[senri still has to come home after all the bodies are announced. he hasn't been home since the night before when he checked in before curfew, and now he's up and - pacing. he's definitely pacing, like he's incredibly nervous now that he's left alone.
and he looks up immediately when the door opens and - he's relieved, he is, but he's also still distressed]
[he doesn't look like he's about to burst out into tears, but he does look pretty frazzled. and - ]
Chuuya-san was originally with Disorder, but then he moved to Sincerity - and last week he upset Disorder so badly that Disorder punched a mirror. When the numbers changed this week, I guessed that's what that meant. I told him to be careful, but he said that he only needed to worry about if Disorder sent any of her followers after him, but I don't know if that's what happened.
[quiet aaaaaaaa intensifies]
I'm not smart enough for this - and I don't know if you already knew but....
I thought I should tell someone who might be able to use the information better than I can.
[ oh. It's apparent on Mizuki's face that this isn't what they were expecting him to come forward with at first; they're quick to chase it off, schooling their expression into something calmer as they approach him and put a hand on his shoulder. ]
Calm down -- it's okay. You don't have to do anything. Even knowing that, you couldn't have helped him.
[calming down is more easily said than done!!! but.... senri will breath in and then breath out once there's a grounding touch on his shoulder, and he looks up at mizuki, lost as he's ever been.]
... okay.
I don't... have any other information this week. Last week I had a lot from what Shiks told me but aside from Chuuya-san....
I want to help more, but I don't know how. And - there's other stuff that I can't say, but it just makes me more nervous....
It's fine. None of us have very much information. I know what it might have seemed like last week, but the truth is that I was only working off of my personal hunches.
[ they squeeze his shoulder a little bit, reassuringly. ]
To tell you the truth, I didn't really know any of them outside of Chuuya-san, myself. But that's all right. [ they can only vote on one, after all... or so Mizuki believes. ] Thank you for telling me. It helps.
[and senri laughs a little bit at that - it's not a purely happy noise, but,,]
I feel like you and Shishimaru and Ray-kun are really good at putting things together.... I don't know if I can keep up with geniuses and prodigies, but if you ever need any information, I can do my best to get it.
[ . . . ]
Um, I actually know some other stuff that I don't really know what to do with right away... If Mizuki-san is willing to listen. I don't want to give you more burden but...
[senri is still bundled up for some reason! even without the snow, or the rule about jackets, he seems to be covered in a nice warm coat and a scarf. weird.
and then he'll peer into the parlor and upon seeing mizuki, he waves hello!! checking real quick to make sure there's no one else, he'll then open pretty strong:]
Disorder found me yesterday - so even before her hosting this week, I got to know her a little bit. I found out some more stuff, if you wanna hear it.
Aaaaand I need your advice! For a date. One of Mizuki-san's skills is flirting, right?
[these are two entirely opposite topics but they're also very related unfortunately,,]
[ they are not entirely sure what to expect when Senri reappears - things seemed to end well enough last time, but he'd still be well in his rights to avoid contact with them after rethinking it a little. But, nope, he's completely fine. They blink in surprise from their seat at the bar, where they're swirling a spoon in what looks to be half of some kind of ice cream float-type creation, but are quick to respond with a smile, as usual. ]
It feels somehow insulting when you put it that way... [ but they won't deny it. ] I'd like to hear about it, and I can try and help you, sure. Are you sure this is the time to be going on a date, though, Nito-kun?
[what's the point of being a great actor if you can't move on from social hiccups at extreme speeds, right ;)
that said senri will just move to take a seat next to them, easy as anything as he laughs]
It is when Sincerity and Disorder want me to dress up Sasuke-kun and then go on a date with him, respectively. They said they'll be up for owing me favors if I get it right! I thought why not knock out two birds with one stone and have fun on the first day of the week before we go back to more nonsense? Soooo that's what I'm doing today.
[how does senri strike up stupid deals like this]
But I thought before I have to deal with him, I'd pay you a visit!
I wouldn't joke about this.... Sure, he can be easy on the eyes, but he's sooooo gloomy and dramatic and prone to the absolute worst ideas known to mankind.
But Dizzy said she wanted me to go on a date with him, so. It's probably part revenge for her, but if I get a favor out of it, it's not like I get to complain.
[ they just... sigh... and shake their head a little, giving him a vaguely disapproving look. Whatever. They'll deal with that in a second, they guess... ]
Revenge for what, exactly? I can't imagine Senri Nito-kun, friend to all gods, has many grudges against him.
[WE'LL SAY SENRI'S CURSE ATTACHED TO SASUKE LETS HIM LEAVE THE COURTYARD ON OCCASION!!!! so that's where he is now. he's still got shit to do?? he looks for mizuki all around the temple, and when he finds them, he waves - ]
Mizuki-san!
You're probably busy, so I just wanted to make sure of something - did you get hit by Advancement Opportunity? Beauty said he's down to one follower, so I needed to talk to you....
[ i mean mizuki will pass through the courtyard on occasion, too, he won't have to look too hard to find them!! Even if Newt is currently hogging the parlor. They've sort of been avoiding Senri for the past few days while they turn over a few things in their head. But, naturally, things are never that easy. They sigh a little when he approaches.
Guess they have to make this decision now. ]
Shouldn't you be more worried about Sincerity-san? [ they really don't understand Senri... or, rather, they do, and they just kind of pity him. ] I wasn't. Beauty-kun will be fine. If you're really that worried, you should join him yourself.
[ ... even if they kind of enjoy monopolizing tamaki's attention, but. ]
[it's a little painful how visibly relieved Senri looks at the news. he breathes out a sigh and shakes his head - ]
I've already checked. Cheri's fine for the coming week. I just wanted to make sure Beauty was the same.
[SORRY MIZUKI, SENRI MOVES FAST. ]
When I spoke to him yesterday, he was sure you wouldn't leave him. I still got nervous that he'd try to be careful so you wouldn't get hurt, but knowing that you weren't forced by one of Bambi's definitely makes me feel better.
I got hit by Advancement Opportunity - so I have to pick which god I'm moving to next anyway.
[ that's been one of their fears, admittedly - that they'd be targeted with that and taken away from Tamaki against their will, leaving him in danger. They cross their arms. ]
... no offense Mizuki-san, but why do you think I'd tell you that...?
You scared me last week - and there's no reason to suspect me this week, not when we know what happened to Fortune and Ruin - but there's not really a point in giving my god to someone who doesn't trust me not to hurt someone?
Hmmm... Because you like me? You've been telling me everything else, haven't you? And the more alliances I know, the more I can figure out during the trials.
[ they slip their hands into their pockets, casual. ]
[it's the day after, and senri feels marginally better. it's still difficult, and he struggles to separate himself from the people who bring him comfort at the moment, but he knows he has to. he wanders the temple until he finds mizuki and then he greets them with tired little nod]
... I understand, if you don't want to use Above Suspicion. I think that it's a little safer, to do that now, since it's close to the end. But... I really do think that Sasuke only wanted to protect more people - and only wanted to help. He won't hurt anyone else first, and I'll watch him to make sure that's true.
[ . . . ]
But I also wanted to offer - if you don't want to go in the last week without having one to spare, I can switch to Beauty just until the last swap. Someone will cover Cheri for me so that he's not vulnerable.
I don't know if that's what you'd want, or what you believe in - but I thought I'd offer, if it might help save Sasuke.
I can do that, if Beauty-kun agrees to it. I'm going to talk to him first. [ his opinion matters a lot to Mizuki... However. ] ... But if you switch to Beauty-kun's side, I'll do it as soon as we're done talking here, regardless of what he thinks. We need one more person on our side.
He told me he needed one more to ensure he has a higher placing in the pantheon. That was his only request. It's the only thing he's ever asked me for.
[ and they have a feeling he wants this for their sake - so that he might be able to fulfill their wish, even if he doesn't win. Mizuki continues coolly. ]
If you don't switch, I was intending to force someone else to do so. So I'd appreciate it if you did.
[ they leave Senri's second question unanswered. ]
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week 2, friday
and he looks up immediately when the door opens and - he's relieved, he is, but he's also still distressed]
Mizuki-san...!
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Nito-kun? Sorry, I was... Did you need me?
[ WHAT IS IT BOY ]
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[he doesn't look like he's about to burst out into tears, but he does look pretty frazzled. and - ]
Chuuya-san was originally with Disorder, but then he moved to Sincerity - and last week he upset Disorder so badly that Disorder punched a mirror. When the numbers changed this week, I guessed that's what that meant. I told him to be careful, but he said that he only needed to worry about if Disorder sent any of her followers after him, but I don't know if that's what happened.
[quiet aaaaaaaa intensifies]
I'm not smart enough for this - and I don't know if you already knew but....
I thought I should tell someone who might be able to use the information better than I can.
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Calm down -- it's okay. You don't have to do anything. Even knowing that, you couldn't have helped him.
[ calm down, bunny... ]
We can figure this out together.
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... okay.
I don't... have any other information this week. Last week I had a lot from what Shiks told me but aside from Chuuya-san....
I want to help more, but I don't know how. And - there's other stuff that I can't say, but it just makes me more nervous....
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[ they squeeze his shoulder a little bit, reassuringly. ]
To tell you the truth, I didn't really know any of them outside of Chuuya-san, myself. But that's all right. [ they can only vote on one, after all... or so Mizuki believes. ] Thank you for telling me. It helps.
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I feel like you and Shishimaru and Ray-kun are really good at putting things together.... I don't know if I can keep up with geniuses and prodigies, but if you ever need any information, I can do my best to get it.
[ . . . ]
Um, I actually know some other stuff that I don't really know what to do with right away... If Mizuki-san is willing to listen. I don't want to give you more burden but...
[please, someone smarter than him take the wheel]
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week 3, monday
and then he'll peer into the parlor and upon seeing mizuki, he waves hello!! checking real quick to make sure there's no one else, he'll then open pretty strong:]
Disorder found me yesterday - so even before her hosting this week, I got to know her a little bit. I found out some more stuff, if you wanna hear it.
Aaaaand I need your advice! For a date. One of Mizuki-san's skills is flirting, right?
[these are two entirely opposite topics but they're also very related unfortunately,,]
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It feels somehow insulting when you put it that way... [ but they won't deny it. ] I'd like to hear about it, and I can try and help you, sure. Are you sure this is the time to be going on a date, though, Nito-kun?
[ is it that barney lad from next door?! ]
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that said senri will just move to take a seat next to them, easy as anything as he laughs]
It is when Sincerity and Disorder want me to dress up Sasuke-kun and then go on a date with him, respectively. They said they'll be up for owing me favors if I get it right! I thought why not knock out two birds with one stone and have fun on the first day of the week before we go back to more nonsense? Soooo that's what I'm doing today.
[how does senri strike up stupid deals like this]
But I thought before I have to deal with him, I'd pay you a visit!
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... Nito-kun, I really can't tell if you're joking or not...
[ really, they have to ask. Sasuke? Sasuke?! The guy who left a huge bruise on your wrist?! Have some self-respect, girl!! ]
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I wouldn't joke about this.... Sure, he can be easy on the eyes, but he's sooooo gloomy and dramatic and prone to the absolute worst ideas known to mankind.
But Dizzy said she wanted me to go on a date with him, so. It's probably part revenge for her, but if I get a favor out of it, it's not like I get to complain.
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Revenge for what, exactly? I can't imagine Senri Nito-kun, friend to all gods, has many grudges against him.
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week 4, sunday
Mizuki-san!
You're probably busy, so I just wanted to make sure of something - did you get hit by Advancement Opportunity? Beauty said he's down to one follower, so I needed to talk to you....
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Guess they have to make this decision now. ]
Shouldn't you be more worried about Sincerity-san? [ they really don't understand Senri... or, rather, they do, and they just kind of pity him. ] I wasn't. Beauty-kun will be fine. If you're really that worried, you should join him yourself.
[ ... even if they kind of enjoy monopolizing tamaki's attention, but. ]
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I've already checked. Cheri's fine for the coming week. I just wanted to make sure Beauty was the same.
[SORRY MIZUKI, SENRI MOVES FAST. ]
When I spoke to him yesterday, he was sure you wouldn't leave him. I still got nervous that he'd try to be careful so you wouldn't get hurt, but knowing that you weren't forced by one of Bambi's definitely makes me feel better.
I got hit by Advancement Opportunity - so I have to pick which god I'm moving to next anyway.
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You were?
[ that's been one of their fears, admittedly - that they'd be targeted with that and taken away from Tamaki against their will, leaving him in danger. They cross their arms. ]
... So? Where are you going to go, then?
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... no offense Mizuki-san, but why do you think I'd tell you that...?
You scared me last week - and there's no reason to suspect me this week, not when we know what happened to Fortune and Ruin - but there's not really a point in giving my god to someone who doesn't trust me not to hurt someone?
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Hmmm... Because you like me? You've been telling me everything else, haven't you? And the more alliances I know, the more I can figure out during the trials.
[ they slip their hands into their pockets, casual. ]
Besides, it's my responsibility.
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week 6, sunday
... Mizuki-san....
Did Ishirin-san speak to you already?
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[ unlike Senri, Mizuki actually looks... generally okay. Things went better than expected for them last night, all things considered. ]
Why?
[ they have a feeling they know what Senri's going to say... ]
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... I understand, if you don't want to use Above Suspicion. I think that it's a little safer, to do that now, since it's close to the end. But... I really do think that Sasuke only wanted to protect more people - and only wanted to help. He won't hurt anyone else first, and I'll watch him to make sure that's true.
[ . . . ]
But I also wanted to offer - if you don't want to go in the last week without having one to spare, I can switch to Beauty just until the last swap. Someone will cover Cheri for me so that he's not vulnerable.
I don't know if that's what you'd want, or what you believe in - but I thought I'd offer, if it might help save Sasuke.
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[ they nod, unperturbed. ]
I can do that, if Beauty-kun agrees to it. I'm going to talk to him first. [ his opinion matters a lot to Mizuki... However. ] ... But if you switch to Beauty-kun's side, I'll do it as soon as we're done talking here, regardless of what he thinks. We need one more person on our side.
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... I told Beauty about it last night. What I hope will happen. He likes Sasuke, so I... think he'll be supportive. If that helps.
[he thinks about it briefly]
... Mizuki-san, can I ask why? All the gods only need one... The only thing that matters is the final switch, at the end of the game.
Ogou-san told me that the two of you are working on alliances.
Who do you want to win at the end? Because I don't want... my ideas to clash with yours.
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[ and they have a feeling he wants this for their sake - so that he might be able to fulfill their wish, even if he doesn't win. Mizuki continues coolly. ]
If you don't switch, I was intending to force someone else to do so. So I'd appreciate it if you did.
[ they leave Senri's second question unanswered. ]
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