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[dou8letrou8le]

A scar does not form on the dying.
A scar means, I survived.

How many here have a scar on the inside or outside?

Comments

[wwistful]

I like to imagine they're attractive. At least to some. They're wonderfully intimate conversation starters, though I tend to lie when people ask about mine.

[dou8letrou8le]

Will you lie to me if I ask you?

[wwistful]

Seems a bit cruel after reassuring you.
It's not a story I'm comfortable telling a child, to be perfectly honest.

[dou8letrou8le]

That is fine.
Does my aunt Professor Matteris know?

[wwistful]

You have a funny way of making a man feel guilty without saying anything at all.

[He just said he wouldn't tell a child, Vriska, sheesh! why would he tell Sybille!]

[dou8letrou8le]

I have no idea what you could mean, Professor.

[wwistful]

Really? So if I don't tell you you'll never ask me again and it won't bother you?

[dou8letrou8le]

I can't predict the future, Professor.

[wwistful]

. . .Would it make you feel better about yourself if I told you?

[dou8letrou8le]

Only if you wish to, Professor.

[wwistful]

Don't pull that, Miss Serket. Yes or no?