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[truthreader]

The scared sheep go a-seeking, all for Exodus Twenty-Two. Finding imperfect speakers, too familiar with their familiars, reading minds and spinning falsehoods. Like poor Arachne, too proud to be humble, spinning her life out with her claims. Time to purge, time to burn, make your skin clean by cleaning the rest of the world. A deed without a

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[no_whore]

You're fine where you are, River.

[truthreader]

But the crew ain't.

[no_whore]

We're fine, too.

None of us would let anyone hurt you.

[truthreader]

Not what the fear is. Shouldn't have to fight when you're not called out.

[noruttinidea]

Weren't you payin' attention last time? Plenty o' folks with weapons right here. Ain't a need t' go tearin' off.

[truthreader]

Plenty of folk, plenty to get hurt. On both sides of the coin.

[noruttinidea]

Lot o' them are less likely t' get hurt if we close ranks 'stead of thinnin' ourselves out.

[truthreader]

Close the veins, and they'll come for the heart.

same filter

[evrythingihave]

River...

same filter;

[truthreader]

Simon. I make it It's not safe.

same filter;

[evrythingihave]

You're safer here with us, mei mei. No one's going to get into the ship, and even if they did, there are enough places to hide that they'd have a hard time finding you.

same filter;

[truthreader]

It's you that's not safe. I'll draw them here, always was a magnet for the madness.

[3redeyes]

You won't be burned.

[truthreader]

More likely to choke on the smoke first. But I'm not scared.

[3redeyes]

River. The fire won't start.

[truthreader]

Has done before, will do again. If not for this witch then for the others. I'll hear them, I'll feel it.

Can't fight them.