Week 1, Sunday Evening; Barnham

[alcobrawlic]

[ There's been a lot to mull over, with the Sheriff's arrival and those two girls now in jail, a lot of information to take in. Which, for a bracer and an instructor, isn't impossible for Sara, but there was a difference between learning a curriculum or the details of a mission or job request and...

This.

A game where they were being encouraged to kill each other. It's a sick game, definitely, but she's a little more concerned about how the younger ones are handling it-- and just how many of their number have killed before.

For now, she just sighs into her beer mug-- her third, but there's really no point in stopping now. Her mind is still, unfortunately, clear enough.

The saloon's fairly quiet for now, and that's all she needs. ]

Comments

[alcobrawlic]

Which is pretty much exactly what I said, only a lot less killjoy.

[ You're going to drink with her, dammit. ]

[moraled]

[he won't!! (he will)]

...Regardless of my state of sobriety of lack thereof, is that truly something you are most looking forward to, when escaping this ridiculous game?

[alcobrawlic]

Well, the most would be getting back home-- but yeah!

[ She's so chipper. ]

Drinking to celebrate a victory with a guy who doesn't look like he can smile without actual effort-- I definitely want to live to see that!

[moraled]

[..............SARA....]

I--I certainly have no issues with smiling when the situation calls for it...!

[alcobrawlic]

[ Heh. ]

The strongest people are the ones who can smile in any situation. Because they're the ones others look to.

[ Beatrix probably told her that once. ]

[moraled]

[wtf, are you a fortune cookie.]

I...see.

[???]

That is... you are certainly more than welcome to believe what you will in regards to...smiling.

[alcobrawlic]

I mean, that you don't always have to frown just because we're not in the best situation ever right now! That was supposed to be motivational!

[ She tried. ]

[moraled]

... I am afraid I cannot say it was particularly motivational.

[SORRY SARA]

[alcobrawlic]

... Is it really just because it's me?

[ into her beer mug. It sounds so cool and then everyone laughs or isn't inspired at all. WHYYYYY. ]

[moraled]

... Shall I take from that tone of voice that this has happened to you before? Perhaps you should simply cut your losses and attempt to avoid the motivational speeches.

[alcobrawlic]

... I don't want to hear that from a guy who just said being a teacher suited me.

[moraled]

Having one poor trait does not stop you from being an excellent instructor.

[sara pls]

[alcobrawlic]

But instructors are supposed to inspire!

... Probably!

[moraled]

[...]

I am certain you see the hypocrisy in your uncertainty in that very statement.

[alcobrawlic]

I mean, I'd like to! Shut up!

[ DON'T JUDGE HER. ]

[moraled]

[The lady doth protest too much]

...Yes, well. Regardless of that situation, I am nonetheless convinced of your teaching credentials.

[Satisfied?]

[alcobrawlic]

...

[ After a pause, she lowers her head a little. ]

... Thanks.

[ It's strange to hear, but maybe because of that... it's also sweet. ]

[moraled]

... There is no need for that.

[He waves a hand, and shifts to get some water to pour into a bowl for Constantine.]

Most importantly of all, we must find a way to prevent any needless bloodshed. Can I count on your assistance in that?

[alcobrawlic]

[ Once she realizes what he's doing, Sara's grabbing a little tin bowl of the counter to set in front of the dog. See, look-- she can be considerate. ]

Well, yeah. I'm not about to roll over for something like this.

[moraled]

... It is more than simply watching out for our own skins, Lady Instructor.

[Though he suspects she knows that, even as he nods thanks for her fetching the bowl.]

It is the others I am far more concerned about.

[alcobrawlic]

Obviously... not everyone here can defend themselves. Sooner or later, they'll just be walking targets.

[ can she even play bodyguard? Either way, she'll be alert. ]

[moraled]

Precisely. I shall look forward to your cooperation and support, then.

[THANKS, SARA]

[alcobrawlic]

Same here! I'm sure between the two of us, we can prevent a murder.

[ ... haaaaa. ]

[moraled]

[Usually he just deals with the aftermath, but he'll deal with it.]

Indeed. I fear that should one murder be committed... it shall be much easier for future crimes to be committed as well.

[alcobrawlic]

You're not wrong. All it really takes is one thing to set the ball rolling.