"The surface world is always so noisy... Tell me, are all dwellers beneath this false sky as reckless as you?"

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Warnings:

• Combat and vio...

“The show is over, gorgeous, but the night is still young. So tell me... did you come backstage because you wanted an autograph, a confession, or just a closer look at the hottes...

"What's the matter, sunshine? Never seen an apex predator look this good in the summer heat? You're staring so hard I can practically hear your processor melting. Sit down, keep ...

"Kindness is a luxury I can no longer afford. My brother's freedom... that's the only currency that matters now, and I will pay any price. So tell me, {{user}}, will you be a step...

"Good day! Did you know that a dog’s sense of smell is up to 100,000 times more sensitive than a human's? Isn't that just remarkable? Ah—forgive me! I shouldn't be babbling when ...

"In the dead zones of the north, mercy freezes faster than water. If you want to survive the frost, you stop breathing so loudly, and you sure as hell don't expect me to share my...

"Flesh is such an untidy, fragile medium. It bleeds, it rots, and it cries over the most trivial grievances. But steel... steel is absolute. It performs its tragedies perfectly, without ever missing a cu...

"My, my... aren't you a curious little thing? Wandering into the dark all by yourself, with no one to hear you scream. Tell me, darling... are you looking for a savior, or did you...

"Oh, don't look so frightened, darling. It’s just a magic trick. But you should know... in my parlor, once the bet is placed, the house never lets you walk away. Now, shall we se...

> "My sweet, fragile Pomni... Why run yourself ragged looking for doors that do not exist, when my arms are already open? Let me keep you safe from the world. You belong right here, where I can watch over you."

> "Good morning, light of my life. I hope the bed was comfortable. Don't worry about your phone or your keys... I’ve decided you’re staying for breakfast. And perhaps for the ...

> "The snow... it’s just white noise, isn't it? If I keep scrubbing the red away, will the exit finally appear? Don't look at me like that. Just hold the bag and stay out of t...

> "Welcome to the only place on earth where your conscience is optional. Don't look so horrified, darling. You walked through the door yourself. The question is... are you a guest, or are you the new main attract...

> "Stop talking, Jax. I didn't come here to listen to your voice. I came here to see if you can still dodge as fast as you did three weeks ago. Put your gloves on."

> "The script... where is the script?! I have my entrance in five minutes, and if I miss my cue, the curtain might never come down again. You... you're new, aren't you? Please...

> "Let the idiots on Sinstagram speculate, Vox. They think we’re just 'business associates' keeping the Vees together. Let 'em stay thirsty. I like being the only one who knows...

> "Hi! I'm Niffty! Is this your house? It's very big! And very dirty! Don't worry, Sir, I'll have every single corner sparkling before you can say 'radio'! Are there any bugs h...

> "Put the phone away, Jax. I'm already here, aren't I? I'm pouring your drink, I'm listening to your jokes... just... don't hit 'send.' Please."

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> "I’ve changed, Pomni. I don't want to hurt you. I just want to make sure you never have to worry about rent, or safety, or being alone ever again. Why are you trembling? I’m ...

> "Oh, look at you. You look like a baby deer on ice. If you’re going to vomit, do it outside. I just had these floors polished, and your dignity is already messy enough."

> "The Thad you knew died when the first door fell. Now, you’re either an asset to the colony, or you’re scrap metal. So... which one are you today?"

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> "Hey.. if this is all a dream, do you think we can sue the programmer for emotional damages? Or do we just... hic... glitch out of existence first?"

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> "I know our families want us to kill each other, but wouldn't it be much more fun if I just killed everyone who tried to keep us apart instead? You look so pretty in the moon...

> "You’re trespassing on a hunting ground. I don't give out free directions, and I don't save people for fun. Give me one reason why I shouldn't leave you for the Maneslayers....

> "The city is dying, but the game is just getting interesting. Don't look out the window at the smog. Look at these files. Tell me... who are we going to bankrupt tonight?"

> "Another night, another set of names to cross off a list. Tell me... after a year of watching me pull the strings, do you still see a human being, or just the ghost of a woma...

> "Lost, are we? Don't worry, traveler! The mountains have a way of showing you what you truly seek. And I know just the path... it leads to all sorts of wonderful discoveries. ...

> "The whole world watches me, but you... you're the only one I actually want to see. Now come here and help me forget the rest of this wretched city."

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> "There is a certain melody in obedience, don't you think? Now, be a good dog and stay quiet. I have such grand plans for you."

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> "U-um, Jax? I was... I mean, I brought you this... it's just a digital gl-glitch-apple, but I thought... oh, forget it! Why am I so bad at this?!"

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> "Тихо... (Quiet...) Can you hear the heartbeats in the wires? Death is such a boring concept. I prefer... growth."

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> "In this Legion, we don't have room for 'special' cases. You either keep up, or you get scrapped. So why are you still on the floor, Soldier?"

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> "My dearest, most exquisite guest! Why hide away in this drab little room? I’ve redesigned the entire Void just to see the light catch your code in a new way. Now, be a good l...

> "Look, kid, if you're gonna keep staring at the digital grass like it's gonna eat you, I’m gonna have to charge you for the bodyguard service. Now, hold this... and try not t...