I don't like it. [ There's nothing honourable about this situation, nothing he can see that makes it any better. But d'Artagnan knows that, and so he tilts his head to the side more easily. ]
Neither do I. [ But he looks at Athos with real concern, and sets a hand on his shoulder. ]
I don't like the thought of them breaking you, either. We have to be careful. We have to think before we act. You're the one who taught me that, Athos.
[ He folds his arms again now. It's not even a defense against the cold, it's just habit. ]
I'm not used to it yet. I keep wanting to sleep in the middle of the day. It's like every one day here takes three times longer than I'm expecting it to. I feel like we've been here at least a fortnight, but I can't tell for sure.
They don't seem like the type of ... people who would leave a lot to chance. [ Even the drop points themselves felt like a trap, a way for the people to prove themselves capable of survival. ]
I will. I just haven't found it easy. [ Either he drinks or he exhausts himself. How does he do that now?
[ Well, at least it doesn't seem like he'll have any trouble with the latter. D'Artagnan lays a hand on his arm. ]
I know.
But you have to try, Athos. We both do. We have to eat their awful food and sleep in rooms full of strangers, because if we let ourselves get weak we won't be able to fight.
And I'm going to fight. I won't let them get away with all of this.
Of course you won't. [ A smile almost blooms on to his face then. D'Artagnan is as stubborn as he is and he appreciates the echo of it whenever he looks at the young man. ]
I won't be laying down any time soon and giving up, you have my word.
I've been meaning to explore the confines of the camp. Perhaps we can do so together. [ But if he sees Sturmhond he's walking the other way, sorry d'Artagnan. ]
( ooc: was this the one you wanted to end you never actually told me loser. )
[ Athos gives him a smile. It's there and then gone in seconds but it's still one reserved mostly for d'Artagnan and d'Artagnan alone. The snow crunches underfoot but perhaps if they are to understand their surroundings better than they can make sense of what to do next. ]
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All right. That's to meet.
And if there's trouble, then send Richelieu. Nothing would tell us to be careful more than that.
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Yes. Now we have an adequate system.
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Then for the moment, we obey them. At least in name, until there's a better option.
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But it would appear to be the only way.
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I don't like the thought of them breaking you, either. We have to be careful. We have to think before we act. You're the one who taught me that, Athos.
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Tell me, how have your days been? The time is strange here, it is difficult to keep track.
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[ He folds his arms again now. It's not even a defense against the cold, it's just habit. ]
I'm not used to it yet. I keep wanting to sleep in the middle of the day. It's like every one day here takes three times longer than I'm expecting it to. I feel like we've been here at least a fortnight, but I can't tell for sure.
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I doubt it's of their invention. But either way it's a nuisance.
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Maybe I'm just paranoid.
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[ He'd need a drink or five. Despite how much good it did him to relieve himself of Anne, not all wounds heal. ]
Do you think they control it?
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[ He arches a brow, his expression decrying it unlikely.
But not impossible, sadly. ]
I doubt it. They can't be in control of everything. But you'll need to sleep. [ Glancing at him. ] You'll lose your focus if you don't.
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I will. I just haven't found it easy. [ Either he drinks or he exhausts himself. How does he do that now?
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I know.
But you have to try, Athos. We both do. We have to eat their awful food and sleep in rooms full of strangers, because if we let ourselves get weak we won't be able to fight.
And I'm going to fight. I won't let them get away with all of this.
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I won't be laying down any time soon and giving up, you have my word.
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Good.
But I’m not going to rush back, either. I’d rather waste my time with you if that’s all right.
[ Better than wasting it alone in his rover. ]
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That sounds more like it. After you?
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[ Athos gives him a smile. It's there and then gone in seconds but it's still one reserved mostly for d'Artagnan and d'Artagnan alone. The snow crunches underfoot but perhaps if they are to understand their surroundings better than they can make sense of what to do next. ]
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are you ok with that? ]