[ he will continue to go through this song and dance as much as he wants to, he will not be stopped. viva la revolution and all that.
he does, finally, fold his arms and zero his focus in a bit. ]
Alright, explain the whole finding your “other half” in a little more detail. It makes you more powerful, yes, but in what sort of way? Might as well see if the benefits to this silly little extra are truly worth it, if I’m going to be stuck with it.
[ he’s ignoring the ‘if you die they die and vice versa thing’ for the moment. ]
[They are pretty soft spoken to begin with, but their tone dips into something more removed and professional anyway.]
I couldn't predict exactly how, but it will probably affect the ability you have already. And in making the bond, you would generate the energy for a wish.
...Not one that would affect the machinations of the ritual. You couldn't wish for its premature end. But it's strong enough to affect your world back home, for instance.
So, an effect but an unknown one so we’d be taking a gamble with that alone, and then the possibility to make a wish if we survive this place and manage to make it home.
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That’s quite the weighted risk, especially if your “other half” ends up being an idiot who gets themselves immediately killed.
Almost right. That'd depend on your wish. Some might be contingent on surviving. Some of them, I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be granted right away.
But yes, it's a risk. One you'll have to weigh. Nothing comes without cost. All depends on how badly you want it, I suppose.
You have to confirm with the person who shares the same type as you, correct? If you don’t— nothing changes? There’s no loophole that you can use by knowing the other person but not telling them?
Ah, you misunderstand. I'm not saying you should trust me—very much the opposite. I'd consider you an idiot if you did.
[ they are not asking for trust. ]
However, practically speaking, you stand to gain more from working with us than not. Especially because—as I said, I'm fairly weak. I may be in a position of relative power to you, but that doesn't mean you couldn't just kill me.
I'm aware of that, so. I don't consider myself much of a threat to you. Though it flatters me you'd consider me one.
You do not always have to be strong to be a threat to someone. Surely you’re aware of that?
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An adjustment period would be nice. Perhaps I’ll decide I’m ready to be a little more trusting then. [ and then ironically he was because nehan just mcheckin’ died. ]
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he does, finally, fold his arms and zero his focus in a bit. ]
Alright, explain the whole finding your “other half” in a little more detail. It makes you more powerful, yes, but in what sort of way? Might as well see if the benefits to this silly little extra are truly worth it, if I’m going to be stuck with it.
[ he’s ignoring the ‘if you die they die and vice versa thing’ for the moment. ]
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I couldn't predict exactly how, but it will probably affect the ability you have already. And in making the bond, you would generate the energy for a wish.
...Not one that would affect the machinations of the ritual. You couldn't wish for its premature end. But it's strong enough to affect your world back home, for instance.
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So, an effect but an unknown one so we’d be taking a gamble with that alone, and then the possibility to make a wish if we survive this place and manage to make it home.
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That’s quite the weighted risk, especially if your “other half” ends up being an idiot who gets themselves immediately killed.
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But yes, it's a risk. One you'll have to weigh. Nothing comes without cost. All depends on how badly you want it, I suppose.
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No way to get the power without tying yourself to the other person?
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You'll have to be more specific in what you're thinking.
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[They say this, but don't actually sound very judgmental. More like, unsurprised.]
Nothing like that, no. You're both putting your lives on the line, so it's only fair you both have to put your chips in. 'Fair' as it gets, anyway.
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but the continuation has him sighing, a little put out. ]
A pity. The consequences are a bit too much in this case, I think. I'm not knowingly signing my own death warrant.
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You can try to find other ways to help yourselves out of here. We're looking into it, but I doubt you all want to sit like sheep in a pen.
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Well, if there’s something hiding under this village I suppose we’ll need shovels. [ and a will to dig. ]
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Sorry. You might have to recruit the others for manual labor.
Is that your request for the week? A shovel? [They sound sooooo serious about this.]
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[ noooo. ]
Although-- is it one request overall, or one per each one of you? [ loop holes? ]
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Oh, you do have some cheek on you. One overall. We do communicate. [ no trying to ask dad because mom says no. ]
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Oh, my apologies for not being quite as entertaining after the whole kidnap and monster cult sacrifice thing. I’ll do better next time.
[ awwwww. he does nod though. ]
Better than nothing.
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coolly: ]
Please do. If we must be called out here like this, I'd at least like to be entertained a little.
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I did anticipate it, though most people have asked very inane personal questions.
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[ four mysterious strangers… oooh who could they be. ]
Getting to know if someone’s a threat or not is rather important.
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And? You've had a minute to assess. Do you consider me a threat?
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Right now? Somewhat.
[ after friday? less so. ]
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[ they sound very mildly amused. not in a genuinely mirthful way. ]
In my opinion, I'm not very dangerous.
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Would you automatically trust four people appearing in front of you right after you got kidnapped?
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[ they are not asking for trust. ]
However, practically speaking, you stand to gain more from working with us than not. Especially because—as I said, I'm fairly weak. I may be in a position of relative power to you, but that doesn't mean you couldn't just kill me.
I'm aware of that, so. I don't consider myself much of a threat to you. Though it flatters me you'd consider me one.
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An adjustment period would be nice. Perhaps I’ll decide I’m ready to be a little more trusting then. [ and then ironically he was because nehan just mcheckin’ died. ]
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