[TOY] Plaything

[skinstealer]

You stare down at your wings, silent for what feels like way too long to be comfortable.

How do I…respond to something like that?

It’s not its fault, how could it ever-

POLKA DOT: I…I mean…
POLKA DOT: You were justified!
POLKA DOT: I k-killed your friend!
POLKA DOT: Aiming for the head was the best call there!
 

The robot keeps itself well-hidden under the blanket,
electronic voice somewhat muffled.

ROULETTE: You-

ROULETTE: ...Denny did not die.
ROULETTE: You did not kill them, only... came close.
ROULETTE: Regardless, why would you think it's alright for me to kill You in-
ROULETTE: What, out of revenge?
ROULETTE: That doesn't make it any less reprehensible, what I tried to do.

ROULETTE: ...Maybe you don't remember, but you had your weapon Down.
ROULETTE: I remember.
ROULETTE: I rem- I remember the look on you-your face, when-
ROULETTE: ...You had clearly been talked into it, or- I imagine something in that ballpark.
ROULETTE: You didn't want to. You were done.
ROULETTE: Your weapon was down.
ROULETTE: You were afraid.
ROULETTE: ...That did not Stop me, Polka Dot.
ROULETTE: I took the swing anyway.
ROULETTE: A pointless- A meaningless act of violence, drawn up in anger, that-


 

Under the blanket, its posture curls up some.

ROULETTE: ...And the fact that that is...in me, that I am Capable of that-

ROULETTE: ...How could you possibly want me with you on this trip? Or-
ROULETTE: No one is really safe, if I am there.
ROULETTE: I ca- I should Not, Risk, anyone's safety, by-

ROULETTE: . . .

ROULETTE: If
ROULETTE: If you are sure you need me, and you are sure Devo is coming along.
ROULETTE: Then-
ROULETTE: ...
ROULETTE: ...I do not have much choice.

ROULETTE: But after this, I am done.
ROULETTE: Once we clear the forest, on the way back-
ROULETTE: ...I am leaving Laurie's.