It ended like right after he got locked in. But part of why he was there was to ask her to take him to the Witch's Road? So I can only assume the answer is yes.
[ He's equally quiet for a moment and goes to open his mouth to apologize, but Gingham speaks first. ]
[ And that quiets him again - kneejerk response saying no, it'll be bad but Gingham wouldn't offer if he didn't understand that and then there's - Well. He half lied to him about the one before last (is it a lie if it was delicate omission?) ]
[ squeezes his hand back and stays that way a good few moments before answering ]
I'm not sure "okay with it," is something I'll feel if it does suck. But hopefully it doesn't suck, maybe it'll just be another family dinner.
[ He wants to hope it is, but given his track record he knows better as he pulls out the box of bandages and offers him one - ] I think you're just supposed to put it on?
[ There's not hesitance so much as curiosity, quiet concern and wanting to listen to Gingham first. His mouth forms a small line as he gives a tiny shake of his head. ]
If it's who I think it is, that's not surprising.
[ He tries for some mild light-heartedness. There's only one person in his mind who could do something terrible that he's seen in visions so far - and she's appeared in practically every one.
But maybe some part of him believes she wouldn't, in spite of it all. Especially when he takes a new bandage from the pack and moves to apply it. ]
[ He'd be more interested in the power side of things if it weren't for the everything else that comes with it. It's what got Rio in such a tizzy, she'd said in a memory prior. It makes sense Rio is here now but then - ]
[ His hand tightens uncomfortably around Gingham's before the vision ends and it's only after and he realizes in the quiet stillness that follows that he lets go, a more compartmentalizing stillness than Phoenix usually has shown before he takes a breath: ]
[ That much is said a little more quietly, because that's the problem. He makes a face because Goose had already suggested he was too forgiving. There's more quiet as he rubs at his face thinking. ]
No.
I-He's never shown powers like that. It doesn't even look like it took place on the Road? Westview, Agatha's House?
[ he's trying to piece that together as he breathes out. ]
She'd already mentioned how Rio was upset. That he was alive. That he could bring his brother back. So even if he did somehow go she's right?
[ Quiets for a long moment himself. He lets it sink in. A part of him wants to argue but he gives a very short shake of his head before knocking his shoulder against Gingham's. ]
Me saying anything opposite would be highly hypocritical... And you're right. We don't know what happens. Just because everyone's supposed to die eventually doesn't mean it's then -
And besides, I'm still here. We're both still here.
[ He tries to feel more optimistic than he does. It almost works. ]
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Uh, no pun intended.
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It ended like right after he got locked in. But part of why he was there was to ask her to take him to the Witch's Road? So I can only assume the answer is yes.
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[ It's said a little more quietly before he shakes his head. ]
... which is probably why this one isn't going to be great, since the last two haven't been that bad and that's my luck.
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Do you want me to check it out first?
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[ And that quiets him again - kneejerk response saying no, it'll be bad but Gingham wouldn't offer if he didn't understand that and then there's - Well. He half lied to him about the one before last (is it a lie if it was delicate omission?) ]
... If you're sure you're okay with it.
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[giving his hand a squeeze]
As long as you're okay with it.
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I'm not sure "okay with it," is something I'll feel if it does suck. But hopefully it doesn't suck, maybe it'll just be another family dinner.
[ He wants to hope it is, but given his track record he knows better as he pulls out the box of bandages and offers him one - ] I think you're just supposed to put it on?
[ and should he do so it's a memory of betrayal. ]
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You sure you want to see it?
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... When you ask it like that it makes me feel like I have to now?
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[taking it off regardless]
1/2
If it's who I think it is, that's not surprising.
[ He tries for some mild light-heartedness. There's only one person in his mind who could do something terrible that he's seen in visions so far - and she's appeared in practically every one.
But maybe some part of him believes she wouldn't, in spite of it all. Especially when he takes a new bandage from the pack and moves to apply it. ]
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[ His hand tightens uncomfortably around Gingham's before the vision ends and it's only after and he realizes in the quiet stillness that follows that he lets go, a more compartmentalizing stillness than Phoenix usually has shown before he takes a breath: ]
He knew she was only after power.
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...Have you gotten back anything that you think might be after that, or—?
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[ That much is said a little more quietly, because that's the problem. He makes a face because Goose had already suggested he was too forgiving. There's more quiet as he rubs at his face thinking. ]
No.
I-He's never shown powers like that. It doesn't even look like it took place on the Road? Westview, Agatha's House?
[ he's trying to piece that together as he breathes out. ]
She'd already mentioned how Rio was upset. That he was alive. That he could bring his brother back. So even if he did somehow go she's right?
[ You can't escape death. ]
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You told me after I took mine that you'd keep hoping it doesn't turn out the way it seems like it will. And I'm gonna do that for you, too.
But I know that doesn't mean it's any less hard or scary to see.
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Me saying anything opposite would be highly hypocritical... And you're right. We don't know what happens. Just because everyone's supposed to die eventually doesn't mean it's then -
And besides, I'm still here. We're both still here.
[ He tries to feel more optimistic than he does. It almost works. ]
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We're both still here. And I'm not losing you if I have anything to say about it.
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Let's not lose each other.
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I don't like how they seem to keep getting worse.
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I'm not even sure what worse means. Like at this point.
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