Why wouldn't I be? The only way to really play any kind of game is to understand the rules, and all the participants. Otherwise, all you're doing is going along for the ride or messing around.
[Apparently his general state of being, at least previously, doesn't count as messing around.
His eyes darken briefly at the mention of Syaoran, but he doesn't rise to the bait just yet.]
You're playing better than literally everyone here, following that description. Shadow questioned the rules, but now he's out of the game, so he can't participate anymore.
[He sees the way Anon's expression changes, and he continues to watch him, waiting to see if he makes any kind of move. He had guessed that Syaoran would be a sore spot, but this is Watanuki's room and he will not censor himself.]
For going anywhere near Koide. For not being able to commit to his wish. For giving him a really stupid, half-baked, pointless death. There are a lot of reasons.
[Watanuki frowns a little at Anon pulling away, but it's no matter. Instead, he holds up that hand that had been patting Anon's head, and he snaps his fingers.
Anon will find himself frozen in place, unable to move anything. It's as if his own personal time has 'stopped', but he can still perceive the world around him.]
[He can sit patiently as Watanuki sets his cup down and stands up from his chair.]
Do you remember what I told you about grudges, Anon?
[He makes a 'zip your lips' motion after a moment, but instead of silencing Anon, it frees him to speak. The rest of his body won't be able to move, though.]
I mean, I figured, because Nirrti is the way she is. But... if you're going to try to make me regret things because of a grudge, then it's not going to work.
[He's all frozen still, so there's no facial expression going on, but there's a steel certainty in those words.]
[The problem is he's got too much Shounen in him to really do anything too mean, which makes all of this posturing ineffective. But that doesn't mean that he's not Angry, and he's trying to find a way to vent his anger in a positive manner.]
Well you should! You were needlessly cruel when you KNEW your actions would affect more people than Syaoran! I could forgive you for killing him since you were wronged too, but the method was too much! Your feelings aren't the only ones that matter here!
[He just kind of. Stares in his frozen state at Watanuki yelling, which unfortunately is about as threatening as a yapping chihuahua, I'm sorry Watanuki. At least Anon kind of looks like he's listening.
Or. Well. He looks the same. But the meta helps.]
I don't think I was needlessly cruel.
I made it as fast as Nirrti wanted. If I'm being honest, I could have executed him a hundred more times, and it still wouldn't be enough.
[Yeah. He's just kind of saying that with a perfectly even voice.]
My feelings are the ones that matter, because each person matters the most to themselves. That's how I want to live.
[His yappiness has toned down slightly, since hearing all of that is making his anger come to a boil again.]
Well maybe you should feel what I felt, if only your feelings matter. Then maybe you'll understand that yes, you were cruel with his death.
[Spoilers: while the death was cruel to Syaoran, he's referring to himself here. Anon has been cruel to Watanuki, which is why Watanuki is talking about the witch's grudge.]
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[Apparently his general state of being, at least previously, doesn't count as messing around.
His eyes darken briefly at the mention of Syaoran, but he doesn't rise to the bait just yet.]
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[He sees the way Anon's expression changes, and he continues to watch him, waiting to see if he makes any kind of move. He had guessed that Syaoran would be a sore spot, but this is Watanuki's room and he will not censor himself.]
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Shadow was acting on the information he had at the time. It wasn't exactly right, but it opened up a new path anyway.
[He just watches Watanuki back; his voice is somehow patient.]
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Was Syaoran that much of a challenge to you?
[A quick, targeted barb, to see how Anon reacts.]
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He wasn't any kind of challenge at all.
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That wasn't because he was a challenge, Watanuki.
It's because he deserved it.
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I see, I see. For hurting someone close to you, yes?
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Of course not! Did you really think I would let a conversation like that happen just to listen to you talk about your part in it?
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I'd say it's not like you to be cryptic, but that would be a total lie.
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Anon will find himself frozen in place, unable to move anything. It's as if his own personal time has 'stopped', but he can still perceive the world around him.]
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Do you remember what I told you about grudges, Anon?
[He makes a 'zip your lips' motion after a moment, but instead of silencing Anon, it frees him to speak. The rest of his body won't be able to move, though.]
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[Did you free him up to be sassy because RIP.]
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Well they're a real thing! And inviting the grudge of a witch is very, very bad!
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[He's all frozen still, so there's no facial expression going on, but there's a steel certainty in those words.]
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Well you should! You were needlessly cruel when you KNEW your actions would affect more people than Syaoran! I could forgive you for killing him since you were wronged too, but the method was too much! Your feelings aren't the only ones that matter here!
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Or. Well. He looks the same. But the meta helps.]
I don't think I was needlessly cruel.
I made it as fast as Nirrti wanted. If I'm being honest, I could have executed him a hundred more times, and it still wouldn't be enough.
[Yeah. He's just kind of saying that with a perfectly even voice.]
My feelings are the ones that matter, because each person matters the most to themselves. That's how I want to live.
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[His yappiness has toned down slightly, since hearing all of that is making his anger come to a boil again.]
Well maybe you should feel what I felt, if only your feelings matter. Then maybe you'll understand that yes, you were cruel with his death.
[Spoilers: while the death was cruel to Syaoran, he's referring to himself here. Anon has been cruel to Watanuki, which is why Watanuki is talking about the witch's grudge.]
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Are you going to do what the ghost did, that first time?
[He sounds quiet and displeased about it, but he doesn't seem to have any intention of dissuading the Witch.]
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