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[reek]

I’ll not congratulate anyone for the beginnings of this cure.

[ Oh, look, it's that guy who pisses everyone off. The corner of his mouth quirks into a cruel smirk, but his teeth are clenched too tightly and his eyes burn too fiercely for any proper smile. It’s a struggle for him to remain as guarded as he would prefer, and there are cracks in his armor: he’s clearly angry and upset. ]

My sister was among the ill. Was. I have been informed that she has since returned to the pods—still uncured.

[ He tries to keep his tone even and cold, void of emotion, but his voice breaks ever so slightly. He and Asha weren’t close, not like he’s known siblings should be, but it’s a deep cut to be abandoned again, and it hurts to know that one of the few people he felt he could trust in this place is gone. Clearing his throat, he continues.]

Which leads me to the question at hand. What reason do I, or the worried, or any of the ailing, have to trust the maesters here? Healers--whatever name you may know them by. Months, this has gone on, to the point where someone is gone and remains unhealed.

[ He knows better than to critique those who have done nothing but help, but his anger is directionless otherwise, so he chuckles cruelly, and that cheshire smirk widens. ]

They’ve been all but useless.

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[reek]

I've no proof that they'll make you go away, and I refuse to beg you.

[shashka]

Oh, you don't think that I'm a man of my word? I'm hurt.

[ this is probably the only thing Theon has been right about this whole conversation. ]

[reek]

I have no reason to. I know nothing of you.

[ He's not a smart young man, but sometimes he makes wise comments. ]

[shashka]

I've told you everything you need to know.

[ you just need to look for it, Theon. ]

[reek]

[ He isn't good at that! ]

Which is that you won't fuck off.

[shashka]

We've been over this, Theon. You still haven't told me "please".

[reek]

Nor should I have to.

[shashka]

Oh, you don't have to do anything. But do you think you'll get what you want if you don't?

[ he is an expert "interrogator", Theon. he can do this all night. ]

[reek]

I don't think I'll get what I want if I do.

[ Stupid, stubborn, and untrusting. That's our Theon. ]

[shashka]

You never know until you try, do you?What's the worst that could happen?

[ seriously though, what are even the stakes here? ]

[reek]

[ There are literally no stakes. Theon is just being stupid about this entire thing. What else is new? ]

I'll not give you the satisfaction of making me look the fool.

[ Even though it's already happening. Right now. He looks very foolish. ]

[shashka]

So, you believe that good manners are foolish?

[ this bridge was crossed so long ago, Theon. but somehow, this is no less entertaining. ]

[reek]

Not when they're earned, but good manners are not what I'm referring to.

[shashka]

Well, what is it, then? I'm just asking for a little "please" to go with the "fuck off".

[reek]

I'll not say it only to have you go back on your word.

[shashka]

You'll just have to take a leap of faith then, won't you?

[reek]

Or you can fuck off without me indulging you.

[shashka]

Oh, but I can't do that. Not when you're being so rude.

[reek]

I'm being sensible.

[ He's being stupid. ]

[shashka]

Is that what you're calling it? Denying someone simple courtesy?

[ the fact that this guy is still going... it's really something else. ]

[reek]

I've had quite enough of you, and I would wager that you have had quite enough of me. Do you intend to fuck off any time soon?

[shashka]

Oh, I haven't even gotten started yet, Theon.

[ if there's one thing Ocelot is, when it comes to breaking men, is patient. ]

[reek]

[ Better patience than flaying. ]

Very well, then.

[ Very well, as in, he can keep this up for ages. ]

[shashka]

[ ...how's someone supposed to talk if they're bleeding out and getting infected. that's only if you want them dead. ]

And you said you weren't enjoying my company.

[reek]

[ I mean, apparently it's possible. He'll let you know if he ever gets a canon update. ]

I would rather enjoy the company of a starved hound, but all I have is you.