Mm, I wouldn't put anyone here above murder. We've all accepted the terms of being here based on selfish desire.
[ and that's fine. she expected that—she did think it'd turn to killing eventually. ]
Still, it means someone out there either knew more than we did, or that something else is at play. I can't help but think there's something I'm missing—as you say, some complicating factor.
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I'm disappointed that we've been made fools of. And that I didn't catch whatever it is that threatens us.
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She nods. ]
It'd be nice to confirm who the culprit is. Whatever "justice" awaits, if it's not up to anyone's standards, at least then, we could go from there.
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I believed if we caught the culprit, we'd be able to glean answers of their motivations from then, no matter how simple they may have been.
[ 'justice' wouldn't bring clarity, but perhaps it could explain motive. she pulls her knees closer to her chest, frowning. ]
Instead, this is more complicated than I thought.
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[ How much would you murder for? For a cornchip? For a life? For a kingdom? All good things to know. ]
You didn't think we'd get it wrong. Even if there's barely forty of us here, there is a lot that can complicate with just that many people.
[ stares (you voice) bleakly at chaldea ]
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[ and that's fine. she expected that—she did think it'd turn to killing eventually. ]
Still, it means someone out there either knew more than we did, or that something else is at play. I can't help but think there's something I'm missing—as you say, some complicating factor.
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[ If they aren't missing a puzzle piece, they are missing the place it fits into. That's the vibe Medb has about the trial and its results. ]
If we don't find all the parameters of this competition, we'll all lose in some way even if we win.
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Those are my feelings as well. It's difficult to find victory in unknown terrain—one could do everything wrong without even realizing.
[ is there a better way to indulge? is it that simple? ]
I cannot say I'm one to accept defeat easily in general.
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[ There aren't many things Medb hates more than losing because it takes a lot to make her feel like she lost. ]
This just means we'll have to find out all we can, hm?
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Indeed.
[ at the very least, there are other such strong-willed people here. which also makes them threats, but useful as well. ]
I do not plan to show quarter to those that threaten my place here. I'm willing to share victory—but I will not relinquish it entirely.
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You'll find likeminded people here. Unless someone's wish is to be able to die, I doubt anyone here won't go down fighting.
[ Medb has always gone down fighting (except the day she died the first time). ]
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Then I hope you will not mind if we fight together, Your Majesty.
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Of course not. I'd love it if someone like you would be by my side.