Do I need to do more than punch him in the face? I mean. I so rarely get to do that kind of thing so probably not.
There’s no real “balance” in the world. Priests might tell you that judgment awaits us all after we die. I died and I’m still waiting, so I figure they don’t know what they’re talking about.
But it means we get to make that balance ourselves. I’m all right with him having to walk around with a big fuck-off bruise for a few weeks. Others might or might not. I’m not someone else’s instrument and I don’t know anything about redemption. I just…try to do my best.
[He doesn't say it out loud because poor Trevor really doesn't need any more of Lark's emotional vomit all over him, but he respects the hell out of Trevor and his perspective. It changes Lark's mind about how to handle all of this.]
Well I'm sure plenty of people would agree your fists get things done that need to be done.
I know a lot of people are going to want to even the score with Daniel, but [ugh responsibility ew] I think you and I should try to make sure it doesn't involve torturing him to death. We don't need this ship to become Caligula's playground.
[He makes a face at that. Christ, no. He especially doesn’t like the idea of anyone turning to torture someone who might not have before, or someone who would use Daniel’s shittiness to find joy in their own fucked up tendencies]
All of them except you, at this point. I've been through a lot of floods, what Daniel and Elias did is worse than any I can remember. People who were getting along quietly might want revenge now.
[All of them? Come on, Lark. He looks a little overwhelmed but it’s unfortunately not the first time he’s put himself in between a potential mob and an asshole victim. But god, did it have to be Daniel?]
You know he runs whenever he sees me, right? Hard to keep an eye on him when he bolts like a skittish deer.
Can I borrow Jon’s item? I hear it’s good for tracking. And at least I can keep an eye on it, and make sure he doesn’t get cornered or stuck in one place too long.
Look, you don’t need to worry about me. I’ll watch Daniel and make sure I’m the only one to take swings on him. Might even ask the fuck off Celt who punched me if he needs help.
You want to have Lucy with you? She’s good for comfort. I have her in 101 but she can be a handful so you can say no.
Yeah. [He seems to focus a little better. Having Lucy--the only animal since he became a wolf to like him naturally and on her own--around sounds like exactly what he needs.] Yeah, if you don't mind.
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Are you satisfied? [An honest question] Do you feel you need to do more, or does it feel back in balance now?
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Do I need to do more than punch him in the face? I mean. I so rarely get to do that kind of thing so probably not.
There’s no real “balance” in the world. Priests might tell you that judgment awaits us all after we die. I died and I’m still waiting, so I figure they don’t know what they’re talking about.
But it means we get to make that balance ourselves. I’m all right with him having to walk around with a big fuck-off bruise for a few weeks. Others might or might not. I’m not someone else’s instrument and I don’t know anything about redemption. I just…try to do my best.
One punch at a time.
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Well I'm sure plenty of people would agree your fists get things done that need to be done.
I know a lot of people are going to want to even the score with Daniel, but [ugh responsibility ew] I think you and I should try to make sure it doesn't involve torturing him to death. We don't need this ship to become Caligula's playground.
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You worried about anyone specifically?
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[All of them? Come on, Lark. He looks a little overwhelmed but it’s unfortunately not the first time he’s put himself in between a potential mob and an asshole victim. But god, did it have to be Daniel?]
You know he runs whenever he sees me, right? Hard to keep an eye on him when he bolts like a skittish deer.
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[not entirely joking!]
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Can I borrow Jon’s item? I hear it’s good for tracking. And at least I can keep an eye on it, and make sure he doesn’t get cornered or stuck in one place too long.
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[His mind catches up] No, Daniel. Sorry. I haven't- My head's all over the place right now.
I'll let you know if I get my hands on it.
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[Fuck, Lark’s falling apart.]
Look, you don’t need to worry about me. I’ll watch Daniel and make sure I’m the only one to take swings on him. Might even ask the fuck off Celt who punched me if he needs help.
You want to have Lucy with you? She’s good for comfort. I have her in 101 but she can be a handful so you can say no.
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I’ll bring her around, she’ll love the walk.
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[He waves Lark off and starts going carefully back to the kitchen]