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[abrightboy]

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[abrightboy]

What if they want to kill Henry to make an example because Henry hurt their friend that they love?

[stressingwitchface]

It was his right to as the strongest inmate on this ship! But now someone else seeks to refute that by poisoning him, and I have to show them that we aren't to be messed with.

[abrightboy]

That's how violence perpetuates endlessly.

[stressingwitchface]

It's also how you stop directed attacks on your people. If the wardens can't find the poisoner, how do we establish Henry is being properly protected?

[abrightboy]

Well, I'm saying you and I should find the poisoner and then turn them over to their Warden for corrective action.

[stressingwitchface]

My corrective action would be more scarring.

[abrightboy]

Well, you can decide on corrective actions when you graduate, if you stay to help an inmate of your own.

[stressingwitchface]

Hah! Could you imagine me, a warden? I love the idea of a deal, but I hate the idea of finding the patience to put up with people for it.

[abrightboy]

Maybe part of graduating will involve finding some, though.

[stressingwitchface]

No. I hate people.

[abrightboy]

What do you hate about them?

[stressingwitchface]

Everything??

They're so exhausting and loud, all the time! I would love to just sit in my room and work privately, in peace and silence. But no! Belos decreed I should be a spokesperson. I hate speaking in public! No one takes me seriously. One time I fell in the street and my own guardsmen walked OVER me.

[abrightboy]

That’s very disrespectful of them. Were they punished for derelicting their duty like that?

[stressingwitchface]

No, because at that point I was in so much disgrace that I had to either attend a stupid parade or be killed.

[abrightboy]

Attending a parade is a punishment there?

[stressingwitchface]

It was more...deciding if I was going to take the opportunity to run.

[abrightboy]

What did you decide to do?

[stressingwitchface]

That decision was taken from me too. Either way, I remained in Belos' service for a few more weeks until he killed me.

[abrightboy]

Well. I'm sorry that happened to you, but... I'm glad you're here.

[stressingwitchface]

Thank you. I admit, the possibility of suddenly disappearing from this ship has me worried but as long as I can hold on, I'm pleased to be here as well.

[abrightboy]

We're going to graduate you, Kikimora.

[stressingwitchface]

[she lets out a delighted squeak of happiness]