GODLY AUDIENCES: RAY

[divus]

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[selfimmolates]

Will do. I have to make sure they won't accidentally stab me at night, at the very least.

[divus]

That too. Having three of you on watch might be best.

[selfimmolates]

Especially since Ishikirimaru's down a hand for now, and Takaomi... honestly, how is Takaomi not dead?

[divus]

Luck, mostly. I don't want to see a day that his luck runs out, and that's where you and skill come in.

...but he's been with me since the beginning, so I'm not about to let anything happen to him now.

[selfimmolates]

I'm a little surprised. I thought he lied to Madoka when he told her he was with you.

Guess Senri wasn't kidding about him not being a good liar—though he's just proven that he can be pretty skilled when he tries.

[divus]

I have a feeling he figured most people wouldn't think he'd be aligned with me so he never had to lie. But we get along pretty well. [That's an understatement, Merriment loves Taka more than anyone in the temple.]

He's a really smart kid. What he lacks in combat he makes up for in brains. It'll be a good balance if the three of you are together.

[selfimmolates]

Wow, did you just call me stupid?

Anyway, we'll see. I'll do what I can.

[divus]

[He just laughs.] You came to me with a plan. I wouldn't call that stupid.

Ishi has combat skill. Taka has brains. You have both. Think about it.

[selfimmolates]

I'll be sure to let Ishikirimaru know you called him stupid, then.

[he's joking, he's joking.]

I will.

[divus]

[Thanks Ray.]

Then...maybe I'll see you with them soon.