They come. And for the first time you know what it's like to be the one they come for. You're not delusional. You know that if the Lesbians had left you in charge permanently that none of these faces would stand here, but it feels good for a moment. And for just half an instant, the most fleeting of moments, you feel like you might not need your drugs. But then you laugh, because you know its a lie. You need them.

Lace-Face's laugh is the first thing you hear and you laugh in return, though you're a little confused. What is so funny? What was worth the trip? You shake your head as she twitches. You'll find out later. Even dirty she looks like something you'd like to take away to a secluded corner and... Your fantasies are interrupted. “Rose Red did, my Councilwoman. You emphasize the point, so she knows. She was chosen too. She just wasn't as noisy as you.

The new flurry of motion, the miniature pegasus child, almost sets you on your ass but you some how manage to keep standing and refrain from attacking her. No need to turn this little meeting into a shit show. What. Did. You. Just. Say? You put your ears back as she flaps her way to your level and try to take some deep breaths. You can do this. And then she says she'll kick your ass and you explode into a round of laughter. Now you know why the Lesbians keep her around. She's a jester. At least you don't have to acknowledge her. The resident cannibal answers for you. If the shoe fits. You almost tell Histe to suck it after she says she only words with Eris but the words leave you thinking of teeth and, well.... In the end, you decide it's better to say nothing to her for now. As far as crazies go, she's pretty bad.

The blind thing that comes next makes you want to vomit. She tries to be sweet but she's got none of the finesse that the Phantom Seeker does. Aurelia's honey is sour compared to the molasses that Circuta pours. You're not impressed. But once again Histe beats you to the punch. All the better for it, at least she articulates what her reasoning is. You would have just called the woman-child a moron. Ok. So maybe Histe isn't so bad. Except for the blood-thirst thing. That's weird. Just as Histe says leave, you reach out with mouth wide open, trying to clamp your teeth down on Aurelia's ear. As they clink closed you shake your head around for good measure. If you did get her ear, hopefully you'll permanently tear a piece off. She's blind after all, right? She shouldn't see you coming? Regardless, that should make your point pretty clear. You agree with Histe.

In the shadows you think you hear a whisper or the unnatural shifting of leaves, as though there is a horse hiding. “Come out of hiding, coward,” you demand. Your words could be for either Silk or Tatum, as you haven't actually seen either of them yet. Perhaps they'll both take it to mean themselves and come out. Whatever. This meeting is actually going.... better? than you planned. Whatever. There's horses here. You didn't totally fail.

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