Fear Will Be Your Enemy

I don't know how to be just standing by blanklyNot getting angry

Okay, Honesty had to admit he wasn't exactly proud of everything he'd done. But that was how life worked, right? He wasn't going to love everything he did ever. That was how life worked. But that wasn't to say he didn't have regrets. There weren't many, but he did have them. He regretted his treatment of Virgil, for one. He certainly could've tried a little harder to make him feel loved. Honesty was the oldest side. He had watched them all grow and change, and he wished he had been more controlling earlier before they developed their own opinions. He couldn't go back now, that was for sure. But he sure did enjoy reminiscing about how this all came about.

Things were going somewhat his way now, and he was glad for it. Now it was just a matter of getting them to corporate. Emile would probably be easy.

It was plain to see that Dr. Emile Picani was terrified of Honesty. After Envy's attempt to kill him, Logan had somewhat bulled Picani into making an appointment with the side. Emile was sitting as far back in his seat as he could during their appointment. He refused to look Honesty in the eye. That was evidence enough. But oh, it was so much fun!

"So... H-honesty. It's been a long time."

"Yes it has. I see you're sleeping with Sloth, how's that going for you?"

Emile blushed deeply. "That's really not appropriate-"

Honesty rolled his eyes, chuckling. "Oh, I'm just teasing old friend, don't get worked up about it." Honesty's gaze never wavered, like a predator sizing up his prey. 

Emile stared at his clipboard, sneaking glances everyone and a while. He didn't even write anything- Logan would likely be displeased by this. Awww, his hands were shaking slightly. Goodness, he must have really made his mark on the other side! "We are not friends, Honesty. You're a murderer, and I think it's highly probable you abused the younger sides in your care."

Honesty waved his handcuffed hands dismissively. "I may not have been the best, but come on. Dark sides are hard to deal with, you're well aware of this."

Emile bit his lip. "W-well I wouldn't say hard to deal with, they simply prioritize more selfish behavior for Thomas's betterment."

Honesty grew bored after this and didn't supply anything more than the occasional disturbing answers to his tests. Emile gave up after about four of these sessions. Probably a good thing, as they were kind of a waste of time.

He was quite pleased to see Prince Roman's behavior, however. He gave in to jealousy so easily and strongly, there was little to fear. And from what Patton told him, Logan was growing more and more upset with the dark sides. Things could be smooth sailing.

As for Patton himself, well, that was a good deal more interesting.

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"Hey cutie pie!" Patton had giggled as he bounced down the steps to Honesty's cell. He had only been there a little before with Janus and Logan when they caught him with Virgil. Virgil was gone now, preparing to get him out of his prison.

"Hey, Patty. So how did it all go down with the others? Sounded like some juicy stuff was going on this morning," He asked as he leaned against the bars of his cell. Patton's gossip sessions were always a pleasure.

"Well, you and Virgil made Janus cry. Remus was furious about it. Oh! So this morning, I was up early 'cause it's Christmas, right? And Lust came downstairs, a total hot mess, to leave a suicide note for us, ain't that sad? Anyway, I made him drink some cocoa, gave him my sweater, then he totally collapsed- I think he poisoned himself. Logan's pretty sure he's gonna live though."

"Wow, that is juicy news. I really appreciate you coming down here, Patton. You don't have to; it sure get's lonely without you."

Patton laughed, straightening his glasses. "Well yeah. You were my best friend for like, ever. I never felt super great about banishing you, but Janus thought it was best." He paused for a second, thinking. "You don't seem to be that lonely, though. Don't think I missed the fact you were screwing my kiddo."