[ Huh. Hearing that she 'has a point' from someone who lists fashion as one of his likes is unexpected. Just a day ago, she'd been having this conversation with Kaz and it went poorly, worse than she expected. There's of course a chance that those profiles are manipulated and untrue, but her own seems spot-on...
Helena nods, maintaining eye contact with Dio. ]
Even that doesn't quite cut it - a gilded cage might make things readily available to placate us while keeping us captive neverytheless. But like this... what are we supposed to do once the money runs out, when stealing puts us at risk? They'll have us wrapped around their fingers, begging for them to give us work so we can afford the barest necessities.
Buying those luxurious items here tempts us to go out of our way and exhaust our resources early, making us even more desperate. Yet they can count on it that concepts of prestige are ingrained into us - we're brainwashed into thinking the more expensive and rare things elevate our self worth, which is why binge buying when you feel down is so common.
[ In a way, the design of this trap is to be commended, if you felt like complimenting your jailers. Just a few weeks earlier, Helena would have fallen victim to the very same flaws she's pointing out now. A chilling thought. ]
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Helena nods, maintaining eye contact with Dio. ]
Even that doesn't quite cut it - a gilded cage might make things readily available to placate us while keeping us captive neverytheless. But like this... what are we supposed to do once the money runs out, when stealing puts us at risk? They'll have us wrapped around their fingers, begging for them to give us work so we can afford the barest necessities.
Buying those luxurious items here tempts us to go out of our way and exhaust our resources early, making us even more desperate. Yet they can count on it that concepts of prestige are ingrained into us - we're brainwashed into thinking the more expensive and rare things elevate our self worth, which is why binge buying when you feel down is so common.
[ In a way, the design of this trap is to be commended, if you felt like complimenting your jailers. Just a few weeks earlier, Helena would have fallen victim to the very same flaws she's pointing out now. A chilling thought. ]