Stratocracy

Myriad Reality

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Word goop. Just go away if you won't make sense.

@Etcetera

What I’m saying is, that you’ve been soaked in the pain for so long that you’re convinced it’s no longer there. But the fact that it’s there is the whole reason you feel numb to begin with. But that is okay, because it can still go away.

Myriad Reality

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I wish it hurt. It's numb.

@Etcetera

Numbness isn’t absence of pain, you know. It just means you don’t feel it. But it’s still there.

Myriad Reality

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If I could die, they would have done it. This is my curse.

@Etcetera

A curse because it hurts.

Myriad Reality

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I don't feel pain. There's no such thing.

@Etcetera

If that were true, we wouldn’t be here.
*Leans forward*
You hurt so bad that your violence is a way of forcing people to end your pain the only way you believe is possible. But that’s just not it.

Myriad Reality

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*The hot chocolate is rich and bold, but a little bit salty*
It is the truth. I'll make sure your sis dies down there, and your friend up there.

@Etcetera

I know you don’t care about the violence. But no one’s pain matters to you. Not even a little bit. At least, no one else’s.

Myriad Reality

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Who are you to say that? Give me my drink back. You won't earn that.

@Etcetera

I didn’t say it. I’m simply conveying what I’ve been told. You’re not the only you here, but you sure act like this is the truth you want*
*Takes a sip from it instead*

Myriad Reality

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You don't know me at all. You don't know what you saw. Just leave me.

@Etcetera

You don’t want that.

Myriad Reality

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*Returns an unpleasant, semi-disgusted expression*
You don't know me.

@Etcetera

Maybe not entirely. And I wish I hadn’t been in a position to catch you with your pants down like this, but it’s hard for you to lie to me after what I’ve seen in here. Now, I don’t even believe you when you lie to yourself.

Myriad Reality

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What is it?

@Etcetera

My sister saw the potential in you. Now that I’ve stuck around, I see it too.

Myriad Reality

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Do you have to have one?

@Etcetera

I don’t guess I have to, no. But I do.