Fuck Master Blue. [ she's firm. ] We'll keep trying. We're going to keep going because that's all we can do, but - let me tell you what Lio said to me that's kept me moving.
You'll break your back trying to carry shame for things you have no choice in. So don't think this is a personal failing. We do better next time.
... yeah. I don't even know everything about that, but I picked up on some stuff. He's had it pretty hard.
[ ... ]
He's a good guy, Beau. And you know I wouldn't say that unless I meant it! Given... you know. [ the beating up of the child. ] He's prickly and a jerk and can be a really ridiculous idiot, but ... he's not a bad person at all. He was gonna teach me. And now, I'm ... I'm never gonna see him ever again.
I mean - there's magic, at home, in Exandria. And people bring people back from the dead all the time. So. It's a long fucking shot, but if I can just get Jester here.
[ there has to be something. and if there isn't: ] I have a backup plan after that. It'll work out.
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still-- ]
Because that's what this place wants. What Master Blue wants. And if we don't get better, people keep dying, every week. Every week.
[ the thought of this becoming a true tradition is--chilling. beyond words. ]
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You'll break your back trying to carry shame for things you have no choice in. So don't think this is a personal failing. We do better next time.
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eventually he loops his arms around her neck and hides his face in her shoulder. ]
... will you go with me tomorrow? [ when they ... walk to the execution. ]
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Yeah. Yeah, of course I will. I'll be right there with you the whole time. [ she swallows hard. ]
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this is a real admission, raw as hell: ]
I dunno if I can watch. But I feel like if I don't, I'll be disrespecting his wishes.
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[ she rests her head against his. ] You do what you think you gotta, but nobody's going to blame you for whatever you choose.
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[ ... ]
... hey, Beau. I know things started out pretty rough between you two, but ... what do you think of Asch now?
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that's a good question. she's quiet for a while. ] He reminds me of a friend I had. The one who gave me those tarot cards.
I haven't seen whatever you see in him, but he's not a bad guy. I think I could've... I think I could've liked him eventually.
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[ ... ]
He's a good guy, Beau. And you know I wouldn't say that unless I meant it! Given... you know. [ the beating up of the child. ] He's prickly and a jerk and can be a really ridiculous idiot, but ... he's not a bad person at all. He was gonna teach me. And now, I'm ... I'm never gonna see him ever again.
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[ a pause. ] Maybe you will see him again. Don't count on anything yet.
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What? What do you mean?
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[ there has to be something. and if there isn't: ] I have a backup plan after that. It'll work out.
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Isaac will sit straight, rubbing at his face. There's a certain gravity to the look in his eyes. ]
... where I'm from, it's ... it can be dangerous, to cling to the dead. There are consequences for that kind of thing.
[ ... ]
I just hope your plan will work.
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[ she sighs a little. ] You leave it to me, okay? And I'll depend on you to help me when I can't do it on my own.
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he'll nod, seriously. ]
I trust you, Beau. And ... I'll help, whatever I can do.
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[ fuss, fuss. ]
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slowly ... he takes her hand, and will eventually let her get him to his feet. ]
Let's ... go back.
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