... Unfortunately, the likelihood that someone would kill her tonight for something in the swamp trove would have been high. We'd vote for a monster.
[ Which is awful to say, but reasonably the truth. His wolf ears pin back. ]
Sometimes, those moments will be stolen from us and there's nothing we can do about that. [ Thinking. ] Do you want to set something up for her at the memorial?
[ oh he's so not good at emotional conversations and this place with all these people truly challenge the EQ he only started nurturing recently. ]
It's sad we can't have more, but... You have what you have. You don't need more to care about her.
[ It may be worded strangely, but he means even in their short time here, with how little they know about each other, their relationships are still valuable.
... But Kate wants more, doesn't she. The mountain doo fomo. ]
It isn't the same, but there's learning about her through other people.
[ NO, SHE'S RIGHT. It's also just how he thinks of it. His wolf tail sways. ]
I'm used to going through the horrors, so it's all right. It's better that I focus on other things, anyway... [ He runs a hand through his hair, avoiding his wolf ears. ] Or else I think I might start slipping.
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It shouldn't be like that.
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[ her voice wavers a little, and she pauses before continuing. ]
I was sure that something terrible would happen to her this week... but I thought we would at least have a chance to say goodbye.
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[ Which is awful to say, but reasonably the truth. His wolf ears pin back. ]
Sometimes, those moments will be stolen from us and there's nothing we can do about that. [ Thinking. ] Do you want to set something up for her at the memorial?
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Now I wish I knew more about her... the things she liked. Whenever we spoke, she was usually more concerned about me...
[ we just pour out some fountain doo for her ]
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It's sad we can't have more, but... You have what you have. You don't need more to care about her.
[ It may be worded strangely, but he means even in their short time here, with how little they know about each other, their relationships are still valuable.
... But Kate wants more, doesn't she. The mountain doo fomo. ]
It isn't the same, but there's learning about her through other people.
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[ that he would be this thoughtful? but she realizes mid-sentence that that's kind of rude to say, so. ]
I'm sorry. You've been through something terrible. You shouldn't have to concern yourself with my feelings right now.
... There is something else I wanted to ask you about, however.
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I'm used to going through the horrors, so it's all right. It's better that I focus on other things, anyway... [ He runs a hand through his hair, avoiding his wolf ears. ] Or else I think I might start slipping.
What is it?
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[ Overall, he's ambivalent. ]
You're looking, right? Because what you want to change for Shadow House probably needs a wish.
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I see. Some of the hints I'd received made me think of you, but I suppose it must be someone else.
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[ but maybe not insane. ]
I don't mind sharing anyway if you want to confirm.
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... All right. Would you tell me what it does, too? I'm interested in knowing about the other monsters.
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Do you want me to go first?
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Mine's Pixie and the power lets you plant one invasive thought. The target will constantly think about it up to two days or so.
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Then, mine is --
[ she stops. and, suddenly firmly, ]
To be clear. I had nothing to do with all of the nonsense that happened on Tuesday.
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... All right?
[ Braces self as he tries to also juggle staying sane. ]
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My monster is the Succubus. I can make two people fall in love.
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Oh. [ ... blinks twice... eyes open wider for a second as this sinks in ] That's terrifying and yet...
[ He is not immune to the allure. ]
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[ she has no idea what this reaction is. ]
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[ He doesn't even need to imagine it. He had to watch it happen. ]
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