I realize I am not in a position to ask for clemency or understanding, but I beg patience. Time for it to unfold before we fall into the endless cycle of revenge and fear. That is why I am being honest with you - I think the secrets will be the end of us.
[ the mark on his chest flares to life, making him put a hand over his chest.]
That is exactly what I wish for her as well.
You must believe me. There is no cure without death. You cannot wish the monster away, the magic at work cannot touch it. The options were to leave her in the state as she was - suffering, tormented, and due to harm another without any control over her own mind - or to wait for someone who merely wanted to be rid of her without any concern for her wellbeing. Or we could try something.
In the spirit of such honesty, I did not act alone and therefore do not have ultimate control over the use of such things, but I believe very much in the good intentions of the individual who does.
... I do not relish the fact such actions were taken in secret. But I believe it was necessary. We were advised that excessive violence and death against each other in full view of the cult when not protected by the veil of the rituals will attract attention we do not want. Attention that will make such plans more than impossible.
I am telling you the plan on the very large bet that she will, because I imagine it will be something of my life and reputation at stake if she does not - based on your reaction, yes? I understand the weight of this.
No. First for the concern that the monster inside might not be pleased with such a decision. I imagine it does not wish to experience any sort of death, does it? Secondly, she was ... not in a state for a conversation.
[ he thinks being honest with kate about things is good and also the correct thing to do, but also, she is still a kid. and how do you explain to a kid that camille was very, very drunk. ]
I imagine it is something like torture, to be surrounded by everyone who knows you are at least somewhat out of your own control and have been known for deadly action in the face of such things. The wait is the worst part.
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... You what...?
[ her voice wavers, and in an instant, there's a rush of soot, a heavy cloud out of nowhere. ]
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Please, Kate.
I realize I am not in a position to ask for clemency or understanding, but I beg patience. Time for it to unfold before we fall into the endless cycle of revenge and fear. That is why I am being honest with you - I think the secrets will be the end of us.
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That is exactly what I wish for her as well.
You must believe me. There is no cure without death. You cannot wish the monster away, the magic at work cannot touch it. The options were to leave her in the state as she was - suffering, tormented, and due to harm another without any control over her own mind - or to wait for someone who merely wanted to be rid of her without any concern for her wellbeing. Or we could try something.
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[ her voice wavers, and she shudders with the next breath she takes. ]
We could have tried. She was going to try, wasn't she!?
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[ honestly a little sharply. not cruelty, just the voice of a teacher asking for attention. ]
Have you seen the items beneath the swamp? In the cases. Consider the requirements to open the case. Consider what is amongst them.
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That you took one of them, in exchange for her life? I don't...
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[ making a go on gesture. ]
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... You can bring her back?
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... I do not relish the fact such actions were taken in secret. But I believe it was necessary. We were advised that excessive violence and death against each other in full view of the cult when not protected by the veil of the rituals will attract attention we do not want. Attention that will make such plans more than impossible.
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... Was Camille aware of this plan?
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No. First for the concern that the monster inside might not be pleased with such a decision. I imagine it does not wish to experience any sort of death, does it? Secondly, she was ... not in a state for a conversation.
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She wasn't?
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Nothing we did to her, she-- This week was not easy for her.
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I imagine it is something like torture, to be surrounded by everyone who knows you are at least somewhat out of your own control and have been known for deadly action in the face of such things. The wait is the worst part.
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