oraculi | (no subject)

A game for who? And who gives a shit? This isn't the Hunger Games, Haymitch. It's just a bunch of us literally in the same boat with a demon on board. Seems to me we ought to be making our own rules.

Like hell it isn't like the Games.

[Ooh, that comes out as a growl, low and intent, as he leans in closer.]

Listen to me. It's us on a boat, sure, but there are rules, and shit happens if you don't obey. Bitemarks and bruises? They broke the rules a little. You know what happens when you break the rules a lot? People die, Katy. Believe me when I say I know that, all right?

[She's quiet for a moment, studying him.]

I got it, okay?

[She... thinks she does, anyway. What's not to get? There are stakes here. That's been made clear ample times.]

But what's to stop us from trusting each other with this info? Why are you dragging me off like this is some big secret?

Because I care about you, girl. First and foremost. And you know what keeps people safe? Being two steps ahead of the others.

[There's a lot to unpack in what he says, but she shelves most of it for later.]

The others aren't our enemies, Haymitch.

No. But I've got two people I aim to keep alive. That's more than I usually manage, so let's hope I can do that much.

Hey, now you listen. I already said you weren't responsible for me. How the hell do you think we're supposed to get out of here if we close ranks?

Like hell I'm not.

[They've been doing this for weeks now; there's no way he's not responsible for her. Sure, she'd made him promise that he oughtn't think that way, but who the hell were they kidding?]

Look, I'm not saying we can't collaborate with them on some shit, but you really think they won't turn on you? They did already, remember?

[She gives him a look, the kind of look she'd give Wayne for going too far trying to protect her.]

No, they didn't. Monika was possessed, and she didn't convince anybody. Besides, that was the first week we had to deal with this demon shit. We know better now.

You got a nicer outlook on them than I do.

[She has a good point, though. But like hell he'll concede.]

Look. I won't sell them out. But I'm also gonna prioritize the two of us.

[OH COOL COMING BACK TO THIS THREAD AFTER THE TRIAL SURE IS SOMETHING. HAYMITCH LITERALLY PREDICTS THE FUTURE ALWAYS?]

...Fine. Any other dramatic reveals I ought to know about?

[Because if not, quick thing.]

[He sighs softly. I HOPE I'M NOT FORGETTING SOMETHING, I THINK OOCLY, because he sure would tell her but no there's nothing.]

Nah. But I'd appreciate it if we went and did something pointless. I could use the distraction.

[She grins.]

I've got something in mind. What say we take a stab at busting into one of the locked rooms around here?

[She's always wanted to try breaking a door down?]

[God, there's times when he forgets their age difference, and then again there's times like this.]

Y'know, I kinda meant a drinking contest or something. You really want to bust down a door?

Hell yeah I want to bust down a door.

[Why is this a question? Speaking of doors, she's heading out. Pitter patter, good buddy.]

We'll drink after. I bet I can get us in there before you can.

[Cruel of me to set up a bet that I know I will win? Yea, but.]

Fine. I'll owe you one if you win.

[Maybe that one will be hey don't kill Edelgard, who can say. He sighs, but follows.

And nothing bad happened the end.]