[ 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?]
No, it's not just because of this. We wanted an alternative method to detain culprits, if we ever figured out more than one. [ You know, in that slim possibility that people collectively have more than one brain cell. ] I need to lock someone at curfew to keep Ruin's key, and I'm pretty sure he's the type to go along with being locked in.
[ Because he's a boy who's like that. ]
Thanks for telling me. I'll do my best to make sure he doesn't do anything too stupid.
You made a deal with Ruin? [Somehow this doesn't surprise her, but ugh.] That's not a bad way of thinking...and you're right. Yu-senpai would go along with it as long as he knew what you were doing. Just be honest with him as best as you can.
[Idiot boy...] ...but I'd appreciate that. I have a few others keeping an eye on him, too, just in case. But I still worry about all of you.
You don't like Ruin that much, huh? Beggars can't be choosers, but I don't mind talking to her. She doesn't seem that bad. [ She shrugs. There are worst people and Ruin is kind of fun? ]
Well, then I'll take all my eyes off of him. I think most of us are either generally liked or considered useful although I toe the line for both.
There's nothing wrong with that. I don't trust her either, but I can't say I don't understand her. I kind of get her vibe. [ It's a little similar to hers in some ways. ]
Love.... he drugged himself. [ Because he's an idiot. ] I'm adored at home, but people from different worlds have different standards and sometimes, they're just plain weird.
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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???!!!!!!!
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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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[ Because he's a boy who's like that. ]
Thanks for telling me. I'll do my best to make sure he doesn't do anything too stupid.
[ She gets wanting to protect that One Person. ]
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[Idiot boy...] ...but I'd appreciate that. I have a few others keeping an eye on him, too, just in case. But I still worry about all of you.
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Well, then I'll take all my eyes off of him. I think most of us are either generally liked or considered useful although I toe the line for both.
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[Paranoid...but she shakes her head.] He's free to do whatever he wants. You, too. I think you're plenty liked though or you wouldn't still be here.
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There's nothing wrong with that. I don't trust her either, but I can't say I don't understand her. I kind of get her vibe. [ It's a little similar to hers in some ways. ]
Love.... he drugged himself. [ Because he's an idiot. ] I'm adored at home, but people from different worlds have different standards and sometimes, they're just plain weird.
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