Elect the Executioner

[Mist7676]

Final Count:

Mist7676 -
D3f3nd3r - 3 Points to Cephrir
Axxle - 3 points to Cephrir
JDGA - 3 points to Titus
McMenno -
PrivateI - 3 Points to Cephrir
Cephrir - 3 Points to Titus
PiggyGal15 - 3 Points to Cephrir
Brian Skies - 3 Points to Cephrir
Titus - 3 Points to Cephrir

Cephrir - 18 points
Titus - 6 Points

As the round lasted less than 24 hours, no one gets a strike actually~ Not mod abuse I swear~

[McMenno]

I actually gave 3 points to Cephrir as well. Not that it really matters.

[Mist7676]

It was after the hammer

[Cephrir]

(When I get home, probably~)

[Mist7676]

Deadline really should be at 7AM CST ~

[Cephrir]

(If this is too late, fine, but I wanted to write it anyway)

Cephrir did not stalk his prey. He didn't like to think of it that way. They both knew the score. For Cephrir, the world's most polite assassin, it was more than another day on the job. More than a few months on the job, really. He didn't enjoy the work he had to do, but he did everything he could to make the best of it. He knocked on his unlucky victim's door. Though he usually took this moment to plaster a pleasant expression on his face, today he did not try to hide his grim demeanor as the door was answered. "Good morning, my friend," Ceph said, presenting the poor unfortunate soul with a bouquet of flowers. They were mostly carnations. They both loved carnations. Ceph wrapped his arms around them and squeezed. "Do not be afraid," he said sadly. "Though I will miss you in this life, there is much in store for you on the other side."

It was a strange bond they'd built, but not the first such for our troubled killer. After only one night, his target had understood their fate. Ceph had demonstrated his prowess, made it very clear to them that they had no hope at all, that there was no way to escape him. It was best if they'd just enjoy their time together; up to a point, it was alright if they didn't want to go until they were ready. There was no point in running or seeking help -- they had used to try, but he'd learned the art of persuasion after many trials. He much preferred it this way.

Though the target had found themselves developing a morbid side and a deep abiding sadness over the past few months, they greeted Ceph with a smile as well. Theirs had been an excellent time, and truly, on some level, it had all been worth it. They'd spent days and weeks getting to know each other, taking long walks through the wilderness, speaking of days long past, days yet to come, and what each thought were the greatest things in this life. They had played tennis together, talked long into the nights, even gone on an exotic cruise to the great unknown and seen mysterious new lands together. The target knew it was their last day, and they would try to enjoy it, but they had to admit that would be difficult. It would not be like the days the two souls had spent together before, in the early days, before the specter of death began to loom over their heads all the more perceptibly.

"Ceph, I know you were planning to try to make this easier now, to take me through my last day as gently as you have all my others, but I just can't do it. I'm as ready as I'll ever be, and a day of lasts will not help to sooth the pain. My affairs are set in order, my story will be heard, even if no one ever believes it. That's okay with me. Just... stay with me, please. Hold my hand. I wish we could have met under better circumstances, I think our friendship would have endured the ages."

"I thought you might wish it so. You probably think I say this to everyone, but I don't -- you are right, I'm sure of it. I've made many friends this way, and to have them torn away -- though I know they go to a better place -- it hurts me, too, deeply. I fear I will always live this way, solitary, doomed only to be truly known by those with only a few months to live. I wish there was a way I could set us both free. You know how often I've considered ending it for myself, too, to stop the mad turmoil that my existence is. This time was the worst one. Last night, I thought I might just start running, hopelessly, knowing I had no hope but choosing symbolic resistance, giving you a few more days. But in the end, logic always prevails. I know they would only replace me with someone quicker, more efficient, cold-blooded. The greatest mercy I can do for the world is to carry on with my burdens. I am so, so sorry this happened to you, of all people. The world deserves your light."

The target sighed sadly. "Come on in, then... for one last time."

A few moments found them arranged as they had always known they one day would be. Cephrir sitting at the bedside, a glass full of clear liquid in one hand, the other clasped around the hand of his friend, who lay down, looking nervous but tranquil.

"Are you ready to start the next great adventure?"

"I am not, but that will never change." It was not the first time they'd had this exchange, but it would be the last.

"All the same. Don't wait for me, please. Go and experience all there is to experience. I'll be along."

"I know."

"Then drink." His eyes dripping tears, Ceph held the glass to his friend's lips and coaxed the stuff down.

"I am so sorry,

JDGA

," he said quietly, tightening his grip and watching as she breathed her last.

[vonflare]

Wow

[JDGA]

Totally called it, but ewwww why would I ever play

tennis

[Here There Be Dragons]

That's what you get when you shamelessly vote my counterwagons

[Cephrir]

^oops

[JDGA]

But counterwagons are fuuuun!

[Axxle]

That was beautiful, Ceph!

[PiggyGal15]

I cry a single tear :'c so buutiiful~

I don't know who to give my points to... someone make a case why they should be elected next!

[Axxle]

I would like to run for executioner! I promise to write flavor text of decent (debatable) quality with a bonus decent (a lie) picture included. As an added incentive, I will give my first supporter 2 points and my second 1 point.

[Cephrir]

3 points to Axxle!

What a bro.

[Axxle]

2 Points to Cephrir

as promised!

[McMenno]

3 points to Axxle

, hooray!

[Brian Skies]

3 points to Axxle

[Axxle]

1 point to McMenno

Points for everyone*!


*That have previously voted for me

[PrivateI]

3 to Axxle!

[PiggyGal15]

Sounds like a plan to me ^.^

3 points to Axxle

[McMenno]

We sure are putting a lot of thought into this!

[Cephrir]

all glory to the hypnobandwagon

[D3f3nd3r]

That didn't take long!

[Titus]

3 points to Axxle