**String Us Together - Excerpt 3** [SPOILERS] <------------->  "I need a favor."  "A favor? What kind of favor...?"  "I want you to pull one of my strings."  "W-what? Isn't that what we're trying to avoid?"  "Generally, yes. But as far as I can tell, I haven't been infected yet, and that's just so damn boring I can't let it stand."  "S-so you want me to pull one of your strings... just so it'll be less boring?"  "Exactly. I know you have one of my codes."  "......"  "Oh, I get it, you want me to pull one so you can ask to pull one of mine in return. It's a trick."  "Please, like I care enough to try and pull a dirty trick like that. Nope. I just want you to pull a string, and tell me about it in a few minutes, after my memories kick back on."  "I..."  "Look, it's no loss to you, right? You get a free advantage, and I get my curiosity sated. It's a win-win. You have no reason to refuse."  "But-- it's just so..."  "What? Against the spirit of the game? Morally wrong? This is the most conscience-friendly opportunity to get ahead that you're going to get. Are you going to take it or not?"
