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week 6; saturday ( dragon )
[he should've confessed. he should've confessed. he should've confessed.
the thought runs like a mantra through belph's head. he feels like he's about go insane—he has, for a long time, and now he's on the brink.
but too many people are, already. he has to hold it together. this situation is salvageable; it has to be.]
Dragon!
the thought runs like a mantra through belph's head. he feels like he's about go insane—he has, for a long time, and now he's on the brink.
but too many people are, already. he has to hold it together. this situation is salvageable; it has to be.]
Dragon!
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It leads to a treasure room it seems - mountains of gold, jewels, and artifacts welcome him. In one corner, in an ornate chair, there is Dragon. Rather than the way that she sits in her throne, composed and certain, she's pulled her knees up to her chest, skirts fall over the chair like a waterfall as she seems enraptured with a crystal ball that sits on a table in front of her. It plays scenes from today's trial, over and over, until the images cloud when he approaches.
When she turns to him, she moves to sit up properly, trying and failing to school her expression into something more composed.]
Belph....
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We can fix this, right? It's not over yet.
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[She breathes out at that, like she's reminding herself of the same.]
Not yet. As long as no one faction is entirely eliminated....
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I did not say that. Objectives are - they are more ink. They are beneficial, regardless. As long as seven of each kind are completed, you do not need to fret.
[ . . . ]
Please, take care of yourself. And each other. We may still reach a happy ending.
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[he sighs.]
Can I post a public letter for Monday? Or if you could even do it tomorrow after the execution, that'd be great.
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... if you would like me to do it after execution tomorrow, in your name so that you may be anonymous, it will come at the cost of half an answer as it requires my involvement.
Should you be able to wait until Monday, and simply post the letter on your own while no one is looking, then you may do so for free.
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You may do that if you choose.
... please be kind to her, as well.
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... you are all doing your best, and for that reason, I am unfortunately fond of all of you despite all of my best efforts.
But some have lost more dearly than others, and so I hope you take care of them to the best of your abilities.
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Me? What the hell do you expect me to do? I could've prevented this entire stupid mess, and yet—!
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If I had thought you made a mistake, I would have told you upon your entry.
Do not bask in self-loathing because you cannot control the choices of others.
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[maybe selfishly, the one thing he's most upset about is that steph will lose someone she cares about. he doesn't regret that zelos will die, per se—not for monika's sake, but because he had to go if sanji will die, but.
ha. when did he become so ruthless? or rather, maybe this was the real him all along.]
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You could have.
But we do not know if that would have changed anything. If people cared for you too much to vote for you, or if you did win the vote, and suddenly we would lose one more person working hard to bring us to a happy ending.
I would have missed you, if you had gone.
I know that I would not have been alone.
Ruminate, if you must, but trials do not end the way they do via the actions of one individual alone.
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Fine. Whatever. I'll fix this. I have to. I have to...
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It is not on you alone.
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I admire individual action... but moving forward requires coordination and discussion.
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... we are close to the end.
We will make sure it is a fortunate one.
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I would rather kill her and then myself.
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It is a fact, not some kind of heroic announcement.
But do not rely on that - it is not possible for me to take such action, as much as I would like to.
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All that matters is if you're sincere about helping us.
[not 100% convinced, but he'll probably never be until it happens, tbh.]
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[But she raises one shoulder in a half shrug.]
Though I understand that those are merely words - I would prove to you my intentions if I could, but I can do nothing until the ink is in my hands.
LATER
who even knows what hour it is but who the fuck needs sleep anymore.]
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Instead of Belph being able to open the door himself, the door appears and Dragon opens it herself, standing at the doorway in a sleeping gown instead of her usual elaborate dress.
A slow, slow blink.]
Belph.
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Very well.
It is...?
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... seeking confirmation of this now will elapse your half answer.
Is that acceptable?
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[NOT LIKE ANYBODY GAVE HIM QUESTIONS ANYWAY!!]
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but at that, Dragon smiles - a tired smile - but she does.
There's a nod.]
... you do not need to worry.
All factions completed a minimum of seven objectives some time ago. You've all done well in that regard.
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Great. All right, that's all I wanted. Sorry for interrupting your sleep.
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... I understand. If you need anything else, call again. Within the next thirty minutes, or if it can wait until tomorrow morning would be preferred.
Rest when you can.
[She'll move to close the door again.]
Good night, Belph.