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[ at first she's a bit surprised, but then charlie's expression goes a little soft... in the way that hearing this clearly reminds her of someone she's fond of ]
Okay, I really want to know more, but only if you want to tell me.
Okay, I really want to know more, but only if you want to tell me.
[ she nods ]
The only way I can see someone choosing the "one" answer is... if it's themselves they're sacrificing.
[ and she looks sad at that almost like there's juicy lore attached to this ]
... And I don't think choosing to sacrifice someone you love can be considered "moral" anyway.
The only way I can see someone choosing the "one" answer is... if it's themselves they're sacrificing.
[ and she looks sad at that almost like there's juicy lore attached to this ]
... And I don't think choosing to sacrifice someone you love can be considered "moral" anyway.
I don't think choosing yourself necessarily is, either. I think protecting yourself is natural, and there's a reason for that.
More about what. The travelling companions, who I barely like?
All of it!
[ wait until memeshare, god, charlie ]
[ wait until memeshare, god, charlie ]
[ she gets all sad (tm) for a moment..... ]
Yes--- you're right, of course.
Yes--- you're right, of course.
If you like.
[charlie is being nosy, but it's fine. she'll talk about it. in vague terms.]
If you must know... all of us were abducted and taken aboard a mindflayer ship and had parasites put in our brains. Strange events and strange bedfellows.
[charlie is being nosy, but it's fine. she'll talk about it. in vague terms.]
If you must know... all of us were abducted and taken aboard a mindflayer ship and had parasites put in our brains. Strange events and strange bedfellows.
Please don't sit there and think sad and mysterious thoughts to yourself so loudly, it's giving me a migraine. If you want to talk about it, talk.
Oh--- I'm sorry.
[ she was manpaining..... ]
It's just that someone very dear to me sacrificed himself for us. I was just... reminded it.
[ she was manpaining..... ]
It's just that someone very dear to me sacrificed himself for us. I was just... reminded it.
That's horrible. I'm so sorry.
[ she has no idea what a mindflayer is but it sounds terrible. also parasite in brain?? bad ]
... I can see how... er. You would end up, ah, traveling together.
[ she has no idea what a mindflayer is but it sounds terrible. also parasite in brain?? bad ]
... I can see how... er. You would end up, ah, traveling together.
Yes, well. We have little choice. We're all quite dependent on each other. So even when our goals and values don't precisely align...
I wound up being talked into fighting an army of goblins to defend some refugees.
I wound up being talked into fighting an army of goblins to defend some refugees.
Thank you.
[ weh shadowheart ]
Well... he was a demon, but... a former human. So not hellborn like me. Just a sinner who was doing amazing at redeeming himself.
[ not that heaven would care ]
[ weh shadowheart ]
Well... he was a demon, but... a former human. So not hellborn like me. Just a sinner who was doing amazing at redeeming himself.
[ not that heaven would care ]
Circumstances forced you together... it's hard to build trust like that. Do you know why all of you were abducted?
[ for the plot, charlie, god ]
I'm sure they appreciated your help, even if... it was quite a big ask.
[ for the plot, charlie, god ]
I'm sure they appreciated your help, even if... it was quite a big ask.
For him to care that much about you, you surely made an impression on him.
... I promised him redemption. And instead.... he died.
[ sorry she's manpaining again ]
[ sorry she's manpaining again ]
You promised him redemption, but he chose to sacrifice himself. Maybe he should have chosen differently, but it's hardly your fault.
[ this week 0 manpain i'm sorry ]
... Thank you, Shadowheart.
... Thank you, Shadowheart.
[ omg is it really real ]
[ charlie gives her hand a little gentle squeeze and gives her a big grateful smile ]
[ charlie gives her hand a little gentle squeeze and gives her a big grateful smile ]
[ they fully walked somewhere private while holding hands, charlie is not letting go of shadowheart anytime soon ]
Oh my goodness.... it felt awful not being able to check on you after what happened Thursday. Are you okay?
Oh my goodness.... it felt awful not being able to check on you after what happened Thursday. Are you okay?
[awww. anyway she will give her a heal! hopefully get rid of the damage. it's just being washed over in some greenish blueish light. it's divine energy so it may feel kind of uncomfortable idk how you want to headcanon it. but anyway, healed.]
I feel worst for you, having to return on your own. At least I could check on the others.
I feel worst for you, having to return on your own. At least I could check on the others.
[ honestly it probably does feel weird, but healing is healing!! all her teeth marks fade to scars. i don't even remember her injuries right now i have soup brain ]
It--- probably was for the best, that I wasn't with you all.
[ she went on a mini-rampage ]
But I did worry a lot about all of you. Especially you, I think you were the only one who wasn't possessed.
It--- probably was for the best, that I wasn't with you all.
[ she went on a mini-rampage ]
But I did worry a lot about all of you. Especially you, I think you were the only one who wasn't possessed.
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