[There's a long, breathless silence on her end. Because although she hoped she wouldn't have to see Jadis again, she knew that wouldn't be likely in a place like this. She could swear her shoulder is throbbing with the memory.
And it isn't fair for anyone to have this curse in particular, showing this much of themselves. Bloody City. So, as quietly and evenly as she can make it.]
No, that'll be the sodding deities themselves, wouldn't it. I understand, though; I've had my memories shared with the City before. Not always like this, but, well.
[Now the question is, does she carry on like she doesn't know more than what's been shown? Probably best. But her response hints at a further knowledge, maybe.]
I've met someone rather like her in my world, when I was younger.
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And it isn't fair for anyone to have this curse in particular, showing this much of themselves. Bloody City. So, as quietly and evenly as she can make it.]
Edmund.
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You're cursed, if you don't know.
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I think your memories are on the network. Of Narnia, I expect.
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Bloody-
How do I get these off?
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I tried not to see all of it.
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Sorry. This isn't your fault.
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D'you...
[A breath.]
Are you alright?
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It's not like any of this is some great secret, anymore.
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I've met someone rather like her in my world, when I was younger.
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Oh.
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[She trails off, uncertain, then simply sighs.]
They're good at all that. Tricking people. Being their friend to get something.
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I know you did. I know. Sometimes I forget. She's just a right piece of work, is all.
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