...neither do I. I'll do everything I can to keep it from coming to that.
[another brief squeeze before he releases senri's hand, folding his own in his lap.]
If you do learn that they intend to be out-- please do let me know, so that I'm aware. I don't want to end up suspecting anyone unrelated.
[he's aware, still, that people might have other reasons for using that kind of ability, and that it makes a good cover... but that's something to worry about later.]
Ah, but you said you need to decide where to go, don't you. ...May I ask you something selfish, Nito-kun?
That's fine. I am not expecting you to do anything for me-- the choice is still up to you.
[he pauses, before:]
I dislike the thought of leaving Piety with only one, should no one else decide to join him. It's my own doing, I am aware, but all the same... I feel I should at least try to leave him a little better off than this.
[a short sigh, there. it puts his god at a definite disadvantage, despite what others said yesterday about wanting to keep piety in the game, and he doesn't have confirmation on anyone else switching.]
I can tell you that no one is currently using his ability for insight, if you do decide you're willing and want to choose something that may help. His other follower is the one who's been calling him, and I've had the last of his abilities.
I'll put it into consideration, Ishirin-san. I....
But even if I can't - I want to keep Piety in the game for as long as possible. So I'll jump through as many hoops as I can after that, to make sure that happens.
Good! I like them a lot - they're suuuuper helpful. I really should've started talking to them earlier? They're way more knowledgeable than even Cheri...
[he shakes his head, there, a little amusement in his tone.]
I have been busier trying to learn about them as people than about specific information, truthfully. Their ideal worlds most of all, but-- I have felt that getting their measure was the most important thing.
Their ideal worlds, what they think about killing.... mm, but I am pretty nervous when it comes to talking to some of the scarier gods, so I've been asking people to do that for me....
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[ . . . ]
It's an information game, but I'm trying to play responsibly. Promise.
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[but he's been pretty easy to guess so far; it's difficult not to want to try to keep it a little quieter, now.
--senri hasn't really given him any indication he can't be trusted, though, even though he's somewhat young.]
For now, I will say I'm joining someone I believe can help me try to keep this sort of situation from happening again.
[and if senri figures it out from that, well.]
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Are you going to go on patrol with Merriment?
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[not that he made it extra hard, but still, this is why he approves of senri?]
I intend to make use of their ability. So if anything should go wrong-- now at least one of you will know what happened.
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.... I have a secret, and it's not mine, that's why Ishirin-san needs to guard it extra heavily.
Because there's someone that I said I would protect - but if I'm not with Sincerity anymore, I can't. So I...
If Ishirin-san is trying to protect people, there's something I really want you to watch over.... please.
[don't mind him if he sounds a little desperate]
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I will do what I can, Nito-kun. You have my word that I will keep it to myself, if you will tell me who you need me to look after.
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..... Shishimaru goes out too, to try to help when it's time for curfew.
Please... please take care of him, if you find him. Maybe he'll tell you first, but I...
[his hand trembles just faintly, just for a moment]
If I can't be with him, then maybe someone else...
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[ishi squeezes his hand gently when it trembles, giving him a more solemn nod.]
--and thank you for telling me. Not that I would have immediately suspected him if I did find him out anywhere, but it certainly helps to be aware.
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And there's... someone else...
[senri's brow furrows]
... but I don't know if they're going to use that power of Merriment's, but.... if I find out that they are, I'll let you know.
Because I don't... ever want to wake up to four bodies ever again.
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[another brief squeeze before he releases senri's hand, folding his own in his lap.]
If you do learn that they intend to be out-- please do let me know, so that I'm aware. I don't want to end up suspecting anyone unrelated.
[he's aware, still, that people might have other reasons for using that kind of ability, and that it makes a good cover... but that's something to worry about later.]
Ah, but you said you need to decide where to go, don't you. ...May I ask you something selfish, Nito-kun?
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You can ask - because I want to know if there's a way for me to help Ishirin-san if I can...
But I won't be able to let you know if I can do it until tomorrow.
Is that okay?
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[he pauses, before:]
I dislike the thought of leaving Piety with only one, should no one else decide to join him. It's my own doing, I am aware, but all the same... I feel I should at least try to leave him a little better off than this.
[a short sigh, there. it puts his god at a definite disadvantage, despite what others said yesterday about wanting to keep piety in the game, and he doesn't have confirmation on anyone else switching.]
I can tell you that no one is currently using his ability for insight, if you do decide you're willing and want to choose something that may help. His other follower is the one who's been calling him, and I've had the last of his abilities.
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.... would it count still? If the number stays the same and someone goes to Piety - they wouldn't technically lose a follower, right?
I hear what you're saying, Ishirin-san, but that's... kind of scary to think about....
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[but also, senri's not wrong. this is already being loopholed and that is Definitely something to think about.
uno concern about what if someone unknown joins piety now, tbh]
If it is something you're willing to consider, then I would not do it without being sure of that. But if it's possible...
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I'll put it into consideration, Ishirin-san. I....
But even if I can't - I want to keep Piety in the game for as long as possible. So I'll jump through as many hoops as I can after that, to make sure that happens.
I can promise that, at least.
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[but he adds, with a warmer smile-]
...I do appreciate that, though. I will still be doing what I can for Piety as well.
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[and senri loves sincerity so fucking much]
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[his expression softens a bit, there.]
I suppose I should have encouraged you to speak with them sooner, as well... they've been quite reliable, from the very beginning.
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Does that mean that Ishirin-san is a fountain of information? Oohh, I almost want to compare notes!
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[he shakes his head, there, a little amusement in his tone.]
I have been busier trying to learn about them as people than about specific information, truthfully. Their ideal worlds most of all, but-- I have felt that getting their measure was the most important thing.
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[senri's. so talkative.]
Their ideal worlds, what they think about killing.... mm, but I am pretty nervous when it comes to talking to some of the scarier gods, so I've been asking people to do that for me....
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[don't like, get yourself threatened, senri.]
Which have you spoken with yourself?