Zwanzig

[ubermensching]

Failing to make any move in what they've given us with the ballet will only hurt ourselves, in my opinion. It's better to make a move then to let the opportunity for one be wasted.

And yes. I voted myself.

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[catslooklikeme.livejournal.com]

[Nall looks up at Wilhelm quizzically after he phones.]

...you don't really think there's a chance that people'll get sent home because this vote thing, do you?

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

No.

But I wish to see what they'll do.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

[Theta laughs, long and loud and utterly demented. It sounds like she may have outright snapped.]

We're damned if we do and damned if we don't! I'd rather die permanently than go home, though! I'll return with Albedo...I must stay with my Darling!

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Theta.

[The voice is commanding. He hopes you're getting what he wants at the moment.]

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

[She stops ranting, but she continues to chuckle a bit; she can't help herself.]

[lusus-scientiae.livejournal.com]

Going home isn't an option, obvious, not with the recent Christmas chaos. That would be an awful lot of hubbub - fun, on their part, more than likely - wasted. Still, it does bring to question just what the ballot is for, then.

Voted willingly, I'm wagering?

[catslooklikeme.livejournal.com]

...you think there's something valuable we can learn from it.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

...What happened, Theta?

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

I believe that, once enough people vote they want to go home, they'll give us the reason as to why we can't. And I want to know what they're reasoning is. Of course, they could do something terrible aside from that, but even then. I want to see what they're trying to pull. They're quite clearly bragging at the moment, as well.

I did.

[catslooklikeme.livejournal.com]

Did you get a copy of that list a while back? The one that detailed some of the weird things that have happened here in the past?

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

I've been talking. I've been -thinking-. I know how to help everyone! If we work together, we'll find a way out. But we all need to be on the same page!

[lusus-scientiae.livejournal.com]

And you'll try to chance that sort of disaster for something so simple as a reason?

[ Of course he would. Sherlock's speaking merely out of curiosity there - he'd have done most of anything to find out reason here, himself. ]

They are bragging, but what instigated it? They're playing, and they most definitely want people to vote. Reason's as good an incentive as any, but why toy with everyone so simply after what happened on Christmas? It's like giving a papercut to a victim of a car crash.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

And how is that, Theta?

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Yes.

Because they believe that the power they have gives them the leeway too. It'd be the simplest answer. Though, of course, I hardly know that's definitely the case.

I believe they think we're weak at the moment, and easier to lead. I hope we show that we aren't.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

I did.

[lusus-scientiae.livejournal.com]

They have that weakness to aid them. People are injured, desperate, and, worst of all, panicked. If they've any brain cells to rub together, they won't vote. Those that think they're being clever will vote to stay. Though if they're desperate enough, then, yes, perhaps they will vote to go home.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

And what did you do, Mr. Holmes?

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

Death...it's meaningless! Why are we spending so much time and energy avoiding it when we could just move forward in spite of it? People are afraid! They're holding back progress!! I have to help them, Wilhelm...have to free them....

[Devolving into mad laughter again.]

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Theta.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

[She tries to calm down, but she keeps giggling to herself.]

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Realize that if you pursue this path, you oppose me.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

[Well THAT sobers her.]

What?!? No! I wouldn't oppose you. I'm helping. I'm trying to help!

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

[Good. That's what he wanted.]

Simply killing them won't remove the fear of death, Theta. It's a naturally human reaction. And attempting to work against it with the rules this place has set up is despicable.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

Then I'm unnatural? [She's manic, but now she's also getting close to tears, too. Sobered and calm isn't the same as back to sanity, after all.]

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Do you truly think you no longer fear death, Theta?

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

No. Why should I? Albedo and I...you know what we do in our spare time.

[lusus-scientiae.livejournal.com]

[ ...Huff. ]

I voted without my meaning to. [ IT voted, somehow. ] That is, to go home.

[catslooklikeme.livejournal.com]

Were you able to gleam any gems of insight from it?

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Bits and pieces, although nothing incredible as of yet.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

That you experience death, or bring it upon others, does not mean you don't fear it Theta.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

I see.

That was my vote, as well.

[catslooklikeme.livejournal.com]

Keep at it. You're a smart guy, maybe inspiration will strike!

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

[He just smiles at that. A smart guy. It was so odd to be addressed as a human would be.

He gently rubs the top of Nall's heading, hoping no offense would be taken.]

Perhaps it will.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

But I -don't- fear it. And neither should anyone else. It doesn't hurt us here aside from pain. Why should we waste our time protecting against it?

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

You have no right to make force such a decision upon others, Theta.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

It's the only way left to try and help them, Wilhelm. [Theta sounds desperate. Her sanity is cracking and she's slapping together ideas based on trying to patch the holes instead of sound logic.]

I want so much to help them.... I'm an ergaleomancer, it's my duty to help them.... [And she's starting to cry.]

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Calm yourself, Theta.

[If you were looking for compassion to be there, Theta, it isn't. Not at the moment. He intends to instruct you towards how he believes you should be thinking, not pamper you.]

It is not the only way. You're giving in. And you're stronger then that.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

[She's too out of it to hope for compassion, and really that might just make her emotions go even more out of control. He's being her rock in the storm right now, and that's what's needed.]

I'm not giving in! I'm following the logic! This is logical, it's the only way. It's the way that makes sense!

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

And how might you say it is logical, Theta? Explain the process.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

It...it...

Albedo and I kill each other. It's -fun- and we enjoy it. And it's because of the lack of repercussions to death that we have here.

If it's not wrong for us to do that, then there's nothing wrong with dying.

If there's nothing wrong with dying, then fighting to save ourselves from death when it solves so many other problems....the logical solution is to stop trying to safeguard ourselves against death!

[lusus-scientiae.livejournal.com]

I've seen those who refuse to vote at all, and those who have voted to leave. I'm curious to find someone who, alternatively, voted to stay.

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

Death is not meant to be taken so lightly, and that is one of the many mockeries of this place. By doing this, you simply give them authority. That it might be some pleasure you and Albedo have found is between the two of you. You have no right to demand others might feel the same.

[ergaleomancer.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't give them authority! I...there's...

But it makes sense... It's logical...

Wilhelm, I... [She shudders and cries, confused and frightened as it feels like her mind is snapping around her.]

I can't do this...