He'll come up beside her to take a closer look at what she's looking at. ]
I've been here a few times this week. I can't say that I recognize any of these rats, though. [ And why would he?? He turns his gaze back to Rosamund, curiosity hanging over him. ] Why do you ask?
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She turns to look at him, impassive. Her eyes skate over his bandages. A mild spike of interest, there.]
Hello, Boy. [There's a beat.] Do you know these rats?
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He'll come up beside her to take a closer look at what she's looking at. ]
I've been here a few times this week. I can't say that I recognize any of these rats, though. [ And why would he?? He turns his gaze back to Rosamund, curiosity hanging over him. ] Why do you ask?
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[looks back to the picture again, thinking.]
But they're not devils. Strange...
[she lets the thought percolate a moment. Unable to grasp the hook of it. Then, without turning to look at him whatsoever:]
Tell me, how did you come to be injured?
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Devils...?
[ Thinks about Yoru for a moment before the question distracts him. ]
I was whisked away on one of those far off adventures. The ones that take you to a different setting and convince you of a life that isn't yours.
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[She tilts her head, wearing a face of mild empathy and giving off nothing. Her hand comes to his cheek, soft, as she speaks again.]
Don't worry. Either time or death will ease the pain.
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He covers her hand with his, holding it in place. ]
Time, then. Death escapes me all too often.
[ i died w5 let's do something tomorrow ]
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She'll find you eventually. Until then.
[She'll smile, and slip her hand out from under his before drifting past him to continue her wandering. Inhuman, uncaring. All wrong.
See you later, gambling man.]