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[welp. here she is again. sitting in the saloon, nursing a glass of wine, one hand pressed against her bruised ribs. this week's events hadn't been quite as frustrating as last week's. there was a small bit of satisfaction at finally catching at least one killer, but. . .]
[knowing there were still five out there (six, counting the Coal Miner) kind of erased it all]
[anyway, Milla waits in silence for Barnham to show up, eyes closed to the point of where it almost looks like she's asleep sitting up]
[knowing there were still five out there (six, counting the Coal Miner) kind of erased it all]
[anyway, Milla waits in silence for Barnham to show up, eyes closed to the point of where it almost looks like she's asleep sitting up]
[As promised, he soon walks in (Constantine at his heels, because he couldn't keep him pent up any longer), and takes a seat next to Milla silently. Before he thinks about a drink, he makes sure to have water in a bowl for the dog.
And then, he sighs.]
Miss Maxwell--good evening. How are your injuries?
And then, he sighs.]
Miss Maxwell--good evening. How are your injuries?
[she slides him a full glass as he prepares the water for his dog. it's porange wine again. is that like. . . all she drinks???]
Healing, albeit slowly. Honestly, the only thing that allows me to be as mobile as I am is the medication Dr. Lecter gave me.
. . . although I've recently learned that taking too much may be a bad thing.
[so she should probably like. chill on the pain meds, honestly]
Healing, albeit slowly. Honestly, the only thing that allows me to be as mobile as I am is the medication Dr. Lecter gave me.
. . . although I've recently learned that taking too much may be a bad thing.
[so she should probably like. chill on the pain meds, honestly]
[It might be all she drinks, but he's not going to complain???
Milla should you even be drinking while taking painkillers...]
I see.
[It's kind of a shitty situation, but what isn't.]
Please, take care of yourself in the upcoming week. I fear...the chaos has become such that it can no longer be controlled.
Milla should you even be drinking while taking painkillers...]
I see.
[It's kind of a shitty situation, but what isn't.]
Please, take care of yourself in the upcoming week. I fear...the chaos has become such that it can no longer be controlled.
[. . . probably not tbh, BUT SHE DOESN'T KNOW BETTER??? NO ONE TOLD HER??? also she probably won't drink much anyway thanks to the trial]
I intend to. Dr. Lecter told me to rest, and Percy told me to "chill" for a while. And by "chill," he also meant "rest."
[because apparently they mean the same thing??? or something??? human phrases]
I must admit, I don't like sitting around and doing nothing when there are places to explore and secrets to find. But I understand that I'm not in any condition to be taking on dangerous activities.
I intend to. Dr. Lecter told me to rest, and Percy told me to "chill" for a while. And by "chill," he also meant "rest."
[because apparently they mean the same thing??? or something??? human phrases]
I must admit, I don't like sitting around and doing nothing when there are places to explore and secrets to find. But I understand that I'm not in any condition to be taking on dangerous activities.
[Alas, Barnham also doesn't know better so here milla lies, death by drinking while taking painkillers.]
Indeed. You have done a great deal to assist us in discovering more of this town.
[There's a pause, and he frowns.]
It loathes me to have others take such obvious risks. However... I believe there is merit in the thought that the information we could gather from those places shall be invaluable.
Indeed. You have done a great deal to assist us in discovering more of this town.
[There's a pause, and he frowns.]
It loathes me to have others take such obvious risks. However... I believe there is merit in the thought that the information we could gather from those places shall be invaluable.
[and everyone else thought she'd be murdered. or, at least, die doing something dangerous]
Precisely. And I know for a fact that we're meant to discover these secrets, too. The Sheriff told me as much when I asked him.
"Brown nosing"-- [no Milla that is not the term] -- into the secrets of this town may be a part of the "entertainment" we're supposedly providing, but I'm certain it'll also give us answers. Answer that will help us all get home safely.
Precisely. And I know for a fact that we're meant to discover these secrets, too. The Sheriff told me as much when I asked him.
"Brown nosing"-- [no Milla that is not the term] -- into the secrets of this town may be a part of the "entertainment" we're supposedly providing, but I'm certain it'll also give us answers. Answer that will help us all get home safely.
[Brown...nosing?? have you been brown nosing the sheriff, milla...]
I believe so as well.
... However, if you would, please take a break from doing anything reckless.
[Honestly, Milla!!]
If there if something you terribly require explored, please inform me. I shall assist as I may.
[And he doesn't have broken ribs.]
I believe so as well.
... However, if you would, please take a break from doing anything reckless.
[Honestly, Milla!!]
If there if something you terribly require explored, please inform me. I shall assist as I may.
[And he doesn't have broken ribs.]
[no she's just terrible at turns of phrase?? BROWN NOSING DOES NOT MEAN WHAT SHE THINKS IT MEANS!!]
Well. . . there are still nine other boarded up buildings to open, if you're feeling rather brave.
Well. . . there are still nine other boarded up buildings to open, if you're feeling rather brave.
[. . . oh. he brings up a good point]
Considering I interrupted Dr. Lecter while he was spending time with Will. . .
[yeah okay, maybe people should bac off for a bit]k
It would be the mortician's. That one seems like the most useful building we have left to open.
Considering I interrupted Dr. Lecter while he was spending time with Will. . .
[yeah okay, maybe people should bac off for a bit]k
It would be the mortician's. That one seems like the most useful building we have left to open.
[she nods]
I can assure you, however, that Xion and I took all of the precautions we could take and were still injured. Sometimes, danger can't be avoided every when you're trying to be extremely careful.
I can assure you, however, that Xion and I took all of the precautions we could take and were still injured. Sometimes, danger can't be avoided every when you're trying to be extremely careful.
[POOR HANNIBAL AND WILL]
Of course.
If you decide to go, I'd support you in whatever way I could.
[she'd honestly prefer to go WITH him, but. her cracked ribs probably make that an impossibility]
Of course.
If you decide to go, I'd support you in whatever way I could.
[she'd honestly prefer to go WITH him, but. her cracked ribs probably make that an impossibility]
["a safe distance away."]
[she almost slumps in her seat, but in the end decides not to because that'd probably be a little painful]
I feel as though I'm being scolded by one of The Four.
[she almost slumps in her seat, but in the end decides not to because that'd probably be a little painful]
I feel as though I'm being scolded by one of The Four.
[harumphs]
They're four greater spirits back home who are directly under my command. They've been with me throughout my entire life.
[so they practically raised her, basically]
I'm fond of all four of them, but they can be quite the hassle when they think they know what's best for me.
They're four greater spirits back home who are directly under my command. They've been with me throughout my entire life.
[so they practically raised her, basically]
I'm fond of all four of them, but they can be quite the hassle when they think they know what's best for me.
I wouldn't call what I do "running headlong into danger." I'm simply not afraid of risk.
[which is probably pretty obvious. NEVERTHELESS. . .!]
I think you'd get along very well with Undine and Efreet. Gnome and Sylph can be a bit more troublesome, but your demeanor does remind me of the spirits of water and fire.
[which is probably pretty obvious. NEVERTHELESS. . .!]
I think you'd get along very well with Undine and Efreet. Gnome and Sylph can be a bit more troublesome, but your demeanor does remind me of the spirits of water and fire.
[witches are good people Barnham!!]
You're patient and steady, yet strong, like the constant stream of flowing water. You're also full of passion, like a burning inferno.
[yes. she's happy with these associations. nods]
If there is a way for the Sheriff to bring us here in the first place, I imagine there is a way for us to visit each other's worlds once we leave.
You're patient and steady, yet strong, like the constant stream of flowing water. You're also full of passion, like a burning inferno.
[yes. she's happy with these associations. nods]
If there is a way for the Sheriff to bring us here in the first place, I imagine there is a way for us to visit each other's worlds once we leave.
[That's...that's really embarrassing, Milla??? What a frank and sincerely nice analysis. He blinks, and then clears his throat, looking away and raising his glass to his lips.
Ah...]
... Well. Thank you. That is...much appreciated.
[Also way nicer than he can handle hearing.]
That said... I do believe you are right. When we have broken this ridiculous game, we must force him to allow us to visit. Tis only fair.
Ah...]
... Well. Thank you. That is...much appreciated.
[Also way nicer than he can handle hearing.]
That said... I do believe you are right. When we have broken this ridiculous game, we must force him to allow us to visit. Tis only fair.
It might be a bit difficult to force him into doing something nice for us.
[harumphs! again]
He is reasonable, but not particularly kind.
[harumphs! again]
He is reasonable, but not particularly kind.
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