You were forced into this game just as we all were. And if Miss Susan and the others are right about a mastermind in our midst, you may have even had more reason to kill than the rest of us.
I...I do not think I can forgive you yet for using me in this way. Not just because of the risk to my own life, but because you knew that the lives of my people were depending on my survival. But even so, hating you will not do anyone any good. No matter what you truly thought of me, to me you were still...one of my dearest companions here. So if there is anything in my power that I can do for the person who supported me through our time here and cooked for me and never stopped encouraging me to fight on, I will do it.
[more silence at first; it stretches on uncomfortably and it may seem like Kaoru isn't inclined to say anything else at all, but...
eventually, a smile appears. it isn't the gentle, encouraging smiles he's been giving over the past few weeks, but it isn't the new, ugly and hateful ones he's been sporting today, either.]
You are a strange human. [he then reaches up and begins to undo the intricate ornamental pieces decorating his hair. two wooden sticks, the red silk rope with its gold beading, the two golden combs, and the soft cloth holding it together. he'll offer both this small pile and his room key to May.]
There is a kimono in my chest. If you would keep both of these things, that is all I will ask of you. Feel free to bury them if you would like.
[She takes his offerings and stares down at them for a long moment before meeting Kaoru's eyes for the first time since the results had been revealed.]
You said that I should consider your betrayal as a gift. Then I will accept both these and your gift to me with gratitude, and I will treasure them.
[And with that she clasps her hands in front of her and bows as one member of royalty to another, her form perfect.] Thank you for the lessons you have taught me. Though I wish we could have parted in better circumstances, I will never forget you.
[Kaoru looks a little surprised and a little uncertain, but the latter barely shows and vanishes quickly. a seated bow is returned; whether it's a mockery or genuine is up to May's interpretation.]
You've earned your survival, I suppose. Keep those lessons close to you and perhaps you will be able to weather anything worse that lies in wait.
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You were forced into this game just as we all were. And if Miss Susan and the others are right about a mastermind in our midst, you may have even had more reason to kill than the rest of us.
I...I do not think I can forgive you yet for using me in this way. Not just because of the risk to my own life, but because you knew that the lives of my people were depending on my survival. But even so, hating you will not do anyone any good. No matter what you truly thought of me, to me you were still...one of my dearest companions here. So if there is anything in my power that I can do for the person who supported me through our time here and cooked for me and never stopped encouraging me to fight on, I will do it.
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eventually, a smile appears. it isn't the gentle, encouraging smiles he's been giving over the past few weeks, but it isn't the new, ugly and hateful ones he's been sporting today, either.]
You are a strange human. [he then reaches up and begins to undo the intricate ornamental pieces decorating his hair. two wooden sticks, the red silk rope with its gold beading, the two golden combs, and the soft cloth holding it together. he'll offer both this small pile and his room key to May.]
There is a kimono in my chest. If you would keep both of these things, that is all I will ask of you. Feel free to bury them if you would like.
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You said that I should consider your betrayal as a gift. Then I will accept both these and your gift to me with gratitude, and I will treasure them.
[And with that she clasps her hands in front of her and bows as one member of royalty to another, her form perfect.] Thank you for the lessons you have taught me. Though I wish we could have parted in better circumstances, I will never forget you.
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You've earned your survival, I suppose. Keep those lessons close to you and perhaps you will be able to weather anything worse that lies in wait.