Oh - ugh, I'm cold... [he frowns] Someone else on Merriment's team probably got me -
Which is actually what I was going to tell you.... I think this is that person's way of telling me they're definitely not using Night Walker, so you don't need to worry about running into them.
I suppose that's good to know, although I have to question their methods somewhat.
[at least it isn't something more dangerous, but did they really have to inflict that on him to say so.]
Still, I appreciate you sharing that. [and he hums there, glancing around the nearby stalls.] Shall we try to find something to warm you a bit? I doubt it will do much, against that sort of cold, but if it has any effect...
ishi pauses to take senri's other hand, too, both of his own folded around them, trying to enclose them in warmth. it may not do much, but at the very least he hopes they might stop trembling for now.]
You don't need to thank me, Nito-kun. Though I don't suppose you could be convinced to say who it was that you meant?
[oh - senri's expression warms at the touch too, and he softly laughs.]
.... no, I can't. Um - and if it's okay, please pretend with me that I don't know who did it.... Or else that person might get in trouble, when they were just trying to show that they kept their word.
I'm certain. I think... after Saturday, I'm realizing that I'm pretty well taken care of here, so I'd like to try to take care of people in return, where I can.
I'm not really that strong or smart but - I gotta help where I can too.
...in that case, then I will let you do what you feel is best.
[senri's hand gets a little squeeze there, and ishi's smile is warm.]
So long as you don't get yourself into too much trouble. As you said, you have people here to care for you, so... please don't stray far from that support while you try to help others.
But I wanted to talk to Ishirin-san about what we mentioned on Sunday - I've been getting to know all the gods better now. Disorder even paid me a visit on Sunday without me leaving an offering.
.... really well, actually? We just gossiped and talked about other participants - her laugh is really nice.
[??????]
I didn't think we'd get along because of what others said but.... I think I'm going to try to give her a chance.
She said that the whole pact to take down Sincerity was incorrect after all - someone else told Sincerity, and Sincerity believed it, so he spread it to me.
[that sure is a detail to focus on, and also, that sounds like what someone who wanted to do a bit of damage control might say-- but ishi decides not to say that aloud. he'd like to give the benefit of the doubt, as well, so he'll just form his own opinions on her later.
instead he just nods slowly, humming under his breath.]
I am glad the two of you were able to get along, then, considering what we've heard so far... I'll have to speak with her myself, when I can.
Did she mention anything else you felt should be passed on?
.... she's been lied to a lot, and she kind of just wants friends? After everything with Chuuya-san, who apparently exaggerated according to her, no one's really gone to see her. So she feels lonely.
[ . . . . ]
I know that people are going to doubt her, because 'Disorder' and everything. That's okay... but I'm going to keep trying to trust her. And I told her that if she stabs me in the back, then it'll prove people right.
But I'd like us to prove all the doubters wrong.
She's going to try to apologize to Cheri - and I'm going to try to make sure that Cheri is in a place to hear it, so they can get along.
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Which is actually what I was going to tell you.... I think this is that person's way of telling me they're definitely not using Night Walker, so you don't need to worry about running into them.
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[at least it isn't something more dangerous, but did they really have to inflict that on him to say so.]
Still, I appreciate you sharing that. [and he hums there, glancing around the nearby stalls.] Shall we try to find something to warm you a bit? I doubt it will do much, against that sort of cold, but if it has any effect...
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As much as I'd like that, I've tried pretty hard as is. Don't worry too much over it, Ishirin-san, I can survive a cold in a week...
[ . . . ]
Can I hold your hand maybe though?
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[at that question, he pauses a moment, considering as if recalling something-- then finally nods.]
If I remember correctly, you shouldn't be at risk of spreading it just yet.
[so he'll offer senri one of his hands, there.]
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Not yet... Starting tomorrow, I'm not going to let anyone touch me for anything. But...
[well. for now he'll slip his hand into ishi's, seeming to relax a little because ishi's hand is warm!
but senri's is - cold. very cold. and slightly trembling. still, he tries to keep it off his face]
Thanks, Ishirin-san.
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[he frowns at that, and actually-
ishi pauses to take senri's other hand, too, both of his own folded around them, trying to enclose them in warmth. it may not do much, but at the very least he hopes they might stop trembling for now.]
You don't need to thank me, Nito-kun. Though I don't suppose you could be convinced to say who it was that you meant?
[his tone is still pleasant enough but like
whomst.]
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.... no, I can't. Um - and if it's okay, please pretend with me that I don't know who did it.... Or else that person might get in trouble, when they were just trying to show that they kept their word.
They don't mean me any harm.
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[he exhales a sigh, there, shaking his head.]
I can understand the current rules might make it a bit difficult, if they didn't have someone else who was already aware to tell you for them.
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I'm certain. I think... after Saturday, I'm realizing that I'm pretty well taken care of here, so I'd like to try to take care of people in return, where I can.
I'm not really that strong or smart but - I gotta help where I can too.
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[senri's hand gets a little squeeze there, and ishi's smile is warm.]
So long as you don't get yourself into too much trouble. As you said, you have people here to care for you, so... please don't stray far from that support while you try to help others.
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I'll do my best...
But I wanted to talk to Ishirin-san about what we mentioned on Sunday - I've been getting to know all the gods better now. Disorder even paid me a visit on Sunday without me leaving an offering.
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[that's not one he's gotten very familiar with, so.]
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[??????]
I didn't think we'd get along because of what others said but.... I think I'm going to try to give her a chance.
She said that the whole pact to take down Sincerity was incorrect after all - someone else told Sincerity, and Sincerity believed it, so he spread it to me.
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instead he just nods slowly, humming under his breath.]
I am glad the two of you were able to get along, then, considering what we've heard so far... I'll have to speak with her myself, when I can.
Did she mention anything else you felt should be passed on?
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[ . . . . ]
I know that people are going to doubt her, because 'Disorder' and everything. That's okay... but I'm going to keep trying to trust her. And I told her that if she stabs me in the back, then it'll prove people right.
But I'd like us to prove all the doubters wrong.
She's going to try to apologize to Cheri - and I'm going to try to make sure that Cheri is in a place to hear it, so they can get along.