tea time

[bouchonne]

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Byerly
RECIPIENT: Everyone
NOTES: By is actually trying to be helpful and is not just here for the drama. No comment on my own priorities.

It seems prudent, given the current situation, for us to publicly identify those who have been acting out of character. I can understand a desire for secrecy, to take any imposters by surprise, but the risk of one of our own being caught unawares seems much greater.

Who has been strange of late? And when did this change in behavior start?

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[bouchonne]

Ah, what a good question. I don’t think so - But perhaps you might ask me a few questions to verify my identity?

[muckspout]

[Please.]

You certain that's a good way to determine? I mean, you didn't even notice Benedict. You sure you're ahead of this?

[bouchonne]

[ Fuck. That hurts. Byerly flinches, then resolutely forces the archness back into his voice. ]

Well, it's not a matter of me being ahead of it. It's a matter of you being ahead of it. Like I said, you're a clever man.

[ Maybe that strategy is better for getting a pride demon to reveal itself, rather than an envy demon. What's the difference between pride and envy, anyway? They feel rather similar. Well, he's doing the best he can. ]

[muckspout]

No, I'm a jackass and a shithead.

[bouchonne]

Is that really how you see yourself?

[muckspout]

Yeah. Sure.

[Turns off crystal]