[ his pain is plain to see. how long ago had all this happened? and yet there it is, so striking, impacting set even now.
dani scoffs, at the thought of koby's friends protecting him. ]
I don't need their protection, I'm not defenceless. I can throw my own punches, as well as any of that crew.
[ and more beside. very many things feel possible to him when he lets his anger burn through him.
though the more it does, the more he also feels tired. ]
But I'm glad you said something, I'm glad you were there. [ he reaches to gently touch set's twisting hands. ] Some day I would still like to know your story. Thank you for being my friend today.
They will not heed your wishes. They have it in their heads that it is their way, or none.
[ He'd hated their attitudes, too. The dry, exasperated way they'd spoken of protecting Daniil — like it was a chore, or something to use speed along their atonement. ]
But, a friend, hm? I warn you that I am not good at being "a friend". I already told you I want to use your vote, perhaps even your Alexei's... I want to vote everyone out, killer or not. Wipe the entire board, and win.
[ If that has the added bonus of ending the game? He won't claim it as part of his scheming. He wonders if the Balfours, the manor, whatever power might be here — if it's ever dealt with someone like him. ]
Maybe I wished to woo you — then, have you convince Alexei to help me and my team.
[ Set's mouth curls a little, crooked and enigmatic. He's not exactly lying — his motives are often indiscernible to others. A mind like his does not exactly think in the way a human's might. ]
— I told you why, though. Having someone betray one's trust so precisely is... unforgivable.
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dani scoffs, at the thought of koby's friends protecting him. ]
I don't need their protection, I'm not defenceless. I can throw my own punches, as well as any of that crew.
[ and more beside. very many things feel possible to him when he lets his anger burn through him.
though the more it does, the more he also feels tired. ]
But I'm glad you said something, I'm glad you were there. [ he reaches to gently touch set's twisting hands. ] Some day I would still like to know your story. Thank you for being my friend today.
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[ He'd hated their attitudes, too. The dry, exasperated way they'd spoken of protecting Daniil — like it was a chore, or something to use speed along their atonement. ]
But, a friend, hm? I warn you that I am not good at being "a friend". I already told you I want to use your vote, perhaps even your Alexei's... I want to vote everyone out, killer or not. Wipe the entire board, and win.
[ If that has the added bonus of ending the game? He won't claim it as part of his scheming. He wonders if the Balfours, the manor, whatever power might be here — if it's ever dealt with someone like him. ]
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You admit it, at least.
[ his head tilts. ]
But Lexi isn't on your team. Voting him into the dungeons would've helped your caught, wouldn't it? But you stuck up for him, instead. And for me.
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[ Set's mouth curls a little, crooked and enigmatic. He's not exactly lying — his motives are often indiscernible to others. A mind like his does not exactly think in the way a human's might. ]
— I told you why, though. Having someone betray one's trust so precisely is... unforgivable.
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[ another little smile. ]
Do you think the prize they offer will be worth it?
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[ So, he wants it. ]
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then shrugs. ]
All I want is Lexi safe. You and your team are welcome to it, as far as I'm concerned.
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[ And he pats Daniil's hand, looking at him with curious eyes, but little hope. He's not one for hope. ]
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[ he lifts his shoulders. ]
He'd be better at playing the game than I am, but he'd need not to feel threatened first.
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[ He rises, as if ready to Go Back Out there. Pauses to add. ]
You can stay here in my room until you are ready. Okay?
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It's alright. He'll be waiting for me, I don't want him to worry something's happened. Thank you, again.
[ he touches set's hand, squeezes it. ]
We'll talk soon.