[When Ray arrives at the lab, Justice is standing with the bouquet embraced in their arms. Their stance is poised, almost like they're standing on their toes.]
Thank you so much! I love these--I'm going to put them in my room later, like a centerpiece!
Clocks and stuff like that. [he'll elaborate on the "taking apart" part.] ... Someone and I used to do that when we were younger. Take 'em apart and put 'em back together.
Haven't had the time to do anything for fun as of late, though.
[instead he just does stuff like fix... self-destruction systems...]
Since I already set up my room, I'm only allowed to make additions to it that are on its existing theme. And I can only give out items to individuals as a reward, or a blessing, for completing a task for me.
[Another pause, and their voice lights up, childishly cheerful.]
Oh! But I can put whatever I want in the hall I have dominion over when I'm the week's host, so since you've told me in advance, I can make sure there are medical supplies available inside of it!
[Justice deflates even further, seeming to become smaller and smaller.]
Maybe I'm still hoping that they'll reconsider, and play more nicely than that.
[But it's clear that they don't believe that's going to be the case. Justice isn't slow enough not to realize that a god called "ruin" at least isn't going to wait around for everyone to find peace with each other.]
To be honest, it's the kind of thing beyond the scope of most people. Then again, things might be different for a god—even if, from what I've seen, you guys are pretty human-like so far.
[Something in Ray's comment seems to sincerely please Justice, even if none of it was particularly meant as a compliment so much as a general observation.]
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Thank you so much! I love these--I'm going to put them in my room later, like a centerpiece!
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[because he had no idea what the hell a god of justice would like.]
So you're Justice, huh? Thanks for all this.
[he gestures to the lab.]
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[An infirmary would have also been useful, but, ah, an attempt was made.]
Do you like to build things?
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[Justice sounds curious, though maybe a little apprehensive.]
What's it usually like for you? What kind of things do you like?
[There's a momentary pause where they look down at their paper mache flowers.]
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm asking you so many questions when you probably want to ask me some, don't you?
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Haven't had the time to do anything for fun as of late, though.
[instead he just does stuff like fix... self-destruction systems...]
Well, kind of, yeah.
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I see! You learn their inner workings that way, and see how they, um, how they tick!
[They laugh, almost like they're proud of themselves for saying something funny or clever.]
I'll answer anything you'd like, especially because you were so thoughtful.
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... Well, first: I don't suppose you could get us medical supplies?
[like
yeah
that would've been useful too.]
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[Justice pauses, thinking.]
Since I already set up my room, I'm only allowed to make additions to it that are on its existing theme. And I can only give out items to individuals as a reward, or a blessing, for completing a task for me.
[Another pause, and their voice lights up, childishly cheerful.]
Oh! But I can put whatever I want in the hall I have dominion over when I'm the week's host, so since you've told me in advance, I can make sure there are medical supplies available inside of it!
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[watch justice never be the host]
But seriously, did none of you guys think that we could use even a first aid kit?
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[It sounds like a truly honest apology.]
I guess we had a lot going on when we were deciding...we should have done a better job. I really hope nobody actually does get hurt.
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Well, if some gods are going to be encouraging us to murder one another...
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Maybe I'm still hoping that they'll reconsider, and play more nicely than that.
[But it's clear that they don't believe that's going to be the case. Justice isn't slow enough not to realize that a god called "ruin" at least isn't going to wait around for everyone to find peace with each other.]
It isn't right to harm innocent people.
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So you're on the "no murder" side. [good to know.] Then, when would you consider it acceptable to harm someone? Out of curiosity.
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[Everything has different perspectives.]
Self-defense? Or...to protect someone? Or I suppose, in a way, for the greater good...but I think even that has its limits.
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That's not, um, bad, is it?
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Though because the world isn't a better place, I wouldn't claim that it's the most practical way of thinking. No offence.
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No...it's okay. I'm still learning, so I'm always open to advice on how to be more practical.
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Yeah? You really think so?
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[Weh.]
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You gave us a laboratory. I'm pretty sure a large portion of the people here now love you.
... You don't want to scare people, though?
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No, of course not! Back home, people were frightened of me...but I just want to be friends.
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