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The Middle Little Brother Meursault

Meursault (The Middle)
It has been carried out.
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...... Gah!
The child had a bloodied man in a tight hold by the lapels. He shook the man from side to side, observing and scrutinizing.
It was clear that the man was way past being able to put up any kind of resistance, but the child didn't care. He continued to observe and observe like he was playing a game of spot the difference.
Meursault (The Middle)
Title 3, Section 4... row G. Three strikes to the abdomen, delivered using a body part. Completed.
Meursault (The Middle)
Title 11, Section 1, row A. Single strike to the jaw, power irrelevant... Completed.
Meursault (The Middle)
Title 5, Section 157, row C... variation 5. Leave...
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Aaaaauuuggghhhh!!!
Meursault (The Middle)
... nothing of the right arm but its stump. Completed.
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Gah... Haah... Haah... All... good now...?
Meursault (The Middle)
According to the information in the Book, yes.
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Ngh... I said I'm sorry...! I made a little mistake at the club, that's all! Why are you doing any of this...!?
The man shouted desperately. His voice was muffled by the sound of blood and saliva gurgling and rising from his throat.
Meursault (The Middle)
Because the club you insulted was under the Middle's management. Everyone and everything under the Middle's protection is a part of the Middle's family and property.
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Damnit... How was I supposed to know that...
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Why'd it have to be the Middle...? Shit...
The man grabbed his torn shoulder and grimaced. He had broad shoulders and a mean face, and seemed to have seen his share of the rough and tumble. But...
... even he seemed to know that the Middle was not to be messed with. He sat there, breathing heavily.
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Damnit... how am I even going to stitch that arm back...?
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... So, will you erase my name from your Book now?
Meursault (The Middle)
…….
The child does not respond.
Instead, he flips through several pages in his Book, searching for something.
Meursault (The Middle)
... I have been observing you for an hour before this act of vengeance was carried out.
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...!
Meursault (The Middle)
The information I have been relayed prior to arrival stated that you have committed three sins.
Meursault (The Middle)
Clearly, that did not account for the other sins you have committed.
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T-that's because I didn't know that this was the Middle's turf!
Meursault (The Middle)
Your ignorance of the Middle is not a defense against the slights you have committed against us.
The Book closed with a light *thump*. The child had found all he needed.
He grabbed the man by his hair and began dragging him off to some corner.
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Agh. Aaahhhh!!!
Meursault (The Middle)
The sin of speaking foul language against the Big Brother, the manager of this club. Committed at row B, line 4 of the standing seats.
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I said I didn't know who he was!!
Meursault (The Middle)
Strike a nearby table twice with the guilty one's head. Grab by the hair if possible.
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Kagh, agh!!!
Meursault (The Middle)
Completed.
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ALL I SAID WAS THAT HIS HAIR SEEMED A BIT BRISTLY!
Meursault (The Middle)
Compounded, in that the said foul language... was about something the Big Brother was particularly sensitive of.
Meursault (The Middle)
The sin of making the Big Brother sigh twice. Uncomfortably.
Meursault (The Middle)
... Only by your death shall this vengeance be fulfilled.
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W-what? No. No...!
Meursault (The Middle)
I am certain that you are already aware of the following procedures. I will not elaborate further.
Meursault (The Middle)
Let regret be your last thought. You should not have insulted the Middle.
After a heavy clang of the chains, a pile of meat that used to be a person fell to the ground, unmoving.
The child had completed another task.
Friendly Little Brother (The Middle)
Damn, Meursault! Made another one bite the dust, huh?
Meursault (The Middle)
Yes.
Smooth Little Brother (The Middle)
Man, how'd you find those extra crimes? I thought tearing his arm off was the end of the verdict!
Meursault (The Middle)
I have observed. It is nothing of note.
Friendly Little Brother (The Middle)
C'mon, brother! Learn to take a compliment~ Big Brother'll like this.
Meursault (The Middle)
In that case, I would be most overjoyed.
The child was awkward both in stance and speech. But the others surrounded him, cheering his exploits.
The child really didn't fit into this group...
But that was none of his business.
It didn't matter if he fit in or not. He will carry out the tasks as written in the Book.