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You sort of have to be a little creative to survive here.
But, yes! I think poetry is a great way to express yourself. I don't really have a lot of time to do it, but it's a nice distraction.
But, yes! I think poetry is a great way to express yourself. I don't really have a lot of time to do it, but it's a nice distraction.
All of the truly cultured adore poetry!
[The snake slithers out the shadows, resting on Your Name's shoulders]
I've seen this one around. You are. . . something.
[The snake slithers out the shadows, resting on Your Name's shoulders]
I've seen this one around. You are. . . something.
[She lets out a little gasp of surprise, because the Boss riding on her shoulders is new, but... fun! What a way to impress a newbie! Ultra-careful to keep him balanced.]
Something good, I hope! By that I mean, chaotic, of course.
Something good, I hope! By that I mean, chaotic, of course.
[answer answer answer]
I've been waiting for your call!
I've been waiting for your call!
Then I have good news. Perhaps.
Clover has agreed to most of your terms, but we have a few conditions of our own we'd like to stress first.
Clover has agreed to most of your terms, but we have a few conditions of our own we'd like to stress first.
They should be easy enough to follow.
One: If we don't want to be disturbed, you can still seek shelter in our barn, but you aren't to bother anyone if they don't want to talk. Don't push the matter.
Honestly, this applies to any scenario: if someone doesn't want to talk, don't push it.
Two: You aren't to ruin our reputation. Ideally, you won't speak about this alliance at all, but the girls were very insistent that you don't drag our name through the mud. I assume you won't do this, considering your own condition about me defending your own reputation, but it's worth mentioning as something they were concerned about.
That's really it.
One: If we don't want to be disturbed, you can still seek shelter in our barn, but you aren't to bother anyone if they don't want to talk. Don't push the matter.
Honestly, this applies to any scenario: if someone doesn't want to talk, don't push it.
Two: You aren't to ruin our reputation. Ideally, you won't speak about this alliance at all, but the girls were very insistent that you don't drag our name through the mud. I assume you won't do this, considering your own condition about me defending your own reputation, but it's worth mentioning as something they were concerned about.
That's really it.
If someone says "Don't do something," I won't do it.
I don't plan on mentioning it. I don't want someone with a knife with your name on it banging on your door saying "Give us the weed." --But I do get chased for insincere and very specious reasons. And sometimes real reasons, but the person is grossly overreacting. Your reputation is going to be hurt if you openly protect me in that instance.
Would you defend me like you would someone else in your flock?
I don't plan on mentioning it. I don't want someone with a knife with your name on it banging on your door saying "Give us the weed." --But I do get chased for insincere and very specious reasons. And sometimes real reasons, but the person is grossly overreacting. Your reputation is going to be hurt if you openly protect me in that instance.
Would you defend me like you would someone else in your flock?
I doubt anyone here is stupid enough to challenge me directly like that, anyway. No matter what reasons they might have, I don't enjoy being told what to do- let alone threatened.
...that depends on my mood. I wouldn't prioritize you above them, but I doubt I'd sit by and watch if you were in any serious danger. A dead informant isn't exactly useful.
...that depends on my mood. I wouldn't prioritize you above them, but I doubt I'd sit by and watch if you were in any serious danger. A dead informant isn't exactly useful.
Then, it seems like we have an agreement! You protect me, I help you.
...Oh, one last thing.
It's hard for me to find food sometimes. During those times, I want to eat at your table when you eat your meals. And eat the same food.
...Oh, one last thing.
It's hard for me to find food sometimes. During those times, I want to eat at your table when you eat your meals. And eat the same food.
In the simplest of terms, I suppose.
...if you want to be invited to our table, you'll need to ask more than just me. If the girls and Cacophonie are fine with it, then I don't care. But I'm not making that decision for them.
...if you want to be invited to our table, you'll need to ask more than just me. If the girls and Cacophonie are fine with it, then I don't care. But I'm not making that decision for them.
Well, then... we understand I'm not a slave. A slave would be forced to eat in the corner or only after everyone already ate.
I'm satisfied.
So, what would you like to know?
I'm satisfied.
So, what would you like to know?
How many times do I have to... ugh, forget it. Whatever.
Have you found out anything new since we last exchanged information? If not, I'd be curious to know what the Snake has to say about the demons in the mist.
Have you found out anything new since we last exchanged information? If not, I'd be curious to know what the Snake has to say about the demons in the mist.
It means something to me. Or I wouldn't keep asking.
You know how weeds can travel through the mist? That comes from the Snake. And he's better at it. And he doesn't have sheep following him. Therefore, out of self-preservation, he doesn't really approach them or test their capabilities. He didn't have much to add about them, other than that they're all dangerous, and none of them should be underestimated.
As for something new... well, we've been kept kinda cooped up since the eye is open and the rituals sort of occupied people's time. I already told you about our new weed addition.
Between you and me? Kind of a jerk. I say that in confidence.
You know how weeds can travel through the mist? That comes from the Snake. And he's better at it. And he doesn't have sheep following him. Therefore, out of self-preservation, he doesn't really approach them or test their capabilities. He didn't have much to add about them, other than that they're all dangerous, and none of them should be underestimated.
As for something new... well, we've been kept kinda cooped up since the eye is open and the rituals sort of occupied people's time. I already told you about our new weed addition.
Between you and me? Kind of a jerk. I say that in confidence.
That makes me even more curious about where he slinks off to, if he can avoid the demons so easily. What is on the other side of the mist? If you could get any kind of hints about that, I'd consider that very useful information.
...Do you mean Fifi?
...Do you mean Fifi?
[pause] Oh, I forgot. You knew each other. Is that right? [laughing nervously]
[oh, thank god]
Well, no particular change in behavior, then!
Well, no particular change in behavior, then!
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