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[prescientblade]

[Teresa is looking unusually solemn for once, and she's standing against an ivy-covered wall. In the hand that isn't holding her Forge, she's leaning her sword against her shoulder.]

This morning I was accused of murdering a woman I had never met.

[...just gonna let the humor of that sink in for those who would appreciate it. She bows her head a

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[yetsleeping]

...I didn't think you'd killed them, Teresa.

[prescientblade]

Of course not. But I thought it best to clear up any potential misunderstandings before they happen, with all the rumors going around lately.

Then again the rumors about us never stop, do they?

[Scorched, Claymores... people like Priscilla and Teresa - either way, it's not inaccurate.]

[yetsleeping]

No, I guess they don't. That kind of thing doesn't change no matter where we go.

...you're looking for the girl?

[prescientblade]

It's a pity, isn't it? We can't even make a dent in our own legacies.

...Of course. I said I was.

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[godslaying]

Now you can't fully fault 'em, can you? There's been some real troublemakers in our midst.

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[prescientblade]

Fault them? No, I expect it. Humans will find troublemakers in any group, regardless of whether they're there or not.

[That vague smile, though, keeps her from sounding disdainful - more amused, maybe.]

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[godslaying]

Seems like it'd be hard to find what ain't really there. Maybe it's just that all humans are naturally troublemakers.

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[prescientblade]

That would hardly surprise me. They're always getting themselves into one mess or another. It can make them troublesome to protect.

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[notacucumber]

That doesn't seem right, to just accuse people of something like that. Isn't there...there has to be something like proof, right? Like in those crime shows on TV.

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[prescientblade]

[And cue the look of confusion.]

Hm?

I don't know what you mean by tee vee, but in my experience people aren't always very forgiving when pointing fingers.

Proof tends to be sought only in the absence of convenience.

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[notacucumber]

Well that's...that's not right! You need proof, or evidence, that someone did something before you accuse them of it!

Like...innocent until proven guilty!

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[prescientblade]

I can't say I really mind the accusations, to be honest. I've heard worse. When people are frightened, they find the nearest scapegoat available, even if it's just a child.

[But she's smiling, although it hardens a little at that last part.]

Let them be frightened. It may be all they have for now.

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[xnoble_reasonx]

Is there reason to believe you would be involved?

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[prescientblade]

Apart from being one of the Scorched? Not that I'm aware of. I have no interest in pointless slaughter.

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[xnoble_reasonx]

Not all Scorched feel the need to broadcast their innocence.

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[prescientblade]

Yes, that's true. I noticed nobody else has. You, for example.