I see you as... kin, of a sort. Someone who understands things about me that I very much doubt that others would. And someone with whom I've shared things to a depth and detail that very, very few other people know.
I don't-- like the implication at all. That I'm just...
[ but she trails off to listen, wings folded tightly to her body and just staring at the floor. Distantly listening to the rattle and din of the train car and the mystery beyond it, behind Satin's words. ]
I am... glad. That you trusted me, with that.
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Did you mean it? That you consider me "worth" that?
She regrets the thought as soon as it crosses her mind, her wings simultaneously drooping. It would be terribly unfair to ask that of him. And truly too cruel, even if the insecure part of her brain demands to see proof of his supposed care.
She rubs her face. ]
Please don't go that far. It's fine. I don't need you to prove anything.
You should do whatever it is you're most comfortable with.
... I'm gong to go with sex drive, like you first said. It probably won't be worth very much, but I'm not sure I have anything else to give you wouldn't be upset about.
One's ability to read, or see colours, or generate one's own body heat. Sharp reflexes, heightened senses, certain blessings or abilities. The ability to conceal one's emotions, or keep one's thoughts private, or to obfuscate the truth. The ability to be in deep water or under the open sky without fear. And all those things that we value for our heart's protection -- one's distrust, or cynicism, or reticence.
In most situations, I try to refrain from impinging on people's right to choose their fates. It's a freedom that I personally hold dear, and do not wish to see stripped from others.
But your choice will also deeply affect someone I care about, and who I would like to see valued in the way I value her. So in this case, and this alone, please tolerate my selfishness.
... I think saying "only this time" is a lie, you know. I'm well aware of the ways I won't be able to do what I feel I should in the future as a member of this Family.
[ But she just goes in to enter the captchas and her choice, before standing aside to let Satin do the same. ]
It has been deliberately designed to be obtuse, and none of the validating questions have in any way been designed to perform the function they're intended to provide.
[He stares at the list of items containing "body parts" for far too long.]
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[He sighs.]
I see you as... kin, of a sort. Someone who understands things about me that I very much doubt that others would. And someone with whom I've shared things to a depth and detail that very, very few other people know.
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[ but she trails off to listen, wings folded tightly to her body and just staring at the floor. Distantly listening to the rattle and din of the train car and the mystery beyond it, behind Satin's words. ]
I am... glad. That you trusted me, with that.
...
Did you mean it? That you consider me "worth" that?
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If you wish to be sure of it, a "moderate" sacrifice would be "my ability to conceal the truth".
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She regrets the thought as soon as it crosses her mind, her wings simultaneously drooping. It would be terribly unfair to ask that of him. And truly too cruel, even if the insecure part of her brain demands to see proof of his supposed care.
She rubs her face. ]
Please don't go that far. It's fine. I don't need you to prove anything.
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... I'm gong to go with sex drive, like you first said. It probably won't be worth very much, but I'm not sure I have anything else to give you wouldn't be upset about.
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One's ability to read, or see colours, or generate one's own body heat. Sharp reflexes, heightened senses, certain blessings or abilities. The ability to conceal one's emotions, or keep one's thoughts private, or to obfuscate the truth. The ability to be in deep water or under the open sky without fear. And all those things that we value for our heart's protection -- one's distrust, or cynicism, or reticence.
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I see. Something more general, then.
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... Alright.
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But your choice will also deeply affect someone I care about, and who I would like to see valued in the way I value her. So in this case, and this alone, please tolerate my selfishness.
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[ But she just goes in to enter the captchas and her choice, before standing aside to let Satin do the same. ]
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This is the price of friendship.
Name: Satin
CAPTCHA: Geoffreybertenson
[The screen flashes an error, and resets.]
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... Do you think I value you too?
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I try not to assume feelings that have not been personally confirmed. But in this case -- I doubt you would be inclined to protect me if you didn't.
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Name: Satin
CAPTCHA: Geoffreybertenson
[The screen flashes an error, and resets.]
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... Having trouble with that one?
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Name: Satin
CAPTCHA: Jeff
[Success! The next screen loads.]
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[ with some amusement. but just goes to sit while it fights him. ]
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Family: Sun Sign
CAPTCHA: 7
[The screen flashes an error, and resets.]
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Family: Sun Sign
CAPTCHA: 8
[The screen flashes an error, and resets.]
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Family: Sun Sign
CAPTCHA: 2
[The screen flashes an error, and resets.]
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Family: Sun Sign
CAPTCHA: 9
[Success! The next screen loads.]
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... That one really got you huh?
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[He stares at the list of items containing "body parts" for far too long.]
Sacrifice: My thesis
CAPTCHA: 5
[Success! The form completes.]
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