on the possibility of Dietrich's return

[csillag]

[Have a very distraught and uneasy lady-saint.]

I--It's not a certainty he'll be back, right? Because his mun can change her mind about this or get too lazy or busy to re-apply! [anxiously, almost like a plea.]

And you, mun. How can you be so excited to the idea of having him back?! Do you hate me that much?!

[May the Lord lend her strength.]

I just--

I don't know how I'll react if Dietrich returns.

Comments

[ex_iscariots511]

Aah, aah, Esther! I don't think that's the appropriate question to ask here.

Instead: do you really hate the idea of my return that much?

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[csillag]

......................

[csillag]

[so, so wary]

Stop that. Don't pretend anymore. At least have the courage to not lie to me anymore, Dietrich.

[ex_iscariots511]

Who's pretending, and where is the lie?

And...

Aren't you the one who's afraid?

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[csillag]

You--

[csillag]

You are going to stay far away from my friends unless you want to be arrested this time, Dietrich!

[ex_iscariots511]

Arrested?

But I'm perfectly harmless, Esther, that much you should already know. If I cannot make them into marionettes, how could I possibly hope to hurt them?

[csillag]

Harmless? You will worm your way into their trust to make them drop their guard and turn them into puppets if the collars stop working.

Don't insult my intelligence.

[ex_iscariots511]

To be human is to trust, however foolishly. You would deny me something so simple as contact with the other collared? To protect them in the event, an event which has a slim chance of actually occurring, mind you, that my abilities will be returned to me?

You insult me with your cruelty, Esther. I had not thought you had it in you.

[csillag]

I would deny you contact with my friends! Don't twist the truth! You know what I meant, Dietrich. Playing the ignorant victim card isn't going to work.

[ex_iscariots511]

Twisting the truth?

It's cruel of you either way. Worse, actually, to protect only those you so happen to care for.

Then again, you couldn't manage as much last time, could you?

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[csillag]

[Ah--That's right.]

[csillag]

[She couldn't... His Excellency... Father.]

I don't think I'll be able to I stand you anymore...

[csillag]

No, I know that if you hurt someone else, I would definitely hate you.

[tres_iqus]

Do you require assistance, Sister Esther Blanchett?

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[csillag]

Ah--Father Tres!

[damage control, she didn't mean to worry anyone]

[csillag]

Don't worry. It'll be all right. I've got everything under control.

[can't you trust this face?]

[tres_iqus]

[No =/ ]

Target needed.

[csillag]

T--That's not necessary! Keep your weapons holstered!

[tres_iqus]

You do not have clearance for such an order, Sister Esther Blanchett.

[csillag]

It's only a request, Father Tres.

[tres_iqus]

Noted. Standing down.

[csillag]

[She can breathe now.]

Thank you...

[therosensaint]

Kick 'im where it hurts, Esther!

[csillag]

I would prefer to not even get that close to him.

[therosensaint]

If you do, just kick him below the belt and run like hell.

[csillag]

Knowing him, he'll probably enjoy that.

[therosensaint]

Than I'm outta suggestions.

[csillag]

The best is to ignore him.

[therosensaint]

Alright. There might be something else to occupy his time. Like a cat.

[csillag]

Why would you give a living creature to Dietrich?!

[therosensaint]

I should have been more clear. Maybe some cat would pass by and distract him. [She thinks after a while] Ah, forget I said that.

[sunlover]

Or perhaps, as my player continues to do, fear will keep them away.

I would rather be there if he returns, instead know you are alone with him. You do have allies still on the island, yes?

[csillag]

Eh? Why is your player afraid?

I have Lady Caterina and Father Tres will join us soon. I'm not sure about Brother Petros. But I can't risk them to get involved in this. Or you, Shahra. I wouldn't forgive myself if he harms you.

[sunlover]

She is hesitant, has doubts, and little self-esteem in herself. Also, she is overwhelmed as it is. Rarely would I push her beyond that, but for this, for you, I most certainly will.

I could no sooner forgive myself if anything happened to you, likewise.

[csillag]

Your mun shouldn't push herself if she's already overwhelmed. Although it would be nice to see you again.

Nothing will happen to me, Shahra.

[toruletheworld]

Now, what's got you all flustered, miss Esther?
[Not that he's concerned or anything god. He's just curious!!]

[csillag]

Oh, Mister Greed! Hello.

[toruletheworld]

[Esther that doesn't answer his question. Were you even listening.]

Whatever it is, it must be pretty bad. I thought you were supposed to be a big bad police lady or something.

[csillag]

[Avoiding it.]

It's just someone I don't want near my friends. That's all.

[toruletheworld]

[Still rude]

Why's that? They dangerous or something?

[csillag]

He's a very dangerous man and a very good liar...