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...Akechi sometimes says things that I think he believes are true in hearing things in the way that he wants to hear them. Just so that he can argue against them. But of course you could be revived in the end.

[slobjection]

[ fair enough... that's why he wanted to ask. ]

That goes for others, too...? Like the previous guests?

What about Goro himself? And the others who were dead before coming here? Could they be revived?

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...it's potentially possible, yes. With time and effort.

[She's humming to herself then.] Would they want to be revived, you think?

[slobjection]

I've got plenty of both to spare.

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They might not say so... but I think they do. And I think they deserve the opportunity more than they think they do.

[ obviously he's talking about luna and akechi here but he feels the same way about all the deda ]

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I feel like "tenacious" is a good word to describe you. [She understands what Phoenix is saying but she sighs to herself.]

...it wouldn't hurt to present them with the opportunity if that was possible, but...we can't be disappointed if people don't want to take it.

[slobjection]

You think...?

(Some would say I'm just too stupid to quit...)

I want them to have it. The opportunity. I don't mind putting the work in, either.

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...keep that intention at the front of your mind and I'm sure we'll find a way. I wish I had a better answer for you right this minute.

[slobjection]

Alright.

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Now... the revives, does it just apply to those who have passed in this mansion, or all of us...?

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Who are you counting as all of us in this case?

[slobjection]

All of us guests... in this round.

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Phoenix how is this a different question than what you just asked about Akechi...?

[slobjection]

It's not... is it?

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I gave you the best answer I could.

[slobjection]

... Thank you.

[ gives her a gentle headpat. ]

It must be hard on you three. Having to deal with so many guests.... most of which don't treat you very well.

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[Thanks Dad. But she just...shrugs.]

It's our job. It's okay. We're sort of used to it by now.

[slobjection]

... It's not really okay, though.

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We were assigned to assist all guests with any needs they have, Nick. I don't really blame people anymore for being upset.

[slobjection]

I'll blame them, then.

[ being upset is no excuse to take it out on the staff!! ]

... Do you remember the previous guests?

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[An odd question.]

Most of them, yes. Several of the Master's guests are pretty hard to forget...why do you ask? [Judging by her tone though she's very leery of this question.]

[slobjection]

I was talking to Plum about it... she doesn't remember most of them.

It makes sense. It's probably less painful that way.

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[Her expression seems to freeze momentarily before she breezes right past it.]

Well...we've been working for the Master for several years. Plenty of guests have come through, it makes sense for the others not to entirely remember.

[She may also just be covering for Plum it's fine.]

[slobjection]

[ he knows already, peach!! ]

It doesn't help that they're always dying, I'm sure.

If it were me... I don't think I'd want to remember.

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...do you think it's better to pretend you never met people, or to hold on to a few good memories while you can?

[slobjection]

Hold on to good memories.... but I think it takes incredible strength to do so.

[ he puts his hand on her head gently. ]

I don't know if I could have that kind of strength. Like you do.

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[She doesn't push him away at least.]

I suppose you get used to it after a while. What other choice do we really have, you know?