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Section 4(b) - Tell

Instead of telling Du Monde about "[cleve]" for the first time, say "'I always suspected there was something off about him.'"

Instead of doing it for the second time, say "'Wish I could tell you he'll be missed, sir. But he won't. He was trouble since the day I took him in.'"

Instead of doing it for the third time, say "Her hands work diligently on the device cradled therein. 'Tragic.'"

Instead of doing it for the fourth time, say "'Hmmm...well, death happens, just like life.'"

Instead of doing it for more than four times, say "'Nothing more to say, is there?'"

Instead of telling Du Monde about "[cypherists]", say "Du Monde listens intently, tilting her head and staring as though it was a large insect speaking before her rather than a man."

Instead of telling Du Monde about something, say "[one of]Du Monde makes a disinterested noise and continues to work.[or]'How...interesting.'[or]Du Monde scowls. 'Fascinating.'[or]'Hmmm...'[or]'Yes, well, I'm sure it's terribly important to you sir, but this IS a business, not a tavern. Shop here and gossip elsewhere if you please.'[or]'What exactly is it I can help you with, sir?'[at random]"