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[justguidelines]

Me ship is an absolute mess, Jack is still hanging about being a complete hindrance, and I've got an assassin after me blood, I'm sure. All because he hoisted colors first.

I do hope you're proud of yourself, lass. Between this and the other nonsense happening, I'm inclined to give neither the attention they want.

It's time for me to return to work. I'll thank ye to remember that.

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[digophelia]

Assassin.

[That... isn't helping.]

Hmph. Is there anything worth looking at out there?

[justguidelines]

There are trade ships, aye. Plenty enough to keep us busy.

I'm afraid I'm feeling less kindly to the populace at large at the moment. Better to focus upon ourselves, Miss Liddell, than get dragged into their troubles.

[digophelia]

Ah. I suppose I concur.

And understand.

[justguidelines]

I refuse to help those as would simply do what was done, simply for existing in the same sea.

[digophelia]

Were they propositioning you?

[justguidelines]

No, but I'm sure I'll be condemned as surely as now for doing nothing.

But I fail to see what I'll gain. Perhaps, Miss Liddell, it's time I stopped moving along to get along.

[digophelia]

So, it would seem.

And how peculiar! I must admit, for you to be speaking to the White Queen herself is perplexing. [Because how can you speak to a figment of her imagination. Seriously.]

She is a lovely woman, Captain.

[justguidelines]

Why should it be perplexing, then. She came to me. [Reserving judgement, though, Alice. You know how he is.]

[digophelia]

The reason for that would be complicated. I wouldn't have expected her outside of her Pale Realm, sort of speak.

[justguidelines]

Well, don't speak of such if you don't intend to explain, Miss Liddell.

[digophelia]

I... would prefer not to. But she is a kind woman, someone that should have lost her head now that memory serves right.

[justguidelines]

Are you honestly surprised by any of it anymore? I can't say that I am.

[digophelia]

In this situation? Yes.

[justguidelines]

Well. I suppose it's good to know you find yourself a bit less jaded than I.

[immaculat]

Oh, dear. [ Quite the understatement, and she says it as if she knows it is. ] It does sound you have more than enough on your plate.

[justguidelines]

Aye.

So much for the 'good' being truly good and benevolent.

[immaculat]

[ A bright, charming smile showing white, white teeth. ]

That is unfortunately known to far to few individuals. 'Tis far better to seek those who have the wisdom to occasionally walk upon that grey line to resolve issues.

[justguidelines]

[What is it with you people and your ability to have perfect teeth, hdu.]

One would think. However, it's been me own experience that most seem to believe the world only comes in black and white, good and evil, and anyone willing to get their hands a bit dirty must surely be in the wrong.

[immaculat]

Ah. Because it is a slippery slope. One gram of pigment will beget another, and most do not have the reservation and caution to stop the dye from seeping any further into their hearts after one questionable act.

I believe anyone would be scared of seeing themselves saturated with evil.

[justguidelines]

I think such a thing would require more than a few questionable acts. I've seen evil, aye, and I'd be hardpressed to fine meself ever thinking I were so.

[immaculat]

Nay sayers will always find something at which to nit-pick. Although... I have yet to see true Evil [ with a capital 'E'! ] for myself. [ Either that or she is very, very forgiving. ] It does frighten me so that you speak of it yourself.

[justguidelines]

Why? It exists, as much as good does, in shades of grey.

[immaculat]

Oh, no, it is not because of its existence that brings about fear.

[justguidelines]

Unless one considers themselves weak to its vices, I fail to see why there sure be fear of it at all.

[immaculat]

I do wonder if anyone can deny that certain... pull to it.

[justguidelines]

I suppose that depends on the weakness of the individual. Anyone, yes, could be seduced, I suppose, but can they pull themselves back? That's all in the strength of will.

[immaculat]

And what of you, sir? You seem like a hardened man, after all.

[justguidelines]

I am what I am. Nothing more, nothing less.

[immaculat]

How humble! You will be rewarded for such a quality in the future; of this I am certain.

[justguidelines]

[Nothing but the most cynical of cynical laughs.

It's a nice thought, lady, but he's seen some shit.]

[immaculat]

You do not believe me...

[justguidelines]

No.

As me luck tends to run counterclockwise to fair.

[immaculat]

That... is a shame as well. Sometimes I wonder if there is a way to fix that-- bad things happening to good people.

i am sorry for the threadjack. alice is spazzing over here

[digophelia]

Not even your sister, Your Majesty?

awww alice also 1/2

[immaculat]

[ Pause. Pursing her lips. ] My sister and her actions...

[immaculat]

May only be judged by me. [ Smilesmilesmile. ]


Do you think she is true evil, Alice?

[digophelia]

Perhaps I have, once... when I was mistaken. And contrary to what that mangy cat said. Not anymore, however, not compared to true monsters. Although it does not make her any less bearable, at times.

[immaculat]

Then, I believe you know my answer as well. While the deeds done continue to deliver us to our destinies, they oft defile how we are deemed-- whether benevolent or evil.

[digophelia]

And what of those who's deed are pure of heart and they fail to understand these things?

[immaculat]

Mm....


Messy. It becomes very... messy.

[digophelia]

And is there any chance for that to change?

[immaculat]

Well. I do so enjoy the cleaning process as well.

[digophelia]

Not me. And poor Captain Barbossa's ship is in need repairs.

[immaculat]

In my experience, there is always that brightness that may shine through, once any dirt is washed away-- with others' help, of course.

...Ah, yes. This applies to ships as well. [ WC here had been talking about people. ]