178 - Video

[impure_tale]

With full honesty now I tell you I am not at all certain whether the waters of this last flood struck me or not. I am unbothered by the things that I have said, though pleased at the things I have learned of many of you. Know, my darlings, that you need not feel ashamed for those things that were brought to light. I for one think no less of any

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[stopthat_destro]

I'm fine. I didn't need much care.

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[impure_tale]

You need enough to be in the infirmary.

...Are you just naturally angry when you enter lavatories, or do you find your assailants are?

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[stopthat_destro]

Just to ensure there was no serious damage.

I didn't start it; Hoffman did!

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[impure_tale]

I'm sure; it just seemed safe to ask.

You must be careful or you shall develop a history with bathrooms.

[emptyyourself]

I'd like to be angry and pretend to be both surprised and outraged that the Barge has once again violated my sense of free will and fair play, but then I return to the conversation I had with you and find myself laughing rather helplessly.

For the record, thanks but no thanks.

[impure_tale]

[a chuckle]

Bit late for that, dumpling. Cat's out of the bag. But that conversation and whatever outcome there may be in the future is yours and your wife's to decide, and I cannot fault you for falling on the side of...prudence.

The invitation stands.

[emptyyourself]

Marquis, if it were anyone, it would be you. You have my assurances.

[impure_tale]

I am both touched and flattered, dearheart.

[failedcreator]

You are wise, sir. Some things I did not wish to know, but I do not believe the knowing is harmful.

[impure_tale]

Not for the strong, at any rate. There are many that are happier not knowing a lot of things.

[failedcreator]

Perhaps this has so. In some cases, ignorance is indeed the best course.

[sharpememory]

I don't get why they said all that stuff over the journals.

[impure_tale]

For whatever reason I'm sure it seemed natural to them (or us) as making a perfectly normal journal entry.

[sharpememory]

Yeah, well. They're either not that bright or the flood did something to their head.

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[inhumandog]

Rex said he would meet me. When he didn't, I went looking for him and found him in the showers with Hoffman. Rex was on the ground, hurt. I shoved Hoffman aside and kept between them until the warden arrived.

[Pause.]...I didn't hit him until he started to go after Rex again. That man is a monster.

Is that sufficient?

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[impure_tale]

Most sufficient, my treasure. Are you unharmed?

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[inhumandog]

My leg hurts and he ripped my shirt, but I'm fine.

I wasn't affected by the flood, at least. I...know I wasn't.

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[impure_tale]

Oh?

Do you wish to tell me something?