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[tis_disapproval]

It seems I am no longer responsible for Mark Hoffman's behaviour.

Private - Amanda's warden:

One of his last requests to me was that he may view these stories of his life you once offered. See to it they are delivered to him, either personally or through me. He can view them as he sees fit.

And once again, I impress upon you the need for some sort of public declaration of your student's discipline, if only to him. Hoffman can hardly progress if he perceives remaining injustice against him. Especially since his employment in life was in prosecuting criminals.

Private - Hoffman:

I have seen to it that Amanda's warden has been reminded of her duties. Regardless of what pain you inflicted on others, your speciality was once that of justice. I have reminded her of this in an effort to speed things along. I have also requested from her what you sought.

While I no longer hold sway over your affairs, 'twas... Refreshing to witness some change within you. Change for the better.

Should you have need of my services, I remain where you can find me.

And do not forget... There are times when mockery causes greater dishonour in your detractors than physical pains or death.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...This was just starting to fucking work

You-



[He might sound a little lost now. She sounds kind. Kind.]

...You still gonna take me camping?

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[tis_disapproval]

If this is as you wish, then certainly. We may.

I should warn you, however, that it may not be to your liking... Depending on the wildlife reproduced.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

I fucking told you I wanted to learn didn't I? You have power. You were going to teach me things that would have made me better then Amanda. Stronger then that...that bitch.

[Whoops, there's some of his actual motivation.]

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[tis_disapproval]

Her greatest strength lays in finding it from absolute adversity... And her greatest weakness is in how she squanders it.

But I do not seek to preach. What you gain from this is for you, alone, to decide.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

I have adversity! I've been through adversity! How the-

You-




I need to ask you something.

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[tis_disapproval]

Then use it. Letting it control you is not a victory.

Ask what you will.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

That's what I wanted to know. To use adversity like you do, to bend others to you. People are fucking scared of you, hell I'm scared of you. And that's power.





Did you request this?

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[tis_disapproval]

My lessons came from Flemeth and they are not those a little girl should endure. Perhaps others may have broken in my place. I cannot say. But I am thankful for them, now that I know their worth.

No. I did not request this. My interests were vested in you. Nor do I have a liking for control being taken from me, but in this, I am forced to oblige.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...If they fucked with you, why did you like them so much?




[Hoffman's expression turns mistrustful] I would have followed you. I'd still follow you, you...



Fuck this shit.


You at least made Sarah take care of Amanda right? Put her in zero or something?

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[tis_disapproval]

Because my mother was far more powerful than I. My only choice came after I saw the worth in what I had become.

One does not have to enjoy lessons to take strength from them.

Sarah was trying to find a method which would work. Amanda seems to find the cells a form of... Reward.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

She made you stronger. That's what Jigsaw did for me. That's what he gave to me. I had my own face cut open and I survived.

And look at what I've become.



[His face spasms] What? She hasn't punished her? At all?

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[tis_disapproval]

Yes. But you were taught the wrong lessons. You were made to forget the meaning of jurisdiction. Of practising the very laws you swore to uphold.

You were corrupted, not refined.

As for Amanda, my last discussion with her was several days ago. Things may have changed. But as I wrote, my newest message to her was intended to remind her of the need for a speed resolution. That you deserve one.

Do not yet interfere... It could make matters worse.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

I swore to uphold laws that people fucked with. Jigsaw was a manipulative son of a bitch but his theories were sound-at least the idea of punishment. Would you have allowed the person who killed your mother to go free?

[His chest rises and falls as he contemplates this]

That bitch promised..

Fuck it.

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[tis_disapproval]

Yes, actually... It was on my request.

Sarah is many things, but disinterest in fairness is not one of them. She will need time.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

You would let someone who killed your family go free.

[He sounds shocked. Then he groans]

Sarah Harding.

Fuck Sarah Harding. What did she do, pat her hand? "It's okay it was just a flood." I was fucking judged when I was in the cowboy flood. I became a criminal and people punished me for it.


And Amanda. saintly fucking Amanda

I don't deserve this! I don't. You would have taught me how to get her wouldn't you?

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[tis_disapproval]

I will say only that my mother's future plans were revealed as hazardous to my continued existence. Arranging it was a necessity.

If nothing further happens, then request another to intervene on your behalf. I shall do so, should you be still without representative. But do not obtain retribution by your own hand.

Or else others will punish you, in turn.

Do not give her that victory.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

I'm not gonna...

[He's furious. He begins tapping his hands on the desk. Then.]

God fucking dammit. You said you'd do something. If you're willing to protect yourself against your own parent then wouldn't you protect me? I was your responsibility!

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[tis_disapproval]

Because 'tis not within my power! Do you not think I would incur punishment, were I to do so?

Use your intelligence, Hoffman! I have never gauged you to be without it!

Another guards Amanda, as I guarded you. If her ward fails in duties, then - and only then - is she derelict in them. But she must prove this. Not me and not you.

I like this no more than you... Amanda has violated my trust as surely as she took your eye. I do not take kindly to that.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...What the fuck gives another person the right to make decisions like that? To rule over somebody so fucking completely?


[He has...completely missed the point after saying something incredibly profound. The only reason why it doesn't count is because he's still using it for selfish fucking reasons.]

That's fine.

I guess I'm in charge of my own actions from now on. That's. Fine.

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[tis_disapproval]

I do not make the rules of this place. The Admiral's employment of us means we must each respect one another's boundaries.

At least, to a point.

Things would not be so inadequate if he, she, it or they gave some indication of keeping tabs on our collective affairs.

Think to yourself this: Were you an impartial observer, how would you have respected others to have treated you, were it not for me? Would you rather we have mob rule, even when applied to yourself?

If you are to be protected, even amidst transgressions, then fairness dictates Amanda must also be.

For now.

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[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

[He'll be clinging to that "for Now"]

...We're still camping. I want you to show me where you came from. I want you to show me everything.

[And then he'll study it obsessively until he has that kind of power. Nobody touches this lady. No one.]



You said I was an expert.

[beat]

You're worthy.

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[tis_disapproval]

Be careful about what you wear as a badge of honour, Detective...