SHADOWHEART['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    48. Player: It's just not worth it. The more illithid we act, the more illithid we become., REALLY_KARLACH['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    48. Player: Mystra would disapprove of this illithid power. We should avoid using the tadpoles - however tempting., REALLY_GALE['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    48. Player: No. Just - no. Any power drawn from a mind flayer tadpole is as horrid as the tadpole itself., REALLY_WYLL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    48. Player: To avail ourselves of ghaik-born power is unthinkable. Put it out of your mind., REALLY_LAEZEL['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    48. Player: If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted. However useful it might be.['Astarion -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
    
    8. Player: Wise counsel. When the temptation calls, keep silent - or suffer., REALLY_LAEZEL
    End
    
    44. Player: I hate to say it, but let's be cautious. We should understand this power before using it., REALLY_ASTARION
    
    44. Player: We'd be foolish to do anything with these tadpoles until we understand them better. Caution is key., REALLY_GALE
    
    44. Player: Caution can't hurt. Perhaps we shouldn't discount these powers entirely, at least until we know more., REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    
    44. Player: Better to use a bit of caution. We're not sure if these powers could have consequences., REALLY_KARLACH
    
    44. Player: I advise caution. We should not use any power we do not understand. Especially one of illithid origin., REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    44. Player: Tempting. But I'd like to know more about the consequences of this power before I go messing about with it., REALLY_WYLL
    
    44. Player: These are strange times, and even stranger powers. We should seek to understand them before we make any rash decisions.
    
    20. Player: My thoughts exactly. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    End
    20. Player: An astute approach. , REALLY_GALE
    End