...don't worry. I'll-- I will promise not to do it unless I feel it's necessary, if that helps. Either if there is no hiding it-- or if it adds too much to that chaos.
[much as he's unsure he likes that. he knows what he's done, he should own up to it, but--
but there's takaomi, and jack, and senri, and piety. just earlier this week he'd been told the others would be a mess if he died, and his work isn't done yet. if nothing else, he thinks he might be needed.
so, while he looks a little uncomfortable... he doesn't take it back.]
Just... consider it. If you find you do have anything to say-- I will arrange it. I've put you into this position, so... it is the least I can do for you.
[Jack definitely doesn't want Ishikirimaru to be a back-up plan. It's the main reason he's worried about Saturday but he gives a huff of laughter all the same.]
I can guarantee I won't be screaming, so there's that. Let's regroup tomorrow night if I think of anything. I'll see what I can come up with.
But that's all I ask. Hopefully it's not necessary. I have a feeling most people are still looking for Fortune's killer anyway. You saw what Justice was doing in the courtyard today, didn't you? [Since that was happening.] If something does happen to Ruin tonight, then…that might be everybody's focus.
[He feels kind of bad saying this either way, but he's also a little too protective to just kind of let either of them get into too much trouble.]
Thank you though. If…it comes to that, and we don't think of a better option to summon, I'll see what I can do. For now though, we'll have to figure out how we're getting you back to the temple without drawing too much attention and getting somebody else to look you over.
[ he thought that he should have probably ran after ruin when she left, but in the moment he was too busy trying to make sure luna's attention was on them instead of her. granted, he isn't sure how he could have protected her on his own, but...
it leaves an uneasy feeling that they might have gone through all of that for nothing. ]
We can get Ray. He might not be as good as Jude, but he's the one who helped Senri and Sasuke yesterday.
[if she dies anyway, then he's at least protected taka and taken out someone who was willing to kill a god. if there was more than one person who wanted her dead, maybe there wasn't much they could have done, in the end.
but he doesn't want to think about it yet. tomorrow.
another heavy breath and he's... trying to push himself back up because of course he is.]
Ray will be fine. I-- am willing to trust him. If we can find somewhere safe that isn't... too deep into the temple, I think I can walk.
Let's not worry about that right now. That's definitely a tomorrow problem. [Sigh. The last thing they need is to think about the guilt of possibly letting Ruin get killed anyway because they had their hands full. And anyway, who knows? They won't have answers until tomorrow.
In the end, Jack's slowly satisfied with the work going into stabilizing this old sword and he sits back on his haunches on the edge of the bed.]
We could put you in the offering bowl and see where you wind up. [That's a really bad joke.] The first floor's going to have a lot of traffic especially after the announcement about tonight goes live. But the parlor's on the second. I don't like the idea of you going up the stairs when your hip's this bad, but maybe we can arrange some kind of system to get you up there.
Maybe we can attach him to a rope and pull him up... [ that's also a bad joke. ] The parlor is where Beauty's room is, right? That would probably be the ideal place, but...
[ yeah, taka isn't thrilled about sending ishi up stairs and he's not sure how they'd figure that out.
but it would also mean they'd be able to reach ray as soon as possible and have him check ishi. and taka could maybe dash up another floor to the costume hall to try to get them a change of clothes because they look so fucking suspicious right now just from that alone ]
It was worth a try. [But there's a slow nod.] If we can get you there right before curfew's over, that'll be enough time to have Ray look you over. Taka can scout the area and make sure nobody's going to come by while that's happening. [And also, yeah, change out of his bloody clothes.]
...if it's both of us, we might be able to carry you up a flight of stairs.
... mm, we'll have to be careful, but I think we might be able to make it.
[ if there was only taka then definitely not, but... he feels a wave of gratitude and very gross fondness for jack, that he will pretend never happened because ew feelings. ]
If we hear anyone coming we can try to run into a room and hide.
[now excuse him while he works on getting out of the bed and trying to stand. if he can't manage at least that much, he's going to be kind of screwed on Saturday.]
We should-- go ahead, though. Otherwise we won't have time to take care of our clothes as well.
[annnd standing up-- okay. he can mostly manage that, though he pales and keeps his good arm braced against the bed for support.]
Let's hope it doesn't come to that. [But he's off the bed and waits for Ishikirimaru to stand, shifting back to his side once he's mostly up so he can act as a crutch again.]
The biggest hurdles are going to be the hill to get out of here, and the stairs. But if we take it a step at a time and keep most of your weight off of your hip we'll make it. You're sure you're ready?
[He raises his eyebrows because...good point, Taka. Still, with both of them there they begin to move out of the cabin and over to the door to head out to the main camp and toward the exit of the wing.]
We'll stop at the top of the hill and regroup before we head out and into the courtyard. Deal?
...might not be a bad idea just in case. I don't know if I'll get in trouble for this since I'm not helping cover the scene of the crime or anything, but I also don't know who we can trust with that kind of knowledge.
[There's a pause.] Use your best judgment. I trust you.
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[much as he's unsure he likes that. he knows what he's done, he should own up to it, but--
but there's takaomi, and jack, and senri, and piety. just earlier this week he'd been told the others would be a mess if he died, and his work isn't done yet. if nothing else, he thinks he might be needed.
so, while he looks a little uncomfortable... he doesn't take it back.]
Just... consider it. If you find you do have anything to say-- I will arrange it. I've put you into this position, so... it is the least I can do for you.
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I can guarantee I won't be screaming, so there's that. Let's regroup tomorrow night if I think of anything. I'll see what I can come up with.
But that's all I ask. Hopefully it's not necessary. I have a feeling most people are still looking for Fortune's killer anyway. You saw what Justice was doing in the courtyard today, didn't you? [Since that was happening.] If something does happen to Ruin tonight, then…that might be everybody's focus.
[He feels kind of bad saying this either way, but he's also a little too protective to just kind of let either of them get into too much trouble.]
Thank you though. If…it comes to that, and we don't think of a better option to summon, I'll see what I can do. For now though, we'll have to figure out how we're getting you back to the temple without drawing too much attention and getting somebody else to look you over.
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[ he thought that he should have probably ran after ruin when she left, but in the moment he was too busy trying to make sure luna's attention was on them instead of her. granted, he isn't sure how he could have protected her on his own, but...
it leaves an uneasy feeling that they might have gone through all of that for nothing. ]
We can get Ray. He might not be as good as Jude, but he's the one who helped Senri and Sasuke yesterday.
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[if she dies anyway, then he's at least protected taka and taken out someone who was willing to kill a god. if there was more than one person who wanted her dead, maybe there wasn't much they could have done, in the end.
but he doesn't want to think about it yet. tomorrow.
another heavy breath and he's... trying to push himself back up because of course he is.]
Ray will be fine. I-- am willing to trust him. If we can find somewhere safe that isn't... too deep into the temple, I think I can walk.
[his HIP is FRACTURED i hate ishikirimaru]
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In the end, Jack's slowly satisfied with the work going into stabilizing this old sword and he sits back on his haunches on the edge of the bed.]
We could put you in the offering bowl and see where you wind up. [That's a really bad joke.] The first floor's going to have a lot of traffic especially after the announcement about tonight goes live. But the parlor's on the second. I don't like the idea of you going up the stairs when your hip's this bad, but maybe we can arrange some kind of system to get you up there.
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[ yeah, taka isn't thrilled about sending ishi up stairs and he's not sure how they'd figure that out.
but it would also mean they'd be able to reach ray as soon as possible and have him check ishi. and taka could maybe dash up another floor to the costume hall to try to get them a change of clothes because they look so fucking suspicious right now just from that alone ]
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I do not think I would fit in the bowl, or-- that you two could pull me.
[he hums thoughtfully there, though, brow furrowed.]
...Mizuki-san usually stays there, but I was told they will not be tonight. It may be safe.
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...if it's both of us, we might be able to carry you up a flight of stairs.
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[ if there was only taka then definitely not, but... he feels a wave of gratitude and very gross fondness for jack, that he will pretend never happened because ew feelings. ]
If we hear anyone coming we can try to run into a room and hide.
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[now excuse him while he works on getting out of the bed and trying to stand. if he can't manage at least that much, he's going to be kind of screwed on Saturday.]
We should-- go ahead, though. Otherwise we won't have time to take care of our clothes as well.
[annnd standing up-- okay. he can mostly manage that, though he pales and keeps his good arm braced against the bed for support.]
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The biggest hurdles are going to be the hill to get out of here, and the stairs. But if we take it a step at a time and keep most of your weight off of your hip we'll make it. You're sure you're ready?
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Let us know if you need to stop on the way. Don't be annoying and try to go the whole way without resting.
[ because he figures ishi is the type to attempt to do that?? ]
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[but he nods to both of them, accepting their support.
also, yes, he's exactly that type-- even though taka just called him out, they're going to have to make him rest or else he's not stopping.]
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We'll stop at the top of the hill and regroup before we head out and into the courtyard. Deal?
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[ he's answering for ishi because taka has decided he is not to be trusted on these matters.
there's a pause, and he glances at jack. ]
Should we just keep completely quiet about your involvement tonight?
[ because they're going to have to tell senri and ray stuff, and he doesn't want to get jack into trouble by revealing just how much he helped them. ]
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[There's a pause.] Use your best judgment. I trust you.
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he's just going to be quiet because of the effort it takes and also bc teej is about to get back to deliveries, carry on]
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Okay. I'll try to keep you as out of it as I can.
[ he'll feel a little bad about not telling senri but APPARENTLY he is off being a THOT at this very moment ]
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Thanks. I appreciate it. And in the meantime I'll try to figure out what to say in trial that might help if we decide to go that route.
[Nothing says he can't lie, maybe. But off they go, carrying this sword.]