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[The flowers are a very cute touch and by the time Yu arrives to the studio he'll find a masked figure seated on the floor holding the bundle almost lovingly in their hands. He can't see their face or anything, but there's a bright sort of energy radiating from them.]
These are really pretty--[There's a pause as they think of what to call them.] Narukami-san. Did they come from our gardens?
These are really pretty--[There's a pause as they think of what to call them.] Narukami-san. Did they come from our gardens?
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[ He knows the draw he feels to the studio isn't natural, but there's no hesitation when it comes to following it. More than anything, he's curious about the gods -- believes what he said about thinking they're probably all just people, in their own way.
So he's actually a little excited to meet his patron. He'll pause in the door to the studio with a little smile, and offer a polite bow in greeting before stepping into the room. He'll mimic his god, taking a seat on the floor before them, legs crossed. ]
They did. I'm only sorry it was such a simple gift. Is it alright to say I was hoping I would get to meet with you?
So he's actually a little excited to meet his patron. He'll pause in the door to the studio with a little smile, and offer a polite bow in greeting before stepping into the room. He'll mimic his god, taking a seat on the floor before them, legs crossed. ]
They did. I'm only sorry it was such a simple gift. Is it alright to say I was hoping I would get to meet with you?
[This time, Love is in the middle of what appears to be a practiced little movement. This is a dance studio, after all, but upon hearing footsteps they stop to look at Yu. The paper flower's been tucked into their cloak that covers them, safe and protected.]
I knew you were good at improvising. [Hi Yu. They're also immediately stopping to check him over.]
I knew you were good at improvising. [Hi Yu. They're also immediately stopping to check him over.]
[ The sight of the paper flower softens his smile, touching the corners of his eyes. He'll offer his god a little bow, not out of politeness, but in acknowledgement of what they've said, with a small sweep of his arm.
Once he enters the room and Love starts checking him over, though, the god will see up close what a few others had gotten a look at this morning: he's exhausted, physically, distinct black circles under his eyes. He's a little pale, but his mood seems alright, given the look on his face. ]
You could say I'm used to thinking on my feet. How are you?
Once he enters the room and Love starts checking him over, though, the god will see up close what a few others had gotten a look at this morning: he's exhausted, physically, distinct black circles under his eyes. He's a little pale, but his mood seems alright, given the look on his face. ]
You could say I'm used to thinking on my feet. How are you?
[ Ah...
He knew what was coming, at least in principle, recognizing the tug of the summons for what it was. But he'll pause in the doorway of the lab, blinking as he takes in this small god and their hesitance, their immediate willingness to give him back his offering.
Yu doesn't actually laugh, but it's in the shape of his brow and the curve of his mouth that he's thinking he kind of wants to. ]
Those glasses don't have a prescription, if that's what you're worried about.
[ He'll cross the lab, stopping before the little god and reaching out. His hands will cup theirs, and gently curl their fingers closed over his glasses. ]
I gave it some thought, you know, [ he says lightly, very gently teasing. He'll take a step back, dropping his hands and letting go. ] What these glasses help me see is ... [ a pause. he continues much more softly, voice colorless. ] Not something I'm sure I have a use for, now.
But there's no doubting they're important to me. That's why I offered them to you. [ more seriously, now. ] I wanted to show you my commitment.
He knew what was coming, at least in principle, recognizing the tug of the summons for what it was. But he'll pause in the doorway of the lab, blinking as he takes in this small god and their hesitance, their immediate willingness to give him back his offering.
Yu doesn't actually laugh, but it's in the shape of his brow and the curve of his mouth that he's thinking he kind of wants to. ]
Those glasses don't have a prescription, if that's what you're worried about.
[ He'll cross the lab, stopping before the little god and reaching out. His hands will cup theirs, and gently curl their fingers closed over his glasses. ]
I gave it some thought, you know, [ he says lightly, very gently teasing. He'll take a step back, dropping his hands and letting go. ] What these glasses help me see is ... [ a pause. he continues much more softly, voice colorless. ] Not something I'm sure I have a use for, now.
But there's no doubting they're important to me. That's why I offered them to you. [ more seriously, now. ] I wanted to show you my commitment.
[ Yu grins at her as he makes his way over. ]
Kaname-san and I made cookies. After what you told me about the things you enjoyed, I'd hoped you'd like it, but I didn't realize the true depth of your desire to have a cute cafe...
[ You know. Gesturing around them.
He'll take a seat, sighing a little. ]
How has your day gone?
Kaname-san and I made cookies. After what you told me about the things you enjoyed, I'd hoped you'd like it, but I didn't realize the true depth of your desire to have a cute cafe...
[ You know. Gesturing around them.
He'll take a seat, sighing a little. ]
How has your day gone?
[When Yu enters the dance studio, it's fairly quiet and it actually looks like Love isn't there? Upon a closer look though he'll find that they're seated in the same corner that once held a pile of blankets and pillows. Their head is bowed and their posture tense, unsettled and unhappy but still keeping their tone light when they speak.]
Narukami-san. [That's it.]
Narukami-san. [That's it.]
[ By the time he makes it here, honestly, he's tired. The fury that roared like a flame has burnt down to a coal by now—after talking to everyone he needed to, everyone who needed him—but he nurses the embers, hot and angry, in the center of his chest.
Of course, it's not Love he's angry at.
He'll nod in acknowledgment of his name, but say nothing. Instead he'll do what he did when they met: take a seat on the floor opposite his god.
After a long moment of thought, he'll reach out and carefully draw Love's hands into his own. ]
Of course, it's not Love he's angry at.
He'll nod in acknowledgment of his name, but say nothing. Instead he'll do what he did when they met: take a seat on the floor opposite his god.
After a long moment of thought, he'll reach out and carefully draw Love's hands into his own. ]
[When Yu enters the room, he'll find Love standing with their back to the door, hands folded behind their back and staring at the wall instead. The paper has been folded into an albeit-clumsy attempt at a flower.]
Narukami-san. [Quiet. Resigned.]
Narukami-san. [Quiet. Resigned.]
[ If he was angry yesterday, today he is incandescent. He hangs in the doorway, both hands braced on the frame, head bowed as he stares unseeingly at the floor.
But only for a moment. He'll look up with intent, and stride across the room. When he reaches Love's side he'll lay a hand on their shoulder, to gently twist them to face him.
And then he'll draw them tightly into his arms. ]
But only for a moment. He'll look up with intent, and stride across the room. When he reaches Love's side he'll lay a hand on their shoulder, to gently twist them to face him.
And then he'll draw them tightly into his arms. ]
[So pretty much immediately after dripping blood into the offering bowl, Disorder appears across from him and is shoving a tissue onto wherever he pricked himself.]
Alright, first of all? Ew? You're going to give someone HPV--and who's going to clean that up? Seriously, don't do that. I'm not into bloodplay.
Alright, first of all? Ew? You're going to give someone HPV--and who's going to clean that up? Seriously, don't do that. I'm not into bloodplay.
Ah--
[ It was his fingertip, for the record - using a thorn from one of the flowers in the courtyard. He's not crazy, thanks!
But he'll take the tissue and press his finger into it, blinking as he considers the god. So ... pink.
He'll actually smile, crooked. ]
Sorry. I've been offering things like cookies and origami, but I didn't know if you liked that kind of thing. I'm happy to clean it up, don't worry.
[ Some piece of him can't help but think: well, it got their attention. ]
[ It was his fingertip, for the record - using a thorn from one of the flowers in the courtyard. He's not crazy, thanks!
But he'll take the tissue and press his finger into it, blinking as he considers the god. So ... pink.
He'll actually smile, crooked. ]
Sorry. I've been offering things like cookies and origami, but I didn't know if you liked that kind of thing. I'm happy to clean it up, don't worry.
[ Some piece of him can't help but think: well, it got their attention. ]
[When Yu enters the parlor, he'll find that there's a table set for two with two cups of tea, little plates, and snacks...shaped like cats. There's a vase of fresh roses on the table and Beauty sits in a chair facing the door, right leg over his left knee and the rose petal offering between their fingers. It's careful, something as to not crush the petal, and upon seeing Yu they tilt their head gently.]
Welcome, Narukami-kun. Please have a seat. I hope these gifts are to your liking.
Welcome, Narukami-kun. Please have a seat. I hope these gifts are to your liking.
[ Yu's grinning as he walks in, hands in his pockets. ]
Well, that's a good question. He or she is your new best friend, after all. What kinds of names do you like?
Well, that's a good question. He or she is your new best friend, after all. What kinds of names do you like?
[When he enters the private study, Piety is sitting at their chair by the fireplace, the offering seated on their lap with their hands placed neatly on either side of it.]
This is quite a lovely piece of artwork...I'm sure it must have taken you some time to complete. I thank you--this is an offering I'll always treasure.
This is quite a lovely piece of artwork...I'm sure it must have taken you some time to complete. I thank you--this is an offering I'll always treasure.
[ Yu will actually hang in the doorway for a long moment, considering the god who'd appeared at the end of the last trial, a very literal saving grace.
It's the wrench of guilt that tugs him forward, and finally he'll take a chair opposite them, folding his hands in his lip. ]
I'm glad you like it, [ he says, with the faint hint of a smile. ] When I tried to envision "piety" in my head to make an offering... this was the first thing that came to mind.
[ ... ] Piety, I called you here because I owe you something. An apology. [ He'll stand, even, so he can bow deeply from the waist. ]
It's the wrench of guilt that tugs him forward, and finally he'll take a chair opposite them, folding his hands in his lip. ]
I'm glad you like it, [ he says, with the faint hint of a smile. ] When I tried to envision "piety" in my head to make an offering... this was the first thing that came to mind.
[ ... ] Piety, I called you here because I owe you something. An apology. [ He'll stand, even, so he can bow deeply from the waist. ]
[When Yu enters the studio, he'll find that Love is seated on the floor and staring at the door expectantly with the deck of cards in-hand.]
Hi Narukami-kun. [Changing honorifics? Sure.] Does...this have to do with the cards? Whatever you wanted to show me.
Hi Narukami-kun. [Changing honorifics? Sure.] Does...this have to do with the cards? Whatever you wanted to show me.
[ He notices that honorific change, and he'll blink at his god.
Then he'll smile and come over, taking up his usual position sitting in front of them on the floor. ]
It's not exactly impressive.
[ He'll hold out a hand, silently asking if she might hand it to him. ]
To be honest, it was mostly an excuse to come see you. [ He winks, though it's more like an inside joke than flirtatious. But it could definitely be read as flirtatious. I'm sorry he's like this. ]
Then he'll smile and come over, taking up his usual position sitting in front of them on the floor. ]
It's not exactly impressive.
[ He'll hold out a hand, silently asking if she might hand it to him. ]
To be honest, it was mostly an excuse to come see you. [ He winks, though it's more like an inside joke than flirtatious. But it could definitely be read as flirtatious. I'm sorry he's like this. ]
[Merriment doesn't look too merry when Yu returns to the west wing, but that could be because they're wearing a mask. The piece of wood is being passed back and forth between their hands as they sit on a low ledge of one of the houses in the village, and when they speak the tone's incredulous.]
Now what makes you think I needed this back?
Now what makes you think I needed this back?
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Needed it back?
[ The way that's phrased seems to surprise him, and Yu will shake his head as he walks over. ]
No, it wasn't that. It was a question.
[ The way that's phrased seems to surprise him, and Yu will shake his head as he walks over. ]
No, it wasn't that. It was a question.
[ Hoo boy he is SO MUCH more tired today, in body and soul, but he'll still put on the best smile he can manage for the god as he enters the kitchen. ]
I sort of enjoyed the challenge, [ he'll admit with half a laugh. He'll take the bento box, looking down at it with a faint smile. ] Figuring out what you'd genuinely appreciate. I'm glad this worked.
I sort of enjoyed the challenge, [ he'll admit with half a laugh. He'll take the bento box, looking down at it with a faint smile. ] Figuring out what you'd genuinely appreciate. I'm glad this worked.
... too many, [ he agrees, soft and tired.
He'll join love, naturally reaching to pick a flower or two himself. Rather than make a bouquet, though, he'll wind the flowers together with quick, restless motions of his fingers. ]
I wonder if this whole time I've been approaching the idea of the game in the wrong way.
[ He says this, as if he'll lead into some deeper idea, but he seems to lose the thread of where he was going with it; instead, he lapses into silence. ]
He'll join love, naturally reaching to pick a flower or two himself. Rather than make a bouquet, though, he'll wind the flowers together with quick, restless motions of his fingers. ]
I wonder if this whole time I've been approaching the idea of the game in the wrong way.
[ He says this, as if he'll lead into some deeper idea, but he seems to lose the thread of where he was going with it; instead, he lapses into silence. ]
[ Yu will stay in the doorway for a moment, a hand on the doorframe, the look on his face thoughtful.
Then he'll cross to meet the god. ]
I came to see if you were alright.
Then he'll cross to meet the god. ]
I came to see if you were alright.
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[ He did. Very much.
He doesn't seem put out by the request at all. He considers Ambition, considers the nail polish, and moves over towards the shelves, humming a soft, thoughtful sound. ]
Hello to you too, [ he'll say, with quiet humor. ]
He doesn't seem put out by the request at all. He considers Ambition, considers the nail polish, and moves over towards the shelves, humming a soft, thoughtful sound. ]
Hello to you too, [ he'll say, with quiet humor. ]
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[ He'll smile slightly as he heads in, taking a seat on the bench next to her. ]
That's because I wrote it. [ A slight, crooked smile, and he'll start playing that same song. ] I know it isn't very good, but I put my feelings into it.
[ It has a sweet sound, sad, but from Nonon, he learned what notes sound like "hope" when you put them together. That's what Love's song sounds like. ]
That's because I wrote it. [ A slight, crooked smile, and he'll start playing that same song. ] I know it isn't very good, but I put my feelings into it.
[ It has a sweet sound, sad, but from Nonon, he learned what notes sound like "hope" when you put them together. That's what Love's song sounds like. ]
Hey, Justice. Good to see you.
[ There's a grin on his face as he strolls into the lab, and he'll briefly plop a hand on the little god's head. Yu can't ruffle his hair, but he can at least do headpats. ]
Thanks, that's kind of you. Have you been practicing your origami? I could show you some new things to try making.
[ There's a grin on his face as he strolls into the lab, and he'll briefly plop a hand on the little god's head. Yu can't ruffle his hair, but he can at least do headpats. ]
Thanks, that's kind of you. Have you been practicing your origami? I could show you some new things to try making.
[ That gets a quiet chuckle as Yu moves to join her. He'll also take a seat on the floor, not too close, but not too far, either. Respecting her space. ]
I'm glad you like it. Something cute and colorful seemed to suit you.
[ ... the jealousy comment catches at him, but he also doesn't want to press it and upset Disorder. He'll just have to keep working hard for the others, then... ]
How are you enjoying hosting this week, Disorder?
I'm glad you like it. Something cute and colorful seemed to suit you.
[ ... the jealousy comment catches at him, but he also doesn't want to press it and upset Disorder. He'll just have to keep working hard for the others, then... ]
How are you enjoying hosting this week, Disorder?
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[ God. He's pale and shaken, but-- ]
We found a way.
Kaname-san and I both made plans to switch to Cunning. I went to speak to her. Regardless of which of us goes, or if we both do... Cunning will have one follower this week no matter what. He'll be safe.
[ His voice shakes as he breathes out. ] He'll be safe, Ambition. We've got him.
We found a way.
Kaname-san and I both made plans to switch to Cunning. I went to speak to her. Regardless of which of us goes, or if we both do... Cunning will have one follower this week no matter what. He'll be safe.
[ His voice shakes as he breathes out. ] He'll be safe, Ambition. We've got him.
Is anyone?
[ The instant rejoinder. He sounds exhausted. ]
... there may be no need for this. But you'll know better than I do, right now, what things are like ... for all of you.
[ The gods. ]
We've found someone to defect to Cunning, to keep him safe this week. Will it be enough? ... is one enough?
[ The instant rejoinder. He sounds exhausted. ]
... there may be no need for this. But you'll know better than I do, right now, what things are like ... for all of you.
[ The gods. ]
We've found someone to defect to Cunning, to keep him safe this week. Will it be enough? ... is one enough?
[So Yu knows where the trapdoor is, thanks to Guy. When he pulls the rug back, it's still there, and it's still locked tightly shut - the crystal ball on the nearby table sits there, shimmering faintly, and incense wafts through the air.
What does he do first?]
What does he do first?]
[ He did think about bringing someone with him this time as last time. But after what happened with Indulgence, the thought of taking another risk and having his partner hurt by his actions--
Well, he's here alone, and that's that.
Time to start the usual "how does this thing work" process. He'll carefully feel around the trap door, though he doesn't expect to find the mechanism there -- it's still better to be thorough. After that, he'll stand and head for the crystal ball, gently lifting it off the table and turning it over in his hands, wondering if he might be so lucky as to find the trick on the crystal ball itself. ]
Well, he's here alone, and that's that.
Time to start the usual "how does this thing work" process. He'll carefully feel around the trap door, though he doesn't expect to find the mechanism there -- it's still better to be thorough. After that, he'll stand and head for the crystal ball, gently lifting it off the table and turning it over in his hands, wondering if he might be so lucky as to find the trick on the crystal ball itself. ]
[For once, Love is not in the studio. She's actually just going to appear at the lake in the east wing, a picnic blanket beneath her and the bento in front of her. There's also a matching one for Yu.]
You'll need your strength for tomorrow. Plus you should make up for lost time.
[Guess who knows you got locked in a dead god's room, Yu.]
You'll need your strength for tomorrow. Plus you should make up for lost time.
[Guess who knows you got locked in a dead god's room, Yu.]
[ He is being REALLY called out here.
And honestly Yu will actually kind of stall, standing a few feet away and just kind of staring? At all of this?
And then he just ... starts to laugh/ Soft, breathy, but he honestly doesn't stop for like a solid minute as it takes him over from head to toe. After that there's no hesitation, and he'll take a seat at her side, the look on his face immeasurably fond. ]
My track record hasn't been too impressive lately, has it?
[ drinking evidence, getting stuck in fortune's room for like 72 straight hours--
this smile is sincere and very disarmed. ]
Thanks for looking after me.
And honestly Yu will actually kind of stall, standing a few feet away and just kind of staring? At all of this?
And then he just ... starts to laugh/ Soft, breathy, but he honestly doesn't stop for like a solid minute as it takes him over from head to toe. After that there's no hesitation, and he'll take a seat at her side, the look on his face immeasurably fond. ]
My track record hasn't been too impressive lately, has it?
[ drinking evidence, getting stuck in fortune's room for like 72 straight hours--
this smile is sincere and very disarmed. ]
Thanks for looking after me.
Long night, [ he agrees, wearily. He looks like BEAT UP HELL, Love, please be nice to him :(
Honestly he doesn't even, like. Find a chair or anything. He just kinda, like, drops onto the floor, stretching out, rubbing his hands over his face. ]
What a mess.
Honestly he doesn't even, like. Find a chair or anything. He just kinda, like, drops onto the floor, stretching out, rubbing his hands over his face. ]
What a mess.
[Well.
It's after the trial, now; Ambition wasn't quite able to get to him when he first made the offerings. But she's sitting in the beauty salon, the three rings in front of her, idly poking at them.
When he enters, she looks up.]
...hello.
It's after the trial, now; Ambition wasn't quite able to get to him when he first made the offerings. But she's sitting in the beauty salon, the three rings in front of her, idly poking at them.
When he enters, she looks up.]
...hello.
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[ Hey, like, look, at least by the time he gets here he isn't still covered in blood. Thanks Jude! ]
... hey.
[ Yu doesn't sit. Instead he finds something to lean against -- a counter, a chair, doesn't matter. ]
... pretty ridiculous trial, huh?
[ A faint echo of words she once said to him. [
... hey.
[ Yu doesn't sit. Instead he finds something to lean against -- a counter, a chair, doesn't matter. ]
... pretty ridiculous trial, huh?
[ A faint echo of words she once said to him. [
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