I can't say I blame you. [Can't even deny that cursing might happen even if it's not something they'd resort to immediately. It's unfortunate that they like Ray quite a bit already and will happily accept whatever he brought to them.]
Hmm...you chose Hopelessly Devoted, right? What sort of questions do you have?
[okay but will they still like him after he probably takes out blackfire next week.]
It's obsession over an idea, right? Does that include actions or does it have to be something more abstract than that? How general does it have to be, or can I make it more detailed?
[Maybe a few moments of "I'm a little disappointed" but also Blackfire's terrifying.]
Right. It...[[Well.] It can be actions, if you plant the idea of doing something in someone's head. It doesn't have to just be abstract concepts, but some actions won't work if it's overly complicated. Why don't you tell me what you're thinking?
This week, I just want to test the limits of what I can do.
[he smiles? smirks? a tad.]
Let's see... Takaomi might be a good target. [because he was a shit to ray.] Something harmless but a little embarrassing, maybe? I bet he's the kind of guy who'd hate having to show affection to others...
[In this moment, Love remembers that Ray is actually 12.]
That angry green-haired guy? [Well. Hm.] It might even help him out if you knock him down a few pegs. Sometimes people are really bad at expressing themselves and need a little push.
[And also that sounds harmless enough? So. It might work.]
Yeah, right? I'll be doing him a favour. So, I was thinking of him having to do something mushy to others. Oh, but I also want to add exceptions. I don't want him to do anything to me.
'Course, in that case, I'd have to keep the exception general, so that he can't pinpoint me as the cause.
[it's week one, which is exactly why it's time to shitpost. no point in using his power for useful things until he knows exactly what's going on!!]
Well, who knows. I don't suspect him of being one of your followers, but if he figures out my faction, that could work out in the end. Right now, it's not too dangerous.
So, if he confronts me on it, I'll find a way to make it work. If I want allies in this competition—or people I can use—then we'll have to bring it up at some point, right?
I think your plan works pretty well, actually. [Even if he's being a brat, it's harmless and they can't lie that they aren't a little excited to see the results. It's like they said, some people have a hard time expressing themselves. And if these are based on maybe-feelings Takaomi already had then...oh well!]
You have my blessing and whatever. [A teasing tone.] It'll make this week a little more interesting at least.
Good luck [But oh. They duck their head just a little then, because Ray's a very smart kid and he's 100% correct.]
...I know it's not much, but it's important to me and I thought maybe it'd be nice to have a space people can burn off some energy or just have a place to think. Music can be a pretty inspirational thing.
Pretty sure one of the others has a piano somewhere. [There's a shrug.] I know you said time's usually not on your side, but you do have time here if you ever want to listen. It's one of those things that can be used to reach all kinds of people even if they don't understand each other. And it makes people happy.
Well, I wouldn't say I've "come up with" anything, per se. It's just common sense.
I help you win, you grant my wish. That's the entire basis of why we've been brought here, right? Unless there's something more that you're thinking of.
Well…yeah, there's that, but I'd like to do more to thank you while you're here. A wish can't be granted until we win, but don't you think people should be rewarded along the way? I'm not sure what all I can do, but it only seems fair.
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Hmm...you chose Hopelessly Devoted, right? What sort of questions do you have?
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It's obsession over an idea, right? Does that include actions or does it have to be something more abstract than that? How general does it have to be, or can I make it more detailed?
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Right. It...[[Well.] It can be actions, if you plant the idea of doing something in someone's head. It doesn't have to just be abstract concepts, but some actions won't work if it's overly complicated. Why don't you tell me what you're thinking?
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[he smiles? smirks? a tad.]
Let's see... Takaomi might be a good target. [because he was a shit to ray.] Something harmless but a little embarrassing, maybe? I bet he's the kind of guy who'd hate having to show affection to others...
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That angry green-haired guy? [Well. Hm.] It might even help him out if you knock him down a few pegs. Sometimes people are really bad at expressing themselves and need a little push.
[And also that sounds harmless enough? So. It might work.]
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Yeah, right? I'll be doing him a favour. So, I was thinking of him having to do something mushy to others. Oh, but I also want to add exceptions. I don't want him to do anything to me.
'Course, in that case, I'd have to keep the exception general, so that he can't pinpoint me as the cause.
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You seem pretty smart. I think you can proooobably figure out the best way to do it, but what happens if you get caught?
[Subtle. But they want to make sure he has a back-up plan. But they're also fully on-board with this plan, why.]
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Well, who knows. I don't suspect him of being one of your followers, but if he figures out my faction, that could work out in the end. Right now, it's not too dangerous.
So, if he confronts me on it, I'll find a way to make it work. If I want allies in this competition—or people I can use—then we'll have to bring it up at some point, right?
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[He can't see it, but they frown a little. Please don't use people? Allies!!! But they digress.] You mean bring up your alignment? Yeah, eventually.
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Then, that's what I'll go with, unless you have something else in mind.
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You have my blessing and whatever. [A teasing tone.] It'll make this week a little more interesting at least.
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If the lab came from Justice, then this— [he points to the floor of the dance studio] —is your doing, huh?
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...I know it's not much, but it's important to me and I thought maybe it'd be nice to have a space people can burn off some energy or just have a place to think. Music can be a pretty inspirational thing.
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[aside from his siblings who could make use of the music room.]
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[Thanks, Love.] I know I'm not always the most practical but that's what makes a good team, right? Different people. Different ideas.
[...wait.] So you're thinking about how this is beneficial to both of us then, aren't you?
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[emma would probably love love. ha. but because of that, he won't deny that yes, sometimes the best teams are those composed of opposites.]
Now that you've brought it up? Sure.
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And what've you come up with? [Sell them on the idea, Ray.]
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I help you win, you grant my wish. That's the entire basis of why we've been brought here, right? Unless there's something more that you're thinking of.
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