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...are you the one who killed Sir November?

[She looks her in the eyes. There's irritation rising over the emotionshare.]

No. I didn't kill him, Su.

[she meets her gaze steadily. she is still calm, but her hairpin's still in.]

I'd like to believe that. And I'm not asking you simply to make an accusation, I'm just... worried.

"Like to"?

[She grimaces, more irritated by that than anything.]

There's nothing to worry about besides everything else. This week has been hell. We need to focus on getting everyone out of this mess. I'm sick of it all, Su.

That is what I'm focused on - getting us out of this mess. You're included in that.

[and it's why she can't quite let her suspicions go.]

...regardless, what I said before stands. This is not as alright as you'll ever feel. I won't accept that.

...

[The irritation falls, replaced by exhaustion, acceptance, but also just....vulnerability. Like she's bleeding out, and she knows it.]

I feel like I've been run over. Of course it isn't alright as I'll ever feel. I'm holding on by a thread.

...

[she reaches for her hand]

Then let me stay here with you. You don't have to hold on by a thread alone.

[She looks at her hand, before taking it gently.]

Am I a selfish person, Su?

I don't think there's anyone who's not selfish. We all have things we want.

[she squeezes her hand gently.]

But being selfish does not make you a bad person.

[Her eyes are welling up with tears.]

Maybe, but...I don't want to be anyone's burden.

[hot pants, your roller coaster of emotions.]

You're no burden, Miss Hot Pants.

[ITS BEEN A CRAZY LAST FEW DAYS IN THIS HERE PRISM]

You're not saying that to be nice, are you?

[But she's saying that more casually, without any bite.]

I say things because I believe them!

[she puffs her cheeks out at her.]

[...]

[She's poking one of those cheeks.]

[the vibes:

???]

...You do know you're cute, right?

Of course I do! People might criticize my behaviors, but they've never criticized my face.

[jiuqing please.]

Should I start calling your behavior cute, too?

—huh?

Just for balance.

[Since the cute face got covered.]

[...there's a twinge of worry, but - jiuqing also seems pretty amused, too.]

If you'd like to, feel free.

...Sure.

[Now its just awkwardness - this feels pretty close to regular!Hot Pants, honestly.]

[THEN YOU ADMIT THIS IS NOT REGULAR!HOT PANTS.]

...why don't we get something to eat? I know you probably don't have much of an appetite right now... [she knows she doesn't, herself, after watching that execution...] ...but we need to keep up our strength.

[I MEAN ITS LIKE HER REGULAR MOOD U FOOL]

Eat? I...suppose. Sure.

[(RATSHAKES)]

We should be able to find something light at either the cafe or the convenience store. Do you have something you'd prefer?

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