[Initially, he comes pretty irritated, though it doesn't surface as belligerent. He seems... cold. A wall has been erected between him and the other two gods. His eye narrows on Beauty, but then turns to Ambition.
But then his head swivels to Yu. Reaching up, he grabs a fistful of Yu's clothes, more out of worried shock than true anger, but he doesn't rattle Yu by any means.]
What?
[But he knows Yu. Too honest and too soft. And he knows the conversation he had with Love already. Dammit, Yu???]
...He isn't lying. But I'm not going to let him do it. [His hand releases Yu's clothes.] No one's wish is worth the fallout of you leaving the game, you idiot. [He points at Ambition.]
Not with her. He doesn't owe you any loyalty. You tried to cover for Ray's killer, and I'm not going to give you someone else!
[ His rough voice will cut past them both. It's visible how much he's straining, and he's gripping Sasuke's clothes, his eyes shut tight briefly before he glares at Sasuke. ]
Shut up.
[ A DEEP BREATH. ]
... Ambition. Please. I think ... you're the only one with the ... power to do this. I would give ... anything. You aren't poaching me ... if it's willing.
This decision ... is my own ... I will explain to Love ... you have my word that when Devil's Advocate is gone ... I will defend you.
[...still fascinating, and Beauty's quiet even if he's giving Sasuke a cursory look. He doesn't quite know what to say, though he thinks perhaps this gives him some insight to certain things.
Though he can't interfere too much, given this isn't his deal to make.]
...if I may, Ambition? [He turns to face her.] I'd like to hear his reasoning why you. Is that alright? [He looks at Sasuke then.]
Thank you for agreeing to be here, Uchiha-kun. [Because Yu should definitely have someone.]
... first, actually, he'll turn to Sasuke. He actually gets in real close and
bumps their foreheads? ]
Swear to me. Swear to me you'll listen, idiot. Please. Only that.
[ OKAY? ARE WE GOOD, YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE GREMLIN?
Anyway.
Yu will slowly turn to Ambition. ]
... why you?
[ Yu shuts his eyes. He does not reopen them when he speaks again; this takes his utmost concentration. ]
Because once I heard your smile. Once, you took my hand in your own. You trusted me to help you.
... because ... you are my friend, and I trust you, too.
[ ... he reopens his eyes, slowly. ]
... and I believe in your strength. [ clearly: ] I know this. In my right mind, I believe in you. I believe you, out of all the gods, could help me do this.
[...silence. He's staring at both of them behind the mask, listening intently. It's hard to say what it is he thinks when he doesn't reply at all and simply waits for Sasuke to speak, or Ambition to reply.]
Because he listens, but he doesn’t like it. No matter what softboy things Yu spills, Sasuke’s face continues to look just as disgruntled and displeased as before. He’d never look so offended if the words weren’t true.
It isn’t his life. It isn’t that he cares so much about Yu dying as he cares about the people Yu leaves behind.
His fists ball again. Ambitious indeed.]
There’s no way I’m going to be able to talk you out of this, is there, you bastard.
You won't have to talk him out of this, because what I said about Love still applies. [She sighs.] Also, I know what power you got hit with. You probably don't think it right now, but you will regret this on Monday.
So. No. No, I'm not taking this deal. Talk to some of the others, you'll hear that I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of rewarding more people than just the ones on my team - but I'm not doing it in exchange for this.
[ God. He doesn't have to reach far to show he's crushed-- he makes a noise, tired, aching. ]
I came up with this on Friday. How can I make you believe me? I know I got hit with Devil's Advocate! You think I don't know what this is? These feelings of apathy, anger, mistrust-- how could I not know? Knowledge and belief are two different things, Ambition, and I know what I wanted!
[ wow, the words come fast suddenly. not loud; fast. even though this is still a visible effort; he has to shut his eyes again. ]
You won't be able to give me this if I'm not yours, and I have to defect by tomorrow. If I ask you again next week, will you change your answer? Will it be worth it for you to? Is anyone else capable of giving me this?
Narukami-kun. [Clear. Slightly clipped, if only in an attempt to calm him down slightly.] Please don't misunderstand. It's not about when you came up with this decision, though Friday, admittedly, isn't much better considering your circumstances.
[He sounds regretful either way.] What I believe Ambition is trying to say is that there are certain things we, as gods, will have to live with after you've all come and gone from this place. After you leave us, despite any feelings we may have for any of you, we will only be left with each other. Our old world was destroyed due to our own disagreements, and while it's still debatable who will be the leader of our pantheon, I believe I speak for all of us when I say we'd like to start with a clean slate.
Likewise, I believe it's a bit inappropriate of you to be speaking with Ambition about this unless you've spoken to Lady Love. [...] This also doesn't quite explain why it must be you and it must be her when, I believe, any of us may be fully capable of allowing the same thing if we were to win. An act of desperation is an act of foolishness, and please don't insult me by saying this isn't desperate. It is. Defect to her if you wish to defect for the right reasons, but to offer this sort of deal so late in the game, I feel, is almost...for the wrong reasons. Do you truly believe in Ambition's view for the world? Her goals? Her insights? Will you believe in them should she win this game? I would like you to consider these questions alongside your own plans for your wish.
[...he's being chatty, oops.]
I believe your heart is in the right place, but this deal doesn't seem very secure for Ambition, let alone yourself. [A glance to Sasuke.] Your thoughts, Uchiha-kun?
[The frown has grown thin, and his face is pensive. He glances between the three of them slowly, seeming... tired. His eye finally falls on Yu, and his expression is strangely apologetic in a way.]
I think Yu is a damn moron.
[Glass houses, but at least that is out of the way.]
I agree you need to talk to Love. She... [No, that’s not his business. He doesn’t look away from Yu.] The key to what you want is winning. Whatever god you ask this of, they’ll have to win. [He glances at the two gods as if for confirmation before turning back.] You aren’t the only one who wants everyone to get what they came here for, Yu. It could just take one person asking for it from the winning god. It could take a few of us asking together.
Itachi... [His face gently bunches.] I won’t let you make the same mistakes Itachi did. I won’t let you love a village so much you would destroy yourself just to protect it. But...
If you still won’t change your mind, then the only way you’ll get my help is if I’m the one doing it. You’re the one who included me. [He looks at the gods.] I won’t do it unless you stay with Love and ask this from her. Monday, if you haven’t changed your mind...
[Sorry she's just outright staring at Beauty the longer he talks. That... wow. Okay. She might just have to revise her opinion of him, because he sure did explain all of that better than she could.
Not that she isn't listening to Yu and Sasuke - she is. She just needs a second to reboot after how surprising that is.
...
She outright bristles at what Sasuke ends with, though.]
No one in this room is killing anyone. Can you not? If he wants to try and make this deal with someone, he can ask another god, but this is not the kind of deal anyone needs to die for! [She stomps her foot and points at Sasuke.] So don't even think about it.
... I spoke with Love ... [ very softly. that's all he says, at least at first. once again, he has to close his eyes, and he's quiet for a long time, now. listening to everyone, trying to process what's being said to him. it's so much, all at once, especially with his morals shrieking at him about how much none of this matters, how he can trust no one, how he should just take out anyone in his way, how none of this truly matters, how he should give up, give up, give up... ]
... I wanted to guarantee this outcome ... before the end of the game ...
[ Which is why he's here tonight. ]
... if it's truly possible ... for any of you to make this happen ...
[ that one makes his head scream. all along...? all along, and they're killing each other...
Yu reaches for Sasuke, holding onto him with both hands. he's getting vertigo from the extreme disagreement between his morals and his memories. in the end, extremely tiredly: ]
... you're right ... I can't make this deal ... while I'm like this ... whatever my intentions ...
[ tug. ]
Whatever happens... Sasuke... I won't let you carry my death ...
[ Holding onto Sasuke still, he directs a shallow bow at Beauty. ]
Thank you ... for your help ...
[ ... and to Ambition: ]
... please know that I want the best ... for you ... you're still my friend ... I hope that next week ... you'll speak with me again.
[...it's hard to follow exactly what Yu's thinking, so Beauty remains quiet, trying to get a read on his emotions and his thoughts. It seems that he's finally talked some sense into himself, and maybe he'll think on this more clearly later.
He knows better than to continue speaking and maybe inspire further action though, so he simply nods in response to the bow and thanks.]
[His attention diverts to Yu when he's grabbed, keeping him from arguing. His brows furrow.] Don't be an idiot. [If anyone understands being rash... Well, yeah.] We're trying to find a way to guarantee that without you offering your belly to the end of a sword.
[GEEZ. Yu is the worst.
Lifting his hand, he takes Yu by the arm.] Come on. Unless you want me to bear the burden of your death, then shut up and think about this again next week. [His face is pinched for a moment, irritable and scolding, but then it softens some when he glances back at the two gods.
He points at Ambition with his free hand.] I'm not finished with you. [It doesn't sound as heated as the first time. To Beauty, he stares for a long moment... and then nods.
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But then his head swivels to Yu. Reaching up, he grabs a fistful of Yu's clothes, more out of worried shock than true anger, but he doesn't rattle Yu by any means.]
What?
[But he knows Yu. Too honest and too soft. And he knows the conversation he had with Love already. Dammit, Yu???]
...He isn't lying. But I'm not going to let him do it. [His hand releases Yu's clothes.] No one's wish is worth the fallout of you leaving the game, you idiot. [He points at Ambition.]
Not with her. He doesn't owe you any loyalty. You tried to cover for Ray's killer, and I'm not going to give you someone else!
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[Well.
Well, Sasuke sure is a thing.]
I don't know what you're talking about, but I still wouldn't want him even if you would let him.
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[ His rough voice will cut past them both. It's visible how much he's straining, and he's gripping Sasuke's clothes, his eyes shut tight briefly before he glares at Sasuke. ]
Shut up.
[ A DEEP BREATH. ]
... Ambition. Please. I think ... you're the only one with the ... power to do this. I would give ... anything. You aren't poaching me ... if it's willing.
This decision ... is my own ... I will explain to Love ... you have my word that when Devil's Advocate is gone ... I will defend you.
[ SASUKE. ]
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Though he can't interfere too much, given this isn't his deal to make.]
...if I may, Ambition? [He turns to face her.] I'd like to hear his reasoning why you. Is that alright? [He looks at Sasuke then.]
Thank you for agreeing to be here, Uchiha-kun. [Because Yu should definitely have someone.]
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Angrily, he turns his head away from Yu and glares elsewhere. Beauty gets a glance, and then he just returns to scowling.
He'll argue vehemently in a minute, once he's heard more in which he thinks will make him even more mad? It's fine.]
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[She's. Trying to argue with Yu, but.
Beauty stops her.
So with a little huff, she glances off to the side and crosses her arms.]
Fine. Talk. But only because Beauty asked.
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Because boy, that is a hard question to answer.
... first, actually, he'll turn to Sasuke. He actually gets in real close and
bumps their foreheads? ]
Swear to me. Swear to me you'll listen, idiot. Please. Only that.
[ OKAY? ARE WE GOOD, YOU FUCKING HORRIBLE GREMLIN?
Anyway.
Yu will slowly turn to Ambition. ]
... why you?
[ Yu shuts his eyes. He does not reopen them when he speaks again; this takes his utmost concentration. ]
Because once I heard your smile. Once, you took my hand in your own. You trusted me to help you.
... because ... you are my friend, and I trust you, too.
[ ... he reopens his eyes, slowly. ]
... and I believe in your strength. [ clearly: ] I know this. In my right mind, I believe in you. I believe you, out of all the gods, could help me do this.
[ Ambition.
Right?
This is as ambitious as it fucking gets. ]
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Because he listens, but he doesn’t like it. No matter what softboy things Yu spills, Sasuke’s face continues to look just as disgruntled and displeased as before. He’d never look so offended if the words weren’t true.
It isn’t his life. It isn’t that he cares so much about Yu dying as he cares about the people Yu leaves behind.
His fists ball again. Ambitious indeed.]
There’s no way I’m going to be able to talk you out of this, is there, you bastard.
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You won't have to talk him out of this, because what I said about Love still applies. [She sighs.] Also, I know what power you got hit with. You probably don't think it right now, but you will regret this on Monday.
So. No. No, I'm not taking this deal. Talk to some of the others, you'll hear that I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of rewarding more people than just the ones on my team - but I'm not doing it in exchange for this.
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I came up with this on Friday. How can I make you believe me? I know I got hit with Devil's Advocate! You think I don't know what this is? These feelings of apathy, anger, mistrust-- how could I not know? Knowledge and belief are two different things, Ambition, and I know what I wanted!
[ wow, the words come fast suddenly. not loud; fast. even though this is still a visible effort; he has to shut his eyes again. ]
You won't be able to give me this if I'm not yours, and I have to defect by tomorrow. If I ask you again next week, will you change your answer? Will it be worth it for you to? Is anyone else capable of giving me this?
You know as well as I do it has to be you!
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Narukami-kun. [Clear. Slightly clipped, if only in an attempt to calm him down slightly.] Please don't misunderstand. It's not about when you came up with this decision, though Friday, admittedly, isn't much better considering your circumstances.
[He sounds regretful either way.] What I believe Ambition is trying to say is that there are certain things we, as gods, will have to live with after you've all come and gone from this place. After you leave us, despite any feelings we may have for any of you, we will only be left with each other. Our old world was destroyed due to our own disagreements, and while it's still debatable who will be the leader of our pantheon, I believe I speak for all of us when I say we'd like to start with a clean slate.
Likewise, I believe it's a bit inappropriate of you to be speaking with Ambition about this unless you've spoken to Lady Love. [...] This also doesn't quite explain why it must be you and it must be her when, I believe, any of us may be fully capable of allowing the same thing if we were to win. An act of desperation is an act of foolishness, and please don't insult me by saying this isn't desperate. It is. Defect to her if you wish to defect for the right reasons, but to offer this sort of deal so late in the game, I feel, is almost...for the wrong reasons. Do you truly believe in Ambition's view for the world? Her goals? Her insights? Will you believe in them should she win this game? I would like you to consider these questions alongside your own plans for your wish.
[...he's being chatty, oops.]
I believe your heart is in the right place, but this deal doesn't seem very secure for Ambition, let alone yourself. [A glance to Sasuke.] Your thoughts, Uchiha-kun?
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I think Yu is a damn moron.
[Glass houses, but at least that is out of the way.]
I agree you need to talk to Love. She... [No, that’s not his business. He doesn’t look away from Yu.] The key to what you want is winning. Whatever god you ask this of, they’ll have to win. [He glances at the two gods as if for confirmation before turning back.] You aren’t the only one who wants everyone to get what they came here for, Yu. It could just take one person asking for it from the winning god. It could take a few of us asking together.
Itachi... [His face gently bunches.] I won’t let you make the same mistakes Itachi did. I won’t let you love a village so much you would destroy yourself just to protect it. But...
If you still won’t change your mind, then the only way you’ll get my help is if I’m the one doing it. You’re the one who included me. [He looks at the gods.] I won’t do it unless you stay with Love and ask this from her. Monday, if you haven’t changed your mind...
...I’ll kill you for what you want.
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[Sorry she's just outright staring at Beauty the longer he talks. That... wow. Okay. She might just have to revise her opinion of him, because he sure did explain all of that better than she could.
Not that she isn't listening to Yu and Sasuke - she is. She just needs a second to reboot after how surprising that is.
...
She outright bristles at what Sasuke ends with, though.]
No one in this room is killing anyone. Can you not? If he wants to try and make this deal with someone, he can ask another god, but this is not the kind of deal anyone needs to die for! [She stomps her foot and points at Sasuke.] So don't even think about it.
RIGHT PLACE THIS TIME.
... I wanted to guarantee this outcome ... before the end of the game ...
[ Which is why he's here tonight. ]
... if it's truly possible ... for any of you to make this happen ...
[ that one makes his head scream. all along...? all along, and they're killing each other...
Yu reaches for Sasuke, holding onto him with both hands. he's getting vertigo from the extreme disagreement between his morals and his memories. in the end, extremely tiredly: ]
... you're right ... I can't make this deal ... while I'm like this ... whatever my intentions ...
[ tug. ]
Whatever happens... Sasuke... I won't let you carry my death ...
[ Holding onto Sasuke still, he directs a shallow bow at Beauty. ]
Thank you ... for your help ...
[ ... and to Ambition: ]
... please know that I want the best ... for you ... you're still my friend ... I hope that next week ... you'll speak with me again.
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He knows better than to continue speaking and maybe inspire further action though, so he simply nods in response to the bow and thanks.]
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[His attention diverts to Yu when he's grabbed, keeping him from arguing. His brows furrow.] Don't be an idiot. [If anyone understands being rash... Well, yeah.] We're trying to find a way to guarantee that without you offering your belly to the end of a sword.
[GEEZ. Yu is the worst.
Lifting his hand, he takes Yu by the arm.] Come on. Unless you want me to bear the burden of your death, then shut up and think about this again next week. [His face is pinched for a moment, irritable and scolding, but then it softens some when he glances back at the two gods.
He points at Ambition with his free hand.] I'm not finished with you. [It doesn't sound as heated as the first time. To Beauty, he stares for a long moment... and then nods.
Then he pulls at Yu.]
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Her shoulders are shaking.]
Just go already.