Superhell: Harrowhark

[polyglotti]

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[outsidebones]

Certainly. Though I am unsure in what sense you mean.

[polyglotti]

I would worry less about you if you had necromancy to protect yourself with, should someone else try something extremely stupid.

[Yeah. Bucky's words have been sitting heavily on her mind.]

[outsidebones]

Ah. There is no need to worry about me. I am capable of defending myself.

[polyglotti]

That is reassuring to hear. I'll try my best not to worry.

[She will still worry.]

I was thinking that we might need a group meeting to tell everyone 'don't listen to Bucky, no more killing for party invitations.'

I'm not sure how well that will go over though. Do you think people would listen?

[outsidebones]

They will not.

At least, no one who was inclined to kill for a party invitation in the first place will care.

[polyglotti]

[Ah.]

So much for that idea.

[outsidebones]

[listen, harrow is a cynic and you don't have to listen to her but also she thinks she's right. she sighs, looking at her phone.]

It would be wise to start looking at this like a competition, because others already are. You don't have to compete the way he did. But any appeal to all of us working together and cooperating will likely ring hollow to those who see it for what it is.

[polyglotti]

If I think about it logically, I know you're right. And I know it's foolish of me to say 'people will come through in the end'. But a part of me still wants to believe that, as foolish as it may be.

[Tuuri is stuck between 'realistic' and 'hopeful' right now, and bridging the gap between the two is not easy.]

Maybe focusing on a smaller group effort would be better. Getting everyone to agree and work together is probably impossible, but cooperation with 5 or 6 other people might work.

[outsidebones]

An alliance? You are getting into the competitive spirit.

[polyglotti]

I guess you could call it that!

But there must be some people who are thinking the same way: that they'll need the help of others to stay alive.

...as alive as we are here.

[outsidebones]

I'm sure there are, too. And I think those people would be grateful to have your offer of protection.

[that sounds rude but she means it very sincerely.]

[polyglotti]

[Tuuri tries to assume the best of people, so she's going to take it as Harrowhark means well.]

I hope so!

Also, my offer to you is still open, if you ever decide to take me up on it.

[outsidebones]

Your offer?

[polyglotti]

About working together.

[outsidebones]

Ah.

I must decline any sort of formal arrangement, though I hope you will not take offense at my doing so. I speak for my House, and my actions reflect upon the honour and reputation of my House and my family, and as such, I do not enter into bonds and commitments lightly.

I cannot promise my interests will always align with yours, you see, and I would not want to say something now that becomes false later.

[polyglotti]

No offense taken at all! Your reasons make sense, I wouldn't want to put you in a bad position.

Just don't be afraid to ask if you need anything, okay? I'll help without there being a formal arrangement.

[outsidebones]

[that's very nice when she was just such a total weirdo.]

Understood. And the same goes for me - if you are in need of anything, I may help, provided I'm able to.

[polyglotti]

[Harrow is absolutely a weirdo, but Tuuri is from a family of weirdos so she is used to it by now.]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Be sure to get some food and rest too, it's been a long day today.

[outsidebones]

Certainly.