Right. It's tough feeling like there's no good option, right? Even if we decided not to hurt anyone, even that brings a risk of someone else getting hurt as a result. I think it's worth being angry about.
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And for what it's worth, I think you made the right choice.
You guys were probably too busy to talk about it during the trial, but - if anyone brought it up, either then or afterwards, did it seem like people were going to honor that?
The connection is a little complicated, but it's basically - attached to another person, and that person would do anything to get away from it. He's been running for years. If he found a way to run to an entirely different world... [closing his eyes for a second] It took my entire kingdom in less than two days. I don't want to put any of you at risk for the same thing.
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It's just... depressing, you know?
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he almost looks a little nervous. ]
Ah, well. Promise you won't think I'm petty?
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Promise.
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My first thought when I realized that I was going to die was that I should've killed someone first so at least my hostage could be safe.
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I don't think it's petty to be worried about what's going to happen to them. Not knowing whether they're okay is really hard.
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... But I'm still angry. Wondering if the "high road" was worth it.
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And for what it's worth, I think you made the right choice.
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Yeah, I think so too. Getting killed is still pretty traumatic.
[ speaking of which, ] How are you holding up? It seems you have more on your shoulders than I realized.
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[he blinks, though.]
What do you mean?
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[another pause]
How - specific was it, exactly...?
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You asked to ensure your world could never reach us.
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You guys were probably too busy to talk about it during the trial, but - if anyone brought it up, either then or afterwards, did it seem like people were going to honor that?
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I think people were a little devastated by Sheila... and then Sheila returning.
Are you so worried it'll travel to other places?
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[frowning a little.]
The connection is a little complicated, but it's basically - attached to another person, and that person would do anything to get away from it. He's been running for years. If he found a way to run to an entirely different world... [closing his eyes for a second] It took my entire kingdom in less than two days. I don't want to put any of you at risk for the same thing.
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How do you plan to defeat such a thing?
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That's a really good question. But I can't just - run away or not do anything.
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Rupert, do you... have magic powers?
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[it's fine]
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Do you know someone who does? You've cured curses in the past, right?
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I'll figure it out. You don't need to worry about it, I'm sure it'll be fine.
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... Did Shinobu offer to help you?
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