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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[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.]