Opinions without 3.1415 are just Onions (Week1 post trial)

[ghostricked]

After everything, the house seems almost too still and too mundane. At least as long as the doors to that room remain closed. One by one those covered in what was once their teammate are lead to the showers or change in silence. There is no warm meal waiting for them. No words of encouragement.

Life goes on, regardless.

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[sageking]

At the time Yuri had threw that so-called false bundle of 'holy water', I was asleep. Apparently she hadn't known it was some kind of demon juice. As irritating as it was, there was nothing to be done for it due to her sheer massive ignorance.

[ Never again will he tolerate such a thing, though.

But, he'll nod to acknowledge her words. ]

I'll remember that you said that and expect you to show that determination in the coming weeks.

[golden_dream]

Is that what happened... [grumbles a little.]

Oh? ...Do you think me some weak willed woman, Your Highness?

[sageking]

Hmph. I don't know you well enough to claim you aren't. For all I know, all that yelling at the trial was just bravado and is the summation of all that you're capable of.

[ He could point out her reaction in the aftermath as well, but...he had some semblance of tact. That said, it was surprisingly not exactly what he was going for. ]

Though, that's not the reason for my words, for which their meaning you've so impertinently presumed. As time goes on, the atmosphere of our situation will worsen considerably. It's also not the first time I've seen a creature twist people's nature to suit their own designs. To those who are forced to deal with the consequences of pursuing through such dangerous traps woven even in the very air they breathe, it becomes a challenge far greater than any they've dared face before.

Even a seasoned warrior or incredibly strong-willed individual will, undoubtedly, have trouble advancing forward in the weeks to come in this predicament.

So to you I say that I expect and demand your resolve because it may be all you have to give, or all the light you will have in this wretched place until we reach victory.

[golden_dream]

We know each other pretty well. We lived through a hostage situation and a man exploding a bomb in our faces. That's a lot more than I can say for most people I've met.

[She nods, considering his words]

Well... I am that weak. Did you really expect anything else?

Spoken like a real man without any fear. I'd say I envy you, but... I don't. Being brave is not for me. I'll accept I'm getting one loaf of bread while everyone else gets two if it'll save me a kick to the face. That's the sort of woman I am.

[Not quite, really, but she was selling a version of herself.]

But when something tells me "you're going to die here," of course I can't accept that. I didn't go through my life only to end up dying at a young age in some fantastical situation that doesn't make any sense.

I'm going to walk out of here. Or run out of here. Or if a leg gets lopped off, I'll hop out of here. If both legs get blown off, then I'll crawl with both hands, foot-by-miserable-foot... you get the idea.

[sageking]

[ ...That earned a little chuckle, though his smile hardly lasted for long, even as he appraised her words.

A woman full of fear and one who'd take an opportunity when it made it available. There hardly was anything noble like that. For better or worse, he will watch her. ]

The complete opposite of a virtuous woman by virtue of sheer frailty and selfishness. There's nothing to praise about that.

[ She had already indicated how impudent she was in her desire when she had pursued him in that game. ]

In this situation, however...that in of itself can suit us perfectly, or it will hamper us.

But, very well. I've heard your resolve, full of pitiful weakness as it was. I will see how far your struggle brings you.

[ And in turn, them. ]

[golden_dream]

Do you feel like scorning me instead?

[A shrug.]

I'm not sure I'd call it selfishness. Doesn't everyone and everything want to live on?

[...]

So, may I ask you something, Your Highness?

[sageking]

[ He'll let the first question drop, seeing as she moved past it, and as far as he could tell his words spoke for themselves. ]

Perhaps not. Though, one can claim that there's a balance to be obtained from holding any semblance of selfishness so that you're not selfless to your own detriment.

[ Nevertheless, despite his harsh words, he didn't look upon her with disdain, and he wondered vaguely what she had to inquire from him. ]

I'll allow you your question.

[golden_dream]

[She nods. Little smile.]

...Have you ever wanted to try on something a little more modern? I think you'd look dashing if I made you a Western style suit.

[sageking]

[ And what a question it was indeed.

He was a little surprised at it, but there was a smirk there. ]

I would.

Naturally, I would have to be consulted through it, even if I were tempted to leave it all up to suspense.

[ Though this iteration hadn't worn such a thing, already he was fantasizing something like this or this, or...imagine countless options here one in which is a white suit involving a lot of gold!! ]

[golden_dream]

I think I can create something you'd like.

[She didn't have the courage to offer the leopard print, but she'd add on this or a third design.]

[sageking]

[ He'd be gladly pleased with such a design.

Though... ]

Tell me...what made you decide to make such an offer?

[golden_dream]

Isn't it obvious? It's a perfect trade for both of us. You get a handsome new outfit befitting what would be modern royalty, and I get the pleasure of having made you that outfit.

[And seeing him wear it.]