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[lepidopterans]

[The video opens with Betsy's back to the camera, there's glass sticking out of her arm and blood is pouring down from the open wound. In the background a man with metal wings is quickly closing in on her.]

God damn you. God damn you for taking him from me. [Her words come out laced with anger and pain. The man speaks next, his words devoid of

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[griftering]

[Cole's not a man to mince words...unless he's inner-monologuing.] So. I'm free now. You? There's booze.

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[lepidopterans]

It's interesting how many people seem to think alcohol is the answer.

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[griftering]

Well, it is the cure for what ail's ya.

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[lepidopterans]

It's a band-aid that helps you forget for a short time.

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[griftering]

Is this something that's gonna get any better?

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[lepidopterans]

[She looks down and shakes her head slowly.] No. I didn't say there was anything wrong with band-aids.

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[griftering]

I got some of you're interested.

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[lepidopterans]

I appreciate the offer, but I've already made other plans.

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[griftering]

Fair enough. [A short pause.] I know it sounds easy, but try not to think about it.

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[lepidopterans]

It happened just before I arrived here. That was the battle I came from.

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[griftering]

Shit...I'm sorry, Betsy. Really.

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[lepidopterans]

He was the man I love, Cole, and I killed him. I failed him and then I killed him.

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[griftering]

Nobody should have to do that, Betsy. Nobody. I'm sorry you did.

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[lepidopterans]

Sorry doesn't bring him back or change what had to be done.

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[griftering]

Nope. I'd say it gets easier, but you don't need that shit.

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[lepidopterans]

I appreciate you not lying. I'll...be fine.