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[When Ishikirimaru arrives, the masked god stands from where they'd been sitting beside the fire, gesturing for the much taller individual to join them.]
I'm so glad to hear from you. Please, let's talk.
[The voice is soft and effeminate, with the clear tones of gentle earnestness.]
I'm so glad to hear from you. Please, let's talk.
[The voice is soft and effeminate, with the clear tones of gentle earnestness.]
Of course. There was little chance for it before, was there?
[Piety gets a deeper bow than Patience did earlier, and he'll join them without hesitation, though his pace isn't any quicker than usual to actually get there.]
But I should ask first if there's anything you would like to say, before I simply begin questioning you.
[they can have the chance to speak first, he's not going to start an interrogation or anything here.]
[Piety gets a deeper bow than Patience did earlier, and he'll join them without hesitation, though his pace isn't any quicker than usual to actually get there.]
But I should ask first if there's anything you would like to say, before I simply begin questioning you.
[they can have the chance to speak first, he's not going to start an interrogation or anything here.]
[When Ishikirimaru enters the fortune-teller's den, Fortune is there, thumbing through a book on reading tea leaves. The sound of his footsteps gets the god to set down the book and stand.]
Hello. I wanted to thank you the offering in person.
[Fortune's voice is high-pitched, feminine, and young-sounding, albeit a little muffled by the ask.]
Hello. I wanted to thank you the offering in person.
[Fortune's voice is high-pitched, feminine, and young-sounding, albeit a little muffled by the ask.]
I appreciate you taking the time.
[That comes with a short bow, head lowered respectfully until he straightens.]
Just as I appreciate the chance to meet you properly, this time.
[There's a slightly apologetic note in his tone, there-- it's not like there was much chance to make an informed decision before, though so far he doesn't believe it's one he regrets.]
[That comes with a short bow, head lowered respectfully until he straightens.]
Just as I appreciate the chance to meet you properly, this time.
[There's a slightly apologetic note in his tone, there-- it's not like there was much chance to make an informed decision before, though so far he doesn't believe it's one he regrets.]
[They get another bow as usual, and he's smiling as he takes a seat.]
I'm pleased you like them. I will admit, I wasn't quite expecting to find so many that had some use.
[or so many that had more negative uses... but he's mostly left those alone.]
I'm pleased you like them. I will admit, I wasn't quite expecting to find so many that had some use.
[or so many that had more negative uses... but he's mostly left those alone.]
[When Ishikirimaru arrives at the study, although Piety greets him with the same softly-spoken friendliness as always, the way their slight frame is sagged into their chair makes it clear how exhausted the trial's interrogation left them.
It seems even the divine grow weary. Ever the professional, however, they sit up straighter, folding their hands in their lap.]
It's good to see you--how may I help?
It seems even the divine grow weary. Ever the professional, however, they sit up straighter, folding their hands in their lap.]
It's good to see you--how may I help?
I don't feel that I am the one who needs help, truthfully, but- I will try to keep this as short a visit as I can. I'm certain you need the rest.
[Ishikirimaru is also visibly more tired than usual, after all of that-- but it's less of a physical weariness and more that the weight of it is still settled on him. He didn't like any part of that process, really.]
... you mentioned there was a chance someone might be spared. How difficult do you feel that will actually be, if Kresnik-san truly is tied to the wrong person? [A sigh, and then, quieter:] I mean to ask the same of both of them, truly, but I am not certain how many among us would care to try to save Uchiha-san.
[His guilt still doesn't make this right, but how many people are willing to spare the man who admitted it?]
[Ishikirimaru is also visibly more tired than usual, after all of that-- but it's less of a physical weariness and more that the weight of it is still settled on him. He didn't like any part of that process, really.]
... you mentioned there was a chance someone might be spared. How difficult do you feel that will actually be, if Kresnik-san truly is tied to the wrong person? [A sigh, and then, quieter:] I mean to ask the same of both of them, truly, but I am not certain how many among us would care to try to save Uchiha-san.
[His guilt still doesn't make this right, but how many people are willing to spare the man who admitted it?]
[If Ishikirimaru decides to listen to the call, he'll find himself in the game room where Merriment's crouched over a table of building blocks. The drawing that was left as an offering is in front of them, and they seem to be trying to re-create a 3D model of it.]
...you actually listened. [If Merriment sounds surprised, it's because they sort of are.]
...you actually listened. [If Merriment sounds surprised, it's because they sort of are.]
Of course. I do not tend to ask questions I'm uninterested in having answered.
Do you often find that people don't listen?
[That gets a curious tilt of his head, and he's just going to take a seat nearby.]
Do you often find that people don't listen?
[That gets a curious tilt of his head, and he's just going to take a seat nearby.]
[Hi I'm here and I'm ready to die!! And Piety is also here in his study, as usual, though he isn't seated...instead staring idly at their bookshelf, lost in contemplation. After a moment, he turns to face Ishi, somehow melancholic even wearing that mask.]
I'm sorry that we can't exchange good mornings.
I'm sorry that we can't exchange good mornings.
As am I. This is... more than I anticipated.
[He shakes his head, there, and he doesn't come over to join Piety or take a seat anywhere. Instead, he kneels, hands folded on his knees, head bowed.]
I am sorry it has already come to this, and-- I am afraid there's something else I must apologize to you for. Something else I must ask, rather.
[He shakes his head, there, and he doesn't come over to join Piety or take a seat anywhere. Instead, he kneels, hands folded on his knees, head bowed.]
I am sorry it has already come to this, and-- I am afraid there's something else I must apologize to you for. Something else I must ask, rather.
[When Ishikirimaru returns to the game room, he'll find that the building Merriment was working on the day before has been finished. He'll also find that Merriment is curled up in a window seat looking outside and patiently waiting. The bouquet's by his feet and Ishikirimaru might notice now that the god's not wearing shoes.]
What's going on? [It's a pensive question, though curious. If it's something important they should really focus on that.]
What's going on? [It's a pensive question, though curious. If it's something important they should really focus on that.]
There is a request I would like to make of you.
[Much as he did with Piety before, Ishi steps closer before finding a spot to settle in on his knees, evidently comfortable enough that way. It's several moments before he manages to continue, but:]
I mean to change my allegiance, and to ask that you'll accept me as a follower-- but I do not intend to deceive you as to my intentions. I want to use one of your abilities to try to put a stop to all of this killing, or at the very least to protect who I can.
[His head is bowed, voice a little softer as he continues.]
I've already spoken with Piety, and received his consent.
[Much as he did with Piety before, Ishi steps closer before finding a spot to settle in on his knees, evidently comfortable enough that way. It's several moments before he manages to continue, but:]
I mean to change my allegiance, and to ask that you'll accept me as a follower-- but I do not intend to deceive you as to my intentions. I want to use one of your abilities to try to put a stop to all of this killing, or at the very least to protect who I can.
[His head is bowed, voice a little softer as he continues.]
I've already spoken with Piety, and received his consent.
[When Ishikirimaru enters the armory today, he'll find that there's a tall figure standing at the table where the weapons log is, a bunch of crumpled papers around them as they apparently worked out this cipher.]
Again with the puzzles. [It's an interested tone, both from the cipher and the message itself.] Where'd you get this one?
Again with the puzzles. [It's an interested tone, both from the cipher and the message itself.] Where'd you get this one?
Ah, that one I looked up and spent a bit of time working out. They aren't something I've done much of before, truthfully.
[Ishi gives them a respectful bow before he steps further into the armory, hands folded in front of him.]
My apologies for the delay in reaching out to you, but I am pleased to meet with you.
[Ishi gives them a respectful bow before he steps further into the armory, hands folded in front of him.]
My apologies for the delay in reaching out to you, but I am pleased to meet with you.
[When Ishi enters the study, Piety has the charm clasped in his hands, and they're shaking slightly.]
It's too early for you to give me something like this.
[For once, the calmness in his voice has broken, and he sounds more like a child than he has since they first met.]
It's too early for you to give me something like this.
[For once, the calmness in his voice has broken, and he sounds more like a child than he has since they first met.]
Perhaps so, but... I felt it appropriate, anyway.
[He steps closer, there, reaching out to take those shaking hands between his own and try to steady them.]
I could not have given you my blade, after all. I am not certain you could lift it.
[He steps closer, there, reaching out to take those shaking hands between his own and try to steady them.]
I could not have given you my blade, after all. I am not certain you could lift it.
As am I.
[Ishi takes his hand easily, offering him a warm, pleased smile.]
I am still sorry to have left you... but I was glad to see Luke won't be the only one here to support you.
[Ishi takes his hand easily, offering him a warm, pleased smile.]
I am still sorry to have left you... but I was glad to see Luke won't be the only one here to support you.
[When Ishikirimaru enters the parlor, he'll find that there's a set-up before him. Two chairs are facing one another and in between is a table. There's a teapot and two teacups waiting along with a few plates of little cakes and snacks for noshing. While the room itself has vases of roses, the flowers Ishikirimaru left as an offering are in a small blue vase as a centerpiece.
Beauty, meanwhile, is seated in a high-back chair and extends a hand to the giant sword in greeting.]
Welcome, Ishikirimaru-kun. Would you like to join me? [Polite and gracious, they gesture to the seat on the other side of the table.]
Beauty, meanwhile, is seated in a high-back chair and extends a hand to the giant sword in greeting.]
Welcome, Ishikirimaru-kun. Would you like to join me? [Polite and gracious, they gesture to the seat on the other side of the table.]
I cannot say anyone has ever called me that before... but of course.
[He's smiling as he takes a seat, a little amusement in his voice; he's not offended by it, just entertained, and he observes the setting with obvious approval. Tea is literally always a good idea.]
It's a pleasure to finally meet you; Mizuki-san and Nito-kun have both spoken well of you.
[He's smiling as he takes a seat, a little amusement in his voice; he's not offended by it, just entertained, and he observes the setting with obvious approval. Tea is literally always a good idea.]
It's a pleasure to finally meet you; Mizuki-san and Nito-kun have both spoken well of you.
...a good place for it, I think.
[Ishi stands beside him, there, looking out over the water.]
May I join you?
[Ishi stands beside him, there, looking out over the water.]
May I join you?
[When Ishikirimaru enters the armory, he'll find that Cunning is waiting there. This time he has a different sword with him and he seems more comfortable with that one. A bronze, evenly balanced blade cuts through the air.]
You're probably the only person who bothered to show up. [Sup.]
You're probably the only person who bothered to show up. [Sup.]
That is part of why I decided to come.
[He sort of had the feeling that might be the case, but beyond that, he knows this sort of thing can be more helpful than expected.
Ishikirimaru eyes that blade curiously before he asks-]
Is this one your favored weapon?
[He sort of had the feeling that might be the case, but beyond that, he knows this sort of thing can be more helpful than expected.
Ishikirimaru eyes that blade curiously before he asks-]
Is this one your favored weapon?
[Ishikirimaru... does not outwardly react beyond offering him a respectful bow and a placid smile, though there may be a touch of amusement there. He just spent 70 years with Sengo "Shall We Get Naked?" Muramasa, this is like, a Tuesday to him now.]
Ah, hello there. I heard you wished to have more visitors.
Ah, hello there. I heard you wished to have more visitors.
It's one that we always sang to Takechiyo and Nobuyasu, when they were small; I am somewhat fond of it.
[for the memories as much as the song itself, really. but as he takes a seat, there's definitely concern written on his face.]
I came to speak with you about something else, though. Luke is still with you, isn't he?
[he really doesn't want to think he'd be the one who left, but.]
[for the memories as much as the song itself, really. but as he takes a seat, there's definitely concern written on his face.]
I came to speak with you about something else, though. Luke is still with you, isn't he?
[he really doesn't want to think he'd be the one who left, but.]
Ah-- yes?
[that's unexpected, and his sudden appearance catches ishikirimaru off guard at first; he recovers quickly, though, composing himself with a smile.]
It seemed appropriate, considering who sent me.
[that's unexpected, and his sudden appearance catches ishikirimaru off guard at first; he recovers quickly, though, composing himself with a smile.]
It seemed appropriate, considering who sent me.
Give him a moment to find somewhere nearby to perch.]
...how're you feeling?
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[he's still in the parlor-- he's being a good sword and not insisting on using the stairs, he promises. but ishi looks relieved to see him as he glances up, managing a faint smile.]
... better than last night. I would still not say I feel well, however.
[that's probably the most honest he will ever be about it, enjoy it while you can.]
I hope you are at least as well as can be expected.
... better than last night. I would still not say I feel well, however.
[that's probably the most honest he will ever be about it, enjoy it while you can.]
I hope you are at least as well as can be expected.
You're hurt.
-yes. We've done what we can for the injuries, but...
[he frowns slightly, brow furrowed.]
I have to admit, part of why I wanted to speak with you was to ask if you know of any way we might be able to do more.
[he has so many concerns about showing up like this.]
[he frowns slightly, brow furrowed.]
I have to admit, part of why I wanted to speak with you was to ask if you know of any way we might be able to do more.
[he has so many concerns about showing up like this.]
...less worried than yesterday, I suppose, though I am unsure how to feel about not even being suspected.
[it's good that he's evidently trusted, but... it is also kind of concerning to him that so much went unnoticed. the hand...]
Having the others to cover for me helped, I believe, but- now I have to consider where to go from here.
[it's good that he's evidently trusted, but... it is also kind of concerning to him that so much went unnoticed. the hand...]
Having the others to cover for me helped, I believe, but- now I have to consider where to go from here.
Ah-- I just wanted to speak with you, actually. From what Ray-kun has said, you have already been helping.
[ishi offers him a warm smile, there, as he finds a place to settle in so he's not looming over this poor nervous kid?]
I came to thank you for that.
[ishi offers him a warm smile, there, as he finds a place to settle in so he's not looming over this poor nervous kid?]
I came to thank you for that.
You know. I've been around long enough to learn a few things. [Including flower language.]
...I thought that you might have been.
[ishi's head is bowed, he looks extremely tired, and his eyes are still a little red as he finds a spot to settle in.]
I should not have let him go on his own-- we all should have stayed together. Somewhere more central, as he did. I ought to have learned that after what happened with Shishimaru, that first time.
[ishi's head is bowed, he looks extremely tired, and his eyes are still a little red as he finds a spot to settle in.]
I should not have let him go on his own-- we all should have stayed together. Somewhere more central, as he did. I ought to have learned that after what happened with Shishimaru, that first time.
[He should absolutely refuse an audience right now, but it's Ishikirimaru and it's one of the reasons Cunning says yes.
When he enters the armory, he'll find Cunning in his usual space leaning against the wall and staring at the opposite wall.]
...what is it? [He just sounds exhausted frankly, hello.]
When he enters the armory, he'll find Cunning in his usual space leaning against the wall and staring at the opposite wall.]
...what is it? [He just sounds exhausted frankly, hello.]
...firstly, I apologize for being so direct, considering what just happened. I promise I would not come to you with this under these circumstances unless I truly felt I needed to, but I... have to know.
[he's equally exhausted, and definitely still tense.]
Given that Guy-san was unable to answer, I-- can you tell me which of yours must be chosen? I will use that favor if I must.
[will they find out monday? sure. is waiting literally going to kill him when they don't know who got ray? absofuckinlutely.]
[he's equally exhausted, and definitely still tense.]
Given that Guy-san was unable to answer, I-- can you tell me which of yours must be chosen? I will use that favor if I must.
[will they find out monday? sure. is waiting literally going to kill him when they don't know who got ray? absofuckinlutely.]
I wish I could give a more enthusiastic greeting...but I know how hard today has been. Please sit with me--how can I help?
... just your company is enough. I feel fairly certain you are unable to offer much of the other help I need at the moment, with the way your rules are, but that is... I would not come to you simply because I needed something from you, anyway.
[he just needs to talk to someone who isn't in the middle of all of this, whose presence always calms him, though ishikirimaru still seems tense.]
I think... no, I am sure Nito-kun was right. We know which god his killer is with, at least for now. I will have to press the ones I know, but I-- need to gather myself first.
[there's work to do, he feels like he can't possibly rest knowing that... but he is aware it's important, even so, to be centered.
you know, before he goes off probably making bad decisions with people he suspects.]
[he just needs to talk to someone who isn't in the middle of all of this, whose presence always calms him, though ishikirimaru still seems tense.]
I think... no, I am sure Nito-kun was right. We know which god his killer is with, at least for now. I will have to press the ones I know, but I-- need to gather myself first.
[there's work to do, he feels like he can't possibly rest knowing that... but he is aware it's important, even so, to be centered.
you know, before he goes off probably making bad decisions with people he suspects.]
That's correct.
[he bows before he goes ahead and takes a seat, settling in and folding his hands; he's much calmer than he was yesterday, at least.]
Ah- first, thank you for your assistance yesterday. I apologize again for being somewhat out of sorts.
[it was. a bad day. this one is not much better, but it's an improvement.]
As for my proposal... I came to offer my own assistance, actually. I am aware of the agreement Piety has with you, as well as Piety's current position; considering both that and how late in this contest we currently are, I believe I might be willing to lend you my support.
[he bows before he goes ahead and takes a seat, settling in and folding his hands; he's much calmer than he was yesterday, at least.]
Ah- first, thank you for your assistance yesterday. I apologize again for being somewhat out of sorts.
[it was. a bad day. this one is not much better, but it's an improvement.]
As for my proposal... I came to offer my own assistance, actually. I am aware of the agreement Piety has with you, as well as Piety's current position; considering both that and how late in this contest we currently are, I believe I might be willing to lend you my support.
I wanted to apologize for not coming sooner, for one thing. We've... all been busy.
[stares at all these pcs over the weekend, stares at my hands
but ishi doesn't settle in as usual, leaning forward to fold his arms on the edge of the table, idly turning one of the billiard balls in his hands.]
Did Uchiha-kun speak with you?
[stares at all these pcs over the weekend, stares at my hands
but ishi doesn't settle in as usual, leaning forward to fold his arms on the edge of the table, idly turning one of the billiard balls in his hands.]
Did Uchiha-kun speak with you?
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