∞ 11: Casualties

[chikaidestroyer]

...Someday, I hope we will be able to look back at all of this as an enduring nightmare.

If people must wander outdoors with this hunter around, take heed that it reacts with human senses and can be easily distracted, as per Stella's discovery. And as much as it helps to trap the hunter momentarily, it doesn't pay to do it just to die in the process. Martyrdom is a ridiculous notion.

That said, I wonder what kind of data the Malnosso gather from watching us die?


Private to Caesar

How are you faring? Do you need any medication?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He begins preparing the tea.] You're not thinking very clearly in this state, though. Do you really want to make risks like that?

Very true. I suppose we'll have to wait for another opportunity to make those kind experiments.

[Albert frowns at Caesar's reaction, setting down the kettle.] Are you all right?

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

[Caesar turns his head to watch him.] Of course I wouldn't rely on anything I'd come up with in such a state without a thorough reevaluation once I'm recovered.

Sorry I couldn't be more useful.

[He shakes his head.] Fine. I was recently introduced to the man who shares a floor with us. He's ... about the closest a human has come to Yuber in terms of brutality. One of his friends is a telepath who decided to show me some of his work in great detail, and I was caught off-guard -- just a little fresh in my mind, is all.

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert allows the tea to steep, silent as he mulls over what Caesar has been saying. Once he is satisfied the tea is ready, he sets the cup closer to Caesar and rises to go.]

I think it's best if you get those thoughts out of your head and just rest.

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

[Caesar watches him with half-lidded eyes, his mouth opening like he's going to say something -- in the end he shuts it again, nodding.] You're right, of course. Thank you, Albert. I ... really appreciate it.

[He offers a wan smile.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[He makes a slightly disdainful sound as he listens, his expression blank.] I'm sparing you the awkwardness of drinking the tea and rambling at me.

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

[He laughs, though it's not exactly a happy sound.] Sure, that'd definitely be the most awkward position I've found myself in this week. I'll spare you the boredom, then.

Thanks again, Albert.

[chikaidestroyer]

[He nods, heading for the door before looking back.] Sleep well, Caesar. Call me if you need anything.

[nowarstowin.livejournal.com]

[He pauses, blinking a few times before his lips curve into a slight smile, the expression edged with both a touch of surprise and affection.] Aa. I'll do that.