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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.

Um...so where'ya going exactly?

Thanks!

[Cheerful, as always.]

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

First stop, the location we were in last, the one that was invaded before Fear could teleport the city.

[Thoughtful.]

We're going to see if we can find information about other locations while we're there- maybe follow up on those ones, if it's safe enough.

Do you think you'll be away long?

[Fuuuuck.]

You're not... not keeping something in place. That isn't true.

It's your choice to go, and, fuck. It probably should have been to start, rather than that fucking poll. If there were some of you who didn't want to go, then you should have told us from the start.

[That's the part that has Rey tripped up more.]

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

When are you both coming back?

Hey, uh... I've heard you're actually one of the good ones, so good luck?

[most awkward thumbs up from a newbie]

Um. Listen. I know it feels like you might be bringing more danger by taking her with you, but...it's good. You shouldn't do things alone. Kinda learned that the hard way.

Don't fuck up, I guess.

[Great words of encouragement from Gren.]

Soon, I hope!

[Which is a bit optimistic, but hey.]

Probably within a few rotations of the Door.

Not forever, no.

[She smiles.]

You might see a few new faces before you see me again.

[She's not going to respond to that first part.]

I'm not sure if anyone wants to go. We're all willing, though, to do what needs to be done. We have to be strong.

[She exhales, slow.]

I can be strong for them.

Thanks!

[She smiles.]

I'm glad she's coming with me. We work really well together!

[Just gals being pals, you know.]

Yessir! I'll keep it together.

[Someone spent years being pals with a gal.]

I could see that. Delight and rage are kind of, like...passionate emotions? Or opposites attract, or something. Both is good.

[Rude, Delight. So rude.]

So then what was the point of the vote if everyone was willing?

Sorrow said you all aren't exactly adept in warfare, but some of us are. We aren't just batteries -- we can do shit to help if you stop treating us that way.

The point was to give you a voice- to let you do... 'shit', as it were. Any of us would have gone if there had been a majority decision- there wasn't, so I volunteered.

[It's a sentiment she's heard before. She understands the reasoning, and so she frowns.]

If a battle comes, we will not sweep you behind us. We're trying to be more open with you about what we're doing and how we're achieving it- that's the entire point of this poll, this exchange of infomation.

We don't get to vote again? Can I file a written complaint?

We're also just very good friends.

[You know, a personal connection rather than just how their power works together.]

Have you made any friends here, yet? I think you're one of the new ones, right?

[Oh, Conner.]

Hey, cheer up! There's still a little time to party before I go!

[ ): he loves delight]

I guess -- but you guys are going to come back in one piece, right?

[Oh god, Delight, don't swear. It sounds weird when you swear.]

And you volunteered because you think you have no value.

[That's a sentiment that Rey can understand herself, but it doesn't make it feel very nice when she sees someone else less deserving of it.]

[ She wondered what might happen when the vote wasn't announced. This is one outcome she knows Caroline will be alright with. ]

I'm glad you're not going alone. I'm Elena. I'm new. I just - I wanted to introduce myself and say that it's brave of you to do this. I know the circumstances surrounding everything are .. [ She honestly doesn't know how to describe it. And usually she has a way with words. ] I know it's more complicated and that Hope brought us here, and you're all a part of why we're here, but you're also keeping us safe. So. Thank you.

Good luck.

[Chara realizes that it's a bit lackluster so they decide to ask a question. They haven't met Delight before but she seems a bit more friendly than the other Gods.]

What is it you are planning on doing, wherever you are going?

Wait, hey, I just got here, it's not time to leave! I have an important question!

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