I wish it wasn't like this. This was never how things were supposed to go, and this was exactly why I voted against making this a killing game. You guys shouldn't have to experience the kind of turmoil that comes from losing a friend.
But... You're right. This is not something the humans in this competition should have to experience. Repeated exposure to death has a detrimental effect upon the human psyche. [...] I'm sorry that you, and the others, were overruled.
...no? So the week you were strung red...did you feel anything at all?
[Just lightly. Curiously.] I want to say "it's alright" but it's still not fair to any of you even if you accepted the call to come here. Knowing people might die is one thing. But the way it's happening and the stress of trials is a whole other thing.
It doesn't? [She doesn't believe it.] But you're right. The dead are going to come back. It's the one thing we made very clear so nobody can change that no matter who wins.
... How will the dead be returned, if I can ask? Will they join us before the final tally is announced? Or... [How much time will they even have to see the dead again?] Will it be taken care of at a later point in time?
If you say so. [But she nods.] After the last weekend for defections, when we do an announcement for you guys about the tally, they should come back. [A gentle hum.] We won't let you guys go without a chance to see each other again and say your goodbyes. I promise.
That's good to hear. I'm sure the others will be overjoyed to have the opportunity to reunite with the dead, even if we will all have to part ways afterward.
Goodbyes are always the worst, but...I hope we give you guys as much time as you need. I've got some people I need to say goodbye to, too. It'll be good for all of you.
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[And he hates it, now. Friendship is hecking cursed.]
It seems we both underestimated how hard this would be.
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[... Knee jerk reaction, almost.]
But... You're right. This is not something the humans in this competition should have to experience. Repeated exposure to death has a detrimental effect upon the human psyche. [...] I'm sorry that you, and the others, were overruled.
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[Just lightly. Curiously.] I want to say "it's alright" but it's still not fair to any of you even if you accepted the call to come here. Knowing people might die is one thing. But the way it's happening and the stress of trials is a whole other thing.
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[It means more than he wants it to, though.]
... It will be alright, however. Not now. But once the competition ends. The deceased will return as promised, correct?
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[Love is 100% right not to believe it.]
... How will the dead be returned, if I can ask? Will they join us before the final tally is announced? Or... [How much time will they even have to see the dead again?] Will it be taken care of at a later point in time?
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[...]
That's good to hear. I'm sure the others will be overjoyed to have the opportunity to reunite with the dead, even if we will all have to part ways afterward.
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