021 VOICE LIST NINE

[deadliestviper]

Fine.

You've all thought about it, even if you haven't said it: if you could kill anyone, or order anyone killed, from your world or here, who would it be?

If you feel like answering a bonus question, why? Unless you're extraordinarily brave, I expect your answer privately. No judgment.

Comments

[Private]

[lost_humanity]

Yes, well... hesitant as I am to admit it, my warden is correct. The woman that betrayed me isn't the woman I married. She's a far different person now. I don't know if the same can be said of your associate.

[Private]

[deadliestviper]

Here's hoping your warden's not the type to rub it in your face then.

As for my associate... [There's a quiet huff of breath before she speaks.] In an urgent situation, I did something I felt was necessary that may have hurt him. He proceeded to destroy a good part of my life. We both reacted poorly, but one far worse than the other.

[Private]

[lost_humanity]

Nobody's perfect.

[His mind goes back to the moment when Deedee said, "Even if it costs you your marriage." He just thought she was jealous of his schedule at the time. She was, really, he knows that. But he never knew what his promotion would lead to.]

But sometimes we get much more than we deserve for very small mistakes. [And then they escalate into disastrously huge mistakes that avalanche down and destroy everything in their path.]

[Private]

[deadliestviper]

Truer words.

[She'd echo those words but just nods instead.] Good luck dealing with your ex-wife.