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.
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.
[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.
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.
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outsidebones) wrote2023-02-05 05:00 pm
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[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?
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And if someday I should choose to add my own personal touches to the room, will I be extended the same courtesy?
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[hmph. she looks frustrated, biting her lip, but not necessarily at him.]
You and Gideon talk about me. I forbid it.
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[He's quiet a minute.]
I want the both of you to escape this place. Did she tell you that?
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[she frowns, annoyed.]
I don't see what it is to you.
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[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?
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It is strange, yes. I am not even a good roommate.
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[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.
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You've come to that conclusion on very little information.
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[she isn't going to debate him on this, even if she feels very self conscious about it.]