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[outsidebones]

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[outsidebones]

Yes. They are for the ambiance. It is much improved in here now.

[i should say also like the area under the bed is also just such a mess now just so many books and piles of clothes and also some more...skeleton parts.]

By the way, you got your way, complaining to Griddle. She insisted I warn you of the skeletons and I have.

[onlythans]

...Is that what you call Nav? "Griddle"? That's rather affectionate.

[god did she point one of the skeletons so that it's staring directly at his bed from whatever corner it's propped in? fucking fuck and all seven hells.]

You found these on the new island, I gather.

[outsidebones]

[yeah, for sure.]

It isn't.

[it's a mean bully name not a cute one.]

There are many more. These are the few I could harvest for now.

[onlythans]

Harvest.

[there is no bit of his soul that isn't screaming right now]

Are you saying you intend to add more of them to the room?

[outsidebones]

Yes. They make me feel more at home. And it is a comfort, to have them near, even if I cannot manipulate them as I am accustomed. Surely you will not refuse me that.

[onlythans]

[the worst part about all of this is the fact that she's right]

And if someday I should choose to add my own personal touches to the room, will I be extended the same courtesy?

[outsidebones]

You may submit a personal touch to me for approval. I have cultivated an atmosphere in here that is conducive to my work, and I will not have the balance disturbed.

[onlythans]

And what work would that be, other than bolstering your tolerance and resolve in preparation to try to escape?

[outsidebones]

So, you take an interest in my plans.

[hmph. she looks frustrated, biting her lip, but not necessarily at him.]

You and Gideon talk about me. I forbid it.

[onlythans]

As I'm sure you and she talk about me. Doubtful any of it is flattering.

[He's quiet a minute.]

I want the both of you to escape this place. Did she tell you that?

[outsidebones]

She didn't precisely put it that way.

[she frowns, annoyed.]

I don't see what it is to you.

[onlythans]

'Tis hardly complicated. I want you to survive.

[His chest twinges. It almost shows on his face.]

If this truly is all a game, is it so strange for me to pick my winners?

[outsidebones]

[stupid emotion week, her lip quivers a bit, which she tries to hide. it just isn't normal for her for someone to care about her well being. gideon she understands, but...]

It is strange, yes. I am not even a good roommate.

[onlythans]

You certainly aren't.

[THANCRED.]

But your right to live isn't something that need be earned or proven, whatever this business of parties and drinking games might say. You simply deserve it.

[outsidebones]

[that makes her grimace even more.]

You've come to that conclusion on very little information.

[onlythans]

I've all the information I require to make it.

[outsidebones]

If you insist.

[she isn't going to debate him on this, even if she feels very self conscious about it.]