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The only sister Marie shares blood with is about to become prime material, to become food
-that Marie, come worse, had considered eating. Because, if it comes to that… why not?
๑ Marie: (I am willing... to take extra chances to stop Shaniqua, regardless. I would prefer it if it was ultimately her choice to refuse, but I wonder if that's just a pipe dream at this point...)
Dumbbell remains quiet, stealing glances as Miharu stares at Marie, confused as to why she remains so calm in this situation.
Ӝ Miharu: (...If we were going to have the opportunity to convince your sister not to go through with it, why would Dolores-san keep her from going back home with you tonight...?)
๑ Marie: (My guess? So that her choice is only hers. So that I wouldn't influence her.)
Ӝ Miharu: Exactly! (Which we'll be able to do anyway tomorrow! You said it yourself, seeing a Witch isn't going to stop her! If something's wrong, we have to do what we think is right!)
Marie looks down at her lap, trying to avoid Miharu's face. Her voice is coated in sadness.
๑ Marie: (What if we attempt to do what we think is the right thing but it's ultimately detrimental to all parties? What if we mess it all up for everyone? And even if we were truly doing the right thing, but we fail? Wouldn't our lives-)
Marie stops her negative speech abruptly. She looks up from her lap, and at Miharu's face. Filled with anger‐ no; righteous indignation would be a better term.
๑ Marie: (Ah, right. What would I know about 'The right thing' or 'Living a good life'. My wish was ultimately selfish and partially self-destructive. And I'm a criminal.)
Marie feels a little hand tugging at her sleeve. She turns around from her slump, and of course it’s Dumbbell, and Dumbbell’s sleepy little smile.
Dumbbell: (You do know. You care for your sisters. You hurt no one in your crimes. And wanting to live a good life is not self-destructive.)
Marie simply smiles with her eyes at the dwarf, no telepathy needed. Then faces Miharu.
๑ Marie: (Miharu-chan, you have a strong sense of justice. I can see why Ciel-san said that she loves you. What she sees in me, I don't know. But…)
Then extends her hand for a shake towards her; the magical puppet looks at it with no pretense or judgment.
๑ Marie: (My time here is temporary. I understand that now more than ever with the contract. I might as well live a life worth living, and you seem to know how to do that.)
Ӝ Miharu: (I… don’t think I do, Marie. Hahahaha…)
Miharu looks away.
