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Fuck you [@Melo], you no-nippled baka!
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Cyrus and Bliss were tired.

You could only spend so much time getting upset and angry before it finally stopped mattering. The last Night of carnage had been the bloodiest, but it was hard to feel bad about anyone who went out. The motivation for anyone to go out was entirely selfish. There was no pressure on anyone aside from the possibility of escape. Of course,m there was at least one person who died that night that Cyrus deeply cared about.

He had destroyed his room the night before. This was nothing new for Cyrus, but all the same he didn’t want to remain here any longer than he had to. As soon as the door opened, Willow walked inside to clean his room up. He had given her permission, so it was alright.

There was no evidence that Cyrus had gotten angry. He looked just as sharp as ever, and even had a fresh pair of glasses on. He stopped by Bliss’s door to knock, but it swung open before he had the chance. 

[color=F08172]”Hello Cyrus!”[/color] Bliss folded her hands together.

Cyrus still had his hand up in the air to knock. [color=#D1c2bf]”Were you expecting me?”[/color]

Bliss nodded quickly. [color=F08172]”I’d like to go to the carnival with you now, would that be okay?”[/color]

Cyrus adjusted his glasses. [color=#D1c2bf]”That’s fine.”[/color]

[color=F08172]”Oh, how rude of me, was there something you wanted to do instead?”[/color]

[color=#D1c2bf]”I just wanted to talk.”[/color] He forced a smile. [color=#D1c2bf]”The carnival is fine.”[/color] 

Bliss pushed her way out the door and took Cyrus’s hand. [color=F08172]”Okay, no time to lose then.”[/color]

[color=#D1c2bf]”Why are you walking so fast?”[/color]

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The carnival was [s]almost as awkward as writing for Cyrus[/s] probably not the best place to take someone for a private outing. It was cheerful enough, with the occasional appearance of Monokuma as a ride or a prize. Even here, there was no escape from where they were. 

[color=F08172]”I guess this wasn’t a great place to go.”[/color] Bliss huffed. She was leaning over a fence with Cyrus. The carnival felt pretty lonely with just the two of them. It was almost like they were on another planet. 

[color=#D1c2bf]”It’s fine. ”[/color] Cyrus was holding a half eaten snow cone in one hand. [color=#D1c2bf]”I’m not sure there’s a correct place to go in here. ”[/color] 

Bliss nodded. [color=F08172]”You’re probably right.”[/color] The nanny folded her hands together. [color=F08172]”You wanted to tell me something the other day. Is that why you came and got me?”[/color]

[color=#D1c2bf]”You remembered. ”[/color] 

[color=F08172]”How could I not?”[/color]

The response caused Cyrus to grin. [color=#D1c2bf]”All of us seem to be carrying around some baggage. If you don’t mind, I’d like to share mine with you.”[/color] 

Bliss moved closer to Cyrus and placed a hand on his back. [color=F08172]”I felt a lot better after telling you about my brother. I think you’ll feel the same way, and I’m willing to listen.”[/color] 

Cyrus nodded. [color=#D1c2bf]”I’m glad you feel that way.”[/color] He folded his hands together. [color=#D1c2bf]”Politicians are viewed a certain way by the people. Regardless of how hard you work, you can never satisfy everyone. I didn’t have any friends. Everyone criticized me. Even when I worked seven days a week and got less than four hours of sleep per night. Considering the hand I’d been dealt, I think I did a pretty good job. But no one else saw it that way.”[/color] He started to unbutton his shirt. [color=#D1c2bf]”I didn’t feel like my treatment was fair. I wasn’t sad, mind you, I was very angry that I wasn’t getting the respect I felt I deserved. So I plotted to take my own life. Let the world see how much it’ll miss me and how screwed up it is without me.”[/color] When Cyrus pushed aside his shirt, there was a dark scar in the center of his stomach. [color=#D1c2bf]”I was close, but I wasn’t able to go through with it. It did get me put in the hospital. Of course, if you followed the news, an attempt was made on my life. They sensationalized it, and I started to get the respect I deserved.”[/color] 

Bliss looked away from Cyrus. [color=F08172]”I see.”[/color] 

[color=#D1c2bf]”It was a selfish thing to do.”[/color] Cyrus didn’t look at Bliss. [color=#D1c2bf]”Suicide usually is, unfortunately.”[/color]

[color=F08172]”It hurts everyone around you, yes.”[/color] Bliss had taken her hand off of Cyrus’s back and folded her hands together. [color=F08172]”The trauma my brother’s death caused was tremendous.”[/color] Bliss looked back at Cyrus. [color=F08172]”Suicidal people don’t really think of those things though. I don’t think anyone realizes how connected we all are. Even the death of someone with very few connections can impact an entire society.”[/color] Bliss tipped her head. [color=F08172]”Is that why you decided against it in the end?”[/color] 

Cyrus took a deep breath. [color=#D1c2bf]”My phone rang. I don’t think I answered it, but the idea that someone thought to call me was enough to stop me. So I think there’s an element of truth to what you said.”[/color] 

[color=F08172]”You have a very high opinion of yourself.”[/color]  

[color=#D1c2bf]”I know.”[/color] 

[color=F08172]”It’s okay though.”[/color] Bliss took Cyrus’s hand in her own. [color=F08172]”Sometimes we need to get absorbed in ourselves just a little bit. Just remember that you don’t have to carry the world by yourself. There are plenty of other people here who are willing to help you.”[/color] 

Cyrus smiled. [color=#D1c2bf]”I know.”[/color]