But there are a hundred others who can do worse. And you're locked in there because you won't give back what you took. Don't be stupid, Jesse. You bested them. You did it once, you can do it again, and they know it. They'd be stupid cunts to try again and, if they do, they've been warned. [ kill them then goes unsaid. ] But you've got a whole lot of people worried and there are girls crying too. Think for a minute. You're just being stubborn.
No one will kill you. They're soft. Else Charlie and Chloe would already be dead for being leaders and the others too.
If they kill you, they will have a real mutiny and that's what they don't want. You don't see it. You're too scared. But you're the one with the real sword here. Play their game. Let them think they broke you. You get out, you stay well, and you stay alive.
[ she sighs. ]
Heroes don't exist. So don't try to be one. Just be a good man.
[Jesse's silent for a moment. A lot of that rings true to him. Hell, it's what he believed when he first walked in with the intention of punishing Tempest: if they were going to kill anyone, they would kill the leaders of the mutiny. And while he still believes Roslyn is in on it with them, that this is a conspiracy and soon all will be revealed... Well. Then. It still kind of works.
Later, if you want, I could read to you. I know a little bit of English now. I've got stories. Fairy tales really so they're kind of babyish, but they're better than staring at a wall, I guess.
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The reason they won't kill me yet is 'cause that power disappears if I die.
As soon as I give it back...
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If they kill you, they will have a real mutiny and that's what they don't want. You don't see it. You're too scared. But you're the one with the real sword here. Play their game. Let them think they broke you. You get out, you stay well, and you stay alive.
[ she sighs. ]
Heroes don't exist. So don't try to be one. Just be a good man.
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If they think they broke him.]
...Thanks, Cat.
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Don't forget, you owe me a cake.
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