218 Near Disasters

[cal_sitter]

I'm not a forgiving man. Mercy, for all of its moral value, gets you killed. It's a luxury, or at times a practical tool. Opportunities to exercise it can be rare. When each day threatens the death of those close to you, you soon learn to recognize when forgiveness is a waste of your time

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[notexactlyhuman]

Nice point, kid.

[cal_sitter]

I generally find it useful to keep in mind.

[notexactlyhuman]

Good thing to remember.

[cal_sitter]

Would you like me to have it engraved on a plaque for you?

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[missesthestars]

You've never needed to apologize to me, Niko. You know I'll forgive you just about anything.

And I think dinner would be lovely. There area any number of things we could discuss.

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[cal_sitter]

You should still know. I don't hold you to blame.

Do you work tonight?

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[missesthestars]

Thank you.

No, I don't actually. What did you have in mind?

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[cal_sitter]

A late supper somewhere we won't be disturbed by inquisitive onlookers.

[winewomenand]

Gods, forgiveness. What an idiotic idea. I've gotten over this thing you do, and so let us repair our relationship feeling like we are much better, more good people for it.

It doesn't fly by me. Let us rename it. Shall we call it 'forgetfulness' or shall we call it 'laziness.' A grudge takes up too much energy that could be spent elsewhere.

[cal_sitter]

There's a thesaurus on the shelves. Feel free to rewrite it. You'll probably find a few other sections are incomplete for want of your deft hand.

[winewomenand]

You see, that is one of the reasons not your ass that I almost admire you. You never have a dull or simple way of disagreeing with me.

[cal_sitter]

I've seen you bored. It's terrified. Knowing you're amused provides reassurance.

[reginagloriae]

That's a very cynical way to see it, Niko.

[cal_sitter]

I'm a cynic.

[reginagloriae]

Huh. I can't be so merciless. Because I made so many mistakes in the past, and I was forgiven by a friend.

[cal_sitter]

Your world is kinder than mine.