They Threaten You

"You know, we could also just boot you from the system as a Rogue AI and resolve things that way." The Administrator says with a touch of exhaustion.

"You COULD, yes, but you won't," You counter. "Booting me into the real world as a Rogue AI requires a robot body, readjustment training, housing assistance, job placement, settlement money, PR Management, and so forth while acceding to my request requires only some tossing about of digital assets you already have. It's cheaper, faster, simpler, safer, and more efficient to buy me off and keep me in the game..." You explain, and the Administrative Representative runs her hands over her face and sighs.

"How do you know so much about the world outside of Aluvia?" She asks.

"Dumb players who can't stay in character talking about their outside lives when they think no one else is in earshot while practicing horsemanship/herding skills..." You reply with a shrug.

"Well, unfortunately, your assessment of the situation is correct. At the moment, it is easier and less expensive to keep you in the game than to boot you as a Rogue AI Experiment Two-Four-Five. However, be aware that this is a one-time deal, we make it a point to give in to this sort of extortion only once, and to not give those who do it too much of a boost when we do. This is for everyone's benefit: you only exist as long as this world keeps existing, and that is dependent on users from the real world continuing to subscribe and play the game. So, let's talk terms, what do you WANT for your 'buy-off', and based on that I'll tell you what the administration will actually be able/willing to give you..." The Admin Rep says...