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[forensicks]

[Walter has recorded a video message from the point of view of someone who has just come through the door into his cabin and sees Walter at his desk in the chair turned around to face the viewer. He gives a little salute-wave.]

Didn't get me. But nice try.

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[untiltheend]

Sebastian will find the strength not to worry about Malcolm. It will be a Herculean effort, surely.

...Hm.

"While surely any attempt at defending oneself is better than not trying at all: as someone who is normally powerful far beyond the ken of humans... it is indeed ludicrous to deceive oneself into thinking a human stands a chance towards some creatures in the world."

So Sebastian agrees: Malcolm's suggestion was silly.

"Why, I would have thought Mr Bright would have some understanding of this already, considering he has spent at least a few years in this place."

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"Yeah, well..." Walter really does worry about Malcolm, no matter how much the harshness of Walter's recent deeds muddies the water. "He's certainly had an eventful time over the years here. He told me about battles he won but also eventually admitted to some times he was hurt. By nonhumans and also by humans."

Well, Sebastian's pity for Malcolm only has to stretch so far. Walter thinks this is a good opening.

"You know, Mr. Michaelis, I'd gotten the feeling something had been different for you, though I hadn't wanted to press." He spreads out his hand. "If you'd ever want to talk about it, maybe with a few others and not the whole world? I've held a couple inmate hangouts outside the speakeasy."

[untiltheend]

"Oh, so? How humble of him, to admit to something like that." [/s]

Different, Mr Tattersall says. Sebastian most assuredly does not want to talk about it. His warden has had to corner him and drag the talking out of him for any talking to happen.

But... hrm. He does recognise the unspoken exclusive club invitation. It doesn't interest Sebastian, but Mr Cho does keep insisting that Sebastian play nice with the other children*. Make meaningful connections, etcetera etcetera.

"Oh? I suppose that could be helpful, if you would have me. I would be grateful."

[*This is not the phrasing Hakkai used.]

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"Great!" Walter says. "I was thinking theme for the next meeting would be guests from backgrounds super exotic compared to my own more mundane one, where the movie would kinda. Show off how our little lives work. So, you're a perfect fit! Welcome aboard."

He knows he's being obsequious. That's okay. Go ahead and underestimate him.