[The thing is? Mephisto isn't wrong. Till has seen the way people can get when they're cornered and desperate, and he knows that humans are capable of some pretty underhanded things when they feel they have no other choice. He himself is a prime example of that, having specifically planned to storm the stage during his first round, sing a different song, and overwhelm his opponent by not giving him the chance to sing at all. Killing the alien in his guitar on stage wasn't planned, but that was just the icing on the cake to make sure the other guy didn't proceed.
If he hadn't done all of those things, he wouldn't have survived. It's about survival, and taking care of yourself. If it weren't just him in this world, then maybe...things would be different.
Though it's certainly not complete regression (and it's not like Till has come OUT of his shell yet by any means), there's the smallest tick of him backsliding, feeling more resolute and affirmed in his willingness to be wary. Mephisto makes him feel less alone, in that regard.]
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If he hadn't done all of those things, he wouldn't have survived. It's about survival, and taking care of yourself. If it weren't just him in this world, then maybe...things would be different.
Though it's certainly not complete regression (and it's not like Till has come OUT of his shell yet by any means), there's the smallest tick of him backsliding, feeling more resolute and affirmed in his willingness to be wary. Mephisto makes him feel less alone, in that regard.]
You know, you're pretty smart...for a kid.