divus | GODLY AUDIENCES: RAY

[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.

[NO!!]

Think Julius has a shot at survival?

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.

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.

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.

[he sighs.]

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

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

Don't suppose you need any help right now?

Me? Oh, um...

[Justice fidgets.]

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

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

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.

... 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...]

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!

[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.]

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.

[uggggh]

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

[The sentiment makes Justice pause.]

Hey, Ray?

Hmm?

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.

[well, now he feels awkward.]

... You're welcome, I guess.

[Justice giggles, not seeming to notice the awkwardness.]

No matter what happens or who wins, I can say that I made some amazing friends, and I've never had that before. I already feel like I'm...learning so much, and you're a really big part of it.

[why don't you just stab him, it'd be faster??]

I haven't done that much.

Well, you've done a lot more than most people...I feel like a normal kid when I'm with you, but not in a way that makes me feel like I'm helpless or hopeless, either.

[he shrugs.]

You deserve the things you missed out on. But you're not so young or immature that you can't be relied on.

[Ray feeling that way makes Justice's entire stance swell with pride.]

I'm...I'm so happy to hear you say that!

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