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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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[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.

[video]

[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.

[video]

[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!

[video]

[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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[notacucumber]

That's really stupid. They shouldn't just start blaming people. [Sighs.]

I don't see how being scared helps, though.