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ROBIN BECKER

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[energeia]

Ah. Some of my siblings could probably relate to that.

Would you choose to forget, if you could?

[ She could also think of a sibling who'd gladly do that for her. Erase those memories, even replace them with something nicer. Any excuse to mess with people's minds was welcome. Only the threat of Mother's magic kept that brat in check. ]

[princess_of_ida]

No. Memories make us who we are. The soul is malleable, and pain is just a price we have to pay.

Besides, I've seen firsthand how it changes a person. I wouldn't trust anyone with such alterations, and I don't care to do it to myself.

[energeia]

Would you feel comfortable talking about that person?

[princess_of_ida]

Unfortunately, I'm restricted from talking any further about that. It's a nice thought, though.

[energeia]

[ She was curious about its process and effects, when performed by other people. She'd seen first-hand what her sibling could do to the test subjects, then targeted individuals, but there were so many possibilities. So much potential.

That Becker wasn't here, and she wasn't Mother. She had no reason to care about any of that. ]

I understand.

[princess_of_ida]

[It was impossible for Robin to understand what being a Sewn-Tongue meant. Ianthe literally couldn't talk about Harrowhark's lobotomy; she'd been ensorcelled to not speak it and that magic was still in effect in Rubilykskoye. It infuriated Ianthe still. But she was content to let Robin think it was some other reason why she wouldn't talk about it.]

Why did you ask about meditation?

[energeia]

I thought it might help. Not to forget anything that happened, just... to help you have some control over your thoughts, if they become invasive.

[princess_of_ida]

I'm sure you didn't intend that as a joke, but it's very funny.

"If."

[energeia]

[ Well, ]

I didn't want to assume.

[princess_of_ida]

Sometimes it feels like I have more intrusive thoughts than regular ones.

Tell you what, Robin: if you have a meditation technique you think will help, I'll try it.

[energeia]

[ Oh, how she understands. ]

I haven't practiced in a while, but I'd be happy to show you. You'll have to give me some time to prepare.

[princess_of_ida]

Okay. Let me know if there's anything I need to get beforehand.