I did think that you guys came out a lot worse than we did...
[ like, that it purposely fucked with them more than it did the others.
and honestly, part of him is a little disappointed that this means they probably won't get to see mercy again, but knowing that she's not in some weird ass hell hole beats that feeling. ]
And thank you for telling us.
[ it's actually genuine, and not the nice effect. ]
It won't be worthwhile to do anything else so risky. If anything, we've learned that exploring those areas ought to be in our hands, not yours. We all have our tasks here, and some that we ask of the Avatars would be best done on our own.
[Just like. A gentle warning not to try anything else so reckless. She also feels a little sad, like they can never really repay Mercy, or make the pain she felt right. But at least a real little girl isn't trapped there.]
But I am glad we have more of a sense of what that place is, and what it wants. You have my thanks.
[ at least the real girl isn't suffering. she doesn't really know how to address the fact that she's grown attached to someone's strange, illusionary doppelganger that does not exist, so she doesn't. politely: ]
Thank you. It seems we still have a ways to go before we might uncover the truth.
[they're quiet for a moment, and then:] I... trust the four of you.
[they don't normally trust anybody, but. people who would rather die than hurt a child? would rather die than stoop that low - well. maybe it's safe to say pride doesn't know a lot of people who would prioritize like that.]
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but he'll wait for the answer to sheila's question. ]
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To confirm that we're being tested is not nothing.
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A mockery? Was it really so pointless?
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But other than that, it seemed as though we were just being toyed with. A punishment for seeking truth.
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[Mercy "Chuck" Jingle is worth it.]
I'm still sorry you had to go through any of that.
[There are probably a lot of questions that can be asked at this point, but someone else can ask them.]
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[ like, that it purposely fucked with them more than it did the others.
and honestly, part of him is a little disappointed that this means they probably won't get to see mercy again, but knowing that she's not in some weird ass hell hole beats that feeling. ]
And thank you for telling us.
[ it's actually genuine, and not the nice effect. ]
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[Just like. A gentle warning not to try anything else so reckless. She also feels a little sad, like they can never really repay Mercy, or make the pain she felt right. But at least a real little girl isn't trapped there.]
But I am glad we have more of a sense of what that place is, and what it wants. You have my thanks.
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Thank you. It seems we still have a ways to go before we might uncover the truth.
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[they're quiet for a moment, and then:] I... trust the four of you.
[they don't normally trust anybody, but. people who would rather die than hurt a child? would rather die than stoop that low - well. maybe it's safe to say pride doesn't know a lot of people who would prioritize like that.]
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