No kidding. I was hoping he'd at least listen when I asked him to reconsider but you can see how well that worked out.
[They consider it though, head tilting just slightly as she thinks that over.]
...normally the reward wouldn't be enough for something that big. But you did so well today. I think you deserve it. [A beat.] Plus I really don't want him to die either.
... Well, I wanted to know if you have any other tasks for me, and a question about my ability, but as long as no one's about to murder me tomorrow, they can wait.
...you're incredibly smart. Smarter than I think I would be in your case. But I think...yes. The ability's a little tricky, you really have to mean what you're thinking and make sure that the intent is very clear. But you're generally focused and clear-sighted, aren't you? I don't doubt you'd know exactly how to use it when the time comes.
[ooc: i.e. Jan if you phrase it into a counterproposal that Ray would figure out a way to use his ability/describe the usage for each week how it would be applied, we can let you know how well this would work!]
I'd be dead by now if I couldn't think under pressure. In any case, now that I've got an idea of what this ability can and can't do [thanks takaomi] I'll figure something out.
...I feel like several of you were struggling and panicking today under pressure. I was hoping the creation of this world wouldn't be as hard, but now that the first victim's been taken I don't know if that'll stop other people from following the same footsteps.
[So yeah. Please like. Figure out a way not to get yourself killed, child.]
Before all of this, in the old life, I was a homicide detective. People were cruel and malicious and the police weren't able to figure out what was happening, so it was up to us. I know this is how we have to proceed but that doesn't mean I have to like it, or that I can't figure out a way to make the damage less.
For now? Focus on getting allies, most likely. The closest thing I have is an agreement with Sasuke, and he's probably the most unstable person in this competition at the moment, so I'm not going to count on anything except making sure I'm not on his kill list.
The trial's proven how useful it can be to have people who will defend you. In the end, it's just as much about emotions as it is about proof.
That's a good call though...even if I think Sasuke-san might not be willing to speak with so many of you right now. I'd like to speak to him myself, but I really doubt he'll see me.
I don't intend to act on my emotions. I won't say I'll never, but I think the past trial is already an example of how they can get out of hand. We wasted a lot of time with pointless arguing.
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Yeah, I got the feeling this wasn't done with your approval.
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I know it's a long shot since it isn't worth much, but I wanted to know if I could use my reward—to try and break his pact with Julius.
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[They consider it though, head tilting just slightly as she thinks that over.]
...normally the reward wouldn't be enough for something that big. But you did so well today. I think you deserve it. [A beat.] Plus I really don't want him to die either.
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... Well, that was easier than expected. You must've had low standards for the trial.
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Do you want something else? [It's tired and unhappy and she's not going to actively kick Ray out, but she's also curious what his thoughts are.]
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Sorry. It's okay. I'm still your patron for now, and it's my job to help you. What sort of question do you have?
[A beat.] No one will murder you tomorrow. I wouldn't allow that anyway.
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[ooc: i.e. Jan if you phrase it into a counterproposal that Ray would figure out a way to use his ability/describe the usage for each week how it would be applied, we can let you know how well this would work!]
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[thankee]
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...I feel like several of you were struggling and panicking today under pressure. I was hoping the creation of this world wouldn't be as hard, but now that the first victim's been taken I don't know if that'll stop other people from following the same footsteps.
[So yeah. Please like. Figure out a way not to get yourself killed, child.]
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[which he mostly stayed out of for the sake of laying low. also, to avoid pissing off sasuke by incriminating his brother.]
People will be less horrified by death and killing the more they're exposed to it, so probably not.
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What, you don't think people will still hold on to some sense of humanity and a conscious?
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[example: him??]
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Before all of this, in the old life, I was a homicide detective. People were cruel and malicious and the police weren't able to figure out what was happening, so it was up to us. I know this is how we have to proceed but that doesn't mean I have to like it, or that I can't figure out a way to make the damage less.
[And then:] So what are you going to do now?
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For now? Focus on getting allies, most likely. The closest thing I have is an agreement with Sasuke, and he's probably the most unstable person in this competition at the moment, so I'm not going to count on anything except making sure I'm not on his kill list.
The trial's proven how useful it can be to have people who will defend you. In the end, it's just as much about emotions as it is about proof.
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That's a good call though...even if I think Sasuke-san might not be willing to speak with so many of you right now. I'd like to speak to him myself, but I really doubt he'll see me.
[Hm.] And what about your own emotions?
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[ew why are you asking him about his emotions]
What about them?
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[And it's because she's soft. And has cooties. Apparently.] Are you going to listen to them, or only facts?
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I prefer facts.
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...I don't like it, but I think we might need to change our strategy a little to stay ahead.
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... To what, exactly?
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