[ she really does not know what to do with this. and affection week has them both here, on this couch, on this thursday night one leaning into the other. and baiken doesn't hate it. ]
You're nothing but trouble.
[ except she still isn't looking. there's no heat to these words. ]
You certainly got your energy back quick. Talk, talk, talk...
[ although she still makes no effort to pull away from the renewed snuggling. she glances at thebe, incredulous. or trying to be incredulous. any of her usual hard edges or bristling seems to have softened significantly - and she'll just chalk it up to the curse of the week. but there's no tensing in her muscles or stiffness in her posture. nothing to indicate unease at what's happening.
Stop bein' so ornery. [ she brings her hand up to push a section of their bangs back. ]
You're stubborn, but that's only half of what it takes to survive. Don't be stupid. Whatever happens on Saturday, I'm gonna make sure you weren't lying to me.
[ also check on them probably because saturdays can be rough. ]
I think your crewmates want you to stick around, too.
[ it's harder to be sensitive to this when she's spent so long being callous. especially given that it's thursday, and when they wake up, it's very likely that people are going to be dead. ]
I know this doesn't mean much coming from me, but it's not going to get any easier to accept what happens. But you still have to accept it until something stops it.
No fun bein' powerless. [ this is sort of a general gripe, because. what she wouldn't give to have her dust ability back, or her extra magical weapons. then mayne things would change around here. ]
Just promise me you aren't going to do anything stupid while you're enduring. Drink all you want, just don't--
[ she falters, realizing she sounds suspiciously similar to anji. ]
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You're nothing but trouble.
[ except she still isn't looking. there's no heat to these words. ]
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[ looking downwards, she takes her cigarette out and then tips her beer back for a long chug. when they pull away they just snuggle in closer. ]
But I guess that's on me too.
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[ although she still makes no effort to pull away from the renewed snuggling. she glances at thebe, incredulous. or trying to be incredulous. any of her usual hard edges or bristling seems to have softened significantly - and she'll just chalk it up to the curse of the week. but there's no tensing in her muscles or stiffness in her posture. nothing to indicate unease at what's happening.
she takes another drink. ]
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[ a wan smile, eyes closed as they speak. ]
Besides, I don't wanna... break our streak.
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[ YOU SHOULD REALLY BE IN THE MEDBAY DAMN ]
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I can do it myself. I promise. Next time you see me after whatever happens Saturday, I'll be myself again.
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You're stubborn, but that's only half of what it takes to survive. Don't be stupid. Whatever happens on Saturday, I'm gonna make sure you weren't lying to me.
[ also check on them probably because saturdays can be rough. ]
I think your crewmates want you to stick around, too.
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Yeah, well. I want all of you to stick around. Look how that's turning out...
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Don't play that game.
[ it's harder to be sensitive to this when she's spent so long being callous. especially given that it's thursday, and when they wake up, it's very likely that people are going to be dead. ]
I know this doesn't mean much coming from me, but it's not going to get any easier to accept what happens. But you still have to accept it until something stops it.
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No... no it does mean a lot coming from you. Don't say that, okay?
[ leaning on her arms, cheek resting in her hand now. ]
Until we can stop it... we have to endure.
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Just promise me you aren't going to do anything stupid while you're enduring. Drink all you want, just don't--
[ she falters, realizing she sounds suspiciously similar to anji. ]
Don't be dumb.
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I promise... nothing unnecessary.
[ a weary smile. ]
And look, sometimes you have to be a little dumb to see things through. Just to cover up the fear.