Bad Dog

[patchworkcat]

Who: Rahti and Cheshire (closed), then open reactions
What: Rahti is a very bad dog who breaks the rules
Where: The Hub--before the next World, but after the pizza party
Warnings: Death, blood, eventual cannibalism, vague eye gore

Comments

[apatheticguide]

[ One of the White Rabbit's ears twitches in response to Lalli. At first, all he says is... ]

... You overthink matters. No, you are not dead. Don't be foolish. This is a Dream. But it has Rules.

[ With that, Rahti's body disappears suddenly from his hands. He feels... unclean, as he looks down at his now-stained clothing, and sighs. ]

Events are already predecided. They always have been, always will be.

[hesmypuddin]

[Harley still can't move, but Rabbit's response draws her from her conversation with Ken, because what the Rabbit's said is important.]

So, if the events are already decided, then ya know what's comin' with all'a us... [She's aimed slightly in his direction and seeing him with his arms suddenly empty, Rahti's form vanishing, is disconcerting.]

Will there be more'a this? Can ya tell us that, or will it just be a surprise when ya sweep in ta take anothah body out...?

[Her tone is somewhere between questioning and done... She really does want to know; if this is all predestined, perhaps there was no choice and they should just lay down and give up.]

[apatheticguide]

[ ... He pauses to look at all of them. ]

... It is my personal opinion that human beings were doomed to failure the exact moment they were created. But they still do not belong in this World, and I still must get you all out of here, so whether or not you decide to continue is on your own shoulders.

Yes, I am aware of the Rules of this place. But even I cannot, with total accuracy, predict the future.

[ ... Confusing? Perhaps a bit. You might be onto something, there. ]

... But these things were always going to happen. God created humans and decided they needed "that" in order to survive. A cruel joke, an irony. God is a sadist. ... That she would be stupid enough to break the Rules that govern this place, though... that is her own fault. And no one else's. As usual, I am left with a mess to clean up.

[miseris_socios]

Whatever gods exist, they suck. Humans have to push through on their own merits.

[Hello have a small angry child who has calmed down a bit.]

Decided they needed 'that'... Hearts?

[Ugh. He doesn't want to deal with even more ridiculously powerful beings.]

Can you let us go now, though? Your point's been proven, you have the body, and my nose is getting really itchy.

[apatheticguide]

... Why do you assume that this is my power?

[ He tilts his head. But sure, they'll be released for now. ]

I would prefer not to risk anymore unnecessary violence in this place either way. Do you think the rest of you could control yourselves while you're here? ... And hearts are not what I am referring to, but... I suppose you would not understand, Alice. It isn't important. ... Making me have to actually move... how troublesome you all are.