Somewhat. [ he doesn't sound sold on his own idea. he misses having his friends for sounding boards. ] It may be helpful to have the right person think about the right idea, when the time comes. The trick will be knowing which person, and what idea would be most helpful to them.
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There's going to be trials, and investigations. [ It's not a question, but he's looking to Love to confirm. ]
You seem pretty smart. I don't doubt you'll know exactly when to use that power if you take it. [...] Plus you can always ask me. It's part of being your patron god, I think, since they're my gifts.
[But. Well, they can't exactly say no.] Maybe not in the way you're used to, but yes.
[ Yu blows out a heavy breath and lets his head hang on his neck, taking a moment to just ... process that. It's nothing he hadn't started to guess, between all the pieces they had been given, with what Love just said; but hearing it confirmed, knowing it will happen, is another thing entirely.
He feels nauseous. What would the others say, if they were here? ]
I know we've been told that everyone will go home once this is over.
[ Yu looks up again, and his absolute rejection of this idea is written all over his face. ]
Neither can I. [There's a firm, clear voice.] I don't want any of my followers to do something like that. Just because you can doesn't mean you should, especially when that's still hurting innocent people. It's not a fair rule!
Haha. If there's anything remarkable about me, it's because of the support and strength of the people I've known. [ ... but he tilts his head at her, undeniably curious. ] ... but if you're someday able to tell me, I'd like to hear your reason.
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It's what's most important here. [They consider that though, a slow nod of approval following.] Have you thought of how you can use that one?
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There's going to be trials, and investigations. [ It's not a question, but he's looking to Love to confirm. ]
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[But. Well, they can't exactly say no.] Maybe not in the way you're used to, but yes.
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for a moment he's distracted; the way he looks up at Love is steady, but very grim. ]
People will die.
[ again: it's not a question. ]
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He feels nauseous. What would the others say, if they were here? ]
I know we've been told that everyone will go home once this is over.
[ Yu looks up again, and his absolute rejection of this idea is written all over his face. ]
But I can't condone that kind of method.
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Yu will smile then, visibly relieved. ]
I'm glad to hear that. I'll find my own way to help people choose you, Love. I hope that's alright.
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The hardest ... for me?
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