You: hi
Landlord: Hi. Would you to pay by credit card instead?
Landlord: I’m afraid I can’t split the land
You: no i only need a little bit land for two more weeks, maybe 400qm…
You: only for experimental purposes
Landlord: Well I really do need the rent paid, I’m afraid - I don’t mind one or two days over (as you’ll find out if you talk to anyone on this island) but I’m afraid I can’t provide charity to everyone - it’s just not possible. I have business partners to answer to, I’m afraid
Landlord: I really wish I could give away land free of charge, but I just can’t
Landlord: I’m sorry - but an island costs me 300 US$ per month
Landlord: Could you not just buy some more linden dollars?
You: no i dont need more land than 400qm and I dont want to buy more lindens
Landlord: ok - then I’m really sorry, but you’ll need to pack things up by the end of the weekend so I can rent this plot out again
You: hmh
You: ok
Landlord: Sorry, but I have to make the islands pay - and given that I allow anyone renting access to another entire island for teaching purposes, I think we offer a realyl good deal
You: i think we have to go to one of these sandboxes now
Landlord: Yes, I think you’re right
You: thats how hardcore-capitalism works
Landlord: Yep!
Landlord: Good luck with finding a sandbox
You: good luck, as well
Landlord: Thanks
You: sl is a strange place
Landlord: Yes, it certainly is
Landlord: Education costs money - in Sl or in RL
Landlord: That’s the way it is
Landlord: Anyway, I don’t think we can solve the problems of the world
You: thats not true
Landlord: Not true?
You: sorry - i dont have the time for such conversation right now
Landlord: Anyway
Landlord: Good luck with your project - and I’m sorry you couldn’t stay with us
Landlord: Don’t forget to pick everything up