Audience: Vlad Masters

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week 0, wednesday

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[there's no response from the phone, but the next room that vlad walks into, pride is there, sitting on top of something tall.

the hood with the crown etched into the side shifts and turns to look down at vlad.]

What do you want to know?

[niceguyferatu]

[ He stops and blinks a few times in surprise, not expecting this random ambush. was there even such a tall thing in this room before??? ]

Well, I suppose this works as well as anything.

[ clears throat ]

I merely wanted to meet the person...representing my sin? I'm not entirely clear on what, exactly, your relation to your given sins is, or us. How did you come to become Pride?

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[there is now!]

Representing. I'm not your leader and you are not a team. [they say this like it's a mantra, like they've said it a million times.] I woke up one morning and I was Pride.

[niceguyferatu]

Wha--just like that? Who decided you were Pride that morning? Was it not your own choice?

w0, sunday

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[envy will be waiting in the rec room! they're already seated, just chilling here, and they gesture for him to have a seat as well.]

Hi! You, um, you had questions?

[niceguyferatu]

[ Ah, good. Here's Vlad, approaching with a plate of freshly baked anger cookies. He lays it down on the coffee table nearby that I've just decided exists whether or not it's listed on the locations page, an invitation. ]

Yes, I do. What do you know about the rewards we received the other day, for our, ah...efforts with the boats?

[ yes, "efforts" seems like the most diplomatic way to describe that fiasco. ]

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Oh, those were from us- so I'm not, you know, all that familiar with yours. It's not from me.

[they pick up a cookie, happily munching on it. also, their fingers are unnaturally long.]

week 1, tuesday

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[a text!]

well you reached me now mr. masters! everything ok? sorry i've been a little busy!

[niceguyferatu]

Oh, not a problem, not at all! I regret that I missed the chance to get to know you last week, is all. I'm just interested in learning more about you. What makes Lust, Lust?

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oooh a q&a. got it...
but i guess a lot of things make me myself!
you're gonna have to be more specific :3

week 1, tuesday

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[a text, several hours later.]

It's a wonder that you've been incredibly unsuccessful with women.

[niceguyferatu]

Oh no, you misunderstand me. I'm just genuinely curious! We see so little of you all, one can't help but wonder about the people behind the cloaks.

[ also joke's on you, because he's not even TRYING to bang women right now!!!! ]

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Hmph. Sarcasm doesn't translate well to text, I see.
Of all of the questions to begin with, that's the one you chose?

w1, wednesday

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i just wasn't expecting that! or for any of that to be audible, honestly, i would really prefer if everyone just forgot it happened.

[niceguyferatu]

Ah, but is it really such a tragedy that we saw? Personally, I find it very humanizing to see the face behind the symbol.

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yes but not like that!! it was embarrassing!

w2, monday

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[wherever vlad is, pride is behind him. hello.]

Envy should stop doing things to get himself stabbed.

[niceguyferatu]

[ He startles a little, but tries to regain composure quickly. you didn't catch him off guard, pride!! ]

Like what?

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[wehehe.]

None of your business. What do you want.

w2, wednesday

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[right behind vlad:]

Hypothetically speaking, who are you planning on killing?

[niceguyferatu]

[ JESUS, WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DO THAT-- ]

Would knowing that that affect your answer?

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[because it's hysterical that's why]

Maybe. I'm dying to know. [badum tshh]

w3, wednesday

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[it takes a while for pride to respond, but finally:]

You did fine enough.
Would have preferred to see you die in a less stupid way but beggars can't be choosers.

[niceguyferatu]

Yes, well, I didn't expect them to be able to fight at full-tilt for longer than 15 minutes.

I do wish my clothes could have stayed on though.

Well. What happens now that one of your constituents has died?

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I, too, wish your clothes had stayed on.

[:T]

Nothing. You're dead. Whatever happens to the living isn't your problem anymore. Enjoy the afterlife. Or don't.