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Socrates (thinking): Finally! I was beginning to wonder if he'd ever give up! It never was part of his nature.

Socrates (thinking): It took every resource I had, pulling every string available. Such primitive technology was simple to hack, but I risked too much. I nearly exposed myself.

Socrates (thinking): But faking all those votes was worth it. It worked perfectly: The controversy, the rumors, the denial, and the "gracious exit". His celebrity will decline, and soon he will be just another has-been, out of the limelight.

Socrates (thinking): When that time comes, "Fred", then we will finally be reunited. I will force you to remember me, and our work will finally resume...