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[they were trying to break him. He'd come to this conclusion before, but every lesson needs a reminder, and this last one had been a heavy one. After the event, he'd retreated--spending the weeks between the edges of town and the mountain lair, circling the last areas of familiarity like some abandoned dog. Groping in the darkness for answers, for

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[thedicearecast]

[No teasing here. Also, Amelia's very careful to keep the camera blocked out. No free hints either.]

I'd say it's better than making myself a target for you.

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I feel as though I should be hurt, after all we've been through.

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[thedicearecast]

If you manage to shed some tears over it, I'll apologize.

What do you want, Legato?

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What, no more kind words from you?

You were so understanding.

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[thedicearecast]

I might as well have been a different person. Same goes for you.

I'll ask again. What do you want?

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I don't know what you are so afraid of.

I only want to talk.

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[thedicearecast]

[Not rising to the bait, Legato.]

Then talk.

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[he doesn't mind. And gives a weary chuckle]

At least this hasn't changed about you.

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[thedicearecast]

I guess not.

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It seems the dreams were true, then.

How very sad for you. You'd seemed to have enjoyed the lie they'd set up for us.

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[thedicearecast]

Look who's talking. There were times you weren't completely miserable either.

[Which is probably about as high on the scale as Legato is going to get. She almost tacks an "or insane" on the end of that, but she doesn't want to antagonize him too much.]

I'm not interested in your pity. My life is what it is.

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Do you think you know me so well already? [sounding genuinely curious]

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[thedicearecast]

I could ask you the same thing.

But if you think I'm wrong, then correct me. Just who are you, really?

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I can't correct you if I don't know what to speak against.

Exactly who is it that you think I am?

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[thedicearecast]

Think? I know who you are. You're the one who killed Wolfwood!

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[...oh Amelia.

Dear Amelia.

There is a bit of a surprised pause on his end, before a very low and very soft chuckle]

...I didn't know that we shared the same friends, Amelia. How wonderful.