[ he eases against claude, letting him support him up a bit. ]
Yes, I agree. [ ... ] It's so sorely needed. Tomorrow we will head into the worst parts of this place, but tonight... tonight, we dressed nicely and loved each other. That is important.
Ah, what a question. [ he tilts his head back. ] Brimstone asked me if I regretted befriending everybody only to watch them be slaughtered week after week.
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He focuses on holding Jiaoqiu steady as they walk. ]
Don't worry! I had a great time.
Honestly, the best part was seeing everyone happy and relaxed.
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Yes, I agree. [ ... ] It's so sorely needed. Tomorrow we will head into the worst parts of this place, but tonight... tonight, we dressed nicely and loved each other. That is important.
[ things he would not say if he wasn't drunk ]
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You're right. We really do deserve this before everything that comes after tomorrow. [ He sighs. ] It's a relief to have happy memories.
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Mm. Constant misery is so very difficult to manage. [ tail swish. ] Have you made happy memories here, Claude?
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[ fond! warm! feelings. but also a bit of loneliness. ]
And you? Are you enjoying the full force of all this companionship?
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Ah, what a question. [ he tilts his head back. ] Brimstone asked me if I regretted befriending everybody only to watch them be slaughtered week after week.
I told him no. I don't regret it.
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OKAY
a little bit of shock ]
I'm... glad to hear it. I can't say I regret it either.
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He was very clearly trying to get a rise out of me.
[ jiaoqiu is a weirdo who thinks it's funny ]
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[ he also likes getting a rise out of people ]
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[ gives him a little >:P expression ]
It is why I keep you around.
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He pauses a moment. ]
I'm not sure how much I want to be on the same level as Brimstone.
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There's an alarming amount of people like Brimstone here. [ dryly. ] Perhaps you should try not being on his level.
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And risk you not keeping me around? No way.
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Do you think that I would abandon you otherwise? I wouldn't.
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How generous of you. I'm blushing!
[ sets u free enjoy trial ]