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[secondreturned]

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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[Video]

[secondreturned]

You know me! I'm- well, I'm careful most of the time.

[She grins.]

Don't worry, I'm pretty tough.

[Video]

[thechoiceisyours]

[Okay, he has to laugh a little at that. Careful isn't exactly how he'd describe Delight, but at least he thinks she's also not the type to seek out trouble either.]

Well, okay. And Rage'll look out for you, right?

[Video]

[secondreturned]

Oh yeah, of course!

[She brightens.]

And she's really tough.

[Video]

[thechoiceisyours]

Good; let her take care of the fighting, okay? And like, you know. There's no shame in making a tactical retreat if you have to.

[That goes for both of them.]

[Video]

[secondreturned]

You think I can't fight just because I like to serve drinks?

[Just a little casual ribbing here.]

I can take more than any of them!

[Video]

[thechoiceisyours]

[He grins a little.]

Hey, think of it more like you're the bartender and she's the bouncer. Sure, you can smash a bottle over someone's head, but it's better to have them kicked out of the bar way before it gets to that.

[Video]

[secondreturned]

[Hmm...]

I guess if you put it that way...

Still, I'll have to show you what I can do someday!

[Video]

[thechoiceisyours]

Definitely; you'll have to prove it after you both get back.

[So that means they have to come back; even Rage, despite that Chris is no fan of her.]