Frankly, I don't know why we even had to go through with all of this this time. With the other two they could frame it as if we were protecting ourselves by ousting a dangerous killer, but that clearly wasn't the case here. And if we're to believe these "demons", then this isn't even something Satan wants.
Yes. But no one likes to think of voting as something within their control, as it means they bear responsibility for the outcome. Easier to do as told.
That's one way of looking at it. The other is that, despite where we are, most among us are soft-hearted and unwilling to condemn someone who was completely unrelated to the killing. Voting for the person who was technically at fault would typically be considered more ethical than other options. I don't see it as a matter of shirking personal responsibility — though humans are certainly wont to do so! — so much as trying to do what they believe to be the least unfair thing.
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Though in this case, with how high emotions were running, I think several of them might have been willing to vote for another if he hadn't requested otherwise himself.
But when I decide what I will do, I will see it through, and I will be victorious. I would consider that before you and Date Kaname amuse yourselves at my expense ever again.
[ help he just laughed at ljh calling date that, he was legitimately trying to clarify the check results. THIS WAS A RARE TIME WHERE HE WASN'T INTENTIONALLY BEING AN ASSHOLE. ]
If I knew to what you were referring, I'm sure it would be, but I'll keep it in mind as a general concept nonetheless.
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[he seemed so unsentimental about it; she didn't expect him to say that.]
...I agree. I didn't see any point pursuing it, not if it was an accident. For what reason - simply so everyone can acquire more pets and weapons?
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That's the question, isn't it? Whatever consistent thread of logic there seemed to be behind this before snapped right in front of us this week.
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That's one way of looking at it. The other is that, despite where we are, most among us are soft-hearted and unwilling to condemn someone who was completely unrelated to the killing. Voting for the person who was technically at fault would typically be considered more ethical than other options. I don't see it as a matter of shirking personal responsibility — though humans are certainly wont to do so! — so much as trying to do what they believe to be the least unfair thing.
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Though in this case, with how high emotions were running, I think several of them might have been willing to vote for another if he hadn't requested otherwise himself.
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[she is sympathetic to the reasons many had, but...]
I don't believe it to be the least unfair thing. It is all equally unfair.
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If everything is equally unfair, what will you do?
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[her mouth twists slightly.]
But when I decide what I will do, I will see it through, and I will be victorious. I would consider that before you and Date Kaname amuse yourselves at my expense ever again.
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Sorry?
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Keep it in mind. It is worthwhile advice.
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If I knew to what you were referring, I'm sure it would be, but I'll keep it in mind as a general concept nonetheless.
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...Yes. At any rate, we have been warned that we cannot assume anyone is safe from this.