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.... I have to apologize to Bambi..... because I thought -
[his stomach twists]
... two of the people who matched the handprints are with Love. I thought about it... I really did....
But I know five people who are with her - and I'm too scared to risk them when I'm not sure if it'll work out.
[his stomach twists]
... two of the people who matched the handprints are with Love. I thought about it... I really did....
But I know five people who are with her - and I'm too scared to risk them when I'm not sure if it'll work out.
...I suppose being familiar with most of her following would make that difficult.
[also, good lord senri, that's a lot?]
And I feel as if knowing as many as you seem to puts you in a harder place than most, truthfully.
[also, good lord senri, that's a lot?]
And I feel as if knowing as many as you seem to puts you in a harder place than most, truthfully.
With that many-- I can imagine that a number of those we might vote for count people you know among their followers, don't they.
[he finishes steeping the tea and removes the leaves, passing one cup to senri as he wraps his hands around the other. warmth...]
Being able to put names to those who might be lost makes your choice harder, but... it does also give you more insight. And if nothing else, you likely have a better idea than most of who may need to be saved, when it can be managed.
[he finishes steeping the tea and removes the leaves, passing one cup to senri as he wraps his hands around the other. warmth...]
Being able to put names to those who might be lost makes your choice harder, but... it does also give you more insight. And if nothing else, you likely have a better idea than most of who may need to be saved, when it can be managed.
If you learned their allegiance once, they may tell you again, as I did.
[he hums under his breath as he takes a slow sip.]
Though I have to wonder just how many 'a good handful' actually means. We'll have to see how the current standings shift.
[he hums under his breath as he takes a slow sip.]
Though I have to wonder just how many 'a good handful' actually means. We'll have to see how the current standings shift.
[heeeere's senri! he's not in drag anymore, but he is wearing a big comfy sweater. weird. anyway he's going to find ishi wherever he might be and hum a happy little note]
Ishirin-san! Can I talk to you for a sec...?
[he seems fairly bouncy - though he's also not moving as fast as he usually would? interesting,]
Ishirin-san! Can I talk to you for a sec...?
[he seems fairly bouncy - though he's also not moving as fast as he usually would? interesting,]
... you weren't afflicted again, were you?
[that's the first thing he thinks about with the sweater and lack of speed, tbh.]
You do know I always have time for you, Nito.
[that's the first thing he thinks about with the sweater and lack of speed, tbh.]
You do know I always have time for you, Nito.
[Ishi, internally: why is Sasuke always involved.
Ishi, externally, looks immediately concerned.]
Is he already aware, as well, or did he do this to you without knowing?
Ishi, externally, looks immediately concerned.]
Is he already aware, as well, or did he do this to you without knowing?
It's not like he got hurt on purpose - he's pretty invested in self-protection, aside from wanting to fight people like the stupid ninja he is. It's probably some dumb man thing.
[he sighs]
But... I just thought you should know. Taka said that you and he are going to try to stay with Ruin on curfew, but I'll be with Sasuke then - he'll make sure nothing happens to me.
[he sighs]
But... I just thought you should know. Taka said that you and he are going to try to stay with Ruin on curfew, but I'll be with Sasuke then - he'll make sure nothing happens to me.
I hope he will actually be able to follow through on that.
[for both senri's sake and his own; sasuke is Something, but ishikirimaru would hate to see anything happen to him either.
but he breathes out a sigh of his own, shaking his head.]
You've had your injuries seen to already, haven't you?
[for both senri's sake and his own; sasuke is Something, but ishikirimaru would hate to see anything happen to him either.
but he breathes out a sigh of his own, shaking his head.]
You've had your injuries seen to already, haven't you?
...very well, then. Let's have the next part.
[while he settles in for this conversation.]
[while he settles in for this conversation.]
You two are-?
[it takes a moment to sink in, but then his smile warms, immediately more fond.
it's mildly less bright than usual, but he's doing his best this week, okay.]
I think that will be good for both of you, truly. Will Shishimaru be offended if I congratulate him as well?
[it takes a moment to sink in, but then his smile warms, immediately more fond.
it's mildly less bright than usual, but he's doing his best this week, okay.]
I think that will be good for both of you, truly. Will Shishimaru be offended if I congratulate him as well?
You may count on me to keep it to myself, Nito. I promise.
[-he raises a brow at that last part, though.]
I wouldn't have told Mizuki-san regardless, but-- why?
[-he raises a brow at that last part, though.]
I wouldn't have told Mizuki-san regardless, but-- why?
[ . . . ]
Ishirin-san said that you like talking to Mizuki-san.... and Taka said that you trust Mizuki-san with your power and alignment.
I know Mizuki-san's alignment too - because they're the one that cursed me with Beauty's power into revealing my god.
[he hesitates, falters a little bit before continuing]
... I don't.... want to make Mizuki-san seem suspicious, and I think they're still really smart. I'd like to keep giving them information about what I know in the game but....
Mizuki-san suspected me. I think they tried to play it like a joke as if they didn't, but it scared me... so I'd like it if Mizuki-san has no way of finding out anything about me. I don't want to make your relationship more complicated but I'm... nervous.
Ishirin-san said that you like talking to Mizuki-san.... and Taka said that you trust Mizuki-san with your power and alignment.
I know Mizuki-san's alignment too - because they're the one that cursed me with Beauty's power into revealing my god.
[he hesitates, falters a little bit before continuing]
... I don't.... want to make Mizuki-san seem suspicious, and I think they're still really smart. I'd like to keep giving them information about what I know in the game but....
Mizuki-san suspected me. I think they tried to play it like a joke as if they didn't, but it scared me... so I'd like it if Mizuki-san has no way of finding out anything about me. I don't want to make your relationship more complicated but I'm... nervous.
... I understand.
[ishi exhales a heavier breath, there, shaking his head.]
I do trust them, and they are smart, but it is also undeniable that they're willing to do what they think they must. They've proven as much before.
[he still remembers everything they'd said when there were only innocent people to vote for.]
I won't tell them anything about you, Nito. You have nothing to worry about there.
I do not think we are as close as I had perhaps thought, anyway.
[ishi exhales a heavier breath, there, shaking his head.]
I do trust them, and they are smart, but it is also undeniable that they're willing to do what they think they must. They've proven as much before.
[he still remembers everything they'd said when there were only innocent people to vote for.]
I won't tell them anything about you, Nito. You have nothing to worry about there.
I do not think we are as close as I had perhaps thought, anyway.
It isn't anything to be worried about. We will be fine, I'm sure.
[annnd promptly trying to move on]
Was there anything else you needed to tell me?
[annnd promptly trying to move on]
Was there anything else you needed to tell me?
[????]
Nothing super pressing - I'm with Cunning this week because I messed up the numbers thanks to the rule last week, and I'll use Art of Deduction for trial if I can.
[ . . . ]
But now I'm worried about you.... You know you can rely on me and Bakaomi too?
Nothing super pressing - I'm with Cunning this week because I messed up the numbers thanks to the rule last week, and I'll use Art of Deduction for trial if I can.
[ . . . ]
But now I'm worried about you.... You know you can rely on me and Bakaomi too?
Not a bad choice-- I think that will definitely prove helpful.
[he likes cunning well enough, anyway.
that last part just gets his usual smile though--]
I do know, but it is something a little more personal than that. You really do not need to worry about my well-being; there are others I am far more concerned with.
[like piety, for obvious reasons.]
[he likes cunning well enough, anyway.
that last part just gets his usual smile though--]
I do know, but it is something a little more personal than that. You really do not need to worry about my well-being; there are others I am far more concerned with.
[like piety, for obvious reasons.]
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