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[corporeity]

[ He’s reassured that Caroline, at least, had reasons beyond strategy. ]

I can understand that, particularly in the matter of Saber. It’s a pity Stefan and Klaus did not heed you.

Know that in the event my powers are returned to me, I should be glad to incinerate him on your and every other woman’s behalf.

[ 🫩 ]

Thank you. One of the Yellowjackets came to me and mentioned Devon as an option preferable to Armand for the gaol, when requesting my vote. Do you imagine that affected Lestat’s campaigning?

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Probably. They have hundreds of years of history together, pushing someone else forward to protect Armand tracks.

Jackie's sweet but I haven't met most of the others and now I'm wondering if Devon was a really thorough frame up considering they had Koby nominated as a back up.

[corporeity]

Then the only question that remains is whether it was an alliance of convenience or a coordinated effort.

I share your suspicions, particularly now that Ren — who threatened their number — has been badly poisoned. I believe her ordeal has been documented in the Diamonds chat, if you’d like to review it yourself.

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Jesus. I'll look.

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Not a lot to it actually, just her fast descent into hurling and then it went quiet once they got to her. No info on the actual poisoning (by whom, with what, how) just that it happened.

These chats are hilarious for how little information is actually produced but since all on Ani's info got shared.

They do have a list of who they think will be next: Ani, Jake, Cellar, Jinx, Adrian, Bob. Misty, Alina (because of Paul and because of last year,) and Dr Strange were also suggested.

[corporeity]

Myself and others are looking for further evidence. For now, we know the following: Misty Quigley is a medical professional with publicly confessed knowledge of natural poisons.

[ considering that list for multiple reasons. ]

I don’t even know which one Bob is.

[ of the flailing newbies. ]

Apart from that, the list is sound. There are few others who have emerged as leaders, for better or for worse.

We suspect there to be at least three doctors, though it’s difficult to say who they will protect.

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Bob is sweet. A little fucked up.

Selfishly, my fingers are crossed one of the doctors is you or Astarion because I'm not sure I could cope without either of you.

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Don't tell me either way, I don't want to know.

[ they are already excluded in her mind. either one of them could kill someone right in front of her eyeballs and she would be like "they're innocent of all charges, your honor". ]

[corporeity]

[ her trust and care make him ache, for how little he can do to protect her. or even astarion. ]

Then I’ll say only this: That I would see you and Astarion both protected above all.

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If it's any comfort, last year it didn't feel like a ton of the kills were random and I don't think anyone cares enough about me to kill me.

[corporeity]

It’s not entirely discomforting.

[ bless. ]

In any case, we’ve ascertained that Lestat sold the vampiric votes for the Yellowjacket votes in coming rounds. Please share this information only with those you love best — and guard yourself, in how you proceed with Lestat, Louis, and Armand. Their bonds outmatch human lifetimes.

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I know. Last year when no one knew what I am, Louis told Alina about me to protect them. It was only because Alina kept my name to herself that I stayed unknown.

[ she loves them all, sure, but she hasn't forgotten where she stands. ]

[corporeity]

He exposed you to save himself.

[ gale hated that. ]

Rest assured I’ll not do the same, now or ever.

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To one person, and Alina didn't tell anyone else. I don't think it actually helped Louis' case to her anyway.

[ of course she is defending him, she understands. they barely knew each other and she was this incredibly young and unknown vampire. ]

[corporeity]

The person who had been accusing Louis and the other vampires.

It is Alina who showed restraint and mercy, then, Caroline.

[ not louis, beloved by caroline and astarion both. he understands what it is to be blinded by affection, by hope, after his experiences with armand. ]

Be careful, my dear.

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I will.

[ she doesn't say she knows because she does know and she is grateful to alina for letting her secret lay a little longer, but she trusts too easily and too hard and.

well at least she's grown up a little since then. ]

You too. I love you too much to lose you.

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[ it moves him more than he can say, particularly via text. gale takes a moment to reply, thumb sweeping any wetness from beneath his eye. ]

I love you much the same.

Let us keep closer this round than the last. And safe as we can be, together.

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[ like when astarion had returned the sentiment, caroline is startled (being loved??? wild experience???) but it dissolves into a sticky warmth that pools in her chest like caramel.

it's fine, she's not crying. ]

That sounds like a good idea.