pc catchall for four (forefall)

[foodbin]

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[forefall]

I didn't need to be nervous and worrying about everything all the time, I didn't need to be injured while FIGHTING CORRUPTION FOR WHO KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES, and I just don't need ALL OF THIS!

[ She gestures wildly at the entire village.

Very sorry to Emma that she has to catch Four like this. No one deserves a stupid temper tantrum sprung on them on top of being injured. ]

[foodbin]

Wow. Okay, uh, maybe we can both take a second to chill out, and...

[Wait.]

...Four, do you think someone used their power on you?

[forefall]

I don't NEED A SEC—

[ She stops and stares. ]

What? I don't... How can you tell if someone has?

[foodbin]

Would you normally be this angry...? Think about it.

[forefall]

I—

[ .... ]

I usually try to be as calm and reasonable as I can because being angry hurts, but when everything is like this, it feels right.

[foodbin]

Right. So... Think about how weird that is for a second.

[She frowns.]

Can you think of anyone who would want to do that to you?

[forefall]

No...?

[ She shakes her head. ]

I know people didn't think I was cooperative last trial because I prefer my modesty, but I didn't think anyone would be out to target me.

[foodbin]

It seems weird to me, too.

[But the way she's acting seems strange as well, at least from Emma's limited knowledge of her.]

[forefall]

I just want to help.

[ She sounds a bit lost. At least it seems to be overriding her other negative emotions. ]

[foodbin]

Well... You are. Seriously.

[Especially given her role.]

[forefall]

Do you... Do you really think so?

[ She sounds half-surprised, half-uncertain. ]

[foodbin]

[She nods.]

All of us owe you one.

[forefall]

[ Emma's words makes her expression soften. ]

I don't know if I would go that far, but... thank you.

[foodbin]

[She tilts her head.]

You don't think it's that important, or...?

[forefall]

No... it's important, but it's a role with a heavy weight, and I.... don't know what you would think if you knew the details.

[ It's complicated, but Four craves validation. ]

[foodbin]

You don’t have to tell me, but...

[She’s clearly curious.]

[forefall]

... I'm sorry. [ She does look sorry. ] I know you told me about yours, but... I promised someone I'd consult with them before I divulged anything about mine.

[foodbin]

[She pauses, but she nods.]

Right. It isn't fair to force you. But - if you could talk to whoever it is and ask if it's alright for you to tell me...

[forefall]

[ She nods. ]

I will.

[foodbin]

[She nods.]

I appreciate it, even if they say no.