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[selfconcept]

I probably can, if it's done early enough. I highly doubt it though.

[murrmoire]

What would need to be done to free you, and when?

[selfconcept]

The same as everyone else leaving.

Don't try to play hero. My body will be fine.

[murrmoire]

I don't think of it as playing hero. I just think you deserve as much of a chance at escaping as the rest of us do.

[selfconcept]

What did I do to deserve that right? If anything, even if I leave here fully intact, I'll be put on death row.

[murrmoire]

You exist. You should have the right to make the choice to leave or stay, just because you're alive. You like things like good food and animals, right? Wouldn't it be better if you could choose to experience it here or IRL?

But beyond that...It may be biased, but I saw something in how you encouraged me to keep trying to perfect my cooking. I think you can be different to people who don't antagonize you. I've seen you hurt people like Punisher, but you aren't the only one who's hurt people in this game. And I can't say I wouldn't do the same if someone tried to provoke me.

I don't know anything about your life outside of here, but I'm glad I was able to cook for you, Hien. And I'll make sure the next dish is even better.

[selfconcept]

So you would excuse a murderer because they did those things for you?

[ Genuine question, Noe. Because why? Hien doesn't get it. ]

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[murrmoire]

YOU'RE A MURDERER?!

[murrmoire]

Sorry! Somehow, that surprised me.

But...I'm in no place to judge someone who has blood on their hands.

[selfconcept]

Is this some survivors guilt complex because I'm not having it.

[murrmoire]

...Maybe? I don't know?

[ It is. ]

Either way, is that why you'll be put on death row...?

[selfconcept]

Probably. Either way, I do not have much of a future, or at least as myself.

[murrmoire]

Who would you have a future as, then, if not as yourself?

[selfconcept]

I don't know. At that point, it is not my problem, so whatever happens will happen. "I" won't even be around to see it, so why should I bother?

[murrmoire]

I don't understand what you're getting at.

Can I come over in a few hours and deliver the dish?

[selfconcept]

[ That's fair. Hien hasn't completely explained himself, so. ]

I will be in the dog park as usual.