The Gentleman

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[th3-gentlem4n]

OOC:

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MAMA AND UNCLE AND BABY TIME x

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…am I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

As much as you can be. We’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… hurt.. and.. he watched..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i did, i did. i’m sorry.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

not you… other you. the bad one..

[th3-gentlem4n]

he was why you got hurt.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… and he watched me hurt….

[th3-gentlem4n]

i know. i do.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

hate.. him… government too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand why you feel that way.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you do.. don’t you..? they watch… all the time..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know. I didn’t realize it could affect us here.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…am I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

As much as you can be. We’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… hurt.. and.. he watched..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i did, i did. i’m sorry.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

not you… other you. the bad one..

[th3-gentlem4n]

he was why you got hurt.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… and he watched me hurt….

[th3-gentlem4n]

i know. i do.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

hate.. him… government too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand why you feel that way.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…am I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

As much as you can be. We’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… hurt.. and.. he watched..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i did, i did. i’m sorry.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

not you… other you. the bad one..

[th3-gentlem4n]

he was why you got hurt.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… and he watched me hurt….

[th3-gentlem4n]

i know. i do.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…am I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

As much as you can be. We’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… hurt.. and.. he watched..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i did, i did. i’m sorry.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

not you… other you. the bad one..

[th3-gentlem4n]

he was why you got hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…am I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

As much as you can be. We’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… hurt.. and.. he watched..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i did, i did. i’m sorry.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…am I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

As much as you can be. We’re safe.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

she… scared me… still..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand, but you’re okay. . .

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

no… I’m.. weak.. aren’t I..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

no. . . It wasn’t wrong for you to not, you didn’t realize. you are okay.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… though I could… protect.

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay, i defended myself. even if i. . .

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… just scared..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I understand.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

yeah… not sure how.. stabbed… a lot..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It doesn’t matter now, you’re alive.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

… I don’t… feel.. alright… feel.. hurt.

[th3-gentlem4n]

You’re alive, that’s what i mean. You’re safe.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

thanks… I feel like… mama

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s alright. It’s alright now.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

please… everything hurts.. help..

[th3-gentlem4n]

I’m here for you. It’s alright.

[th3-gentlem4n]

[A hour or two after the incident, gentleman is still lying on briar, sobbing. In his mind, they are dead. Suddenly, however, briar wakes up. They looked quite dazed and confused.]

gentle..man..?

[ @watch-the-roots-corrode ]

(He looked at them, and just looked so. . upset. he couldn’t seem to process that they were indeed alive. he didn’t say anything, but took their hand to show he was there.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

[They attempted to sit upwards, though they seemed a little more hunched over. They squeezed his hand the best they could.]

hi… blood..on me..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Briar, you’re hurt. . . You need to lay down.

(he squeezed it in return. he still hasn’t stopped crying, though now he looks slightly. . . better.)

It’s alright.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

lay…where..?

[ They attempted to hug their brother, but it wasn’t a very good hug.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

Just here. you need to rest.

(he hugged them back briefly before stepping back.)

I don’t want your wounds to get worse.

(What a horrible thing to say, considering he didn’t even bother to check on illi.)

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I’ve…been resting..

[They plopped back down on the floor, it seemed like their body still didn’t have much strength.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s only been an hour, please get some rest. Mama will be home soon. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

you..look sad.. need rest too..

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s because i thought you were dead. I really did. but it’s okay now. i’m okay. . .

(he hugged them again gently.)

. . . I’m not hurt, unlike you and illi. i can wait.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

sorry…just lost..blood.. went..sleep.

…

illi…

[th3-gentlem4n]

I know, I saw.

(he noticed how nervous they were about illi.)

. . she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…will..she?

[th3-gentlem4n]

It’s okay. I promise. It was the TV. she won’t hurt you anymore.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

…mhm..

[They shudder at the mention of the tv.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

You are safe, okay. . ?

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

o..kay…

[They still seem unsure.]

[th3-gentlem4n]

I have the dagger. I’m not going to hurt someone again.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

whattttt..? hurt..?

[th3-gentlem4n]

I hurt illi. I’m not going to do it again. I will also make sure we don’t get hurt. . .

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

I… already hurt… can’t fix that..

[th3-gentlem4n]

i’m not hurting another person. I know you’re hurt. . mama will help.

[watch-the-roots-corrode]

where… mama..? want mama..

[th3-gentlem4n]

Mama will be here soon. I promise you’ll see them soon.