I'd hope so. You'll let me visit you even if we're not aligned right now, right?
[he's hopeful, because he likes making friends no matter what :'( though at the mention of choice and struggle....]
... mm, it's really hard to pick. Even now, it's really hard to know what to do, when everyone's talking about tasks and followers and choices. Can I ask - what would you do if you were in my shoes?
Of course. My doors are open and welcoming to everyone now that it's allowed.
[In that moment, Beauty pauses because that's definitely a good question.] I suppose that depends. Are you asking how I would convince people to change alignments, or if I would kill anyone?
[he winces at the directness of the question but also - ]
... Both?
We're all here because there's something we want more than anything, right - and also, because we'll all be safe and get to go home at the end... right?
That's correct. [They hold up a finger though.] Ah, but it's not quite so simple, is it? To know all of that is meant to ease the mind, but the heart will still struggle…
[Cut the dramatics, you stupid fuck.]
…to kill would be cowardly. A man who has to resort to such means to prove their own strength is hardly strong at all, wouldn't you say?
There is a reason we instilled a log sheet before weapons can leave the room. Not that it truly helps much when there's powers to account for as well...[They seem troubled by the thought.]
...this isn't the first time I've recruited others to my side. I want to believe that the best choices will be made over the next several weeks.
[Hm. Weird how Beauty says nothing about Patience and moves right along.]
We don't. If anything it's an estimate or perhaps wishful thinking. [Their fingers tap on the arm of their chair gently.] This is a numbers game. In order to win, the thing a god must do is provide a service to cater to those they wish to win favor of. It's still early and there's still time for you to choose different gods to follow.
Huh... Do you know what service you'd provide yet? I don't know if I want to leave Cheri behind... but I try to make good relationships with everyone, you know?
[it's part of what he finds beautiful - always try to stay on everyone's good side]
Of course. There is a reason I extended a hand to you, Nito-kun. You and I think alike in that regard. [Beauty likes making friends and being kind to everyone, and Beauty likes that in other people, as well.]
As to what service...do you mean here? Or the world should I win?
Mm, I'm afraid we can only grant you the things we've offered already. But we are allowed to grant favors to those who do favors for us. An equal exchange, if you will.
[Beauty props their head up with their hand again and seems to mull on the answer though.]
I suppose I can't really imagine what I'd do with all of that power either. Before this, the world was ruled by a simple guideline. Lineage comes first, wealth a close second. Power was built on those factors, but here....well. I suppose I have to make a name for myself, don't I? [The tone they use can only be described as thoughtful.]
In a game like this, my goal is to provide a service to those who seek something simpler to ease their mind from the activities going on around them. The goal of each day should be some form of satisfaction, to have a good day even in the face of something ugly. If I can change things here to provide a bit of hope and guidance, then perhaps that's enough.
As for the world...a world where everyone may follow their heart's truest desire is the kind of world I'd like to see. [They seem to know that's idealistic, but:] I believe even the most lost of souls can be guided to something refined and beautiful if a hand is extended and their world view expands. Sometimes it only needs to be one person.
Oohh. Then do you have any favors you want granted? I want to do it in a show of good faith, you know? Even if you're not my god, I want to help you too, if I can.
[though... he pauses briefly at the explanation. lineage first and wealth second - just like shinonome, huh. he thinks about the third years and their crazy prestige, and of touji who tries so hard to be at the top of his class. senri wonders if beauty would outrank him just like the rest of his classmates.]
.... I think I would.
[and he laughs briefly]
It's a nice idea. For everyone to be able to reach what they want if they just work hard enough, and learn more about the people around them....
If something like that could be real, I think it would be really - beautiful.
Think you could do some deliveries for me? I have my own show of good faith I wish to display, but being unable to appear without reason makes it a bit difficult.
[But there's a moment's pause as Beauty studies Senri, waiting for an answer and...yes. That's an answer they're satisfied with, and the light tone returns.]
Hard work is an admirable thing, and yet sometimes not always noticed. In an ideal world, I'd like to allow the freedom for those in it to break out of their expectations and have the capabilities to do more than what they've been born into. [They wave a hand.] Planning big engagements take time, Little Rabbit. I'd like to stay in this game as long as possible to give myself enough time to extend my hand to others and create the plans necessary for a world as pure and bright as those souls that will inhabit it.
[he agrees to this too readily and i hope he hates it]
Mm! If you're able to extend your hand more, and find people who will take it - let me know. I think it'd be best if you and Cheri could work together. Then I wouldn't have to choose, you know?
[There's a moment they move their long limbs to reach for the vase of roses, carefully pulling them out to hand to Senri. They're also thornless.]
Select twelve recipients for these roses and send them my best regards. Twelve who will be open to receiving them, and twelve who may wish to come visit with me.
[Have fun.] You'll still have to choose, I'm afraid. But Sincerity's goals are equally important. Perhaps we can work together in the end after all.
[oh shit. senri's eyes go big at the roses even as he's also like. super excited to receive them??? he smells them because of course he does before offering a smile up to beauty]
I can do that - definitely. When's the favor done on my end? After I give them all out, or do I have to make sure they all come back to you?
[Senri can't see it, but there's a smile behind the mask.]
Giving them out will be enough. I'll know an effort was made. [Though perhaps they should warn him:] Forgive me if in the end it's a favor my powers won't allow, but I'll do my best, too.
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[he's hopeful, because he likes making friends no matter what :'( though at the mention of choice and struggle....]
... mm, it's really hard to pick. Even now, it's really hard to know what to do, when everyone's talking about tasks and followers and choices. Can I ask - what would you do if you were in my shoes?
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[In that moment, Beauty pauses because that's definitely a good question.] I suppose that depends. Are you asking how I would convince people to change alignments, or if I would kill anyone?
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... Both?
We're all here because there's something we want more than anything, right - and also, because we'll all be safe and get to go home at the end... right?
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[Cut the dramatics, you stupid fuck.]
…to kill would be cowardly. A man who has to resort to such means to prove their own strength is hardly strong at all, wouldn't you say?
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[ . . . ]
But that doesn't mean that they're not effective, especially when there's a weaponry room at people's disposal here.
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...this isn't the first time I've recruited others to my side. I want to believe that the best choices will be made over the next several weeks.
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But how do you know it'll take that long? If we have to get forty people to agree on one thing as important as a god - wouldn't that take longer?
[he doesn't know shit about democracy but that'd take a lot of lying and people juggling]
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We don't. If anything it's an estimate or perhaps wishful thinking. [Their fingers tap on the arm of their chair gently.] This is a numbers game. In order to win, the thing a god must do is provide a service to cater to those they wish to win favor of. It's still early and there's still time for you to choose different gods to follow.
[Not Senri, specifically, but the general "you."]
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[it's part of what he finds beautiful - always try to stay on everyone's good side]
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As to what service...do you mean here? Or the world should I win?
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Can gods only grant the powers that are listed for everyone to see - or is there more to the game?
[he tilts his head]
And I want to know about the world you want to see too... I can't imagine what I'd do with all that power, you know?
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[Beauty props their head up with their hand again and seems to mull on the answer though.]
I suppose I can't really imagine what I'd do with all of that power either. Before this, the world was ruled by a simple guideline. Lineage comes first, wealth a close second. Power was built on those factors, but here....well. I suppose I have to make a name for myself, don't I? [The tone they use can only be described as thoughtful.]
In a game like this, my goal is to provide a service to those who seek something simpler to ease their mind from the activities going on around them. The goal of each day should be some form of satisfaction, to have a good day even in the face of something ugly. If I can change things here to provide a bit of hope and guidance, then perhaps that's enough.
As for the world...a world where everyone may follow their heart's truest desire is the kind of world I'd like to see. [They seem to know that's idealistic, but:] I believe even the most lost of souls can be guided to something refined and beautiful if a hand is extended and their world view expands. Sometimes it only needs to be one person.
Would you agree?
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Oohh. Then do you have any favors you want granted? I want to do it in a show of good faith, you know? Even if you're not my god, I want to help you too, if I can.
[though... he pauses briefly at the explanation. lineage first and wealth second - just like shinonome, huh. he thinks about the third years and their crazy prestige, and of touji who tries so hard to be at the top of his class. senri wonders if beauty would outrank him just like the rest of his classmates.]
.... I think I would.
[and he laughs briefly]
It's a nice idea. For everyone to be able to reach what they want if they just work hard enough, and learn more about the people around them....
If something like that could be real, I think it would be really - beautiful.
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Think you could do some deliveries for me? I have my own show of good faith I wish to display, but being unable to appear without reason makes it a bit difficult.
[But there's a moment's pause as Beauty studies Senri, waiting for an answer and...yes. That's an answer they're satisfied with, and the light tone returns.]
Hard work is an admirable thing, and yet sometimes not always noticed. In an ideal world, I'd like to allow the freedom for those in it to break out of their expectations and have the capabilities to do more than what they've been born into. [They wave a hand.] Planning big engagements take time, Little Rabbit. I'd like to stay in this game as long as possible to give myself enough time to extend my hand to others and create the plans necessary for a world as pure and bright as those souls that will inhabit it.
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[he agrees to this too readily and i hope he hates it]
Mm! If you're able to extend your hand more, and find people who will take it - let me know. I think it'd be best if you and Cheri could work together. Then I wouldn't have to choose, you know?
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Select twelve recipients for these roses and send them my best regards. Twelve who will be open to receiving them, and twelve who may wish to come visit with me.
[Have fun.] You'll still have to choose, I'm afraid. But Sincerity's goals are equally important. Perhaps we can work together in the end after all.
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I can do that - definitely. When's the favor done on my end? After I give them all out, or do I have to make sure they all come back to you?
[the latter just sounds kind of tough,,]
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Giving them out will be enough. I'll know an effort was made. [Though perhaps they should warn him:] Forgive me if in the end it's a favor my powers won't allow, but I'll do my best, too.
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[and by good i mean i'm scared]
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Until then...is there anything else you wish from me?
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You call me Little Rabbit... so I feel like I should have a name for you too.
Do you have anything you want to be called?
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...Beauty will have to do for now, I'm afraid. But ask me again and I'll have an answer.
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[he seems discouraged for a second before offering up a smile]
Then no, I think that's all I have for now. Thanks for making time for me, Fairest of Them All.
[he's working around it for now]
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But of course. Come again soon.