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So it's a tie.

[Delight sighs, not sounding quite her usual, delightful self. There's a scuffle, like someone pushing back a chair, and then Sorrow's voice echoes into the speaker, further off, like he's standing on the other side of the room.

'Then I decide. You all know my thoughts on the matter.']

No, [Delight counters, her voice wavering slightly. Arguing with Sorrow is always a little intimidating.] We all decide together. Tranquility doesn't want to go, and everyone else here is keeping something in place- everyone except for me.

[There's a brief silence. When Delight speaks again, her voice is hardened, resolute.]

I'm volunteering to go. They picked me. Send me alone or-

['You aren't going alone,' comes Rage's voice, protective and sure- from closer to the mic than Sorrow's had been. It's silent on Sorrow's end, something is decided without words, and Delight speaks a moment later.]

-alright, then it's settled.

[There's a slight pause, before Delight speaks directly into the mic again, her voice changing suddenly to be the cheerful and pleasant goddess that ~~all~~ some of you know and love.]

Did you hear that, guys? Looks like I'll be one of the ones going out! I want you all to be super happy for me the next few days, alright? I can do this for you- for all of us. And Rage is coming with me, and we're really tough! We'll be safe.

I won't let you down!

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[It's going to take Emily a while to settle into how she really feels about this news. For now, it's a mixture of everything, with a healthy dose of fear for Delight's safety. She's been through a lot, okay.

And so Emily's voice isn't as sharp as it would be as she ~~tsuns~~ expresses herself.]

Good luck.

Thanks!

[Cheerful, as always.]

I'd say that we don't need luck- but maybe we do! I appreciate it.

[How is she so cheerful about this? Those things came looking for them, it' was terrifying!]

When are you both coming back?

Soon, I hope!

[Which is a bit optimistic, but hey.]

Probably within a few rotations of the Door.

That's a pretty long time.

[Eep.]

It's going to be hard to be happy without you around. [Not just because of the coffee and the fabric, okay. >:c ]

[Awww, that's so sweet. She smiles, touched, and when she speaks again, her voice is warm.]

I'm sure you'll find a way. You humans are capable of anything, I think.

[That's... really nice of her to say. Emily smiles a little.]

You're damn right we are.

Then there you have it! You can survive and be happy without me. I know it!