Yes, that's right. Even though the others didn't have a choice.
[ it was their plan to be abducted. The others were victims. They were only pretending to be clueless. ]
We don't know who the people who ran it are. That's part of the problem. They used an AI to interact with us - even I've never seen the one actually in charge. Just sycophants who slavishly obey that person's whims.
[Clever. Actually, very clever, and there's a sound that almost borders on impressed. Would he be able to do something like that? It's just an affirmative that he made the correct choice extending his hand to Mizuki in the first place.]
AI. Robots? [Huh. Well that's wild and he's distracted for a few seconds before he shakes his head. Focus.] All of us have agreed to participate in this game to select a new head of our pantheon. However, all of us have different methods, different rules and different strategies. You'll do well to read the rules, Mizuki-san. They may help assist you over the next several weeks.
[It's hard to say given there's a mask, but his expression softens, as does his tone.] I would like the chance to prove not all of us are monsters. I wish the rules had been different and that we could speak face to face right away. You deserve to know whom you're speaking with just as much as we do. While I can't say we don't have our own whims we follow, we also understand we are in need of your assistance. We cannot act without you, and it's why I believe in building a relationship based on trust.
[i.e. he's going to work Extra Hard to make sure Mizuki trusts him and he doesn't accidentally screw them over.] Make of that what you will.
You make it sound like I haven't read them already.
[ there's only one... but they take the advice nonetheless. In Mizuki's eyes, this still doesn't change the fact that he willingly agreed to help run an event where people's lives could be at stake - but, at the same time, they'd be a hypocrite if they rejected him just for that. They're the one who's still hoping to save Hisato, after all... ]
Building trust with me while I can't even see your face, huh? You've got your work cut out for you. [ Mizuki hums thoughtfully, tilting their head as if they might catch a glimpse of him behind the mask. ] But I think you can earn it. Earlier, you even made me think you were a little cute.
Consider the guidelines rules as well. [There are twelve of them and Beauty thinks they're sort of important, apparently. Nevertheless, it's only a small bit of assurance and he knows that.
And, nevertheless, even with the mask on it's pretty easy to see that the figure perks up, a hand coming to his chest right over his heart.]
It's the curse I've had to bear across multiple lifetimes, being cute inside and out. But your words give me the strength to carry on. [Please tell him to shut up. But.] Next time we meet, we can go elsewhere if you'd like. Wherever you wish to go, I'll go. Simply say the word.
[...Beauty also likes exploring, it seems, and he'll bend to the whims of his followers to keep them happy and earn their respect. Please be gentle Mizuki-san.]
[ they wouldn't be written down if they weren't important!! ]
Multiple lifetimes...? Just how old are you, Beauty-kun? [ considering that Justice is apparently 10 years old, this is critical information. ] And do you mean "wherever" within this temple, or really anywhere?
[He's satisfied with that answer so he'll leave it alone. He wonders if he can say his age, precisely, and there's a test in the form of a gentle sound. Okay. Looks like that isn't going against the rules, nice.]
Seventeen. [So that maybe explains some things.] Our ascension could be considered another lifetime, technically. Unfortunately it's outside of my power to remove you from the temple itself, but within the temple is doable.
[Including the east wing as it becomes available, but this thread is before that opens so he doesn't say that.]
[Hey why is Mizuki like this jw. Beauty, behind the mask, is internally screaming but that's fine!!!]
As I've said before, beauty knows no age. [Let's just keep digging this grave apparently. At least he still sounds a little flustered.] Am I not worthy of being in your presence, Mizuki-san?
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[ it was their plan to be abducted. The others were victims. They were only pretending to be clueless. ]
We don't know who the people who ran it are. That's part of the problem. They used an AI to interact with us - even I've never seen the one actually in charge. Just sycophants who slavishly obey that person's whims.
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AI. Robots? [Huh. Well that's wild and he's distracted for a few seconds before he shakes his head. Focus.] All of us have agreed to participate in this game to select a new head of our pantheon. However, all of us have different methods, different rules and different strategies. You'll do well to read the rules, Mizuki-san. They may help assist you over the next several weeks.
[It's hard to say given there's a mask, but his expression softens, as does his tone.] I would like the chance to prove not all of us are monsters. I wish the rules had been different and that we could speak face to face right away. You deserve to know whom you're speaking with just as much as we do. While I can't say we don't have our own whims we follow, we also understand we are in need of your assistance. We cannot act without you, and it's why I believe in building a relationship based on trust.
[i.e. he's going to work Extra Hard to make sure Mizuki trusts him and he doesn't accidentally screw them over.] Make of that what you will.
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You make it sound like I haven't read them already.
[ there's only one... but they take the advice nonetheless. In Mizuki's eyes, this still doesn't change the fact that he willingly agreed to help run an event where people's lives could be at stake - but, at the same time, they'd be a hypocrite if they rejected him just for that. They're the one who's still hoping to save Hisato, after all... ]
Building trust with me while I can't even see your face, huh? You've got your work cut out for you. [ Mizuki hums thoughtfully, tilting their head as if they might catch a glimpse of him behind the mask. ] But I think you can earn it. Earlier, you even made me think you were a little cute.
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And, nevertheless, even with the mask on it's pretty easy to see that the figure perks up, a hand coming to his chest right over his heart.]
It's the curse I've had to bear across multiple lifetimes, being cute inside and out. But your words give me the strength to carry on. [Please tell him to shut up. But.] Next time we meet, we can go elsewhere if you'd like. Wherever you wish to go, I'll go. Simply say the word.
[...Beauty also likes exploring, it seems, and he'll bend to the whims of his followers to keep them happy and earn their respect. Please be gentle Mizuki-san.]
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[ they wouldn't be written down if they weren't important!! ]
Multiple lifetimes...? Just how old are you, Beauty-kun? [ considering that Justice is apparently 10 years old, this is critical information. ] And do you mean "wherever" within this temple, or really anywhere?
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Seventeen. [So that maybe explains some things.] Our ascension could be considered another lifetime, technically. Unfortunately it's outside of my power to remove you from the temple itself, but within the temple is doable.
[Including the east wing as it becomes available, but this thread is before that opens so he doesn't say that.]
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[ they are willing to consider 17 an adult, or close enough to it, but that's still really young to be running a divine murder ring. ]
And you're asking me on a date even though I'm 7 years your elder, too. What to do...
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As I've said before, beauty knows no age. [Let's just keep digging this grave apparently. At least he still sounds a little flustered.] Am I not worthy of being in your presence, Mizuki-san?
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[ that bit's a little more serious, but they continue. ]
It's whether I want you to be there that's in question. Time will tell.
[ when they learn more about what Beauty is really like... and whenever they get to see what's behind the mask?! ]
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