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[colonelcannibal]

 Realistically, the noble hero generally dies.

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[cordials]

--what if they're dead in the first place?

[candysgirl]

i would like a bit more time. My dog still needs a safe home.

[colonelcannibal]

Still a somewhat dangerous proposal.

[colonelcannibal]

A nice thing to be concerned about.

[candysgirl]

He watches out for me. I have left all my money to him and whoever his new caretaker will be.

[colonelcannibal]

Do you expect to die soon, then?

[candysgirl]

...

Yes.

[colonelcannibal]

Why is that, hmm?

[candysgirl]

I do not know. I feel like I am not alive.

[colonelcannibal]

If you weren't alive you wouldn't be here to talk with me. *He grins.* Plus, I haven't eaten you yet.

[candysgirl]

*she takes a seat and sighs* That is true, but I will die one day.

If I want to live, perhaps I should not be a hero.

[colonelcannibal]

Perhaps. Of course, some people just have a heroic mindset. I can't understand those people, but they definitely exist.

[candysgirl]

I tried to be a hero, but I am not one. I will be selfish.

[colonelcannibal]

If it keeps you alive, I'm all for selfish. Anything else would be blatant hypocrisy, given what I am.

[candysgirl]

I do not see the value in being good and selfless with everyone.

[colonelcannibal]

Good girl, you're learning.

Now that you're not being painfully selfless, is there anyone bothering you? Anyone you want gone? I'm good at making people disappear, after all.

[candysgirl]

The new director at the nursing home eliminated my position because he said he could not trust me. I only did the job because I wanted.

[colonelcannibal]

Well then, can you introduce me to him? I could use a bite to eat . . .

[candysgirl]

Yes. I will. [something has died out behind her eyes. She still isn't her normal, cheerful self]

[colonelcannibal]

*This is worrisome, but his people skills are far too atrophied by now to solve it.* . . . I hope you feel okay again soon, lass.

[candysgirl]

May I stay at your place for a day or two? I promise to stay out of danger.

[colonelcannibal]

*Someone actually wants to stay with him? It's a miracle.* Ah, of course. You might want to bring your own food, though, hmm? Otherwise your old boss is going to be on the menu . . .

[candysgirl]

[Its just Cassie. She trusts him]

...I will bring my own food.

[colonelcannibal]

*He's not used to being trusted, mostly because he isn't the slightest bit trustworthy. But for this he'll make an effort to be good.*

Good lass.