[ Her tone's suddenly sounding serious. Or perhaps as empty as she sometimes feels inside. ]
The first few times, sure. It's not so bad. But once you're in the double digits? Permanent death seems preferable. If I don't have enough to keep me occupied during the recovery period, I'll wish for it sometimes.
[ ...She's never told anyone that. But anyway. ]
Laugh about it now all you want. This place'll chew you up and spit you out eventually.
[ After snagging her coffee back up, she takes a long drink then clutches the cup under her blanket. For the first time, she's truly feeling the cold. A glance at the spirit next to her is reminding her of how literal that chewing up and spitting out is. ]
Oh, and. [ She flashes a mildly mocking smile at him. ] You're welcome.
[ Quietly, she mutters: ] And thanks for reminding me of the times I've been stabbed to death.
cw: suicidal ideation sort of?
[ Her tone's suddenly sounding serious. Or perhaps as empty as she sometimes feels inside. ]
The first few times, sure. It's not so bad. But once you're in the double digits? Permanent death seems preferable. If I don't have enough to keep me occupied during the recovery period, I'll wish for it sometimes.
[ ...She's never told anyone that. But anyway. ]
Laugh about it now all you want. This place'll chew you up and spit you out eventually.
[ After snagging her coffee back up, she takes a long drink then clutches the cup under her blanket. For the first time, she's truly feeling the cold. A glance at the spirit next to her is reminding her of how literal that chewing up and spitting out is. ]
Oh, and. [ She flashes a mildly mocking smile at him. ] You're welcome.
[ Quietly, she mutters: ] And thanks for reminding me of the times I've been stabbed to death.