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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[ 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.