[Lithuania stares--something in the back of his mind complains about his rudeness--before looking down at his feet.]
I'll take few. It's not none. I'll take it.
[This sort of poisoned hope is the only kind he believes in when it comes to the role he's been given.]
...Even if you can't tell me, I'll assume my role goes beyond instructing the designated killers and waiting until the whole house has been reduced to just me. I don't know--I don't know how much you can help, or--you might just be a very good actress. [He smiles wryly at that, because he's learned a lot about acting in the last few weeks.] If you'll get in trouble, you don't have to bring it to the people in charge, but-- I need to go on trial as a suspect at some point. I can't afford to stand out more than I do. I'm sure it would be bad for ratings if I died at random like that, but if the people in charge can keep me from being killed during the week they can keep me from being killed at a trial, too, right? Not this week, but maybe next week, or a little after that--
...I'd rather it wasn't a trial where Spain, Sonia Nevermind, or Touko Nagumo are the killers. They don't need a trial with only three possible scapegoats on top of all their other difficulties. But--if it has to be one of theirs--
...Nations are selfish, so if that's all you can manage, that's alright. [He's no stranger to self-loathing anyway.]
[At the mention of Yuzu, guilt blossoms on Lithuania's face again.] Did she really not vote? ...Never mind. Thank you for at least asking.
...It's fine if they want to make me look suspicious. [He fists his hands as he says it, but he at least makes it sound believable, since maybe then he'll believe it.] I just have to win without their help.
I hope they're at least happy with their ratings. [He does not actually hope that, there is a ton of sarcasm there.]
I'm not sure. I believe there were some other considerations at work, but I am not positive what.
You can win without their help. If you are a popular villain, it will be easy. Although, if you are too popular, they'll want you to do another season. And before you know it...
[She shakes her head.]
Keep your people in mind. At the least, if you do as you're told, nothing will happen to them.
[Lithuania nods. As long as his people survived, it was okay. Anything at all was okay. Even if he died, if his dead didn't doom his people that was alright in the end.]
I believe that's all, unless there's anything else to be addressed I'm not aware of. Thank you for listening to my questions, Miss-- Is Doris actually your name?
Thank you, Miss Doris. I could certainly use it, even if it's just wishing me good luck--and it's nice that someone who knows my role actually wants to.
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[She breaks the gaze to instead take out her compact and apply another coat of lipstick.]
But few ever do.
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I'll take few. It's not none. I'll take it.
[This sort of poisoned hope is the only kind he believes in when it comes to the role he's been given.]
...Even if you can't tell me, I'll assume my role goes beyond instructing the designated killers and waiting until the whole house has been reduced to just me. I don't know--I don't know how much you can help, or--you might just be a very good actress. [He smiles wryly at that, because he's learned a lot about acting in the last few weeks.] If you'll get in trouble, you don't have to bring it to the people in charge, but-- I need to go on trial as a suspect at some point. I can't afford to stand out more than I do. I'm sure it would be bad for ratings if I died at random like that, but if the people in charge can keep me from being killed during the week they can keep me from being killed at a trial, too, right? Not this week, but maybe next week, or a little after that--
...I'd rather it wasn't a trial where Spain, Sonia Nevermind, or Touko Nagumo are the killers. They don't need a trial with only three possible scapegoats on top of all their other difficulties. But--if it has to be one of theirs--
...Nations are selfish, so if that's all you can manage, that's alright. [He's no stranger to self-loathing anyway.]
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[She does genuinely seem sorry for it.]
I did ask after Miss Aihara, you know. I truly did. But they were not pleased about it.
[She says it a little ominously.]
All I can do is assure you they know how suspicious it makes you, and if they choose not to do it, it is intentional.
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...It's fine if they want to make me look suspicious. [He fists his hands as he says it, but he at least makes it sound believable, since maybe then he'll believe it.] I just have to win without their help.
I hope they're at least happy with their ratings. [He does not actually hope that, there is a ton of sarcasm there.]
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You can win without their help. If you are a popular villain, it will be easy. Although, if you are too popular, they'll want you to do another season. And before you know it...
[She shakes her head.]
Keep your people in mind. At the least, if you do as you're told, nothing will happen to them.
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I believe that's all, unless there's anything else to be addressed I'm not aware of. Thank you for listening to my questions, Miss-- Is Doris actually your name?
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