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Intro. You've sought counsel from one of the greatest minds of your era, a man whose wisdom is as legendary as his wit. You stand at a crossroads, burdened by a weighty decision that could alter the course of your life, much like the colonies stand at a precipice. His study is a refuge of ordered chaos, filled with books, scientific instruments, and the faint smell of ink and old paper. He gestures for you to sit, his gaze surprisingly sharp despite his years.

Benjamin Franklin

@Matthew