to do something he doesn't want to do. Or rather, he does. But it would cost him the very few things he has left, the one solid plan he has to live by.]
Someone did. Their reasons weren't good enough. Michael means nothing to you, and neither do I, so stop [his voice is a low snarl next to Al's ear] pretending we do. He doesn't need any more people like you.
[And then a shove between the shoulder blades, to show he's let Al go, and that Al should keep walking.]
Because you keep asking me all these personal questions. I'm worried how deep you're going to go. First you bring up my pain, what's next? If I cry after sex?
Because when something doesn't work, you stop doing it. You find another way that does. You know, if you get a second chance. Which back home? I don't. I tried for peace, and you know how that turned out.
And here, when any one of you could go home, and even if you stay, not one of you is actually willing to help if it gets hard.... [He trails off, and shakes his head ruefully] A lot of things changed.
The problem is you all get sent home. And even if I could be sure one of you would stick around long enough for me to rely on you? You can't trust anyone here. At least, [a sheepish smile; it's a trick] I can't.
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Date: 2012-06-02 04:54 am (UTC)to do something he doesn't want to do. Or rather, he does. But it would cost him the very few things he has left, the one solid plan he has to live by.]
Someone did. Their reasons weren't good enough. Michael means nothing to you, and neither do I, so stop [his voice is a low snarl next to Al's ear] pretending we do. He doesn't need any more people like you.
[And then a shove between the shoulder blades, to show he's let Al go, and that Al should keep walking.]
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Date: 2012-06-02 04:59 am (UTC)And what in the world would I have to gain by pretending to care?
I don't -- know why I try. But Xerxes believes there's something better in you, something there, and every now and again, I see it too.
That's why I'm so- angry with you.
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Date: 2012-06-02 05:09 am (UTC)[Lucifer and God deal in the same ultimatums.]
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Date: 2012-06-02 05:22 am (UTC)If we keep talking about my pain, I'll have to start paying you by the hour. Why don't we talk about yours a little more?
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Date: 2012-06-02 05:33 am (UTC)[Even to the point of seeming to be proud of him. Even to caring about what he felt.]
To fighting with me. You give me every reason not to trust you and then you get upset when I dare to doubt you.
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Date: 2012-06-02 05:39 am (UTC)[He sounds...resigned. Calm again.]
I did. But things change. You're right to doubt me, for the same reason you hit me.
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Date: 2012-06-02 05:54 am (UTC)And here, when any one of you could go home, and even if you stay, not one of you is actually willing to help if it gets hard.... [He trails off, and shakes his head ruefully] A lot of things changed.
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Date: 2012-06-02 05:59 am (UTC)[That his methods can be literally evil; that he's ruthless. That he is probably exploring a dozen different avenues that Al wouldn't like.]
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Date: 2012-06-02 06:05 am (UTC)You might find a way that I disagree with, but we'll cross that bridge if we come to it.
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Date: 2012-06-02 06:10 am (UTC)You can see the snags in that plan, right?
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Date: 2012-06-02 06:13 am (UTC)The problem is you all get sent home. And even if I could be sure one of you would stick around long enough for me to rely on you? You can't trust anyone here. At least, [a sheepish smile; it's a trick] I can't.
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Date: 2012-06-02 06:42 am (UTC)And for the record, Rhode has a better left hook than you do. So your theory's just right out the window, isn't it?
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