re: ...that episode.

[northless]

...I don't want to talk about it. [It being, you know, seeing himself die. He lets out a shaky breath--it's still a shock, even if he knew it would happen, and even if it didn't technically happen to him, just a version of himself.]

I really don't want to talk about it, other than I hope you're not actually going to put me or other-me [and jeez that's still kind of weird to say] through the wringer just to make yourself feel better. I know how you work, and it's not going to make either of us feel any better, trust me on that.

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[usually]

I wouldn't exactly call it easy. Lulling them into a false sense of security over the course of three years probably took some work.

[northless]

True. I think she's still reeling, [and he jerks his thumb backwards to indicate his mun] and she knew what was going to happen. We both did.

[Other-him didn't, but he supposes the cat's out of the bag now.]

[usually]

Just make her watch it and get it over with. It's far more torture waiting for the ax to fall.

[northless]

[Somewhere off in the distance there's a high-pitched shriek of you can't make me!!]

...there's your answer.

[usually]

Better than making the one I answer to watch it over and over again for your handler's benefit.

[northless]

[You still can't make me!!]

You think I haven't tried?

[usually]

Isn't persistence supposedly one of your strengths?

[northless]

Yeah, but guess who else is persistent about it.

[Hint: his mun.]

And who says I'm not still trying?

[usually]

Perhaps in due time then. Give it a week or so.