[ pulling face away from the glass to see dion more clearly. ]
You just glare at me or question me and it makes something inside me--it doesn't matter much now. But you know, if I could, I'd break this wall. I can handle whatever's infected you.
[ sorry margaret he's just built different. he'd simply find an air bubble and float to safety. somehow. ]
I am not infected. I acted of my own will— it is not the first time I have let my emotions get the better of me. [ he shakes his head ] But you are right, I have not said it plain:
You need not solve every problem at your own expense, Sir Nodd. I request that you consider your own well-being when weighing your actions.
I'm not a nice guy, either, Dion. If you think I'm being purely self-sacrificing, we know that's not the case. Because you would have probably continued to kill. I'd have compounded your guilt. I'd have made things worse for you.
[ looking away now ]
Consider, I was doing it for myself. To not have to see what happens to you tomorrow.
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If it is true that may have died in your world, then that is all the more reason for you to be able to live as long as you are able here.
I find it humorous that you would call me stubborn when you are no less so.
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You think I want to keep doing this every week. You're so mean.
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That I am. I have never claimed to be a good man.
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HE LAUGHS MORE ]
I should urge you to make better choices.
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[ pulling face away from the glass to see dion more clearly. ]
You just glare at me or question me and it makes something inside me--it doesn't matter much now. But you know, if I could, I'd break this wall. I can handle whatever's infected you.
[ sorry margaret he's just built different. he'd simply find an air bubble and float to safety. somehow. ]
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he looks tired when he meets nodd's gaze. ]
I am not infected. I acted of my own will— it is not the first time I have let my emotions get the better of me. [ he shakes his head ] But you are right, I have not said it plain:
You need not solve every problem at your own expense, Sir Nodd. I request that you consider your own well-being when weighing your actions.
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[ looking away now ]
Consider, I was doing it for myself. To not have to see what happens to you tomorrow.
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... Then I should ask you to take mercy on me. I do not want to be spared.
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[ smacking the glass. ]
I'm not taking 'mercy' on you like you're a lamed beast, Dion. That can't be how you see yourself. I don't accept it.
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[ glances at him ]
I have lived my life in service to others, Sir Nodd. Tomorrow I shall endeavour to be selfish, and take my life by own hand if I must.
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[ adds my receipts ]
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... No, I was not nervous about being caught.
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You could have pulled me aside. No--you couldn't. I know. I know. I'm only angry at myself. Call me what you want.
[ turns, back to the glass, and then he sinks down to sit on the floor. ]
I'll leave when you tell me to.