[Nonon enters the studio and will find that her offering is stuck to one of the mirrors in the studio, and Love's sitting on the floor waiting for her.]
This design's really cute. Really thematic. [She's trying to be cheerful, but losing half of your followers is a bad time fam.]
[ As she usually does, Nonon joins her on the floor. ]
I thought it was fitting. I know at least one of them will come back to you next week. [ If they all don't bite it, at least. ] If that's what you're worried about.
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It's been weeks, but I never actually asked you this. What kind of world are you striving for?
Two of them will for sure. The third won't. I already know that. So she's not as worried about that, now it's just making sure they don't die before then.
...give her a second to think that one over.]
...I want a world where the truth isn't hidden and people can find answers. In an ideal world, people won't have to hide who they are or choose to be one kind of person. They can be multiple people even if some things go against what people think they are, and it'll be okay because they'll have people that will support them even at their worst moments. We've talked about bonds, haven't we? In the kind of world I want, those bonds will get you through anything.
When people feel like they have to lie and hide things, that's what ends up hurting them and hurting the people around them. I don't want that kind of world. I want a world where even if people are hurt, justice and the truth can prevail because those are what's most important. If people can be supported by their bonds, and support their own bonds, they'll be able to get through all hardships.
I want a world where people will be able to rely on each other, and humanity's dark side will be more manageable.
[ What will Friday bring? It's a question on everyone's mind, for sure.
She listens to Love carefully. She lets the words sink in, and silence hangs a for a moment. ]
That sounds like a nice world. I don't mind helping you get there, but I also want that to happen here. What can I do to get to that point? I've had to lie and hide things before to help save my world. That's not what concerns me so much, but... you gods have taken oaths not to tell the whole truth.
[ ... ]
How can I help that truth come out?
[ For Nonon, it's not wholly about truth or justice. She doesn't love a whole lot of people, but she cares more about saving people than she lets on. Yeah, she'll be rude as hell to anyone, but that doesn't mean they deserve to die. ]
...Nonon-san. I'd like to have this conversation with you, but you have to make a promise to me. Some things that I say and show you here...you're not allowed to repeat to anybody else. Okay?
[That's ominous, but it seems like Love wants to help.]
[ That is really, really ominous, and Nonon looks at Love with more than a little surprise. She expected more cryptic answers, so this is entirely unexpected.
Slowly, she nods. ]
Yes. Okay.
[ If it's something that will help, Nonon wants to know. ]
Thanks. And remember, you promised. [That's still ominous?? But after that, Love pauses for a brief moment before she reaches up to begin lowering her hood, two auburn twintails immediately popping up as she shakes out her hair. Her other hand comes up and pries at the edges of the mask, lifting it away from her face to set on the ground.
[Demasked and out in the open, Love faces Nonon and gives a little smile.]
Soo...we took an oath not to tell the whole truth right away, but that doesn't mean we can't help figure out a way for you guys to be honest with each other. [Hi.]
That's sweet. It's really nice to be able to see you like this, too. [It's a slow, ongoing process...]
...by now, you know all of the followers I had. Ray came to me with the idea to have a meeting once he figured out the rest of you and I accepted it. You, Sieg-kun and Ray are the only ones who've seen me like this though. I also plan on telling Zoe soon.
[Conveniently leaving out a name, she moves on.] As much as I really hate that you guys got split up, I'm thinking this might be to our advantage to get the truth out there. Did Ray and Zoe tell you where they ended up transferring to?
[ She glances sideways at Love. She notices that left out name. She's sure Yu would flirt up a storm with Love on purpose or naturally, so...?? ]
I think Guitar Girl went to Cunning, but I don't think the adorable emo ever said... explicitly...? Not yet. Maybe I'll ask and see if he'll dodge my question. [ Even though he comes up to her and asks her point blank questions all the time?? Rude. ]
That doesn't surprise me at all. Ray's really cagey like that. I'm almost surprised he was willing to out himself to the rest of you in the first place. [But she hums softly as she thinks about that.]
...the kind of truth that we need to spread is making sure people are really aligning themselves with the god they want to be with in the end. I admire you guys for trying to spread out and make sure none of us will die after what happened to Fortune, but...I don't want it to get to the end and have you be stuck somewhere you won't want to be. It's trickier with Ambition's power, too.
I wish there was a way to get them to defect, too.
[ Even if she ends up getting betrayed by some resources 12 year old, she can't hate that. She'd be mad, but she wouldn't hate it. ]
If Ambition weren't where I think some people thought I'd be, I'd consider it. Switching, finding out who was there, getting someone to switch, and come back. [ Advanced Opportunity is the Ambition power she'd probably pick. ] We have a couple weeks left. It's down to how much people want to win versus how much they want to be good people versus how much they really care about choosing the head a pantheon.
[ All the murder and intrigue has made this a muddier thing to consider. ]
Like an undercover spy? Or a mole, I guess. That's also not a bad strategy, but I can see where that gets a little risky. You could try sneaking in anyway when she's got a lot of numbers. Nobody would know the wiser if you get someone to defect to me to take your place.
...which of those three things do you care about most?
Yeah, kind of. It's what I'm used to doing in a way. I might consider it just in the unlucky chance someone uses that power on me next week, but... [ That takes her surefire way to take someone down with her if someone comes after her. She has to weigh her options. ]
... It's complicated. The person I follow back home is ultimately a good person, who cares a lot. She cares a lot more than anyone really thinks. It's only recently that she's come to think the ends doesn't always justify the means. [ Nonon doesn't have quite as many moral scruples as she should even if she knows what is more moral. ] I care about doing things in a way that she'd approve of more than all of those, but I want to make sure she lives.
[ This is the most indirect answer Nonon has probably ever given. ]
…that's really cool. [:o] Really sneaky. Let's hope it doesn't come to that, but if it does? You know what to do.
[There's a pause though and she hums thoughtfully.] …there's someone I used to follow in my old life, too. He was a good person who wanted to do the right thing and find the truth in everything. He's…one of the best people I've ever met, and he's the kind of person to care about everyone he meets. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to do things in a way you think other people would approve of.
[…] It's sort of why I'm playing this game a certain way, too. I want to win not only because I'm doing things my way, but in a way he'd be proud of me. So…I think I get what you're saying.
[Do things the right way, but be prepared to sacrifice things for the safety of the one you care about.]
If you do end up getting hit with a swap, let me know where you're going? We know when powers are used but the rest is up to you.
[...at that...she smiles a little.] I do. Even if he doesn't love me back, I do...I want what's best for him and to make sure he'll always be safe, even if I can't do everything for him. And it's why you can't tell him you've seen my face today.
Don't do that! [...] ...well, I mean I can't stop you but don't do that just because of this.
[She can't really stop Nonon, so...ganba, Yu.] Anyway it's because I haven't told him, but I think he might have an idea...the last time I saw him before the ascension, we were saying goodbye at the train station. That's not the last thing he remembers. [So.] I don't want to skew his perspective of the game, but...you guys are kinda close. So I wanted to be honest with you.
[Is she a little annoyed that Yu flirts with everyone? Yeah, because she can see it, but it's fine. She's a god, he's not, what can you do?]
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This design's really cute. Really thematic. [She's trying to be cheerful, but losing half of your followers is a bad time fam.]
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I thought it was fitting. I know at least one of them will come back to you next week. [ If they all don't bite it, at least. ] If that's what you're worried about.
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It's been weeks, but I never actually asked you this. What kind of world are you striving for?
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...give her a second to think that one over.]
...I want a world where the truth isn't hidden and people can find answers. In an ideal world, people won't have to hide who they are or choose to be one kind of person. They can be multiple people even if some things go against what people think they are, and it'll be okay because they'll have people that will support them even at their worst moments. We've talked about bonds, haven't we? In the kind of world I want, those bonds will get you through anything.
When people feel like they have to lie and hide things, that's what ends up hurting them and hurting the people around them. I don't want that kind of world. I want a world where even if people are hurt, justice and the truth can prevail because those are what's most important. If people can be supported by their bonds, and support their own bonds, they'll be able to get through all hardships.
I want a world where people will be able to rely on each other, and humanity's dark side will be more manageable.
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She listens to Love carefully. She lets the words sink in, and silence hangs a for a moment. ]
That sounds like a nice world. I don't mind helping you get there, but I also want that to happen here. What can I do to get to that point? I've had to lie and hide things before to help save my world. That's not what concerns me so much, but... you gods have taken oaths not to tell the whole truth.
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How can I help that truth come out?
[ For Nonon, it's not wholly about truth or justice. She doesn't love a whole lot of people, but she cares more about saving people than she lets on. Yeah, she'll be rude as hell to anyone, but that doesn't mean they deserve to die. ]
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[That's ominous, but it seems like Love wants to help.]
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Slowly, she nods. ]
Yes. Okay.
[ If it's something that will help, Nonon wants to know. ]
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Or like. Kind of kicking it away.]
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Soo...we took an oath not to tell the whole truth right away, but that doesn't mean we can't help figure out a way for you guys to be honest with each other. [Hi.]
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Nonon's mouth opens in surprise. More and more unexpected things happen, and she's not sure how to react to this. She settles on smiling back. ]
It's nice to finally see you. I knew Love had to be cute. [ Hi. ] I'm ready to hear what you have to say and brainstorm.
[ She could flirt, but she knows what's more important. ]
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...by now, you know all of the followers I had. Ray came to me with the idea to have a meeting once he figured out the rest of you and I accepted it. You, Sieg-kun and Ray are the only ones who've seen me like this though. I also plan on telling Zoe soon.
[Conveniently leaving out a name, she moves on.] As much as I really hate that you guys got split up, I'm thinking this might be to our advantage to get the truth out there. Did Ray and Zoe tell you where they ended up transferring to?
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I think Guitar Girl went to Cunning, but I don't think the adorable emo ever said... explicitly...? Not yet. Maybe I'll ask and see if he'll dodge my question. [ Even though he comes up to her and asks her point blank questions all the time?? Rude. ]
What kind of truth do you want to spread?
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That doesn't surprise me at all. Ray's really cagey like that. I'm almost surprised he was willing to out himself to the rest of you in the first place. [But she hums softly as she thinks about that.]
...the kind of truth that we need to spread is making sure people are really aligning themselves with the god they want to be with in the end. I admire you guys for trying to spread out and make sure none of us will die after what happened to Fortune, but...I don't want it to get to the end and have you be stuck somewhere you won't want to be. It's trickier with Ambition's power, too.
I wish there was a way to get them to defect, too.
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He wants to win. It's not a bad thing.
[ Even if she ends up getting betrayed by some resources 12 year old, she can't hate that. She'd be mad, but she wouldn't hate it. ]
If Ambition weren't where I think some people thought I'd be, I'd consider it. Switching, finding out who was there, getting someone to switch, and come back. [ Advanced Opportunity is the Ambition power she'd probably pick. ] We have a couple weeks left. It's down to how much people want to win versus how much they want to be good people versus how much they really care about choosing the head a pantheon.
[ All the murder and intrigue has made this a muddier thing to consider. ]
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...which of those three things do you care about most?
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... It's complicated. The person I follow back home is ultimately a good person, who cares a lot. She cares a lot more than anyone really thinks. It's only recently that she's come to think the ends doesn't always justify the means. [ Nonon doesn't have quite as many moral scruples as she should even if she knows what is more moral. ] I care about doing things in a way that she'd approve of more than all of those, but I want to make sure she lives.
[ This is the most indirect answer Nonon has probably ever given. ]
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[There's a pause though and she hums thoughtfully.] …there's someone I used to follow in my old life, too. He was a good person who wanted to do the right thing and find the truth in everything. He's…one of the best people I've ever met, and he's the kind of person to care about everyone he meets. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to do things in a way you think other people would approve of.
[…] It's sort of why I'm playing this game a certain way, too. I want to win not only because I'm doing things my way, but in a way he'd be proud of me. So…I think I get what you're saying.
[Do things the right way, but be prepared to sacrifice things for the safety of the one you care about.]
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[ After her cursed existence. ]
It sounds like you love him.
[ Because that's how Nonon feels about the person she was talking about, and if it's on any kind of similar wavelength... ]
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[...at that...she smiles a little.] I do. Even if he doesn't love me back, I do...I want what's best for him and to make sure he'll always be safe, even if I can't do everything for him. And it's why you can't tell him you've seen my face today.
[Well. There you have it.]
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AHHHHHHHHHHH???!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ]
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That stupid bowl cut.
[ She puts her face in her hands. Just. The realization sinking in is heavy. ]
How can he not know it's you? Why haven't you kicked his dumb ass?
[ HE FLIRTS WITH EVERYONE. LOVE??? ]
DONE i'm sorry
jesus fucking christ im crying
[She can't really stop Nonon, so...ganba, Yu.] Anyway it's because I haven't told him, but I think he might have an idea...the last time I saw him before the ascension, we were saying goodbye at the train station. That's not the last thing he remembers. [So.] I don't want to skew his perspective of the game, but...you guys are kinda close. So I wanted to be honest with you.
[Is she a little annoyed that Yu flirts with everyone? Yeah, because she can see it, but it's fine. She's a god, he's not, what can you do?]
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