It seems we are at an impasse. [ ... ] How is this—for now, we have Claude hold onto it, as a neutral arbiter. [ since he's the third one in their party, so to speak. ] And if either of us can convince the other, or that we feel anyone is in particular danger, they take it instead.
[that's a stupid solution, because it's not dimitri giving in and taking it for himself. but if it's claude, maybe she can arm him against dimitri, too. arms still crossed, she nods once.]
[ he makes a face at that, looking like a young man for once and not actually a war-weary hobo. it's stupid to tell claude, but he thinks he'll accept it anyway. ]
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divineimpulse) wrote2021-06-05 06:42 pm
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[she doesn't look like she'll take it next week.]
Viola gave it to you at a song because she wants you protectedโas do I.
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...You are so bullheaded sometimes.
[ said the pot to the kettle. ]
It seems we are at an impasse. [ ... ] How is this—for now, we have Claude hold onto it, as a neutral arbiter. [ since he's the third one in their party, so to speak. ] And if either of us can convince the other, or that we feel anyone is in particular danger, they take it instead.
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And we'll tell him the truth.
[this is her caveat, and it's not a question.]
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...Fine. We have an agreement then.
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[except that she gives him a distinct "this-isn't-over" look. but she's letting the issue lie for now, at least.]