...I think people would understand, if it was self-defense. No one wants to see someone put to death simply because someone else tried to kill them once.
[it was, perhaps, just unlucky -
(she remembers that memory of his, though. the intent, as he'd stitched his brother's head back to his body, and sent him off to do his work.)
- that they did not find evidence of another murderer.]
He is a fool. [it definitely isn't said with fondness, but there isn't really much anger in it, either. mostly, she sounds tired.] For all our sakes, I hope he is not facing you tomorrow, either.
...Beau's done it once, with Ogata. We had an agreement in the mansion, that we would be the ones to kill each other if necessary, but I hope... she can't be chosen again.
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[honestly, that's valid and she can relate, she's spent the last four weeks cooking for herself because of Poison Paranoia™.
she'll drink from her teacup, at least.]
...yes. He always is. [...] I... is it all right if I ask you what you plan to do about tomorrow?
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[hm. he hesitates for several long moments, there.]
You know, I really don't know. I have no illusions about what would happen if I survived, after being caught.
[nie huaisang 500% expects he'd be revenge killed like, instantly.]
It depends.
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[it was, perhaps, just unlucky -
(she remembers that memory of his, though. the intent, as he'd stitched his brother's head back to his body, and sent him off to do his work.)
- that they did not find evidence of another murderer.]
But depending on who you face tomorrow...
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[his expression twists a little there, like saying his name is unpleasant.]
What a horrible way for him to get the last word, I really couldn't stand it.
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[she sighs heavily]
He is a fool. [it definitely isn't said with fondness, but there isn't really much anger in it, either. mostly, she sounds tired.] For all our sakes, I hope he is not facing you tomorrow, either.
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[a sigh, a shake of his head.]
...Beau's done it once, with Ogata. We had an agreement in the mansion, that we would be the ones to kill each other if necessary, but I hope... she can't be chosen again.
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...I hope she cannot, as well.
[she deserves better.]
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[other people? haha, whatever.]
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[...]
I would rather do it myself than see her with your blood on her hands.
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You would want to kill me in her place?
[like, yes, she's old. he has no doubt she might know a couple of things. but she just doesn't--
she hasn't read like the type who's very capable, emotionally.
PLEASE understand how funny it is to type this tag as a mod oh my god.]
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If it meant she would not have to live with doing it herself, yes.
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[...what she's hoping for is that it's not her or beau, but she doesn't know who else would be an acceptable alternative, so.]