6. House of Cards

[trulydemonic]

Young master, I wish to apologize for my atrocious behaviour the other day. I can assure you it will not happen again. I do hope you were able to survive in my absence.

I would like to announce that the repairs to the estate are almost completed, so if there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask. I have already prepared pavlova for

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[revengeisalie]

... what did you do to him?

[trulydemonic]

Nothing so bad as what you're thinking, I'm sure. But you have my thanks for keeping an eye on the young master the day I was rather...unfortunately incapacitated.

[revengeisalie]

Well, that particular curse put some citizens in some... pretty strange predicaments, so.

No problem at all.

[trulydemonic]

I'm starting to see that 'strange' is rather the norm around here.

He wasn't too much trouble then?

[revengeisalie]

You got that right.

No, not at all. I only stopped by shortly, anyway - after we both teased him about self-sufficiency, he seemed determined to prove himself and said I shouldn't bother. I insisted to at least come by during the afternoon.

[trulydemonic]

So long as it doesn't happen again.

Is that so? Well independence is always a good thing to have. Especially here it seems, where people come and go at the drop of a hat.

[revengeisalie]

Unfortunately, there's no guarantee for that.

... that's true.

[trulydemonic]

Interesting. And yet undesirable. I shall have to keep a look out.

I suppose it builds resilience in the long run.

[revengeisalie]

Yes, that would be... advisable.

Still, it shouldn't. Not to this extent.

[trulydemonic]

How bad does it usually get? Just out of curiosity.

For the ones left behind, they have little choice. But I should think the ones that make it out are better off.

[revengeisalie]

People have been killed because of curses.

Yes, that's the general consensus.

[trulydemonic]

A killing curse. Now that would be interesting to witness.

And? Are you learning to cope?

[revengeisalie]

What? It's hideous!

... I guess I am.

[trulydemonic]

But would it stand to kill someone who cannot be killed? That is what I would like to know.

Then that's the main thing.

[revengeisalie]

... I wouldn't rule it out. Why do you want to know that?

It's still more than anyone should have to cope with!

[trulydemonic]

Call it curiosity. Let's just say there are a few immortal beings here I'd be interested to see handle such a situation.

And if you have no choice but to cope? This City hardly plays fair.