[Ion all but runs, arriving where Ishi's resting breathless and red faced. He almost looks like he could faint, but fortunately manages to regain enough of his constitution as he comes over to his very tall friend's side.]
We will do what we can to try to make sure that happens. I would much prefer it if none of you became vulnerable again.
[it makes it harder to determine who might become a target, but-- they should at least try to keep the remaining gods safe.]
But even if trying to keep everyone here safe catches up to me, in the end, I can think of no other way I would prefer it to happen.
[it's a far better way to die than it would be if he just-- failed to defend himself. he would rather go out making sure someone else stayed safe, would rather have a purpose to it.]
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WEEK 4 (DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT)
You're hurt.
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[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.]
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[Ion takes a breath, slowly sitting down. His brow furrows, almost into frustration, but it's more despair than anything else, anguish.]
I'm sorry, Ishikirimaru. But please don't put what happened on yourself. I know it looks like...it was all...
[All for nothing.]
You did more than you know.
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[claimed to have killed fortune. he should feel relieved, not guilty, he knows.
he gathers himself as best he can.]
She, at least, will not harm any more of you.
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Are you all going to do it again?
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[after a long pause of his own, though, he adds:]
But I do not think Shishimaru will give up, and I cannot let him do this alone.
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[ishi gives him a slight, tired smile. he's had the "don't die" talk more than once today.]
I should have assistance for tomorrow, at least, from others who know what happened. With any luck, it will be enough.
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[Even if there are still killers on the loose.]
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[it makes it harder to determine who might become a target, but-- they should at least try to keep the remaining gods safe.]
But even if trying to keep everyone here safe catches up to me, in the end, I can think of no other way I would prefer it to happen.
[it's a far better way to die than it would be if he just-- failed to defend himself. he would rather go out making sure someone else stayed safe, would rather have a purpose to it.]