the best revenge

[dontpetmeibite]

I suppose we all come unwillingly into the light
Our sparks unprepared for the chill of this unthinking, careless universe,
Uncertain, without any promises made for our futures.

And I know there are people who were made to go into the darkness
And bring back the bright things that hide there
And give us all life.

Just remember that once you release things, they're no longer yours to control.

(I'm not going to 'face you again, but frag you anyway, darling.)

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[adpacempertyrannidem]

[Don't even think he can't hear the silent line at the end.]

A tyrant grown weary of his own rancid arrogance
Might think that a diamond, once treasured in secret
Belongs to the people in need of its brilliance.

And dangle it into a sky full of smoke
Where the promised city of blades is in hiding.

[dontpetmeibite]

If you don't like the rules, change the game, someone said,
and as strategy goes, there is no surer way to prevail.

But can't you leave well enough be
Enough for a parlour game?

People will say you're no fun any more.
Dare me. You always do anyway.

[adpacempertyrannidem]

People say lots of things, most of them foolish
And there isn't a single game worth my time that isn't worth winning.

Your arguments are too sharp for soft whispers.
Call me right out on the floor and I won't resist sparring.

I only wish you'd done it all along.

And as for this game:
I dare you to finish the job.

[dontpetmeibite]

The revolution, or destroying it?
You've been so busy lately, I'm not sure.

[adpacempertyrannidem]

I've done what I thought best, and you will, too.
And you're bound to do one or the other--but I'd bet that you'll win.

Would I have spent all of my years confiding in you
If I thought you could ever do less?

Now get on with it, go make me proud
I'd like to believe I've done one thing right by your spark.

He'd let you stay in the shadows, for love of you;
It's a love you deserve and I'll celebrate
But for love of us all, you're ejected for good.

[dontpetmeibite]

I ejected myself, and we're all better off.
Think about that, and content yourself with your memories.

I could never go where you've gone, not just because I am in love
but because you are, too
and I don't believe for a moment that's not why you went there.

It's my turn to dare, and we'll see who's the bravest:
Confess what you've hidden from no-one who knows you,
Except for the one who should hear it.

[adpacempertyrannidem]

How many more stars would you wish me to write it on?
I thought you believed the strong should show mercy.

[dontpetmeibite]

You might have to try doing something more tangible.
I don't think your lover can read.

[soundwave_ascendant]

Got the whole thing on video.