[ he's still pretty chill thanks to tranquilizing his own brain, though it doesn't really help with the depressed mood of the room. it also doesn't stop him from looking surprised. ]
...I thought you would select something more profitable.
[he literally tranqed himself i'm losing my mind. but viola will just wait then, other than hovering closer with the intention to look over his burns....
she looks up at him]
... it's objectively not a very smart business decision.
[she lost out on so much fucking money, dimitri
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But I don't want to run a business at this school. I want to look after you. [a beat] ... in what ways I can, I suppose.
[ . . . . . it's a little difficult to figure out what to say. she looks away for a moment and then back, opening her mouth to try to find the words - and then faltering. what does she say, when she watched her own dorm be forced into a death match this morning? when dimitri especially defended rupert, and then he was forced to kill him?
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... it's been a while, since we talked about what it means to have a responsibility and care for those you're charged with.
[but she feels like her answer is the same. that it frightens her, but she will devise every way that she can to protect them.]
[ if it wasn't rupert, how would today have gone? how badly could he have acted if he hadn't cast an effect on himself?
...was this easier for viola to watch than a bloodbath might have been? ]
...One person can only do so much.
[ as someone had reminded him, recently. ]
Enduring is all one can do while waiting for opportunity. [ that's true for the dorm heads, and for them. they can do all they can, but the hardest part is surviving as progress inches along. ]
.... I intend on seizing that opportunity whenever it arises - or, we all will.
[if only one person can do so much. she's used to acting by herself but it's becoming clearer that that's less of an option in this situation. she tilts her head when she turns to him.]
Regardless... since you are the winner, I'll be able to tell you the function of the auction item. It will be able to prevent one person from dying on Thursday if they are targeted. It will come in the form of an item - whatever you choose - and they simply need to have it on their person. The power will be infused in that item... so you are able to give it away, but please be careful.
I would exercise caution on who knows you have it, or who it is given to - if only to prevent possible issues from arising.
[ it's not something to thank him over—it wouldn't have really been a problem if his own instincts and body weren't so practiced in tearing people apart, or if he was just kind, like rupert—but it turned out better than the alternative. ]
...Some water, if you would.
[ even though he thinks to reject it immediately, maybe he's? getting better? or maybe he's just dehydrated. ]
... perhaps, but I can't say that anyone was relieved to see your name on the screen either.
[even if he was skilled enough, the risk of him not being the one to leave the arena was just as concerning. she sighs as she summons up a glass of water for him, holding it out]
Of course. [ . . . ] Will you be coming back to the dorm? I can go with you.
[ he's still a little surprised that his bid to do things that other people literally do for free won, but... in any case, that means he has to take it seriously. ]
[this is funny because it was supposed to be a brief hold but if he's holding on then now so is she
anyway. she looks a little surprised to hear that he has no plan on leaving, followed by relief. she knows she's not his favorite person so it's a nice statement that she hopes she can believe in.]
.... perhaps so. Perhaps because if another Dorm Head can provide something I can't, it feels like a failing of my duties.
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I'd like to see to your injuries again, if you'd allow it.
[ . . . ]
And it's my duty to inform you that I've accepted your auction bid.
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[ he's still pretty chill thanks to tranquilizing his own brain, though it doesn't really help with the depressed mood of the room. it also doesn't stop him from looking surprised. ]
...I thought you would select something more profitable.
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she looks up at him]
... it's objectively not a very smart business decision.
[she lost out on so much fucking money, dimitri
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But I don't want to run a business at this school. I want to look after you. [a beat] ... in what ways I can, I suppose.
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[ solve trials. convict the right person. execute murderers or innocents. decide how kindly to do so. ]
But when I was a house leader, I... had much the same priorities. [ so he understands. ]
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. . . . ]
... it's been a while, since we talked about what it means to have a responsibility and care for those you're charged with.
[but she feels like her answer is the same. that it frightens her, but she will devise every way that she can to protect them.]
Thank you for enduring my clumsy care.
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...was this easier for viola to watch than a bloodbath might have been? ]
...One person can only do so much.
[ as someone had reminded him, recently. ]
Enduring is all one can do while waiting for opportunity. [ that's true for the dorm heads, and for them. they can do all they can, but the hardest part is surviving as progress inches along. ]
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[if only one person can do so much. she's used to acting by herself but it's becoming clearer that that's less of an option in this situation. she tilts her head when she turns to him.]
Regardless... since you are the winner, I'll be able to tell you the function of the auction item. It will be able to prevent one person from dying on Thursday if they are targeted. It will come in the form of an item - whatever you choose - and they simply need to have it on their person. The power will be infused in that item... so you are able to give it away, but please be careful.
I would exercise caution on who knows you have it, or who it is given to - if only to prevent possible issues from arising.
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I see. How many times will the item serve its function?
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It will remain active and protect the person that is holding it until it is broken.
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I understand your caution, but can I tell someone what it does? In case I myself am targeted.
[ he's not planning on holding onto this thing. ]
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... you may. Though my recommendation is to keep it fairly limited. Please use your best judgment.
[she really doubts dimitri is going to keep it but she already called him out on it once]
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...Thank you. Saving a life does not negate killing another, but—hopefully I can put it to good use.
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... I believe you will.
[that said,]
What exactly did you do to yourself, Dimitri? You gave me a scare...
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Ah... [ his expression falls a little. ] I was compelled to fight Rupert at every turn and was trying to get control of myself again.
In the end, the most I could do was quell my own impulses, in order to give him a [ he almost says merciful, but switches gears ] swifter death.
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[she looks a bit unhappy over it, and she will reach out at first because it's touchy week - before she catches herself and pulls her hand back.]
I'm sorry you had to take that responsibility on your shoulders and... thank you, for thinking of a way to keep it from being prolonged.
Do you need anything? Ice? Water?
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[ it's not something to thank him over—it wouldn't have really been a problem if his own instincts and body weren't so practiced in tearing people apart, or if he was just kind, like rupert—but it turned out better than the alternative. ]
...Some water, if you would.
[ even though he thinks to reject it immediately, maybe he's? getting better? or maybe he's just dehydrated. ]
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[even if he was skilled enough, the risk of him not being the one to leave the arena was just as concerning. she sighs as she summons up a glass of water for him, holding it out]
Of course. [ . . . ] Will you be coming back to the dorm? I can go with you.
[to make sure he's steady....]
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but he's aware the viola could only lose today. whether it was him or rupert—someone had to die. so he shouldn't give her too much trouble. ]
All right. I suppose with this I'll be residing there now...
[ instead of being a growly bastard, he just looks mildly displeased. a promise is a promise... ]
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That was your bid, after all. And we'll be spending more time together? My, you really broke the bank on this one, Dimitri.
[but she will offer his hand out to him then, to help him get up.]
... I do possess a request, however. Non-binding, given that it was not included in your bid.
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What is it, then?
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... if you choose to leave Winter, or make your purchases with another Dorm Head, please tell me. I can do nothing to stop you in either case.
I simply would like to know.
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Very well. I have no intention to leave Winter dorm at the moment, though.
[ ... ]
Why is that important to you? Because Rupert may have made that purchase from Chad?
[ seems like a lot of people go cross-dorm to make purchases. ]
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anyway. she looks a little surprised to hear that he has no plan on leaving, followed by relief. she knows she's not his favorite person so it's a nice statement that she hopes she can believe in.]
.... perhaps so. Perhaps because if another Dorm Head can provide something I can't, it feels like a failing of my duties.
.... I also just like information.
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