Hey, keeping a cool head isn't everything. I see it as part of what I have to do, but I've known people a lot more emotional than me who achieved things I can't, on the other hand.
[he makes a sheepish grin like he knows this is a stretch, but.]
None of them name themselves, but... the biggest sign was that several of them sound like they're from Dahut. A lot of them are also addressed to us, in the tone of someone who's far away and thinking of those of us still here.
Plus, a few of us signed our messages with initials, and got back messages that correctly guessed who we were. Arthur was actually the one who brought it to my attention first.
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[not outwardly, anyway]
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Don't just go saying anything. I used to think I could keep a pretty cool head, but lately I don't know.
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Hey, keeping a cool head isn't everything. I see it as part of what I have to do, but I've known people a lot more emotional than me who achieved things I can't, on the other hand.
We've all got our ways we fit in a group.
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[She grips at her elbow, looking off to the side.]
I mean, it was always helpful when Sidon... He was just there, no matter what. You know?
And he was very open and friendly, but also wise and steady, no matter what was happening. Like the best of both worlds.
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Yeah. You don't mean people like him very often. He was an all-around sincere guy.
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[He was the most imposing, but also one of the most beloved. Who was next? Was no one safe?]
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[She boggles at him.]
How can you be sure? What do they say?
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None of them name themselves, but... the biggest sign was that several of them sound like they're from Dahut. A lot of them are also addressed to us, in the tone of someone who's far away and thinking of those of us still here.
Plus, a few of us signed our messages with initials, and got back messages that correctly guessed who we were. Arthur was actually the one who brought it to my attention first.
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And then a second later she's pulling up her IRIS, scrolling frantically.]
...The Shibari again? [She squints.] For god's sake, what is that even?
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At this point, I'm not sure I want to know?