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☩ 004. VIDEO
[ Behold, Lucrezia in pale pink dress and an elaborated braid in the first video broadcast since her arrival. By the looks of it, she is in one of the lounges, a few books in her lap. They look used, little notes scribbled at the edges of each page. She will read one. ]
I am, I confess, a sinner, but one who, far from weeping for her sins, weeps only for her lover; far from abhorring her crimes, longs only to add to them; and who, with a weakness unbecoming my state, please myself continually with the remembrance of past delights when it is impossible to renew them.
[ a pause. ]
Heloise and Abelard were truly doomed. But better doomed and loved than safe and lonely.
( Private to close CR and friends. )
I would ask something of you, if you please. It is a simple task, but important still.
I am, I confess, a sinner, but one who, far from weeping for her sins, weeps only for her lover; far from abhorring her crimes, longs only to add to them; and who, with a weakness unbecoming my state, please myself continually with the remembrance of past delights when it is impossible to renew them.
[ a pause. ]
Heloise and Abelard were truly doomed. But better doomed and loved than safe and lonely.
( Private to close CR and friends. )
I would ask something of you, if you please. It is a simple task, but important still.
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[ not truly gone, there will always be the threat of Giovanni Sforza appearing on the ship; but it is a momentary relief. ]
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Sometimes I wish some more folks from home would show up. They'd help with anything you needed. Simon's great but Mal and Zoe, they're best in a fight and we could trust them with anything.
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And I miss my crew, my captain and the others. That's not selfish.
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[ a tiny smile. ]
Though I have found happiness here; still, what brought me joy might not do the same for Cesare.
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I'm sure if he cares about you he'd be happy that you're happy, though!
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[ she halts, thinks of it for a moment. ]
Unfavorable.
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