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[she shakes her head]
Asking about those things it's fine. It's the timing that's a little off. The more you get to know us, the more we'll be allowed to say... we're just not allowed to share everything about ourselves at once.
Some of us have more... sympathetic backgrounds than others. This is supposed to start us all on an even playing field, or something.
Asking about those things it's fine. It's the timing that's a little off. The more you get to know us, the more we'll be allowed to say... we're just not allowed to share everything about ourselves at once.
Some of us have more... sympathetic backgrounds than others. This is supposed to start us all on an even playing field, or something.
Prolonging a sense of mystery, then. Fair enough, though you'd think that in a competition to determine the best or most suited of you, cards like that would be on the table sooner...
[ ... ]
So then. What made you, specifically, extend an offer to me of all people anyway?
[ ... ]
So then. What made you, specifically, extend an offer to me of all people anyway?
Hmm. Who says you need to be of help to me? Maybe I just wanted to talk. There is a rule about that this week, isn't there?
[ ... his tone is just a few shades shy of completely dismissive and aloof, which means it's just recognizable as almost playful instead.
he chuckles a little after, warmly. ]
No, I didn't necessarily need anything in specific, but if you must ask: after that display this weekend... I wondered a little about it before, but now really have to wonder. Does an individual have to have a certain streak of self-sacrifice in them for you to make your initial offer to them, at the beginning of the game?
[ because really. really. ]
[ ... his tone is just a few shades shy of completely dismissive and aloof, which means it's just recognizable as almost playful instead.
he chuckles a little after, warmly. ]
No, I didn't necessarily need anything in specific, but if you must ask: after that display this weekend... I wondered a little about it before, but now really have to wonder. Does an individual have to have a certain streak of self-sacrifice in them for you to make your initial offer to them, at the beginning of the game?
[ because really. really. ]
That's very true. I suppose I just assume I'm easier to approach by necessity over pleasure.
[Those self-sacrifical types.]
Actually, I approached those who I felt had an unshakable conviction. It just happened that I also found those who possess that kind of spirit, as well. At least, those were the ones that accepted my offer. Many of them went with other avenues.
[Those self-sacrifical types.]
Actually, I approached those who I felt had an unshakable conviction. It just happened that I also found those who possess that kind of spirit, as well. At least, those were the ones that accepted my offer. Many of them went with other avenues.
Present company included, right?
[ it's still good-natured, despite what he says. also i forgot to mention it in the offering post itself, but the song this time was definitely one of ishi's. ]
Unshakable conviction though, is it. [ ... a very quiet, wry, and almost self-deprecatory laugh. is that what people think? regardless- ] I suppose if you want to win, looking for such a quality in your followers would be a rather apt approach to it. The dedicated and strong of will are that much less likely to be of fickle loyalties, after all.
[ the words are rather cynical, but his tone isn't in the least critical. his head does tilt though, a slight bit toward the end. speaking of switching sides- ]
That loophole you managed to employ, this last weekend. It was an admirable act, but are either of you likely to face repercussion or further scrutiny from it?
[ it's still good-natured, despite what he says. also i forgot to mention it in the offering post itself, but the song this time was definitely one of ishi's. ]
Unshakable conviction though, is it. [ ... a very quiet, wry, and almost self-deprecatory laugh. is that what people think? regardless- ] I suppose if you want to win, looking for such a quality in your followers would be a rather apt approach to it. The dedicated and strong of will are that much less likely to be of fickle loyalties, after all.
[ the words are rather cynical, but his tone isn't in the least critical. his head does tilt though, a slight bit toward the end. speaking of switching sides- ]
That loophole you managed to employ, this last weekend. It was an admirable act, but are either of you likely to face repercussion or further scrutiny from it?
...I don't know. Because I didn't do anything technically wrong, I can't get much more than a slap on the wrist. I think the likely scenario is that the loophole will be made inaccessible in future cases, now that it's been made aware of so publicly.
[Can't have everyone getting away with it, after all.]
I wouldn't be surprised if I'm looked at distrustfully from now on, but my intention is only ever to do the most for others as I can. Not just my own followers, but anyone at all. I believe it's important to show equal consideration toward everyone, regardless of their direct support of you.
[Can't have everyone getting away with it, after all.]
I wouldn't be surprised if I'm looked at distrustfully from now on, but my intention is only ever to do the most for others as I can. Not just my own followers, but anyone at all. I believe it's important to show equal consideration toward everyone, regardless of their direct support of you.
Yes. That's why it would be a poll that would take place over the course of several weeks, allowing everyone the time to form their own opinions of us and our competency for the position we're arguing over.
[Piety sighs, as well.]
Displays of power are fine when we're demonstrating our abilities in relation to how we will rule over our ideal world...but not when we're using those powers for bribery and coercion.
[Giving a slight chuckle, they shake their head.]
But, really...I've found one of the simplest, easiest ways to form opinions is just to talk to someone. I supposed...perhaps naively, if we all spent time seriously communicating with one another, a proper solution could have been made.
[Piety sighs, as well.]
Displays of power are fine when we're demonstrating our abilities in relation to how we will rule over our ideal world...but not when we're using those powers for bribery and coercion.
[Giving a slight chuckle, they shake their head.]
But, really...I've found one of the simplest, easiest ways to form opinions is just to talk to someone. I supposed...perhaps naively, if we all spent time seriously communicating with one another, a proper solution could have been made.
That's what I was afraid of, but I suppose we have been getting off fairly lightly, these trials. It'd only make sense that whatever the rules are, they'll start being enforced more strictly, and in the proper spirit. These things can't always be that easy, after all...
[ not to say that possibly sending an innocent off to die was easy, per se, but they'd been willing, and it was better than the alternative.
he huffs a brief, wry breath. ]
You really were telling the truth at the trial when you said you weren't giving up, huh. It might not mean much coming from me, all things considered, but there are still things such as senseless self-sacrifice.
...Anyway. I might not be aligned with you, but I can't say I bear you any ill will- even in the spirit of this competition.
[ not to say that possibly sending an innocent off to die was easy, per se, but they'd been willing, and it was better than the alternative.
he huffs a brief, wry breath. ]
You really were telling the truth at the trial when you said you weren't giving up, huh. It might not mean much coming from me, all things considered, but there are still things such as senseless self-sacrifice.
...Anyway. I might not be aligned with you, but I can't say I bear you any ill will- even in the spirit of this competition.
[Piety sighs. There's only so much he can say now about his actions at the trial, their implications, and what it could mean for the future of his team.]
Thank you. Even that sort of gentle support means a lot to me. I hope you and your brother both will be able to remain safe for the remainder of the competition.
Thank you. Even that sort of gentle support means a lot to me. I hope you and your brother both will be able to remain safe for the remainder of the competition.
[ What's up, this is a PERSONAL friendly visit this time and I can take it easy bc I'm dead now. ]
So, you, Disorder, and Ambition, huh? You've already told me you got on, but admittedly, that's kind of adorable.
[ He sounds it, too- his tone is pretty damn amused, if warm. ]
Did you know she actually sent one of hers to try to convince me to her side?
So, you, Disorder, and Ambition, huh? You've already told me you got on, but admittedly, that's kind of adorable.
[ He sounds it, too- his tone is pretty damn amused, if warm. ]
Did you know she actually sent one of hers to try to convince me to her side?
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Here's hoping, huh.
[ I say, in a backtag, when we all know he's deda. ]
... You say that, by the way, but what about yourself? Fortune is vulnerable this week, she's said, and she has a statue in the courtyard now too. Is it expected that the gods take part in this as competitors too?
[ 'Will you all be all right,' in not as many words. ]
[ I say, in a backtag, when we all know he's deda. ]
... You say that, by the way, but what about yourself? Fortune is vulnerable this week, she's said, and she has a statue in the courtyard now too. Is it expected that the gods take part in this as competitors too?
[ 'Will you all be all right,' in not as many words. ]
... Six weeks of debate and discussion, huh. I suppose that'd be a little closer to the vacation Patience suggested we think of this as. And here I thought it would be petty or presumptuous to call the gods down too often over trivial things and small talk.
[ It's a little wry, but not reproachful or pointed. They knew what they were signing up for, after all, though- maybe not quite as much the socializing part, since he's kept more of a distance from the gods than some others. ]
What would your ideal world be, if I may ask? What does your vision of a perfect world look like?
[ It's a little wry, but not reproachful or pointed. They knew what they were signing up for, after all, though- maybe not quite as much the socializing part, since he's kept more of a distance from the gods than some others. ]
What would your ideal world be, if I may ask? What does your vision of a perfect world look like?
Huh. ... It sounds a bit possibly dehumanizing, but I wonder if that wasn't the intention in the first place.
Are they traits that were important to each of you, somehow, or do you think they might have been closer to things that you embodied?
Are they traits that were important to each of you, somehow, or do you think they might have been closer to things that you embodied?
Well. Glad to hear I apparently made an impression. Though admittedly, drawing straws isn't quite the methodology I might have expected out of an apparent godly pantheon.
Here's hoping you don't end up too disappointed, then.
[ i say, despite gestures at w3 ]
Anyway. I did ask what you liked, so care to answer that? Not flowers, so that's been filed away, and though I know Patience said we technically can summon our patron simply by praying, it still seems sort of rude to not treat you with the same amount of respect as the others.
Here's hoping you don't end up too disappointed, then.
[ i say, despite gestures at w3 ]
Anyway. I did ask what you liked, so care to answer that? Not flowers, so that's been filed away, and though I know Patience said we technically can summon our patron simply by praying, it still seems sort of rude to not treat you with the same amount of respect as the others.
That's fine- I wouldn't want to get into the habit of expecting special treatment or exceptions anyway, especially in a competition like this one.
[ ... a thought comes to mind- namely, Fortune being cut off mid sentence the other day.
Idly: ]
You all seem to be under a surprising amount of restrictions for being the ones who created this game. Some of them look almost unexpected, I think, but I wouldn't really know enough to be sure of it...?
[ ... a thought comes to mind- namely, Fortune being cut off mid sentence the other day.
Idly: ]
You all seem to be under a surprising amount of restrictions for being the ones who created this game. Some of them look almost unexpected, I think, but I wouldn't really know enough to be sure of it...?
[ The answer about Sincerity actually pulls a wry, sympathetic twist of his expression out of him. In fact he is making a face. So yeah, fake people. ]
That makes the two of us, then. About that sort of person, I mean, because as of yet I haven't had the chance to call down Sincerity for a chat.
[ Wryly: ]
Guess that means I'll be in for a pleasant time if that's the case. Ah, but speaking of powers, though, do those reflect your own abilities as individuals, or are they more of a themed sort of set?
That makes the two of us, then. About that sort of person, I mean, because as of yet I haven't had the chance to call down Sincerity for a chat.
[ Wryly: ]
Guess that means I'll be in for a pleasant time if that's the case. Ah, but speaking of powers, though, do those reflect your own abilities as individuals, or are they more of a themed sort of set?
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