Superhell: Date

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I don't think anyone did.

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What do you think is after this death?

[Real oblivion?]

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... I don't know.

[ there's a pause, and then he shakes his head like it's a fullbody shiver. ]

Not sure I want to know.

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... Let's hope it stays something hidden for us.

[it would suck to die twice over.]

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Yeah. I hope so too.

[ he doesn't think it will for everyone though. ]

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I don't know if it will be up to us.

[Or if somebody will just decide murder is a great idea, actually.]

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Honestly? I wouldn’t expect it to be. Try and keep an eye on people, because there’s a few here I wouldn’t trust as far as I can throw them.

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[Wow. Nameless can even throw anybody.]

Who are you suspecting?

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I don’t want to be colouring perceptions. But there are a few people here who aren’t exactly quiet about their lack of patience with the situation, or regrets being here.

[ … ]

They might be willing to try something if it guarantees them a place at the party.

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[Well. Reasonable, to be honest. He gets the idea of wanting to go back to life, but his own life has been awful enough, thank you.]

Do you have something to go back for?

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Yeah, I do.

[ short and to the point. ]

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[He doesn't offer a response in turn. Just goes quiet and considerate.]

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[ he won't press for the moment. ]

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[Does he have anything back in his life?]

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[ the jeopardy theme starts to play in the background, only in a sad key. ]

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Then... I hope you can get back.

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... Yeah, me too.

What about you? You got something you want to go back for?

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[A pause before he shakes his head.

There's nothing for him there. Not really.]

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Not even the new chances to figure out what makes you tick?

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I can learn a lot about myself here. And... nobody's trying to drag me back to the castle.

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The... castle?

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The place I was made.

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[ he squints. ]

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I ran away, but didn't make it very far.

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I think making it to hell counts as a full escape.

… So if you get through Satan’s party, you’re just going back to a situation where you’re running away again?