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[young_idealist]

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[Armand's face appears pale and grayish, or maybe greenish. He keeps swallowing convulsively like he's trying to keep his gorge down.]

Thank you, Admiral, for the predators. [He looks upwards, obviously annoyed, and clutches his chest.]

I assume I was eaten. My heart gave out long before that. Thank the good Lord for small favors.

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Comments

[failedcreator]

You were eaten? Good sir, that is most terrible!

[young_idealist]

I don't remember the eating part.

[failedcreator]

This is perhaps for the best. I do hope that the death toll is not too taxing.

[young_idealist]

I'm more tired than usual this time. Who knows why... I'll be fine in a few days.

[failedcreator]

I hope this is so. Do not be afraid to ask for medications if you require them.

[young_idealist]

I don't often ask for such things, monsieur. My head is a muddled-enough place without help.

[failedcreator]

I do not see the harm in them. They are most useful in times of pain.

[young_idealist]

And some are addictive.

[failedcreator]

I know the infirmary keeps watch of these things.

[young_idealist]

I don't doubt anyone's competence. Only my own weakness.

[failedcreator]

I am sure you would be able to find the strength within yourself to overcome it.

[young_idealist]

I would rather not risk it, in any case.

[failedcreator]

If you do come to this crossroads, you must assure yourself that you can do it.

[young_idealist]

You don't understand. I fear this.

[failedcreator]

Sir, if you required such a thing they would be given to you. And surely enough, at the end of your treatment I live in the knowledge that you would be able to lift yourself from such shackles.

[young_idealist]

Someone may judge that it is required, but I will not ask. That will have to suffice.