[ the thirty-second ] / [ voice ]

[enigmaestro]

Tragic, isn't it? The disappointment that haunts endeavors. Individuals. No matter how much faith you invest, no matter how much you care. No matter what guidance you offer.

This is why I never took on sidekicks.

When does a person no longer deserve a second chance? Is there even such a thing?

[Encrypted to Mitchell Hundred.]I'm obligated to

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[deadthenred]

I do not like that word.

[enigmaestro]

But I've said so many already.

[deadthenred]

I can like whatever words I like.

[enigmaestro]

It's grand to see one so passionate about language.

voice

[purmoncul]

Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky,
That dost not bite so nigh
As benefits forgot.
Though thou the waters warp,
Thy sting is not so sharp
As friend remembered not.
Heigh-ho, sing heigh-ho, unto the green holly.
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly.
Then heigh-ho, the holly.
This life is most jolly.

[Sirius leaves off the verse from Shakespeare's As You Like It. His voice is pleasant enough, if not amazing.]

When that person has knowingly put the trust that others invested in him or her aside for personal gain. Even then, for a good friend, I would forgive almost any betrayal. Save that which cost the lives of others.

That sin, I will kill to avenge.

[There is more than a little growl in Sirius's voice by the end of it - all the intensity of personal experience is there.]

[Also, I discovered this today, and find it particularly ironic, considering.]

voice

[enigmaestro]

[A quiet pause follows -- Eddie identifies the emotions behind such wording.]

My condolences, for your -- ah, experience. I can't disagree with Amiens, most friendships are indeed jests. [Awkward pause.] Betrayal runs like that.

ooc || LKAJDKLJAS ISN'T IT DARLING? I cannot say I don't absolutely love that piece.

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[purmoncul]

[Sirius sighs and brings it back to the here and now.]

It's an old wound, but the only serious one received from a friend. My condolences in return, if yours have been more hurtful.

[ooc: YES IT IS AMAZING!]

voice

[enigmaestro]

Not more, I'd say. Certainly not more. But, at least, that's a prime example of still being haunted by the shortcomings of others -- morally, or otherwise.

I can't help but examine the patterns of interpersonal impact.

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[fantasycliche]

Once they've ruined their first chance, I would say.

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[enigmaestro]

I love the merciful ones.

[fantasycliche]

Please. If people won't be loyal, or can't meet expectations, there's no reason to keep them around. Mercy has nothing to do with it.

[enigmaestro]

How many people haven't met your expectations?

[grenadeball]

shove more cake into your face and cry about it with the Lifetime channel

perhaps they will buy the rights to this

Riddle Me These Tears, a Lifetime original movie

a crossdressing Kelly Lynch will play you, dealing with the fallout from an abusive relationship, but finding strength in God and bonding with your giiiiirrrrrlllllls

[enigmaestro]

No doubt it would bring new depths to the channel.

[grenadeball]

sure, enough to warrant a sequel, Riddle Me This Heartache

Kelly Lynch returns for a paycheck, playing you once more, trying to date/be a single parent again, with the difficulties of a love life when your face is stolen from Pat Sajak

(Kelly Lynch will need a lot of makeup for this)

somewhere along the way you're kidnapped and slapped a lot in a basement

this is somehow also empowering

[enigmaestro]

I think too many people would enjoy that latter bit. We'd soon be expecting a third installment.

voice;

[bydefection]

It solely depends on how many chances you're willing to give out. How willing you are to take a man at his word.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

A good angle, that. But so rarely do I take anyone at their word, that does tend to strain personal connections.

voice;

[bydefection]

And yet, it's a pity that while we're here, there's not exactly much else to go by. I much prefer reading up on people before taking on any kind of endeavor.

voice;

[enigmaestro]

Should I assume you've read up on me?