GODLY AUDIENCES: ISHIKIRIMARU

[divus]

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[ritualization]

[weed tea was only twice please let grandpa sword live,,

but ishi brightens as well, smile a little fonder.]

They've been quite helpful company in this entire situation, truly.

[he'd die for them both and that's fine.]

So naturally, their recommendations hold extra weight. I am sorry we didn't meet sooner-- but I suppose I should ask first, have you been doing well enough, since this all began in earnest?

[divus]

["Only twice"...but what a nice question and for a moment Beauty pauses.]

Please don't apologize...we've all been rather busy in this game, haven't we? [Given that Beauty knows which alignments Ishikirimaru's gone through.] I've been doing fairly well and I remain optimistic. This game's at the halfway point, and all we can do is our best, wouldn't you say?

[ritualization]

Perhaps too busy, at times.

[It sure has been a Lot, and that comes with a slight sigh-- though his smile never fades entirely, especially at that response.]

But I believe you're right. I've been praying to reach the best outcome that we may, and I will continue to do so until we reach the end, as-- discouraging as the situation has occasionally been.

[and is about to be again, oh boy.]

[divus]

Discouraging is one word for it, I'm sure, but simultaneously...we could use people like that to continue keeping the calm in a terrible storm. What do you suppose is the best outcome for a situation like this?

[ritualization]

The ideal outcome, I think... would be to agree on a majority before the time that we have is up, and for no further deaths to occur. However, I feel that the best outcome we can currently achieve is to prevent what violence we are able to, and to work toward reaching an agreement without leaving too many dissatisfied.

[He's still holding on to hope, but boy, are people here set on stepping on it with all these multiple deaths.]

[divus]

The game will run for a minimum of six weeks, though it's possible another week will be added if certain events occur. Likewise...I agree. Though it's tricky to get everyone to agree on a majority given that we all have different ideals and virtues. A god is only as strong as their followers, after all.

[ritualization]

There's the varied ideals, not to mention that I doubt all of us are actually choosing based on who we think would truly do the best work.

[at least one has directly said they don't care, and he's sure others just want to be on the winning side.]

May I ask what you mean by certain events, or is it a case where we will find out if they occur?

[divus]

I hope they won't come into fruition, but you'll know as soon as they arise. I wouldn't trouble yourself thinking about them just now.

But what do you suppose happens in the end if the numbers are even?

[ritualization]

Considering the point of this contest, I would assume something must happen to break the tie, unless in these six weeks you learn to work as one after all.

[divus]

Even if we learn to work as one, the numbers have to be taken into account. It would be the former...one more week, I believe.

[ritualization]

Likely the most difficult week of the entire competition, considering. I will pray that it doesn't come to such a thing.

[divus]

You and I both. Many of you have expressed strong fortitude in a competition like this, but I'd rather not see this drag out longer than necessary.

On the other hand, I wish I knew of a solution to end this faster myself.

[ritualization]

...I have found there can sometimes be unexpected solutions, but-- unfortunately, I have not been able to see one in this case, either.

[a sigh, there, as he shakes his head. hello i lost this notif but yolo.]

I am keeping an eye out, however, if one should come up.

[divus]

[Hm? For a moment, Beauty pauses and simply looks at Ishikirimaru in thought.] With so many of you, if you're looking, I would not be surprised if another solution can present itself later.

The game will run a minimum amount of time, but even anything to lessen it would be greatly appreciated.

[ritualization]

If nothing else, I hope we may lessen the bloodshed that has been involved.

[always sunny title card: The Gang Keeps Fucking Multiple Killing

he hums softly to himself, though.]

...and we will see what else we are able to do, then, in the future.

[it's something to keep in mind, especially coming from one of them.]

[divus]

I would appreciate it. As you may have noticed my numbers aren't exactly in good standing, but I've tried to speak to as many of you as I can to spread that message. An extra voice would greatly help. I never wanted the game to go like this. Half of us didn't either.