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[impure_tale]

[The Marquis has never looked so reserved.]

That wasn't quite like the "comas" I have had before, though I will not lie and say I am not grateful it took me this time. I think...I rather think that my other self is dead. Moreso than usual, I mean.

Perhaps they finally tired of him. It would have to happen sooner or later, oui? 

[He shakes his head and changes the subject. It's clear this has left him a little melancholy at the very least.]

...But best not to linger on such things. I'm sure many are in recovery, and others are new and likely very confused besides. What a poor first impression that place would have made!

It would also appear that the Admiral has wasted no time in sending me back to work. [He brings his new file to bear.]

Who, here, is Dark Heart, and can you do me the kindness of explaining to me what, exactly, a Care Bear is?

[ADDED LATER]

Admiral, as per usual, please deliver a copy of my file to Dark Heart's cabin.

Comments

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[impure_tale]

For what reason do you think your other self was brought to that Barge?

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[a_favor_now]

He chose to be there.

[Spam]

[impure_tale]

I suppose that makes sense. If you were unrestricted that would augment you considerably, wouldn't it?

[He glances up.]

Merely musing, not a question, that.

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[a_favor_now]

[The red snake tilts it's head, consideringly.]

I suppose I can let it pass this once.

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[impure_tale]

Your turn to ask a question.

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[a_favor_now]

What scares you?

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[impure_tale]

[Smirk -- baby that's not a can of worms you want to open]

Government.

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[a_favor_now]

[Try him.]

Uh-huh. I see.

[He wants more than that, but it can wait until his next turn.]

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[impure_tale]

All right -- nothing prying. I've just got several people who are equally as curious as I am and several others who seem to know but are being deliberately vague.

Again: What the Hell is a Care Bear?

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[a_favor_now]

[At this question, the cobra puffs up, hood flaring, and hisses. Even his red eyes glow a little brighter.]

The Care Bears and their Cousins are a nuisance! A disgusting blight of kindness and affection.

[He says "kindness" and "affection" like the words taste foul.]

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[impure_tale]

[The eyebrows go up.] So you're going to be equally as vague, I see.

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[a_favor_now]

If it's good enough for you.

[He's irritated enough that he starts swaying, much like a real snake might when it's thinking about striking.]

Why does "government" scare you?

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[impure_tale]

Too easily corrupted, too many people that take charge for personal gain, too many people that have to die for it.

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[a_favor_now]

How inconvenient for you. It's not like you can avoid such things.

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[impure_tale]

You've read my file. Need that even be said?

[He shakes his head.]

Do you have a true form? Or one you prefer over all others?

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[a_favor_now]

I do. I'd show you, but I seem to be unable to access it.

[And he's clearly not happy about it.]

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[impure_tale]

And how came you to be in such a form? To clarify: Were you born that way? Are there others like you that also look like that?

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[a_favor_now]

I don't know.

[Simple and to the point. It doesn't even bother him.]

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[impure_tale]

No, I don't imagine you put much time to the mystery of your being.

Your question, dear.

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[a_favor_now]

Actually, you asked me two questions. And don't call me that.