No. We voted for him. Think enough of us wanted-- to let you make your own decision about how you wanted it to happen, with the situation being what we thought it was.
... and he's an idiot who admitted it was self defense at the actual last second.
...well, I get it. Not having any say in how things go is...
[it's the kind of life he's lived for a long time. not the kind he wants to live, but it's all he has.]
I have a deal with Rodya, y'know. That if it's ever one of us-- if it's her, I'll kill her, or if it's me, she'll kill me. And if I didn't have her, I just might want what you did.
[It makes sense. Though it seems they aren't actually together, like the last few days had her believing, there's an iron camaraderie there that cannot be denied.]
That's very lucky. I'd hope that you never have to, but I do think our numbers are due to dwindle the longer we stay on board.
Personally, I don't know if I'll make it to next week. I doubt anyone would trust me enough to allow it.
...Princess, every single person I've talked to tonight would rather help you than see you die. Don't know if you'll believe that, right now, but hear them out on it if they say it. All right?
[he's quiet, for a few moments.]
Everyone's tired of not being able to do anything, trust me on that. None of us have had much of a choice in all this.
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...sorry. I know it's... not what you wanted. We tried.
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[She sighs. Rubs a hand over her eyes and keeps it there.]
I won't be putting on a show tomorrow, I taking it.
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... and he's an idiot who admitted it was self defense at the actual last second.
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[So was Nero the one who'd lost his mind?
Not that such particulars make a difference. The idea of watching yet another drawn out execution is enough to make her heave.]
It's very...touching. That you would give me any kind of consideration, after what I did.
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[it's the kind of life he's lived for a long time. not the kind he wants to live, but it's all he has.]
I have a deal with Rodya, y'know. That if it's ever one of us-- if it's her, I'll kill her, or if it's me, she'll kill me. And if I didn't have her, I just might want what you did.
Can't blame you for that.
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That's very lucky. I'd hope that you never have to, but I do think our numbers are due to dwindle the longer we stay on board.
Personally, I don't know if I'll make it to next week. I doubt anyone would trust me enough to allow it.
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[he's quiet, for a few moments.]
Everyone's tired of not being able to do anything, trust me on that. None of us have had much of a choice in all this.