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He died so I wouldn't have to.

[In other words:]

You're a bitch.

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[marcato]

You should have known it would come eventually.

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Not like this. [Not ever. He doesn't think about his own death.] This is bullshit.

[And he'd... normally put on a friendlier face, but someone is a bit too pissed off to remember his manners.]

[bypasses]

[ Someone doesn't sound very grateful. ]

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[He tenses up. The ghost of his brother lives on through him, he doesn't need this.]

You don't get to do that.

[bypasses]

Not doing anything.

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[He breathes.]

You're here. You're talking. That's more than enough.

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Not really in your hands, is it?

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It was, once upon a time.

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Really? I'm not so sure.

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You see this? [He lifts his hands, showing him the back, then the palms.] I killed you. With my bare hands.

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[ Helios doesn't seem very concerned. ]

Bit harsh, that.

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[And his hands drop. He straightens a sleeve.]

You had it comin'.

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Subjective. I don't agree at all.

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Like I said. It was either you or me.

[bypasses]

Mm. So it was.

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I'd do it again.

[And he will. Helios isn't supposed to exist anymore.)]

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Don't think you're gonna get rid of me that easily. I mean, I'm still here, aren't I?

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Not for me. [tipping his head to the side.] And not for Apollo.

[bypasses]

Wouldn't be so sure, brother. Wouldn't be so sure.

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'That a threat?

[bypasses]

Nah. [ He smiles. ] Promise.

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[His lips quirks unpleasantly. After a pause-]

What do you think of my new look?

[bypasses]

Not very original.

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Don't tell me you don't like it.

[bypasses]

Never cared much about the look to start with.

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Good. Then you won't mind me having it.

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Nope. Just another little bit of me to follow you around.

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[




smile gone]

[bypasses]

Told you, brother.

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You've caused enough trouble.

[Now it's his turn. Apparently.]

[bypasses]

Nice of you to pick up the slack.

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Someone ought to do it right this time.

[bypasses]

[ ha. ]

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[does it look like I'm amused bro.]

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You ain't the "doing things right" type, or else you'd have scattered my brains 'cross the sidewalk years ago.

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All I had to do was find you.

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Weren't too good at that, either.

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[His fingers are curling into his palm.]

Good enough.

[bypasses]

Giving yourself lotsa credit there.

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And you're trying to piss me off.

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Succeeding.

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[An exhale.]

Just like old times?

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Just like every time.

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[ugh.]

Time runs out.

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Sure does.

[ He smiles, once again. ]

Tick tock, tick tock.

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[He just makes an unpleasant expression, showing teeth. He'd say something like 'see you around', but that would imply wanting to.

He turns and walks off.]