Cheri's room hopefully! I asked permission and he said that if I can find it then that's where Ray-kun, Sasuke and I can stay this weekend. We'll probably need to start in the Costume Hall, but then we can see if there's some trick to find it?
[he's actually not sure,,]
To get into Beauty's, I just played a song on the piano and lucked out... hopefully this one is simple too.
[agrees to go with dad because he likes being taken care of!! ishi is a much more responsible parent than majima holy fuck]
Um... It's complicated. He'd like that I'm resting, he wouldn't like that it's with Beauty. Not that I'm with Beauty all the time - sometimes he's not there but he said I can come and go like I want.
I guess I didn't tell Ishirin-san.... Beauty and I went on a date before Taka and I officially started dating.
[there's a soft, thoughtful hum there as he gestures for senri to come along, heading off in what he is pretty sure is the right direction. he's still learning the layout of this area.]
You feel he would be jealous if he knew you spent your time there, then-- or does he already have some dislike for Beauty because of the situation?
[he's following along, dad!! he also assumes that ishi is doing this so he's ready for thursday patrol lmao]
Both. He's pretty jealous.
[ . . . ]
I guess I can't blame him though. It was a pretty nice date but it's more like... it feels like it would be wrong to try to date a god, when I know I have to go home. But I still care about Beauty a lot... sort of thing.
I'd never do anything to hurt Taka though. It's just... not super easy to turn off how I feel.
...I can understand that, I suppose. Especially when it's both temporary, and something between a person who's human and a person who isn't...
[-he might sound slightly distant there, actually? as if he's thinking of something else entirely.
it doesn't last long at all, though, before he shakes it off and turns his focus right back to senri.]
I am less experienced in such matters, but are you certain it is a good idea to hide it from him, Nito-kun? It may end well enough for you if he never becomes aware, but if he also learns you avoided telling him... you will have more to explain.
[senri tilts his head as he looks at ishi, wondering if he should prod. he remembers the thing that ishi didn't tell him before, and he hums softly.]
He'll know I'm just hiding it because it'd put him in a bad mood. .... he confessed to me before Beauty and I went on a date, and I was... I'm trying really hard to be honest, about the things that he needs to know about. Like what a mess my feelings are.
But he trusts me - if he found out, I'm sure he'd just be really angry for a little while but... it wouldn't hurt us too badly. I just don't want to put more on his mind to make him grumpy.
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You don't have to answer if you still don't want to talk about it but... did Ishirin-san find someone here?
... you know him best, I suppose. The decision is up to you in the end, but I still feel I should encourage you not to hide it for too long.
[he pauses at senri's question, though, and after several moments of contemplation, he seems to decide that he may as well. last week wasn't the time, but things are less messy in general right now, with everyone.]
Sort of, I suppose, but- they were otherwise involved, by the time I thought to invite them out.l I do feel that was likely for the best, though.
A bit, but-- it's as you said before. It would be a temporary thing, and even if it weren't... I would far outlive them, I am sure.
[maybe that's just something it's best to avoid in the first place, all things considered. he's already seen people grow older while he never aged, and that was with an entirely different sort of relationship.]
But don't worry about Shishimaru. I will not say anything.
Actually... I was going to ask you a question, Ishirin-san.
I... know the alignments of everyone in the game but 8 people, and I'm trying to close that gap so we don't waste time at trials with people I'm not certain of. I'm also trying to find Bambi's followers, because they keep scrambling up teams with Advancement Opportunity and it's really difficult.
So... I was wondering - could you tell me who the Piety follower is? Obviously we don't want anything to happen to them, so....
... I suppose I can. I meant to tell at least a couple of you this week-- after what happened last week, I do not want to risk leaving you without knowing.
[if it's for the sake of keeping him safe, well. ishi thinks that perhaps this can be forgiven.]
Luke. Piety and I are very certain he will remain there unless forced to defect by one of Ambition's followers.
Ah, that makes me feel much better.... That means I'm down to 7 people, 4 of which have to be Bambi's followers I don't know.
Um, Ishirin-san... If you talk to Guy-san, Alex, Catra-san, Entrapta, Estelle-chan, Hiro-kun, or Shang-san... Please let me know if they tell you their alignments. Those are the only alignments I'm missing.
I do not know most of them well, but I think... I may be able to get Guy-san's out of Luke, and Shang-san may tell me if I share as well. I am uncertain of giving him my real alignment, but I feel as if he would believe what I gave him.
Because... of everyone I know, I don't think they'd hurt anyone. I know that people are driven to more difficult things here, but... it just means that if someone gets hurt, it might be someone whose alignment I had no clue about. Luna. Newt. I was too slow. If this is an information game, then I can confidently say I'm one of the best... but I'm still not good enough.
[it's a little funny - how he doesn't say any of this during trials, but he holds it pretty deeply in his chest. this sense of responsibility]
... If I know everyone's alignments, I can try to convince them all to switch to one god in the last week, so they can get their wishes. They have to believe in the god's world for the results to count, but... I think I can be persuasive. Hopefully.
... Shang-san guards his pretty closely. Just so you know. I couldn't get him to open up to me, but... I trust you, Ishirin-san.
Nito-kun. This is not the sort of game one can play alone-- if you are too slow, then so have we been. This does not rest entirely upon your shoulders, especially with this many factors in play.
[he rests his hand on senri's shoulder, there; he knows well enough how heavy that sort of responsibility can be.]
I will do what I can. Press a little harder with who I know. And once we have done that... you are not the only one in a position to speak freely for any given god. You do not have to take that upon yourself either, though-- of course the two of us would have to agree on one first.
... maybe not, but this is what I'm good at. I can't protect people like Sasuke or Ishirin-san. I'm not smart like Ray-kun or Shishimaru. If all I can do is get people to trust me, and try to be convincing enough to help as many people as I can get their wishes...
[he sighs. he knows it's stupid - to want to wish for something so happy. but senri just as easily knows that there's no such thing as a happy ending in reality, but that doesn't mean he can't pitch the idea until his voice is hoarse.]
... Ray-kun and Shishimaru agree that Piety is the best to lead. I think that's true. Sasuke... might take a little more convincing. If I can get enough people to listen to me, we might be able to get everyone to switch to Piety in the last week. That's... what I'm currently thinking of, but I'll know better in the coming weeks once I've pitched the idea to more people.
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week 5, monday
Ah, Ishirin-saaaan. I have good news! Wanna go on a field trip with me? I'm hoping it'll be an easy one...
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A field trip, hm...? Just where were you thinking of going, Nito-kun?
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[he's actually not sure,,]
To get into Beauty's, I just played a song on the piano and lucked out... hopefully this one is simple too.
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[that doesn't mean he isn't down, though.]
Would you like to spend a little more time here first, though, or were you eager to get started?
[because, well. ishi kind of likes it a lot out here-- he's fine either way, though.]
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[he's been asked to do a lot again,]
... mm, though I guess I should take a break somewhere in the middle.
[senri your eye]
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I think that would be a good idea, yes-- especially if you have yet to take one today. You've eaten, haven't you?
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It's okay... Beauty lets me rest in his room when I tire myself out. It's quiet there.
[ . . . ]
Don't tell Taka....
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[there are the shops and stuff here, they can probably locate some kind of food that's Not Cake.
he looks a little confused at that last request, though.]
Why wouldn't you want Shishimaru to know? I would think he'd like to know you have somewhere safe to retreat to, when you need it.
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[agrees to go with dad because he likes being taken care of!! ishi is a much more responsible parent than majima holy fuck]
Um... It's complicated. He'd like that I'm resting, he wouldn't like that it's with Beauty. Not that I'm with Beauty all the time - sometimes he's not there but he said I can come and go like I want.
I guess I didn't tell Ishirin-san.... Beauty and I went on a date before Taka and I officially started dating.
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[there's a soft, thoughtful hum there as he gestures for senri to come along, heading off in what he is pretty sure is the right direction. he's still learning the layout of this area.]
You feel he would be jealous if he knew you spent your time there, then-- or does he already have some dislike for Beauty because of the situation?
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Both. He's pretty jealous.
[ . . . ]
I guess I can't blame him though. It was a pretty nice date but it's more like... it feels like it would be wrong to try to date a god, when I know I have to go home. But I still care about Beauty a lot... sort of thing.
I'd never do anything to hurt Taka though. It's just... not super easy to turn off how I feel.
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...I can understand that, I suppose. Especially when it's both temporary, and something between a person who's human and a person who isn't...
[-he might sound slightly distant there, actually? as if he's thinking of something else entirely.
it doesn't last long at all, though, before he shakes it off and turns his focus right back to senri.]
I am less experienced in such matters, but are you certain it is a good idea to hide it from him, Nito-kun? It may end well enough for you if he never becomes aware, but if he also learns you avoided telling him... you will have more to explain.
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He'll know I'm just hiding it because it'd put him in a bad mood. .... he confessed to me before Beauty and I went on a date, and I was... I'm trying really hard to be honest, about the things that he needs to know about. Like what a mess my feelings are.
But he trusts me - if he found out, I'm sure he'd just be really angry for a little while but... it wouldn't hurt us too badly. I just don't want to put more on his mind to make him grumpy.
[ . . . ]
You don't have to answer if you still don't want to talk about it but... did Ishirin-san find someone here?
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[he pauses at senri's question, though, and after several moments of contemplation, he seems to decide that he may as well. last week wasn't the time, but things are less messy in general right now, with everyone.]
Sort of, I suppose, but- they were otherwise involved, by the time I thought to invite them out.l I do feel that was likely for the best, though.
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[IT'S FINE!!! but he'll focus on ishi's answer - and tilt his head]
... oh.
I'm sorry Ishirin-san... I'm glad that you seem to be taking it well, but that always stings a little.
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[maybe that's just something it's best to avoid in the first place, all things considered. he's already seen people grow older while he never aged, and that was with an entirely different sort of relationship.]
But don't worry about Shishimaru. I will not say anything.
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'Tis better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all.
[and he'll tilt his head]
.... I hope you find happiness in whatever way that it comes to you, Ishirin-san. Or - actually, I know you will.
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[he'll be happy when people stop being killed, so, you know
better to focus on his work for now.]
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[though.... he hums softly and tilts his head]
Actually... I was going to ask you a question, Ishirin-san.
I... know the alignments of everyone in the game but 8 people, and I'm trying to close that gap so we don't waste time at trials with people I'm not certain of. I'm also trying to find Bambi's followers, because they keep scrambling up teams with Advancement Opportunity and it's really difficult.
So... I was wondering - could you tell me who the Piety follower is? Obviously we don't want anything to happen to them, so....
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[if it's for the sake of keeping him safe, well. ishi thinks that perhaps this can be forgiven.]
Luke. Piety and I are very certain he will remain there unless forced to defect by one of Ambition's followers.
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[CRY, HE'S SO HAPPY]
Ah, that makes me feel much better.... That means I'm down to 7 people, 4 of which have to be Bambi's followers I don't know.
Um, Ishirin-san... If you talk to Guy-san, Alex, Catra-san, Entrapta, Estelle-chan, Hiro-kun, or Shang-san... Please let me know if they tell you their alignments. Those are the only alignments I'm missing.
[there are 26 fucking people in the game, senri]
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[senri what the hell, but also, he's proud?]
I do not know most of them well, but I think... I may be able to get Guy-san's out of Luke, and Shang-san may tell me if I share as well. I am uncertain of giving him my real alignment, but I feel as if he would believe what I gave him.
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[his brow furrows]
Because... of everyone I know, I don't think they'd hurt anyone. I know that people are driven to more difficult things here, but... it just means that if someone gets hurt, it might be someone whose alignment I had no clue about. Luna. Newt. I was too slow. If this is an information game, then I can confidently say I'm one of the best... but I'm still not good enough.
[it's a little funny - how he doesn't say any of this during trials, but he holds it pretty deeply in his chest. this sense of responsibility]
... If I know everyone's alignments, I can try to convince them all to switch to one god in the last week, so they can get their wishes. They have to believe in the god's world for the results to count, but... I think I can be persuasive. Hopefully.
... Shang-san guards his pretty closely. Just so you know. I couldn't get him to open up to me, but... I trust you, Ishirin-san.
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[he rests his hand on senri's shoulder, there; he knows well enough how heavy that sort of responsibility can be.]
I will do what I can. Press a little harder with who I know. And once we have done that... you are not the only one in a position to speak freely for any given god. You do not have to take that upon yourself either, though-- of course the two of us would have to agree on one first.
[... he's still pretty set on his first god.]
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[he sighs. he knows it's stupid - to want to wish for something so happy. but senri just as easily knows that there's no such thing as a happy ending in reality, but that doesn't mean he can't pitch the idea until his voice is hoarse.]
... Ray-kun and Shishimaru agree that Piety is the best to lead. I think that's true. Sasuke... might take a little more convincing. If I can get enough people to listen to me, we might be able to get everyone to switch to Piety in the last week. That's... what I'm currently thinking of, but I'll know better in the coming weeks once I've pitched the idea to more people.
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