catchall for milla

[leaberator]

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[leaberator]

Just what is it that you think I know that has to do with our corruption problem?

[tothemaxwell]

I generally meant outside that, as well.

Trust is what we're looking to build, is it not? In which case, we should most likely be open with more than just the issues of beating the corruption.

[leaberator]

[ hm. he shrugs ]

I don't know what telling people about my role would do, and I don't got much else to offer.

[tothemaxwell]

Perhaps Emma can speak publicly about her role in Julius' killing, then. Our goal from the start has always been transparency—I believe that would certainly be a good place to begin.

[leaberator]

[ he frowns, looking away ]

What makes you think Emma had anything to do with that?

[tothemaxwell]

[She puffs an exhale of breath.]

There is no need for you to play coy, Lea. I have already confirmed it for myself. Your role as an accessory is obvious enough.

[leaberator]

[ he sighs himself ]

Confirmed it with who, exactly? 'Cause you might wanna double check your sources, since I had nothing to do with it.

[tothemaxwell]

[There's a chuckle, and Milla shakes her head.]

No, no. Accessory. I'm sure Emma shared her activities with you, didn't she? That is, of course, what couples in dire circumstances do, after all. I additionally confirmed your non-involvement.

I plan to stress to Emma that she is open and honest with everyone. It is likely our best path forward.

[leaberator]

[ ... he's quiet for a while before he sighs ]

Considering there's no guarantee no one will get corrupted next week, I'd rather she not risk it, but at this rate, the entire group will know without her ever having to say anything in public.

[ how can his gf be so bad at murder ]

[tothemaxwell]

Do you think that someone "not risking" something here has saved them from corruption or passing? If so many people are truly on the brink of the knowledge, then it is best for the group dynamic, and people's belief in her, that Emma come forward with it.

This is precisely what I am speaking of when I push for open honesty, and I suspect it is what Sol would suggest, as well. How else would you recommend that trust be built, Axel?

[leaberator]

I said yet. [ it's a little bitter, and he looks a little stone-faced at her talking about sol? for some reason? hm ] It's the same reason I'm not saying everyone should sit down together and pick a person quite yet-- or even discuss their potential preferences in public. All we'd be doing is putting a potential target on them. I think people deserve to know what we're up against. That's all I wanna put out there on Monday until we know more about how it has to go down.

[tothemaxwell]

[hmm!!!

milla's expression doesn't shift, but there's a clear look in her eye of someone taking notes.]

Will you force my hand to put out more than that? "Our time together is running out". How much more time do you imagine we have remaining to hide our truths in the shadows?

And you have not yet answered my question.

[leaberator]

I'm not outing her, so yeah, you want that truth out there? Do your own dirty work yourself.

[ he's got his arms crossed against his chest and he is, once again, ignoring!! the question!!!! ]

[tothemaxwell]

We shall see.

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Consider my words, Axel. Because trust is what we all need, now, more than ever.

[leaberator]

And me doing that isn't going to build trust for anyone.

[tothemaxwell]

Does Four weigh on your mind?

[leaberator]

This has nothing to do with her, or with last week for that matter.

[tothemaxwell]

Then... all of that aside, what do you fear?

[leaberator]

[ ...wh... he blinks ]

What's with that, all of a sudden?

[tothemaxwell]

All of a sudden? I'd say that it is the summary of most of your actions, although perhaps "fear" is sometimes a little strong.

You feared for Xion. You feared for Emma. You fear for your close friends, your family unit here. You fear for what your actions will cause for them.

The only person you do not seem to fear for... is yourself.

[leaberator]

The... summary of my actions? I'm not being driven by fear. That's-- of course I'm worried about the people I care about, that's normal. That doesn't mean I base everything around that.

[ ... does it? he doesn't refute the last part, because he-- has nothing to say to it. ]

[tothemaxwell]

Where do you think worry is borne from? I never suggested it was unnatural.

You have time and time again proven yourself as a reliable source of ability and information, Lea. What part of you feels you are untrustworthy? I notice you have not refuted my final statement.

[leaberator]

It's not what drives me.

[ he repeats it, quiet. ]

I never said I was untrustworthy. [ never said he wasn't either but. ] But yeah, I'm not worried for me. What's there to refute? I know I can handle myself.

[tothemaxwell]

You certainly do seem to feel that way. But as always, I can't help but notice how others worry about you—depend on you. No one, myself included, wants to see harm come as close to you again as it did with Shirasu.

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I believe you. Then, what would you say it is that propels you forward?

[leaberator]

[ depend on him ... that again? he rubs the back of his head ]

Everyone's always saying that... I don't die so easy, alright?

[ he shakes his head because. that aside-- ]

I made a promise. That's all.