[In a play with such a limited setting and so few characters, the success of the affair really was weighted on the skill of the writing and the presentation of the actors. And while Emet-Selch was well-prepared to be critical, he gradually relaxed somewhat and fell into the story as presented. Thus far, it was all competent enough....
He does look askance at Irhya at her comment (fortunately she's sitting on the side of his good eye, so he can sideeye her and actually see her). But he does spare a reply, given in an undertone.]
Some have a low toleration for liars.
[The three were all clearly terrible people- a fine example of mortals- and he could grudgingly appreciate that no matter how two of the characters might have protested, that there was no denying it in the end. There was no narrative justification or absolution for their crimes. And how appropriate, that three such people should be trapped together in death, the only company they deserved.]
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He does look askance at Irhya at her comment (fortunately she's sitting on the side of his good eye, so he can sideeye her and actually see her). But he does spare a reply, given in an undertone.]
Some have a low toleration for liars.
[The three were all clearly terrible people- a fine example of mortals- and he could grudgingly appreciate that no matter how two of the characters might have protested, that there was no denying it in the end. There was no narrative justification or absolution for their crimes. And how appropriate, that three such people should be trapped together in death, the only company they deserved.]