amber ♠ 02

[steelmyself]

I really have to wonder at how quickly we're destroying this place.

[ Archer announces himself over the amber with that casual and dire remark. His tone is bored. ]

First of all, we've upset the balance of nature by killing a predator and allowing defenseless prey animals to multiply unchecked. Those rabbits will probably suffer once they meet the cruel reality of life beyond this tree, you know.

And now we've nearly destroyed the tree itself with our meddling. Isn't that impressive?

[ Now his voice is just dripping sarcasm. ]

Well done, everyone. Whoever brought us all here should really have expected these results. It's exactly what human beings do, after all.

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[monster_san]

[Aggressive politeness is the most accurate way to put it.]

You're quite perceptive, sir. I would rather not do that unless it becomes strictly necessary.

[steelmyself]

Ah. But by the time you deem it necessary, won't it be too late?

And people here may starve and freeze because you valued the lives of rabbits over theirs.

[monster_san]

Oh dear. Would I be held personally responsible for these forthcoming deaths because I expressed a reluctant opinion today?

[She doesn't know much about survivalism and would admit that he may be right... if he wasn't being so narky about it.]

[steelmyself]

I'm not interested in holding you to anything, but surely your own guilt would be punishment enough.

[monster_san]

Yes, I see... I suppose we should immediately bow to your superior judgment in these matters, or we'll all have quite a lot to answer for.

[steelmyself]

My, you have a sharp tongue, young lady--do you think it serves you well as a weapon?

[monster_san]

No less sharp than yours, sir. I only respond in kind.

[steelmyself]

[ With a faint smirk: ]

I suppose you defend yourself well enough.