[30: action/mirror writing]

[paper_knight]

Mark's somehow managed to sneak down to the ballroom unchallenged, armed only with a red marker and event booklet. He's had some success contacting people here before, so he's decided to try it again.

I need to talk to someone in charge. I have questions.

Message completed, he folds his arms behind his back and begins to pace. He eyes the mirror from

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[turn4bout]

As soon as she steps in, she's on guard. She smells someone in the room, and she's about to make a goddamn charge when she realizes who it is.

She lowers her cane and approaches.

What're you doing?

There's a few blossoming teal bruises across her face and arms. She's had quite the share of fights already.

[paper_knight]

"Asking questions. These rules are vague. I don't think we have to fight."

[turn4bout]

...Huh?

Okay, yeah, totally not what she was expecting him to say.

[paper_knight]

"Well. It says 'fight,' but it isn't strictly defined. What if two people agreed that a fight was a game of chess?"

[turn4bout]

Did you get an answer?

[paper_knight]

"Not yet. But I don't want to hurt anyone."

Shooting at his shadow-self is one thing. Other mansion residents are a different story.

"And I don't like it when the mansion pits us all against each other."

A disapproving glance here for Terezi's bruises.

[turn4bout]

Yeah...

[ She walks over, sniffing at the mirror. ]

Would you fight me? Hehehehe.

[paper_knight]

He pauses before answering. He won't hurt Terezi. But there's a chance she might still need an antidote, despite her bruises.

"Do you need me to?"

[turn4bout]

Maybe

Nope.

[paper_knight]

"Yes or no. Are you safe for this event?"

[turn4bout]

I'm safe. But my friends aren't.

[paper_knight]

That's.
Awfully responsible of her.
"All right."
He squares his shoulders, because despite his protests to the contrary, he knows exactly what the event wants.
"I'll try, if you want."

[turn4bout]

I'll flip a coin.

She reaches into her pocket and pulls one out. Shows Mark-- it's double-headed, but one of the faces has a cut through its eyes.

Heads, I walk away. Scratch, I kick your ass. Got it?

[paper_knight]

"Fair enough."

[turn4bout]

Flip.

Before it lands, she's already turning to leave. She doesn't even check the thing.