531 Monstrosity & Morality: Dividing Lines of the Self and Other, Section 1

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Re: EMOTION

[libraryofbabel]

It's not hard to find who you're looking for; there's a woman seated at a chair in the corner, legs curled up against her chest, face pressed into her knees.

Re: EMOTION

[bondsofsuffering]

[Slowly... approaching?]

Miss?

Re: EMOTION

[libraryofbabel]

"Ah—"

She scrubs at her face; curiously, it seems that there was blood running down her face rather than tears.

"...my apologies if I disturbed you; I didn't know anyone was here."

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[bondsofsuffering]

It's okay, miss...?

[Still... still searching for a name there.]

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[libraryofbabel]

"Oh, erm—it's Iris. Are you one of Grace's students?"

She glances down, and idly starts braiding her hair to the side.

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[bondsofsuffering]

Yes, and I met a "Sam" who seemed to enjoy feasting off my feelings.

But how are you doing?

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[libraryofbabel]

"Sam...?"

She makes a conflicted sort of expression, and then shakes her head gently. "Sorry, I've just had... a lot to consider."

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[bondsofsuffering]

Did something happen?

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[libraryofbabel]

"Mm..." She shakes her head, gently. "I don't know if you could say anything happened, but... I suppose I don't know how to go forward."

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[bondsofsuffering]

Yeah? Are there options you're trying to pick from?

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[libraryofbabel]

"I suppose you could say..." She clicks her tongue, lightly. "I thought I always knew... what I wanted to do with my existence. But I've lost... so many things that I counted on."

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[bondsofsuffering]

Such as?

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[libraryofbabel]

"My sister. My mother, in a way, even though I lost her long ago. My faith..." She frowns even more deeply. "My trust that all will be well, and that the people I admire will know the right way."

Her bottom lip wobbles a little bit. "I wanted to do good things for the world... but so many of the things I loved about it are gone."

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[counterlighting]

[...leaaaaaaans over a bit to get a better look at her face to try and gauge if she's hurt or smth. He doesn't want to harass somebody who's just having A Bad Day cause that's Fair.]

Re: EMOTION

[libraryofbabel]

Well.

She looks like she's been crying blood? It's up to you whether you think that's an injury,

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[counterlighting]

[BLEEDING EYES IS MOST CERTAINLY AN INJURY????]

Um- ma'am? Are you ok?

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[libraryofbabel]

"Ah—"

She wipes at her face a little bit more. "Oh, I'm sorry, I've just... had a lot on my mind, I suppose."

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[counterlighting]

......Oh...... ok. [Awkward pause.] Do you- can I help you with anything?

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[libraryofbabel]

"Oh, well—" She dips her head, gently. "I don't mind having a little company, at least. What's your name?"

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[counterlighting]

[Clutching "Agape" closer to his chest for what little comfort a book between him and the person he's talking to can provide.]

I'm- Nyx. Or Fawnlily.

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[libraryofbabel]

"Those are lovely names. Nyx like the night—and 'Fawnlily' is a flower, right? I'm Iris, so we both have flower names." She seems a little warmed—maybe because it's easier to reassure other people than herself?

"That's a lovely choice of book, too."

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[counterlighting]

[Nod nods, correct on all statements.]

Mm, it's... nice.

[He can respect some solid Unconditional Love opinions.]

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[libraryofbabel]

"Ah, if you're here to read, though—I don't want to get in the way. But I can only... be glad that others are interested in the topic of love. It's... what makes the world worth it."

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[counterlighting]

...do you think so?

[Elaborating on what makes the world Worth It can only be a positive experience. Probably.]

Re: EMOTION

[libraryofbabel]

"...mm."

She dabs at her eyes a little bit. "Even if it hurts."