divus | GODLY AUDIENCES: SIEG

[He takes the seat next to them.]

I wish they would stop hitting us with that.

You and me both. I'm even more worried now that they'll hit Nonon-san, too. How do you think they found out your alignment?

I don't know. Maybe they saw my coin last week and decided they couldn't convince me to change factions.

When I spoke to Ambition to confirm it, she said she wasn't expecting them to use it on me.

They could have at least asked. [Huff.]

...it makes you wonder if she was hoping for a different target then. That's what really worries me.

Could be somebody I don't know well. It's a little hard to just go up to somebody you haven't spoken with and ask them to change gods.

It's possible they're planning on defecting from Ambition and they wanted cover? That's another idea that got brought up.

Um... I asked Cinque to move to your team while I go to Disorder. So you shouldn't be alone.

When you put it that way it makes sense, but I'd just argue that it seems stupid to want some stranger to change gods anyway. But if it's a numbers game...ugh, there's a lot of reasons. Whatever, it's stupid.

...but really? You did? [...wow, that's actually very smart, and she looks really surprised.] I'm happy to accept her. Cinque-san is really nice. I can see why you like her.

[A tease.] Just be careful with Disorder, okay? She might be upset that Cinque-san's leaving her even if she's getting you.

I would've thought they'd keep it until the last week. Advancement Opportunity can only be used by the holder one time on a specific target. But there's a lot of Ambitions, they might be working together.

[He worries.] She's very kind, and she does her best to help. [Maybe she really will take Love Arrows and we don't have to cry about it.]

Yes... I'll be careful.

It doesn't mean they won't strike again next week. And you don't know how many of her followers have that ability. All I can say is be careful with the numbers.

Cinque-san and I will get along great. And we can still see each other. Promise me?

If they hit me with Advancement Opportunity this week, then I'd go back to you, right?

Good. Please take care of her for me.

I promise. I'll keep baking for you too.

...Sieg-kun, you know you can change even without Advancement Opportunity, don't you? If at the end of this next week you want to come back to me, you can.

Maybe you, me and Cinque-san can bake something together next time.

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I know. But if they force my hand, they're just wasting that power. [He looks directly at her.] As long as I don't die, I'm coming back to you.

I'd like that.

[Give her a few seconds before she just kind of lunges for a hug.]

You're the best, you know that? I'm going to do what I can to make sure we win together, so...we'll both stay alive.

Come find me when you want to spend time together. And time for the three of us, too! My host week is almost over, so I'll be less busy.

[There's only a moment's hesitation before he hugs her back.]

I will, that's a promise. If we want to spend time together as three... how do I do that?

[Yessss success.]

You can pray and just let me know Cinque-san's with you. Or send an offering if you want. I've seen a few of you at the same time before.