There's a reason I chose all of you. It took you a liiittle longer than I'd have liked for you guys to get it together, but you eventually found each other. That's all I can really ask.
We definitely plan to stick together. [ there's a faint smile. ] And I trust your judgment. If you wanted to pick them, then I know they're people I can rely on, too.
[ a huff of a laugh. he didn't expect a real answer, anyway. ]
I'll think on it. Hopefully I won't let you down.
[ but a thought seems to occur to him, and he'll look at her squarely, his expression open. ]
Actually, there is something I'd like your advice on. I haven't used my power yet this week. [ musingly ] I asked the others their thoughts, since Hopelessly Devoted could be useful in pressing someone for information. But the team [ he doesn't trip on the word this time ] didn't have any concrete leads outside of what we already know for sure.
...I can't tell you who to use it on, but what I can tell you is to watch for the people who seem like they aren't taking this trial seriously. If you can catch them stumbling on their own story, it might be a good idea to use the power on them.
We have more than one liar going into the trial tomorrow. It just depends which one you want to go after.
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He's got us, now. We're all determined to support him as best we can.
[ ... ]
And we'll try to protect him, too.
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...it's nice to have a team though, isn't it?
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Was he avoiding thinking of the word? It hits him right in the center of his chest. His jaw works.
... but he'll still nod, even if there's something a little achy about him. ]
It is. [ barely voiced.
He'll try a smile, pushing past it. ] No hints, huh?
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...if you think on it, I think you'll see it, too. Trust your instincts a little. You seem good at that.
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I'll think on it. Hopefully I won't let you down.
[ but a thought seems to occur to him, and he'll look at her squarely, his expression open. ]
Actually, there is something I'd like your advice on. I haven't used my power yet this week. [ musingly ] I asked the others their thoughts, since Hopelessly Devoted could be useful in pressing someone for information. But the team [ he doesn't trip on the word this time ] didn't have any concrete leads outside of what we already know for sure.
[ ... he'll smile, soft and crooked. ]
I guess what I'm asking is, any advice?
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We have more than one liar going into the trial tomorrow. It just depends which one you want to go after.