>>9955804Shogun thinks. It was all just poor timing: when she was at her lowest, Nikki Kade did as Priscilla Divine did and dug her tendrils into someone when they were at their lowest. Like so many demons.
>...I really did mean it when I said I empathized. I don't have to like what you did to understand why you did it. >And now? I understand.>In some ways, I can even relate; Skelly-san's not exactly making me do...any of "that," but when my mind was overwhelmed with frustrations about the Rookie Cup, Hope-Again-san getting hurt because I wasn't strong enough, and my oni problem, she offered me a helping hand.>The difference between Skelly Skelly and Nikki Kade--besides the obvious--is that I don't think the former would ever hurt me. If I really had enough of her, I could just leave.Shogun leans in a bit, not to intimidate:
>What happens if Nikki loses control? >Or, even worse, when the end inevitably comes? You'll still be in the Divine Angels, and Priscilla doesn't seem like the type to let "friends" walk away easily.>She will not care for your grieving. She might not even care for Nikki's passing. And barring that?>You might just slip into a deeper abyss in the interim and not even know you did. If there's anything talking to you has taught me today, THAT'S what makes her strong.>When Sapphire first got here, she was just some peppy cheerleader who wanted to stick join the "winning team." Now she's filled with bloodlust and pounding the ground like a beast. Same for Nikki, obviously.>To you, she's an answer. To me? She's a sickness.>If there's any reason to fight the Divine Angels, it's because I don't want anyone else to lean on Priscilla Divine.>I'd like them to lean on the Stellar Stars.She stands up from the table, throwing some cash down without saying anything.
>Thank you. This gave me some clarity.>I know I can't change your mind today, but maybe we WILL do this again sometime. I'd like that.>If things get worse? Come to me.