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[ the sinners would literally disagree with verg rn but they also wouldn't survive sassing him.
still. that's the ticket, right there, and malkuth smiles like she's won something. ]
The fact you can see their potential for improvement already makes you a step above the average citizen, you know. People can change, and they can change for the better -- it doesn't matter if the City is a hellhole or not, I know they'll be just fine with you around.
[ since most would just consider them lost causes, if they considered them at all; that's simply how the City is.
in other words, this old man isn't so world weary yet!!! he can play the cynic all he wants, malkuth knows better!!!! ]
still. that's the ticket, right there, and malkuth smiles like she's won something. ]
The fact you can see their potential for improvement already makes you a step above the average citizen, you know. People can change, and they can change for the better -- it doesn't matter if the City is a hellhole or not, I know they'll be just fine with you around.
[ since most would just consider them lost causes, if they considered them at all; that's simply how the City is.
in other words, this old man isn't so world weary yet!!! he can play the cynic all he wants, malkuth knows better!!!! ]
[Yeah, no, he hates that smug little smile SO much. How does this woman worm under his skin like this?]
[He lets out an aggravated sigh, eyes glimmering behind his dark bangs.]
You sure say a lot of things you know nothing about.
[He lets out an aggravated sigh, eyes glimmering behind his dark bangs.]
You sure say a lot of things you know nothing about.
guess they don't have their own guide huh
any allies you've found, ishmael
any allies you've found, ishmael
i'm not saying finding people to recruit as new sinners or anything. but anyone you have found whose skills can be of use
[ hmmm. ]
Most of them are powerful, in their own right. Maybe even more powerful than Color Fixers. There are a couple of assassins I know in Brimstone alone who claim to the best there is in their respective worlds, and even a former god.
As for whether I can use them, you do the honors. I'm not... I don't plan on using anyone for anything.
Most of them are powerful, in their own right. Maybe even more powerful than Color Fixers. There are a couple of assassins I know in Brimstone alone who claim to the best there is in their respective worlds, and even a former god.
As for whether I can use them, you do the honors. I'm not... I don't plan on using anyone for anything.
a former god. and these are not people who have lost their minds or anything? they seem mentally sound?
i see. if there is anyone of such interest, pass along the names. they would be good to know, regardless
i see. if there is anyone of such interest, pass along the names. they would be good to know, regardless
Apparently? I haven't known them long enough to get that kind of info from them, you know.
Also, does this make me your lackey now? I think it's better if you meet them yourself instead of relying on my own biases. I will say that Brimstone has more powerful people in it, but I'm not sure about the others.
Also, does this make me your lackey now? I think it's better if you meet them yourself instead of relying on my own biases. I will say that Brimstone has more powerful people in it, but I'm not sure about the others.
ah so i should not respect your insights from now on message received loud and clear
[STOP BEING MEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
[STOP BEING MEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
okay maybe not that far
but still. you know the city. you know the ways of the unforgiving sea. you may have an understanding in what can thrive and what can't.
but still. you know the city. you know the ways of the unforgiving sea. you may have an understanding in what can thrive and what can't.
Well... you're not wrong.
[ she just saw her friends die again, so. yeah. she would know. ]
But really, I think it's best if you see them for yourself. But for starters, I know a couple of guys who worked as assassins in their respective worlds. They're probably as skilled as high-ranked Shi Fixers. That's how good they are.
[ she just saw her friends die again, so. yeah. she would know. ]
But really, I think it's best if you see them for yourself. But for starters, I know a couple of guys who worked as assassins in their respective worlds. They're probably as skilled as high-ranked Shi Fixers. That's how good they are.
i'll be the judge of how skilled they are. but that's a good start, ishmael.
yes.
that is all.
continue to try not to get killed. our manager isn't here to save you
that is all.
continue to try not to get killed. our manager isn't here to save you
[ angela would say it's a talent specific to this insolent twat. one of her only. ]
And one of them's gonna be right.
[ a matter of probability... she's learning math lately.
but the bus does arrive, letting off people before they can be let on, and malkuth pays their toll with a swipe of her wrist before staring expectantly. him first. just to make sure he doesn't try and just stay behind. ]
And one of them's gonna be right.
[ a matter of probability... she's learning math lately.
but the bus does arrive, letting off people before they can be let on, and malkuth pays their toll with a swipe of her wrist before staring expectantly. him first. just to make sure he doesn't try and just stay behind. ]
Uh-huh.
[doubt.jpg]
[And of course she would do this. He moves ahead, stepping onto the bus, but he chooses to stand instead of sit, grabbing onto the ring from the rail.]
How long is the trip?
[doubt.jpg]
[And of course she would do this. He moves ahead, stepping onto the bus, but he chooses to stand instead of sit, grabbing onto the ring from the rail.]
How long is the trip?
[ good. she's sitting, sighing as she rests her head against the window. ]
Fifteen minutes. I'll grant you the same amount in silence, Red.
[ isn't she so nice. this is purely because she's bringing up some stuff onto her hud to amuse herself the ride to the last stop -- homework, maybe, or cat videos. who can say. ]
Fifteen minutes. I'll grant you the same amount in silence, Red.
[ isn't she so nice. this is purely because she's bringing up some stuff onto her hud to amuse herself the ride to the last stop -- homework, maybe, or cat videos. who can say. ]
Thanks.
[Thaaaaaaanks.]
[He doesn't take his eyes off of her, though. Her being so happy...]
[Even though she's allowing this silence, he can't help but murmur:]
Isn't there anything that upsets you?
[Thaaaaaaanks.]
[He doesn't take his eyes off of her, though. Her being so happy...]
[Even though she's allowing this silence, he can't help but murmur:]
Isn't there anything that upsets you?
[ ...
almost if she hadn't heard him, though the catch of her hand in mid-click of something in front of her betrays it; malkuth glances up at him, hand dropping as she speaks quietly. ]
Of course. I'm human, for what it's worth.
[ she gets upset. so easily, in fact, that it's always been a pain -- a detriment, really.
a flaw she can't get rid of, but one that speaks to her passion. ]
It's not like I push it aside or bottle it up. I used to do that a lot more. [ so she still does it. minorly. ] It ended up hurting everyone around me, and I'd say some pretty awful things to them too... I hated it when people underestimated me, or didn't think I was capable. I guess I still hate that, actually.
[ mm. yeah, probably. ]
It made me want to prove them wrong, and... part of me still does, but not like before. Not to the point of killing myself over it.
almost if she hadn't heard him, though the catch of her hand in mid-click of something in front of her betrays it; malkuth glances up at him, hand dropping as she speaks quietly. ]
Of course. I'm human, for what it's worth.
[ she gets upset. so easily, in fact, that it's always been a pain -- a detriment, really.
a flaw she can't get rid of, but one that speaks to her passion. ]
It's not like I push it aside or bottle it up. I used to do that a lot more. [ so she still does it. minorly. ] It ended up hurting everyone around me, and I'd say some pretty awful things to them too... I hated it when people underestimated me, or didn't think I was capable. I guess I still hate that, actually.
[ mm. yeah, probably. ]
It made me want to prove them wrong, and... part of me still does, but not like before. Not to the point of killing myself over it.
[His initial impression was that of a small little bunny who is unfit for a world of wolves.]
[Perhaps his impression now is more of a hare, wide-eyed, seeing all, who can look quite harmless but has bit and kicked and ran for as long as she can remember, who's only just learned to live as the bunnies do.]
[It all makes sense, of course. That's what the City does. It twists the best intentions, it turns people against their own selves. Everything to control it better. Everything so that people will keep their heads bowed, and their flow becomes stagnant.]
Mm. [And he looks towards the front, now.] You don't need to prove yourself to anyone.
[Perhaps his impression now is more of a hare, wide-eyed, seeing all, who can look quite harmless but has bit and kicked and ran for as long as she can remember, who's only just learned to live as the bunnies do.]
[It all makes sense, of course. That's what the City does. It twists the best intentions, it turns people against their own selves. Everything to control it better. Everything so that people will keep their heads bowed, and their flow becomes stagnant.]
Mm. [And he looks towards the front, now.] You don't need to prove yourself to anyone.
[ her eyes dip away again, but she can't focus on the words she'd been notating before. she knows that. now, anyway -- she knows that. but it's natural at the same time. malkuth wants to impress people and show off what she's able to do. she wants to prove that much. it's not something she'll push herself to the extreme about, it's not worth losing herself over, but...
... she still likes to surprise people, and to be relied on. it's natural. after a moment, she huffs a quiet laughter. ]
If a hotshot like you can say so, then I guess it's true.
... she still likes to surprise people, and to be relied on. it's natural. after a moment, she huffs a quiet laughter. ]
If a hotshot like you can say so, then I guess it's true.
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