Potential games...

[nolongeralone]

So you're sending me to not just one place, but possibly two?

My darling writer, I'm not entirely sure I approve. Especially the nature of the one-- You have not kept secret your plans to make my stay as unpleasant as possible there. Though, I suppose arguing with you is rather pointless.

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[dreamed_a_dream]

You might not want to argue with muns. They do what they please. I am not best pleased at what mine is planning.

[nolongeralone]

I am unfortunately aware of that. I just had not imagined I would be on the receiving end of such plans...

What.... what is yours planning?

[dreamed_a_dream]

A meeting that I would much rather not have with someone that I never wished to see again. Mostly for her own amusement.

[nolongeralone]

I'm sorry to hear that... I... they can be cruel, can't they?

[dreamed_a_dream]

They can. In general, mine has been kind. She has given me a second chance at what I did not have, however, there are things I would very much rather avoid.

[nolongeralone]

Mine has been lovely to me up until this point... Perhaps not as much to the others. They find humor in things that should not be so amusing.

[dreamed_a_dream]

Yes. Mine is planning some rather unkind things for another lady in this headspace, however, she is strong enough that I believe she would be able to withstand it.

[saisamour]

Cosette! This is an outrage! To allow herself to banish so pure an angel to such a hellish place... No, I will not allow your mademoiselle writer to send you there. If necessary, I will speak to her myself. [marius how are you even going to do that] Ease your troubles, Cosette; I may yet find a way to save you.

[nolongeralone]

She will not listen to reason and your writer seeks only to enable her further. Your intentions are well meant, but I do not see how it will be possible.

[saisamour]

[ BUT BUT BUT ] That I am aware of, but still... As much as I desire to have you by my side, this is hardly the right place for you!

[nolongeralone]

We may tell them that as much as we want, but they will not listen. Please do not doubt that I can take care of myself. I will find a way to do my best, to do what I can to survive.

[saisamour]

Then if there is nothing we can do, at least allow me to protect you. Your hands will not be tainted with the blood of the Tributes.

[nolongeralone]

I will allow it for as long as it's possible. I just have to survive, yes? We... we can figure something out.

[saisamour]

Yes... Yes. There will be a way. [man he's going to end up killing bitches now isn't he] And while we search for it, I will protect you all the while. I will shield you from all the horrors, Cosette. No one will as much as lay a finger on you, I promise.

[nolongeralone]

As long as you're careful as well, Marius. I wouldn't want you to get hurt all to protect me.

[daggerinme]

Where would you go? [Because maybe Marius would be there, too.]

[nolongeralone]

A place called The Games... where I'll be forced to fight. [And die. And yes, Marius is there.]

And somewhere that will make me a demigod, possibly.

[daggerinme]

What would you fight with? [Because you are far too ladylike to do that.]

[nolongeralone]

[She could... If she has to...]

I'm not sure. Something they'll train me with, I'm certain.

[gardienne]

[Eponine glares openly at Cosette - but then she sighs. Of course Cosette is coming.]

It is not just unpleasant for you, Mademoiselle. We all have a burden to bear in such a place as Panem.

[nolongeralone]

I'm aware... I apologize, this came across selfish, didn't it? I'm aware that this place is unpleasant for everyone stuck there... I'm sorry that you have to be there as well.

[gardienne]

Are you? Why?

[Eponine didn't believe that.]

Would you not say that I deserve such a place, Mademoiselle? It kills me quicker than Paris at any rate.

[nolongeralone]

No one deserves such a place, you included. Small mercies or not.

[gardienne]

How is it you are so calm? It is worse than -

[It will be a much worse experience than the inn. Eponine just wants to make Cosette aware - one word from the alley cat could crumble Cosette's facade of being a lady completely. It's quite nice to have a bit of power for a change.]

You will not like it, Mademoiselle. perhaps you ought not to come?

[nolongeralone]

I know what it's like... I share a headspace with a few women who originate from there.

[She frowns and presses her lips together.]

I cannot talk her out of this idea now that she has it, as much as I would like to. I'm not eager to go, however I do not see the point in wasting my energy fighting her.

[gardienne]

Then perhaps you are lucky to have an advanced warning, Mademoiselle.

[She snorts] Always you are so agreeable. Perhaps when you realise that no kind gentleman will take you away when you cry, you will wish you fought harder.

Perhaps I shall see you around, Mademoiselle.

[ironface]

Unfortunately, sometimes they want it to be unpleasant for us. If I may ask, what would it entail for you?

[nolongeralone]

She intends to send me to a place where I have to fight to the death for other's enjoyment.