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[psychedelica]

[ he's very glad that the mechanics of this space are similar to that of his manor, in some ways - for example, when he thinks that he'd like to speak with Tiger hard enough, that familiar door appears, and he strides through it easily.

He doesn't think of her in any special way, not particularly. It's simply that he's been acting the part of Hikage for so long tonight when the Master is threatening to practically burst from his throat. And it does, when he enters the room - a peal of laughter announces his presence as much as anything. He sounds like he's in on a dirty secret and can hardly contain his amusement.

And, well. Isn't he? ]

Hahaha... hahaha! What a great show! You're perverse, to set those fragile hearts against each other. Did you see how Akechi cried? I could hardly believe it! And the girl may as well have already been dead. [ he giggles a little bit. it's almost as if he's talking to himself, with Tiger just as the audience. ] What marvelous despair! I almost feel alive again.

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[themodsgrimm]

[Tiger perks up in her seat as Hikage enters...and enters dramatically, he does. It's enough to give her a newfound energy, and she smiles.]

My Goodness, there you are. How hard today must have been for you, to pretend to care so deeply. I do so enjoy this side of you, my darling.

gotta break out my secret icons for this...

[psychedelica]

It was. But in the end, everything was worth it. I'm concerned about keeping that boy alive, though. He's an interesting character in this game you've set up.

[ he'll figure something out... at the very least, he doesn't seem bothered by the idea. That's right. It was all pretend. He didn't actually care. Not at all. He knows this is right, deep inside. ]

Oh, but don't pretend you care about me. You and I both know you don't.

I hate the difference between this icon and the one you just used in our other pc

[themodsgrimm]

Come now, there's no need to be so cynical.

[She laces her fingers together under her chin.]

I have just as much a capacity for affection as anyone else.

me too

[psychedelica]

Do you think I'm an idiot? That doesn't matter. I'm just a piece on your board. You'd get a kick out of it if I died - I've been in your position before.

[ a beat. ]

But I won't die.

[themodsgrimm]

Of course I don't think that. I think you're incredibly interesting--I'd prefer it if you didn't die.

[He's free to believe her as much or as little as he likes--it's not as if the easy smile on her face tells much either way.]

I'd prefer it if many of you didn't die.

[psychedelica]

Then you should stop having us get killed. Protect me.

[ he throws his arms out to the side, uncharacteristically melodramatic. ]

Let me be ringmaster of this little circus.

[themodsgrimm]

[Oh my GOD, Hikage. Tiger laughs, leaning back and clapping her hands.]

You do have a flair for showmanship, don't you? But tell me, why should I favor you above all the others?

[psychedelica]

[ don't make him feel embarrassed about his generic villain side tiger pls ]

Because none of them are like me. Or like you. I think you and I aren't very different at all.

[themodsgrimm]

I would love to hear you tell me more.

[She seems...interested? It's clear she has something turning over in her mind, anyway.]

[psychedelica]

You take pleasure in watching this chaos unfold. You feel something warm inside seeing people turn on their friends and lie to one another. You've been around for so long that only these sadistic games can make you feel anything anymore. Am I wrong?

[themodsgrimm]

Sadistic is such a harsh word.

[She pouts, but taps her fingertips together.]

Hm, I suppose I wouldn't say you're completely wrong. And you want to watch the rest of them suffer by my side?

[psychedelica]

By your side or down here. I don't care. All I've ever wanted is to watch everyone suffer... [ for a long time, that's all that's driven him forward - trapped in his kingdom of nothing, watching every soul that went by pass on while he remained stuck in limbo. the only thing that provided any entertainment at all was when they became filled with despair and lost their souls to the darkness. it was what they deserved. why was he the only one that had to suffer? ] But I don't want to die like cattle like they are.

[themodsgrimm]

Then don't.

[The Tiger stands, descending from her throne, approaching, one clawed hand still poised at her lips.]

Keep your eyes open.

the Fear when i read that tag

[psychedelica]

[ he eyes her warily as she comes down. His demands are made on a basis of mutual understanding - not trust. She could kill him now if she wanted to, he's sure. ]

You can make this so much simpler.

feel all the fear

[themodsgrimm]

Perhaps I could, perhaps I couldn't.

[Her hand slides up through her hair.]

If I could get everything I wanted without help, I would have already done it.

[psychedelica]

What is it that you want?

[ continuing to watch her. he still isn't sure what "victory" would even mean for her - or for Dragon. ]