GODLY AUDIENCES: RAY

[divus]

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WEEK 1 (SUNDAY)

[divus]

[Justice, as always, is in the lab, and when Ray enters the child all but bounds up toward him, cradling the origami dog in their outstretched hands.]

Ray, I love this!

[selfimmolates]

[honestly does justice ever act like a god]

Thanks. Can't get you a real dog, unfortunately, so that was all I could do.

after 100 504 errors

[divus]

[The answer is probably not.]

That's okay, this is perfect. Someone gave me the idea to make a whole town out of origami, so he'll fit right in. I just have to figure out what I want to name him...

[Justice laughs happily.]

Is there anything I can do for you today?

[selfimmolates]

Just wanted to see how you were doing after yesterday.

[divus]

Oh, I see--that's really nice of you.

[Justice's head tilts to the side.]

I feel really sorry about what happened, I know a lot of people must be really upset or scared right now, and there's not really anything that I can do about it. But...but I'm happy you found the right person.

[selfimmolates]

[don't call him nice!!]

What about you? This can't be what you wanted.

[divus]

[REALLY NICE!!!]

No, it isn't. I don't like seeing people hurt, especially not good people, and I don't like that someone innocent is getting roped in to a crime that was committed by someone else. This kind of judgment...it isn't fair.

[selfimmolates]

[NO!!]

Think Julius has a shot at survival?

[divus]

Yes, I do. [Justice pauses.] I think it's more than likely. But if this happens again, to anyone, then I'm not so sure.

[selfimmolates]

Good.

[because he used his reward on this!! even though helping out near strangers is still a weird feeling to him.]

The training wheels are coming off next week, I take it.

[divus]

Yes. It's easier to make exceptions to rules right now, when nobody was anticipating something like this happening.

[What a bizarre and troubling fluke.]

But it'll be harder and harder to make exceptions to the rules after tomorrow.

[selfimmolates]

[he sighs.]

Guess we better start working on getting more rewards, huh?

[divus]

Right. The more help each of us gets, the more we're allowed to do to help you in return.

[selfimmolates]

Don't suppose you need any help right now?

[divus]

Me? Oh, um...

[Justice fidgets.]

I'm already losing a follower, so if you know anyone who might be interested...

[selfimmolates]

... Sorry. Haven't heard about anyone.

[divus]

I see.

[They can't help sounding, well, disappointed, their shoulders sagging. But hey, when Justice looks down, they still have their new origami dog, so how upset can they really be?]

I guess I'm just nervous, but it can't be helped.

[selfimmolates]

... It's still early in the competition. And you have a chance to be host and meet everyone, right?

[though to be honest he does not expect justice to win...]

[divus]

Yes! And I'm going to try my hardest!

[Look it's a long shot but he's still gonna try super super hard :( ]

I need to stay positive!

[selfimmolates]

[justice gets a headpat for that.]

That's the spirit. No point in giving up just yet.

[unless you're ruin. then it's okay to give up right now.]

[divus]

Right! Tell Love not to give up, too. I mean, I mean I doubt she will, but I know you'll talk to her and I bet your support means a lot to her.

[selfimmolates]

[uggggh]

Well, it's in my best interest to make sure my chosen god keeps fighting, so... yeah.

[divus]

[The sentiment makes Justice pause.]

Hey, Ray?

[selfimmolates]

Hmm?

[divus]

Thanks for always talking to me and giving me advice even though I'm not your patron. I know you don't have to, but it makes me really happy that you do anyway.