[ they don't believe a word of it - they feel like they can't. They're scared to get their hopes up about making a friend, even if he can withstand their poison. Still, it feels so good to have someone listen to them... Mercury starts beading at their eyes again, and they jerk their head to the side to hide the silvery tears behind their hair. ]
There's nothing impressive about just existing. Even grass and dirt can do that much.
[ and they do it without destroying things around them, too. ]
[ defiant, as always. Still, it's hard to hold onto their anger when they're faced with someone immune to their poison. It would be nice if the toxin disappeared entirely, but this is a nice second - someone they don't need to worry about too much. ]
[ they feel a little happy. Only a little. There's too much going on for them to feel the full brunt of the relief they'd normally get, actually meeting someone they can interact with without fear or awkwardness. Their body is still an embarrassment, but at least it's not a threat. And Shess doesn't seem like a bad person.
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It's better this way.
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[ they don't say anything in response to that. They just stare at the floor.
It's so lonely. ]
I don't want to be pitied. It makes me sick...
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There's nothing impressive about just existing. Even grass and dirt can do that much.
[ and they do it without destroying things around them, too. ]
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[... but this is probably isn't a great topic, so he then adds:]
You came here with a clipboard, right? Do you often take notes on things?
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[ yeah they do but they don't wanna talk about Phos... ]
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[ ... ]
... If something comes up that we need to study... maybe. Otherwise, it's a waste of time.
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[ defiant, as always. Still, it's hard to hold onto their anger when they're faced with someone immune to their poison. It would be nice if the toxin disappeared entirely, but this is a nice second - someone they don't need to worry about too much. ]
... Your name. It's Shess, right?
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You've read the scrolls, then.
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[ so they went and looked when they could be alone. They remember a little bit about everyone, at this point - or they hope they do, anyway. ]
Shess... Um...
[ ... ]
... C-can I... come talk to you again? It's fine if I can't. I don't really care...
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Of course. I tend to wander, so I may not always be easy to find, but you're most likely to find me near the mountains.
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[ they feel a little happy. Only a little. There's too much going on for them to feel the full brunt of the relief they'd normally get, actually meeting someone they can interact with without fear or awkwardness. Their body is still an embarrassment, but at least it's not a threat. And Shess doesn't seem like a bad person.
It's just nice not feeling completely alone. ]
I might, then. If there's nothing better to do.
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