week 5 - execution & aftermath

[vicedirector]

seven vices execution & aftermath ♫ sunday After everyone has voted, the paper and photos will disappear. Miata will usher everyone outside, only allowing them to grab their coats and weather-appropriate gear, and lead them to the bonfire. Floating in the middle of the flames, a list appears, clear as day. >Gather? victim culprit cast setting rulebook

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[dhaosu]

[ If you want to say something, Lithuania, use your words. ]

[herbgrace]

Don't look at her like that. [Better?]

[dhaosu]

Like what, exactly?

[ Somewhat. ]

[herbgrace]

Like you have any right to pass judgment on her.

[dhaosu]

You're awfully protective of her. Why is that?

[herbgrace]

You've seen what I am on my card. Miata is my citizen. [This may be the first time she's said it so plainly out loud.]

[dhaosu]

Then you expect me to accept that she is aiding our kidnappers because of this? Regardless of her circumstances?

[herbgrace]

I expect you to regard her potential circumstances, because none of us know what may be held over her head or what the consequences of her disobedience might be.

[dhaosu]

You expect me to believe that she may be in such a position, indeed. And let us pretend that I do believe this.

[ Let's be real, Dhaos does have an inkling concerning this human's circumstances as well. ]

However, do you expect me to be alright with the fact that she is aiding our kidnappers, whether or not she is being forced to? In that case, it merely comes to the fact that she is weighing her life or others against our own. I understand why you would wish to be protective of her, considering your nature.

But I cannot see how that benefits any of us if she is not able to fight back against those holding us captive. We will not come to an agreement on this matter unless something changes regarding these circumstances.

[hopefragment]

Have you ever considered that maybe people don't look at other people solely in terms of how they benefit each other?

[Sorry Lithuania, an annoyed teen piping up from the sidelines. Feel free to ignore him.]

[dhaosu]

[ He has billions of people to save. He can't afford to always be so generous. ]

...

[ He doesn't say anything. A human like Hinata wouldn't understand. ]

[herbgrace]

I can't make you like her or be alright with her participation, but you can refrain from looking at her with so much disdain.

[dhaosu]

[ His eyes narrow. But then his expression relaxes a little and he gazes elsewhere, with a frown. ]

How nice it must be on her count, to have someone who would readily defend her, despite everything.

[ He doesn't agree but he is not looking at Miata anymore. He is too tired for this and all you goody-too-shoes types. If it ever does him any good he will let you all know. ]

You can end it now if you like. There is no reason for you to pursue this discussion any longer.

[sobowtor]

Hey.

[Poland's wagging her finger warningly.]

Leave Liet alone.

[dhaosu]

....

[ He doesn't say anything. ]

[sobowtor]

I mean it.

[She's serious.]

[dhaosu]

I am fine with discontinuing the conversation if she so wishes it.

[ And that is all he has to say. ]