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[stubble]

Might there be someone present who could explain the concept of "nuclear warfare" to me? To my knowledge, we've nothing of the sort in my world.

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[stubble]

[ The identities of the "liaisons" to the aliens are known to Cullen. As such, he takes great care with his response when he creates it. ]

In my world, those who wield such power are rarely trustworthy.

[juniberries]

Perhaps not, but there are some who have such weaponry at their disposal do so in response to others with a similar arsenal.
It is a...dangerous and appalling measure of defense. I do not condone it, but where I am from, such means of mass destruction are unfortunately common.

[stubble]

Then I consider myself fortunate that I do not come from your world.