GODLY AUDIENCES: YU NARUKAMI

[divus]

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[divus]

I figured it was something like that.

[She nods.]

There's a reason why we got the names we did, you know. Love is a concept that defines who she is. [...] I wonder how much of that is because of you?

[She crosses her arms and looks off to one side.]

Take your time. You can decide in the dream, even. But if you give me the name now, I'll make sure it starts applying the second you make the switch.

[covenantal]

[ Ah. Struck.

Yu doesn't say a word. Just shuts his eyes and bows his head slightly.

He couldn't say. Couldn't lay a claim to a single piece of what a wonder she is. ]

... Ray-san.

[ Quiet. Simple.

The reason why he's here. ]

[divus]

...

[She nods, and when she speaks, she sounds pleased.]

We have a deal. You defect to Disorder, and I'll let you know if Ray is in danger. You get a second person to defect to me, and I'll let you pick a second name. Does that sound fair?

[covenantal]

[ ... ]

This time is for me to decide, too. I have to be certain this is the right course to take. But, if this is what we do ...

[ A slow, solemn nod. ]

Yes. We have a deal.

[divus]

I'll be waiting to see what you decide.

[She crosses her arms.]

Anything else?

[covenantal]

Actually, yeah. This one should be quicker, though.

[ A piece of tired humor. ]

I'm going to talk to Cunning, too. The way I asked you for power, I'm going to ask him for information. Just wanted you to be aware.

[divus]

[She shrugs.]

Okay. Just don't blame me if the price for us both is too high for you to pay.

[covenantal]

[ His smile is wan. ]

I won't get in over my head.

[ And with quiet steel: ]

I have people that need me, after all.

[ A nod, then. ]

See you soon, Ambition.

[divus]

We both do.

[but that's it! yu is dismissed.]