GODLY AUDIENCES: SASUKE UCHIHA

[divus]

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[moralmyopia]

[Wow, no wonder the tangerine is attached to this place like an ugly, orange mollusk. He glances around, then at the lotus, then at Beauty. For a moment, he hesitates, like he might change his mind and go back out.

But then he slowly sits in the empty chair.]

You know I'm satisfying a rule.

[He knows Beauty knows, and he knows there shouldn't be any high hopes. But hm. There's a few gods he hasn't spoke to yet, and here he is.]

[divus]

Should that matter? [A curious question. Thanks anyway, it's fine.] The fact is that you still chose me of one of the others you haven't spoken with. I'm flattered.

[Also he has a very particular interest in Sasuke right now, given.] I've been wanting to speak with you anyhow.

[moralmyopia]

[He peers skeptically over without saying anything for a moment at first.] Should I be worried? [He's in A Lot of Trouble, listen.]

You never tried to talk to me yourself.

[divus]

Would you have listened if I had? [So no answer to the worry question, but there's a reason Beauty gave Sasuke some space.] I did, actually, but you rejected my offering.

[moralmyopia]

[Sasuke only makes a bit of a face. He's not sure if he would have accepted or not... maybe not, it's true. Look.]

He said he was giving out a bunch of them. [That lying turd maybe???] That you said for him to give it to those he thought would accept it.

[divus]

That's correct. [What's wrong with that???] Senri-kun has an eye for people who not only are interested in chatting but are interested in winning. I knew I could trust him to reach out to people that might be willing to discuss things with me. I only gave him twelve.

[moralmyopia]

[His brows fall together gently. He... can't argue with that? Hate it.]

Only twelve. [A DOZEN IS A LOT.] A lucky number? There's twelve of you.

[divus]

And the thirteenth is unlucky. [That aside!] The other roses would be lonely if I only gave out a few of them. It was fate that they all came back...even the one you crushed.

[moralmyopia]

[hm. that's... ominous]

I won't apologize for using it how I did. [Though he does maybe feel a bit bad for Senri.] Or pretending I was aligned with you.

[divus]

I would never ask you to apologize, though I would like an explanation. [Ah. And here's why they wanted to talk to Sasuke.] If you'd please?

[moralmyopia]

[He's actually quiet for a long moment or two. He doesn't know what the curse entails exactly, but he knows it's related to lying. It's only Monday. He's had to tread carefully so much.]

Senri wanted someone who had talked to Ruin, and I wanted to know what world they wanted to create. [And... sigh.] That idiot was also digging himself a grave during the trial.

[divus]

[Ah.]

A business transaction then, and yet you not only attempted to slander my name but created a spectacle to take eyes off of those who can't always defend themselves. [A hand comes up to their chin.] Interesting...

...you've spoken to Ruin then?

[moralmyopia]

[WOW, can you NOT call him out on his bullshit so blatantly, look...]

It was a necessity. [sweats] I've spoken to her, yes. Why?

[divus]

[No because, to borrow Sib's words from chat, Beauty is just bumblefucking their way to the right answer here.]

Just curious what you might have learned from her. Ruin is a rather interesting sort of person, but not many engage with her unless it's, as you've said, a necessity. [So??] I fail to see how stepping in and lying about your alignment so publicly was a necessity though.

[moralmyopia]

The orange is more useful to me alive than dead.

[CAN'T BELIEVE BEAUTY IS ALL BEAUTY AND NO BRAINS.]

Why are you so interested in what Ruin says?

[divus]

[Can't you?]

...because she's scary. [Like. There's that, but:] People who speak to her have their own plans in mind, and I'd like to understand yours before someone else gets hurt.

[moralmyopia]

[Beauty being afraid of Ruin. STOP!]

Seeing the ruin of things isn't inherently bad. It allows for a new beginning. A new start.

[He frowns.]

Estelle claims I want to destroy Justice. Do you want to believe that?

[divus]

[Beauty's kind of a baby, please don't listen to them.]

I suppose that's one way to look at it, but there's still the fact that what caused the ruin will leave a lasting impact as well.

[There's a tilt of the head.] I don't necessarily believe rumors, and I also think that if this were true you would have taken the opportunity to start making your plans to do so last week when he was hosting.

[moralmyopia]

Doing anything to Justice during hosting would have been stupid. Unless you're someone doing it simply for show, there's no point. Too many people are talking to and watching him.

It's better to do it when he isn't involved.

[But.]

I don't want to destroy him. I cursed Estelle myself so people would talk to me about whether the rumor was true, and then I could convince them to join Justice if they were so concerned.

[divus]

[Not even going to touch that...]

Yes, I'm aware. [What.] We know when you use your powers, so it wasn't exactly hard to realize what happened then. Though I have to ask...why would you do something so convoluted when there are much simpler solutions?

[moralmyopia]

Because no one is going to join Justice just because I say so. Just like I didn’t speak to you because Senri gave me a flower.

Everyone needed a more pressuring reason. But they just assumed it was a joke.

[divus]

[...Sasuke is an idiot. But.]

Your heart was in the right place, but you overlooked several details. For instance, if you're going to go about it that way, might I suggest someone who would make things less...ah, comical?

[Sorry Estelle.]

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[listen here dammit]

I didn't ask for your opinion. [But he sighs, resigned.] I assumed people would be more willing to listen to a girl who seemed kind and innocent. Not ridicule her.

[divus]

You summoned me, so actually yes you did. [Aha.] While it isn't a bad strategy, if you're planning on reaching a mass audience you have to be sure you're going to engage someone who has enough connections to be taken seriously. Hardly anyone will believe a girl who isn't nearly as outspoken. [A pause.] You may have had better luck with Madoka-chan.

[Another beat.] Please don't curse Madoka-chan.

[Anyway.] Why do you think I asked Senri-kun for his assistance with my roses? He's very charismatic. He reminds me of…well, me. But I knew he'd do well to get people to listen.

[They lean forward, seemingly staring directly into Sasuke's soul.] So, Uchiha-kun, please explain to me what your ultimate goal is. I'd like to hear your proposition as to why Justice should win.

[moralmyopia]

[Sasuke will remember that. Consider Madoka cursed.]

I can see why he won't shut up about you. [Geez. WHOA. Very slightly, Sasuke leans in the opposite direction even though Beauty isn't exactly in his business or anything.

Don't look at his black, dirty soul.]

He's youngest, a new generation. He has more opportunity to grow into a strong leader. It won't be easy. He has to work for it. People will tell him what he wants to hear, they'll try to force him to do what they want when he is listening to advice.

He'll have to listen to his spirit.