Game 36 - Copper Rose

[teamposts]

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[thankyouverymooch]

Well, I'm giving my vote to Cardinal. You and Gil are probably going for Byzantium, aren't you? That's two and two.

[everythingknife]

Then. . . we'll see what Little Lion says. If he chooses someone other than Byzantium. . . I don't want to fight, m-much as. A-as I want Ciel safe! But we don't need a fight like— the last time! So. . . I won't interfere, if that's how our vote goes.

[thankyouverymooch]

...

Are there any chances Byzantium could have another team protecting them? I care for Sunshine, but don't misunderstand. If it's between you and him, I'm aware you'd be much less of a pain to deal with in this sort of game.

[everythingknife]

I. . . I'm not certain. I should have paid more attention, but outside of these little battles, I don't want to bring up terrible memories in those I care about.

[thankyouverymooch]

[ god this is taxing even when I'm not personally invested in it ]

... I'm sorry.

[everythingknife]

It isn't your fault. . . I shall just hope for them. He's been here much longer than I, s-surely there are others!

[ she says it more in hope than really in belief of the words ]

[thankyouverymooch]

[ lowering himself to her height so he's eyes-to-eyes with her, and putting a hand on the top of her head, stroking lightly ]

I can't say "it will be fine", but ... you should believe in those you care for.

[everythingknife]

[ closes her eyes and swallows, trying to stop her tears from welling up when she opens them again ]

. . . I do. I do very much. Ciel's very determined, and... I am sure everyone of them, on that team, wants to live as well. But this isn't about them, it's about. . . Luck, and hoping those that care for them don't have reasons to choose others. It's harder to believe in that, but them I do believe in.

[thankyouverymooch]

Luck, huh. I guess in this sort of situation there isn't much they can do.

[everythingknife]

Not at all. Just hope, as much as I am.

[thankyouverymooch]

... What I said about making new memories for every negative one applies for this sort of thing too, you know.

[everythingknife]

Then. . . I never did get to have my tea party. Would you like to attend?

[thankyouverymooch]

[ smiling, and nodding ]

I'll help you organize it.

[everythingknife]

[ HUGS, wrapping her arms around him ]

Ooh, thank you so much! I'd like that, I would really like that.

[thankyouverymooch]

[ OH NO IT'S CUTE. A little surprised by the hug, but he's returning it, patting her back ]

You're welcome.

[everythingknife]

[ she buries her head into him a little, before turning her head to the side so she can speak clearly ]

As you'll be helping. . . is there anyone you wish to invite, as well?

[thankyouverymooch]

There's a friend of Saffron. —Ah, and my husband on Fawn.

[everythingknife]

—Husband!? But! Oh dear, have I been making a terribly big mistake!?

[thankyouverymooch]

Don't take it so seriously, it's mostly a joke. She married Sunshine as well, you know.

[everythingknife]

W-what a strange sense of humor!