"Well, we are, in a sense. Not better as in higher status, but as in higher skill. We are all equal, but as intelligent beings, we have more power, and thus more responsibility to help others. Problem-solving is a gift and a burden in equal measure. We could kill others with so much efficiency it terrifies me. But that's not our purpose."
"I.. am not. I.. am on level with... monkeys.." it says, laughing a bit, hollow and tiny.
"Well, then, I guess your responsibility is just to do what you can the best you can. It's the responsibility of all animals. Grow strong, change your genes, show your strength and kindness to find love, and pass those strong genes to the next generation. That's how I think animals should work. Once you add other responsibilities, it gets... tricky."
"I never cheated you. I can see both of your auras through walls. You were being nourished... while he was in agony. Mental harm is still harm, Riotan. Get out. If I see you again, I expect you to behave yourself like a reasonable adult."
The flames at his appendages and the rage in his eyes only grows stronger. “I AM ACTING AS REASONABLE AS THE SCENARIO ALLOWS YOU LITTLE- no. I am in control. I am calm.” He suddenly stops, the fire dying down. “What do I have to do to get my soul back in order? What do you want from me? Do you want my arm or my hide or my heart or something? Because most of my body parts are completely nonessential in the long run.”
"You need to prove to me that you can be trusted. If you can't, whether by nature or personality, I will keep it. That is all. Please leave."
Riotan scowls and walks away. “I would have never played dirty like this, you know.” He says angrily. “You’re less than even I because you can’t see any other viewpoints. I know what I do is wrong. You think you’re acting ethically, and so you can’t even recognize a mistake.” With that, he storms off.
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No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
"William. Look at me. If I hurt you, would you say that I didn't deserve to be around you?"
"No.." he says, looking up "but you have done so much for me, proven to me that I am.. nothing."
"Don't say that. I had that mindset for my entire life. You are strong. You have the power to be kind. You are important. Even if you were unworthy, I don't limit myself to worthy company. Look at what I have done for you. I found you and cured your curse. I got you back from those monsters. If you need logic instead of emotions, consider yourself an investment. I expect a return, not in power, but in love and trust. The reason I was mad was because I felt you found me... incompetent. You treated me like a child. I'm not. I'm 45."
A harpy is running around in a circle screaming "JOB! JOB! JOB!"
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I'm Fry, a doodler, writer, aspiring singer/songwriter, and sort-of youtuber (check me out!) goofin' around on the interwebs Soli Deo Gloria(Sed servus eius crustulum vult) I'm a disabled, neurodivergent, dumpster fire, and somewhat of a clown, but I do my best :3 Crafter of Constellations, vocaloid enjoyer, waluigi’s #1 fan, space alien, undead cutie pie, danganer of ronpas, and certified silly goose Internet big sib to aspeninthetrees, TheGatoLover, (and hopefully more)
"You need to prove to me that you can be trusted. If you can't, whether by nature or personality, I will keep it. That is all. Please leave."
Riotan scowls and walks away. “I would have never played dirty like this, you know.” He says angrily. “You’re less than even I because you can’t see any other viewpoints. I know what I do is wrong. You think you’re acting ethically, and so you can’t even recognize a mistake.” With that, he storms off.
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
"You need to prove to me that you can be trusted. If you can't, whether by nature or personality, I will keep it. That is all. Please leave."
Riotan scowls and walks away. “I would have never played dirty like this, you know.” He says angrily. “You’re less than even I because you can’t see any other viewpoints. I know what I do is wrong. You think you’re acting ethically, and so you can’t even recognize a mistake.” With that, he storms off.
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
*This whole thing has raised an interesting and reoccurring moral debate: is it better to become a dictator and force good behavior while also plunging the populace into lives of fear and misery, or to allow freedom at the cost of some people acting immorally?*
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No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
*This whole thing has raised an interesting and reoccurring moral debate: is it better to become a dictator and force good behavior while also plunging the populace into lives of fear and misery, or to allow freedom at the cost of some people acting immorally?*
*Felix works in a busy kitchen. Tyranny is pretty much all he knows.*
*Felix still feels like kind of a bad guy to me. Did you see my post before about how he didn't recognize how "not worth it" this task was?*
A harpy is running around in a circle screaming "JOB! JOB! JOB!"
Klei is staring at this from a little bit away, looking scared to approach despite the fact that he would appreciate employment greatly.
he eventually poops himself out, so he switches lying face down on the ground and shouting "JOB!"
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I'm Fry, a doodler, writer, aspiring singer/songwriter, and sort-of youtuber (check me out!) goofin' around on the interwebs Soli Deo Gloria(Sed servus eius crustulum vult) I'm a disabled, neurodivergent, dumpster fire, and somewhat of a clown, but I do my best :3 Crafter of Constellations, vocaloid enjoyer, waluigi’s #1 fan, space alien, undead cutie pie, danganer of ronpas, and certified silly goose Internet big sib to aspeninthetrees, TheGatoLover, (and hopefully more)
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
*This whole thing has raised an interesting and reoccurring moral debate: is it better to become a dictator and force good behavior while also plunging the populace into lives of fear and misery, or to allow freedom at the cost of some people acting immorally?*
*Felix works in a busy kitchen. Tyranny is pretty much all he knows.*
*Felix still feels like kind of a bad guy to me. Did you see my post before about how he didn't recognize how "not worth it" this task was?*
*Yeah I saw. It just makes him all the more compelling and makes Riotan want to torture him even more. Neither of them are good people, but they approach their means so differently and with such different ideologies that lead led them there to begin with that they can never make peace with each other in any way.*
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No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
"Well, we are, in a sense. Not better as in higher status, but as in higher skill. We are all equal, but as intelligent beings, we have more power, and thus more responsibility to help others. Problem-solving is a gift and a burden in equal measure. We could kill others with so much efficiency it terrifies me. But that's not our purpose."
"I.. am not. I.. am on level with... monkeys.." it says, laughing a bit, hollow and tiny.
"Well, then, I guess your responsibility is just to do what you can the best you can. It's the responsibility of all animals. Grow strong, change your genes, show your strength and kindness to find love, and pass those strong genes to the next generation. That's how I think animals should work. Once you add other responsibilities, it gets... tricky."
"I just want... people to be... Safe." It says, looking up, the metal of its armor creaking.
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
*This whole thing has raised an interesting and reoccurring moral debate: is it better to become a dictator and force good behavior while also plunging the populace into lives of fear and misery, or to allow freedom at the cost of some people acting immorally?*
*Felix works in a busy kitchen. Tyranny is pretty much all he knows.*
*Felix still feels like kind of a bad guy to me. Did you see my post before about how he didn't recognize how "not worth it" this task was?*
*Yeah I saw. It just makes him all the more compelling and makes Riotan want to torture him even more. Neither of them are good people, but they approach their means so differently and with such different ideologies that lead led them there to begin with that they can never make peace with each other in any way.*
*Riotan is... simple. I can understand him. He's very interesting and nuanced, but still a flat bad guy.*
*I have no clue what's going on with Felix. There's just something... off about him that I can't place.*
"William. Look at me. If I hurt you, would you say that I didn't deserve to be around you?"
"No.." he says, looking up "but you have done so much for me, proven to me that I am.. nothing."
"Don't say that. I had that mindset for my entire life. You are strong. You have the power to be kind. You are important. Even if you were unworthy, I don't limit myself to worthy company. Look at what I have done for you. I found you and cured your curse. I got you back from those monsters. If you need logic instead of emotions, consider yourself an investment. I expect a return, not in power, but in love and trust. The reason I was mad was because I felt you found me... incompetent. You treated me like a child. I'm not. I'm 45."
"And I am 102.. but it still feels like.. your words see me as lesser so my vision of myself is less than..." He says "Value is two ways.."
"Well, then, I guess your responsibility is just to do what you can the best you can. It's the responsibility of all animals. Grow strong, change your genes, show your strength and kindness to find love, and pass those strong genes to the next generation. That's how I think animals should work. Once you add other responsibilities, it gets... tricky."
"I just want... people to be... Safe." It says, looking up, the metal of its armor creaking.
"I see. Me too. Perhaps you could make them safe, while I make them comfortable? That way they'll stay safe for longer."
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
*This whole thing has raised an interesting and reoccurring moral debate: is it better to become a dictator and force good behavior while also plunging the populace into lives of fear and misery, or to allow freedom at the cost of some people acting immorally?*
*Felix works in a busy kitchen. Tyranny is pretty much all he knows.*
*Felix still feels like kind of a bad guy to me. Did you see my post before about how he didn't recognize how "not worth it" this task was?*
*Yeah I saw. It just makes him all the more compelling and makes Riotan want to torture him even more. Neither of them are good people, but they approach their means so differently and with such different ideologies that lead led them there to begin with that they can never make peace with each other in any way.*
*Riotan is... simple. I can understand him. He's very interesting and nuanced, but still a flat bad guy.*
*I have no clue what's going on with Felix. There's just something... off about him that I can't place.*
*I think I understand what you’re saying about Felix. And you’re very much right, Riotan is simple. Despite all the demon stuff, he wants what every living thing wants on a fundamental level: food, power, and emotional fulfillment.*
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No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
"Don't say that. I had that mindset for my entire life. You are strong. You have the power to be kind. You are important. Even if you were unworthy, I don't limit myself to worthy company. Look at what I have done for you. I found you and cured your curse. I got you back from those monsters. If you need logic instead of emotions, consider yourself an investment. I expect a return, not in power, but in love and trust. The reason I was mad was because I felt you found me... incompetent. You treated me like a child. I'm not. I'm 45."
"And I am 102.. but it still feels like.. your words see me as lesser so my vision of myself is less than..." He says "Value is two ways.."
"What is important is this: do you want a continued relationship with me? Do you want to be friends?"
"Well, then, I guess your responsibility is just to do what you can the best you can. It's the responsibility of all animals. Grow strong, change your genes, show your strength and kindness to find love, and pass those strong genes to the next generation. That's how I think animals should work. Once you add other responsibilities, it gets... tricky."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
Riotan scowls and walks away. “I would have never played dirty like this, you know.” He says angrily. “You’re less than even I because you can’t see any other viewpoints. I know what I do is wrong. You think you’re acting ethically, and so you can’t even recognize a mistake.” With that, he storms off.
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
"Don't say that. I had that mindset for my entire life. You are strong. You have the power to be kind. You are important. Even if you were unworthy, I don't limit myself to worthy company. Look at what I have done for you. I found you and cured your curse. I got you back from those monsters. If you need logic instead of emotions, consider yourself an investment. I expect a return, not in power, but in love and trust. The reason I was mad was because I felt you found me... incompetent. You treated me like a child. I'm not. I'm 45."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
A harpy is running around in a circle screaming "JOB! JOB! JOB!"
I'm Fry, a doodler, writer, aspiring singer/songwriter, and sort-of youtuber (check me out!) goofin' around on the interwebs
Soli Deo Gloria(Sed servus eius crustulum vult)
I'm a disabled, neurodivergent, dumpster fire, and somewhat of a clown, but I do my best :3
Crafter of Constellations, vocaloid enjoyer, waluigi’s #1 fan, space alien, undead cutie pie, danganer of ronpas, and certified silly goose
Internet big sib to aspeninthetrees, TheGatoLover, (and hopefully more)
Felix watches him leave, his face completely without any guilt or remorse. "That was easier than I expected."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
Klei is staring at this from a little bit away, looking scared to approach despite the fact that he would appreciate employment greatly.
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
*This whole thing has raised an interesting and reoccurring moral debate: is it better to become a dictator and force good behavior while also plunging the populace into lives of fear and misery, or to allow freedom at the cost of some people acting immorally?*
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
*Felix works in a busy kitchen. Tyranny is pretty much all he knows.*
*Felix still feels like kind of a bad guy to me. Did you see my post before about how he didn't recognize how "not worth it" this task was?*
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
he eventually poops himself out, so he switches lying face down on the ground and shouting "JOB!"
I'm Fry, a doodler, writer, aspiring singer/songwriter, and sort-of youtuber (check me out!) goofin' around on the interwebs
Soli Deo Gloria(Sed servus eius crustulum vult)
I'm a disabled, neurodivergent, dumpster fire, and somewhat of a clown, but I do my best :3
Crafter of Constellations, vocaloid enjoyer, waluigi’s #1 fan, space alien, undead cutie pie, danganer of ronpas, and certified silly goose
Internet big sib to aspeninthetrees, TheGatoLover, (and hopefully more)
*Yeah I saw. It just makes him all the more compelling and makes Riotan want to torture him even more. Neither of them are good people, but they approach their means so differently and with such different ideologies that lead led them there to begin with that they can never make peace with each other in any way.*
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
Klei strides over to him and looks down. “Uhh… job?”
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
*so anyone want to rp with other folks?*
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
"I just want... people to be... Safe." It says, looking up, the metal of its armor creaking.
𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕤𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕗, 𝕕𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕤, 𝕡𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕥𝕔𝕙
𝕀'𝕧𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘
𝔻𝕖𝕒𝕝 𝕞𝕖 𝕚𝕟, 𝕜𝕚𝕔𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕟 𝕦𝕡 𝕒 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕔𝕙
𝔻𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟 𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤𝕒𝕟𝕕'𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘
*Riotan is... simple. I can understand him. He's very interesting and nuanced, but still a flat bad guy.*
*I have no clue what's going on with Felix. There's just something... off about him that I can't place.*
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
"And I am 102.. but it still feels like.. your words see me as lesser so my vision of myself is less than..." He says "Value is two ways.."
𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕤𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕗, 𝕕𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕤, 𝕡𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕥𝕔𝕙
𝕀'𝕧𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘
𝔻𝕖𝕒𝕝 𝕞𝕖 𝕚𝕟, 𝕜𝕚𝕔𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕟 𝕦𝕡 𝕒 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕔𝕙
𝔻𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟 𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤𝕒𝕟𝕕'𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘
*You wanna RP with the Oni or the Spy?
𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕤𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕗, 𝕕𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕤, 𝕡𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕥𝕔𝕙
𝕀'𝕧𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘
𝔻𝕖𝕒𝕝 𝕞𝕖 𝕚𝕟, 𝕜𝕚𝕔𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕟 𝕦𝕡 𝕒 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕔𝕙
𝔻𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕟 𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕤𝕒𝕟𝕕'𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘
"I see. Me too. Perhaps you could make them safe, while I make them comfortable? That way they'll stay safe for longer."
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
*I think I understand what you’re saying about Felix. And you’re very much right, Riotan is simple. Despite all the demon stuff, he wants what every living thing wants on a fundamental level: food, power, and emotional fulfillment.*
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
"What is important is this: do you want a continued relationship with me? Do you want to be friends?"
Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.
Awake, impure, divine
Breathgiver of the Strugels
*Both*
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.