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Card #c259IR // #c259Synthesis

Even though he might still be her best hope to get out, she could never allow that fucking pig to lie to her, to use her.

— In our words · Source: The Scar (China Mieville)

[Use when]

Use when the person who can get you out is also manipulating you.

[Why it matters]

Dependence on a manipulator corrupts the exit itself; the ticket out can be another cage.

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