Honestly, I think they are also quite fond of you—and fear for the health of your charges, should you pass. I don't imagine either of them would take your death well.
[She pauses, giving him a nod.]
I am aware of Emma's role, my own, and, once you elucidate it, yours. Four and Minato also seem to have some ability. Particularly Minato—I assume that is the truth behind his and Akane's "relationship".
I am more than happy to hear more specific details, of course.
[ alright, there is a lot he should address in there (minato? has? a role?), but his brain kinda got stuck on the first part, between being told outright shess and emma would be sad if he died (well, alright, he knew the emma part) and... ]
Are you certain? The photos on your device, the way they reacted to your injury, the way they look at you—you even told Namine to take Xion across the hall during our stripping check in a trial, and she obeyed easily.
I was merely reading the signs I was shown. It is up to you to clarify the matter for me.
[ normally, he wouldn't mind agreeing, but considering he has been accused of being the parent friend
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Anyway, my role's not that big a deal. I get a vague choice every week, an' whatever I pick can help or hinder us. The food that weekend was one of 'em, as were the puzzle boxes. This week I got that talisman that can call out lies. Just... stuff like that.
[She seems to perk at the change of topic, as if tickled even further by the avoidance of it—but doesn't pursue.]
Hmm. You have truly used your role to the best of your abilities. Well done, Lea.
Of course, it comes back to the matter of how I can do the same with mine. We are unable to chart the course of the corruption—I wonder if there is a way people who hold roles could combine them in some novel way...?
Normally I'd enjoy anyone saying my praises, but that was mostly luck. The choices are random.
[ he cannot emphasize how much luck is involved, there. anyway, the rest of it intrigues him well enough ]
I dunno if mine would be any help, considering how it works, but Sol's always trying to push all of us with roles to talk with each other. There's gotta be a reason behind it.
I agree. Sol encouraged me to also not hide my power—or, at least, to share it with trusted sources.
Perhaps this calls for a group brainstorming. Only the each of us know the true width and breadth of our abilities—there may be something in that that we could link together. For example, it would be ideal if the Crescent role could be implemented in a way that does not simply end once it is used. I wonder if there is a way to carry it forward, or...?
Yeah, yeah, I know. [ he waves her off ] No idea how the power works, but I think Four's meant to be the other one who has it. Lune said hers was protection based.
That, I more or less gleaned from Shirasu and Akane's conversation with each other. Both sought Minato for some reason—and I am now almost certain that his potential role is the reason why.
He doesn't seem the type to hide things. I would like to take the opportunity to speak with both of them, if they will let me.
If we can all become stronger together, that is the ideal.
Not yet. It's currently new information—I've only told Shess and yourself what I've surmised, so far.
I'd like to confirm it first, before speaking with her again, but you are more than welcome to tell her what I've discovered. I trust you to convey it accurately—after all, you two are very close, aren't you?
Interesting. Then I wonder what, exactly, he possesses, if not that? It is definitely something worthy of multiple people's time and effort—to the point of murder.
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Who, then?
Who are you of the opinion that should I give my life to?
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[She pauses, giving him a nod.]
I am aware of Emma's role, my own, and, once you elucidate it, yours. Four and Minato also seem to have some ability. Particularly Minato—I assume that is the truth behind his and Akane's "relationship".
I am more than happy to hear more specific details, of course.
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My... charges?
[ what. ]
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You are their guardian, are you not?
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They certainly seem to look upon you that way.
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[ he's having a mental crisis ]
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I was merely reading the signs I was shown. It is up to you to clarify the matter for me.
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he stares at her for a long time. ]
We're just... friends.
[ this is his only defense. ]
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[she's clearly charmed by this garbage deflection.]
And a group of friends can often be very similar to a family, don't you think?
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he decides it's absolutely time to change the subject ]
Anyway, my role's not that big a deal. I get a vague choice every week, an' whatever I pick can help or hinder us. The food that weekend was one of 'em, as were the puzzle boxes. This week I got that talisman that can call out lies. Just... stuff like that.
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Hmm. You have truly used your role to the best of your abilities. Well done, Lea.
Of course, it comes back to the matter of how I can do the same with mine. We are unable to chart the course of the corruption—I wonder if there is a way people who hold roles could combine them in some novel way...?
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[ he cannot emphasize how much luck is involved, there. anyway, the rest of it intrigues him well enough ]
I dunno if mine would be any help, considering how it works, but Sol's always trying to push all of us with roles to talk with each other. There's gotta be a reason behind it.
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Perhaps this calls for a group brainstorming. Only the each of us know the true width and breadth of our abilities—there may be something in that that we could link together. For example, it would be ideal if the Crescent role could be implemented in a way that does not simply end once it is used. I wonder if there is a way to carry it forward, or...?
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Naturally, my interest is not malicious.
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I wonder if Minato's is, as well. That would certainly account for some things.
Perhaps I will see if I can speak to Four in confidence regarding it.
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He doesn't seem the type to hide things. I would like to take the opportunity to speak with both of them, if they will let me.
If we can all become stronger together, that is the ideal.
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[ although. ]
... Did you talk to Emma about Minato having a role?
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I'd like to confirm it first, before speaking with her again, but you are more than welcome to tell her what I've discovered. I trust you to convey it accurately—after all, you two are very close, aren't you?
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... Sure. That's not why I'm asking, though. As far as I know, the first one Emma checked in this place was Minato.
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Interesting. Then I wonder what, exactly, he possesses, if not that? It is definitely something worthy of multiple people's time and effort—to the point of murder.
Or possibly, he was given the role later?
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