It's a rather quaint town when you get down to it. At least, that's what the Sheriff would argue. Warm and dry in the mornings and afternoons with a brisk coolness in the evenings. The perfect type of weather to just sit out on your rocking chair and observe the comings and goings.
... Of course, there's not much in the way of comings and goings when there aren't any actual people here to watch. Nevertheless, don't let that get you down! The town is your oyster and those roosters won't stop crowing until everyone's out of bed. Up and at 'em, rise and shine, it's time to make the day yours!
After all, there's nothing wrong with the town today and you might just want to savor it while it lasts.
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I don't think I'm going to like anything about this, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to listen to each other.
[ He's not ... being mean to her, just blunt, so she isn't put off quite yet.
She listens to his explanation in silence, her gaze eventually falling to the ground. She uncurls one of her hands (when had she made it into a fist?) and stares at her palm, like it might contain answers. ]
[Direct and unashamed. He's not going to pretend otherwise (for starters, his poster doesn't even hide the fact that he's committed murder before), though at least for this, he does look somewhat serious.]
If someone tried to kill me, I wouldn't hesitate to defend myself, and in the moment, I'm not going to spare a thought for my attacker's life. Haha, I'm nowhere near nice enough for that.
However, I'm not interested in initiating anything. Not because I'm some goody-two-shoes, but because each death will be investigated, apparently, and actually being guilty would put me at risk for execution. There'd probably be evidence pointing to me, right? And whatever reward they're giving for participation, it's worth nothing if I'm dead.
[He doesn't quite buy the whole notion of rewards to begin with, at any rate.]
Of course, depending on the situation, I can't say that I would never do it. Then again, I think that anyone who'd claim such a thing is either a liar or hopelessly naive.
[ With, for whatever reason, a smile, Xion murmurs: ]
That's a really cold way of looking at it... but to be honest, I can't blame you.
[ Is she horrible, too? Is it horrible in the first place, to feel the way he does, given the situation?
Xion hugs herself, uncomfortable and sad, still smiling. ]
No one wants to die, right? And I'm ... I'm really not sure we want to find out what'll happen if we all try to get out of it. Which means you have to kill someone, or avoid being killed yourself...
[Shinnosuke watches Xion for a moment, silent. When he speaks, he sounds almost bored.]
That just makes you "normal", you know? Of course, that might not be such a good thing in this place. But I'm sure you'll find plenty of others here who will agree with your way of thinking.
[He'll take "cold" as a compliment. Still, while he believes his way of life to be the best for him and his goals... well, he won't claim that it works for everyone.]
In any case, you shouldn't put too much stock into everything I say. After all, in a situation like this, you should trust no one but yourself.
[ That stuns her, for one reason or another. So much so that she has to shake her head after a moment, as if to clear it. She actually laughs a little, though the sound is humorless. ]
I've never been normal before. This is a pretty bad time to start, huh...?
[ Finally, she shakes her head. ]
Maybe not. It's just ... you're probably right. I couldn't ever feel the same way, I don't think, but ... it'd be easier, right?
Am I normal...? [He pauses, before he smiles; it's a tad more somber than his usual smug look, though.] Ha... depends on who you ask. Well, for all of my talk, what's "normal" is pretty subjective.
[Really, he just doesn't want to give a straight answer to that question, in part for pragmatic reasons and in part because he doesn't want to have to examine himself in that regard.]
And in this case, it depends on what kind of people have been brought here.
It ... is? I always thought... everyone else was normal. [ She finishes the thought somewhat lamely after that brief hesitation, abruptly changing course in her words. She gives her head a little shake, then tilts it curiously. ]
[Shinnosuke's quick at counting at a glance, so he took a moment to figure this out when he could.]
Excluding Mr. Sheriff and the people in the prison, forty. Guess that means I've befriended everyone here but you, huh?
[... He gets the feeling that Xion's actually taking him seriously so he should stop this right now before she starts thinking he's some kind of friendship machine, but.]
Why? I mean, you don't seem so bad to me. You don't want friends?
[ Again, all of this is said without an ounce of intent to insult or mock. She's completely sincere. This is what happens when you tangle with a Disney princess, buddy. ]
You don't know me very well, either. [ Said very mildly. At least, till she shakes her head and gets a determined look back on. ]
Isn't that even more reason we should all get to know one another? To try and stop those things from happening. Even if we end up hurt, or betrayed... isn't it important that we tried?
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I don't think I'm going to like anything about this, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to listen to each other.
[ He's not ... being mean to her, just blunt, so she isn't put off quite yet.
She listens to his explanation in silence, her gaze eventually falling to the ground. She uncurls one of her hands (when had she made it into a fist?) and stares at her palm, like it might contain answers. ]
... would you do it? Kill someone.
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[Direct and unashamed. He's not going to pretend otherwise (for starters, his poster doesn't even hide the fact that he's committed murder before), though at least for this, he does look somewhat serious.]
If someone tried to kill me, I wouldn't hesitate to defend myself, and in the moment, I'm not going to spare a thought for my attacker's life. Haha, I'm nowhere near nice enough for that.
However, I'm not interested in initiating anything. Not because I'm some goody-two-shoes, but because each death will be investigated, apparently, and actually being guilty would put me at risk for execution. There'd probably be evidence pointing to me, right? And whatever reward they're giving for participation, it's worth nothing if I'm dead.
[He doesn't quite buy the whole notion of rewards to begin with, at any rate.]
Of course, depending on the situation, I can't say that I would never do it. Then again, I think that anyone who'd claim such a thing is either a liar or hopelessly naive.
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That's a really cold way of looking at it... but to be honest, I can't blame you.
[ Is she horrible, too? Is it horrible in the first place, to feel the way he does, given the situation?
Xion hugs herself, uncomfortable and sad, still smiling. ]
No one wants to die, right? And I'm ... I'm really not sure we want to find out what'll happen if we all try to get out of it. Which means you have to kill someone, or avoid being killed yourself...
[ She ducks her chin. ]
I wish I could think like you do.
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That just makes you "normal", you know? Of course, that might not be such a good thing in this place. But I'm sure you'll find plenty of others here who will agree with your way of thinking.
[He'll take "cold" as a compliment. Still, while he believes his way of life to be the best for him and his goals... well, he won't claim that it works for everyone.]
In any case, you shouldn't put too much stock into everything I say. After all, in a situation like this, you should trust no one but yourself.
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[ That stuns her, for one reason or another. So much so that she has to shake her head after a moment, as if to clear it. She actually laughs a little, though the sound is humorless. ]
I've never been normal before. This is a pretty bad time to start, huh...?
[ Finally, she shakes her head. ]
Maybe not. It's just ... you're probably right. I couldn't ever feel the same way, I don't think, but ... it'd be easier, right?
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[He shrugs again.]
Anyway, I couldn't say. Just like you can't feel the same way I do, I don't really understand the feelings of someone like you on a personal level.
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Abruptly she laughs, the sound of it quiet. ]
You know, if I'd ever heard that back home, I would have been so happy. Right now, it doesn't help at all. So ... does this mean you're not normal?
[ the question seems to be a genuine one, given her tone and the thoughtful look on her face. ]
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[Really, he just doesn't want to give a straight answer to that question, in part for pragmatic reasons and in part because he doesn't want to have to examine himself in that regard.]
And in this case, it depends on what kind of people have been brought here.
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Have you met many of the others yet?
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That's ... that's a lot! I've never had that many friends before. Um, how many of us are even here?
[ She didn't really stop to count. ]
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Excluding Mr. Sheriff and the people in the prison, forty. Guess that means I've befriended everyone here but you, huh?
[... He gets the feeling that Xion's actually taking him seriously so he should stop this right now before she starts thinking he's some kind of friendship machine, but.]
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I'll be your friend.
[ it's too late shinnosuke you've done this to yourself ]
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I'm just joking. Please don't say that sort of thing—it makes me sick.
[noooooooo]
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[ Again, all of this is said without an ounce of intent to insult or mock. She's completely sincere. This is what happens when you tangle with a Disney princess, buddy. ]
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Haha, I don't seem so bad? You don't know me very well, then—though maybe I shouldn't be admitting things like that right now.
But there's no way I'd want friends, especially in a place where we may very well be expected to betray one another.
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You don't know me very well, either. [ Said very mildly. At least, till she shakes her head and gets a determined look back on. ]
Isn't that even more reason we should all get to know one another? To try and stop those things from happening. Even if we end up hurt, or betrayed... isn't it important that we tried?
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[He's tired of having his trust betrayed, and he's tired of grief.]
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Okay. If you change your mind, I'll be around.
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I won't.