carcinoGeneticist [CG] opened a video channel [026]

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[The feed comes on to show Karkat's glowering face. He's at the Inn, and sitting with his back to the cupboard under the stairs. It's quite early in the morning, so there's no people in the room with him at that precise moment in time

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[shadowscripture]

Sir, do you require assistance?

[Lihua swallows audibly. Though such a repulsive creature generally would not disturb her, even looking at Rawhead through the video feed makes her tremble with unease.]

[audio]

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Shit, yes, that's a terrified fucking voice, you can clearly see the fucker.

Look, stay away! You don't get a fucking choice in feeling shit-scared by this motherfucker. Just leave it!

[audio]

[shadowscripture]

I...I can indeed see it.

[Lihua is torn. Of course, she will obey the direct command, but despite all her efforts, it is difficult to resist the call to support. While she does not want to waste his time by arguing, she feels compelled to say something.]

I have wards against fear, sir! Please...though I hesitate to become one of those "shitslappers" who doesn't take your advice, I...I would prefer not to abandon an ally.

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[That makes him stop, even though Lihua can probably hear the way his hands are shaking from the noise his nails make when they rattle against the device. He deliberates, and then there's another thump on the door, causing him to swear and shout -]

Fine! Get over here! Ward us against fear but don't you fucking dare come without doing it to yourself first! You'll be fucking useless otherwise!

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[shadowscripture]

Understood.

[ Continued here.]