Well... I think a couple times it hasn't really been his fault. I mean, it's not like this place really stops at just forcing us around each other. Sometimes it influences us in other ways too.
Well, you know - the way our blood types can influence us sometimes. Like, way back around the time we first got here, one month, anyone who had vileblood was drawn to want to be closer to anyone who had paleblood. That kind of thing.
And I mean, then there's the monsters that can do things too - like the Chocolatier and his chocolates. Make sure you stay away from that guy, okay?
I know, I know. No one wants most of the things Trench throws at us to happen, but it's still important to be aware of it.
The Chocolatier will trade you a chocolate for blood - there's, uh, a compulsion to eat it once you get one. Some of them are pretty innocent. You know, suddenly sprouting cat ears, or antlers or something. Others not so much.
Maul got one last year that compelled him to kill. Not that he usually needs a whole lot of help in that department, but it kind of overruled the whole 'hey maybe I shouldn't commit murder so I don't lose all my friends who've been trying to help me' sense that he had going on.
[It's only fair if Ritsuka's going to switch to video, she does the same. The cat ears don't come as much of a shock - there's all kinds of people in Trench, but he's so young, and something about his age and his manner immediately puts her in mind of Glitch. She gives a little smile and a wave as the video turns on.]
Normally, I'd agree with you, but this time, I don't think it was just an excuse. He was too stricken in the aftermath by what happened. His reaction was too genuine to be fake.
Yeah. He wouldn't have been able to fake that kind of remorse. It really was something he didn't mean to happen, as hard as it is to believe, given the number of times he's threatened to kill me.
I mean, there's not really a shortage of threats around here - monsters, curses. Sometimes the Pthumerians themselves, you know. But you kind of adapt to it after awhile.
[That's a pretty heartbreaking statement from a twelve year old.]
Well... most of the Sleepers here usually aren't super threatening to each other. Mostly, we all try to help each other. But if you ever do find yourself in trouble, I'll help as much as I can.
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Date: 2023-02-28 06:09 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2023-02-28 03:43 pm (UTC)And I mean, then there's the monsters that can do things too - like the Chocolatier and his chocolates. Make sure you stay away from that guy, okay?
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Date: 2023-03-04 06:39 am (UTC)Evil chocolate monster got it.
What did he do to his chocolates?
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Date: 2023-03-04 10:45 pm (UTC)The Chocolatier will trade you a chocolate for blood - there's, uh, a compulsion to eat it once you get one. Some of them are pretty innocent. You know, suddenly sprouting cat ears, or antlers or something. Others not so much.
Maul got one last year that compelled him to kill. Not that he usually needs a whole lot of help in that department, but it kind of overruled the whole 'hey maybe I shouldn't commit murder so I don't lose all my friends who've been trying to help me' sense that he had going on.
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Date: 2023-03-04 10:52 pm (UTC)Enjoy seeing Ritsuka's young, 12-year-old cat-boy self, Willow.]
Pretty sure I've got the cat ears part covered.
As for Maul, he LOVES excuses, he knows exactly three languages: threats, bullshit, and excuses. He looks for one of those three as soon as he can.
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Date: 2023-03-04 11:02 pm (UTC)Normally, I'd agree with you, but this time, I don't think it was just an excuse. He was too stricken in the aftermath by what happened. His reaction was too genuine to be fake.
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Date: 2023-03-05 04:31 am (UTC)So, sure. Chocolate monsters and being forced to interact with complete strangers.
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Date: 2023-03-05 05:55 pm (UTC)I mean, there's not really a shortage of threats around here - monsters, curses. Sometimes the Pthumerians themselves, you know. But you kind of adapt to it after awhile.
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Date: 2023-03-07 03:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-03-08 12:35 am (UTC)Well... most of the Sleepers here usually aren't super threatening to each other. Mostly, we all try to help each other. But if you ever do find yourself in trouble, I'll help as much as I can.
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Date: 2023-03-12 02:50 am (UTC)Oh... uh... thank you.
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Date: 2023-03-13 04:41 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-03-21 03:37 am (UTC)Yeah... sticking together.