[The god is definitely scrutinizing him from behind her mask, and after a moment, she picks up a quill and dips it in ink to take notes on the paper on the clipboard.]
Did you contact me because of the rule, or because you want something?
[He forgot about the rule, actually. He hasn't been slouching when it comes to contacting the gods, so he just assumed it didn't really apply to him. All rules are more like guidelines in his book.]
Two things, actually. The first is easy. Why'd you reach out to me at the start of all this?
You picked the best person you could have come to. [Ambition sounds smug.] Making the choice to join his team is the easy part. What do you need my help with?
[He respects the attitude. When you're the best, you may as well be honest about it.]
If I defect from Ruin, she's gonna be pissed. I don't need her bullshit following me around after the fact, so I'd prefer to take her out of the competition entirely.
[He says it like he's suggesting they get burritos for lunch.]
I need to know who her other follower is. That's where you come in.
[Well. Ambition leans forward, setting the clipboard down and steepling her fingers.]
I've said it to the others, but only people with statues in the courtyard can be killed. And you saw what happens when the follower count drops down to zero, so you're already on the right track there. [Hmm...] Technically, you have to do a task for me to give you a hint, which I think is ridiculous, but whatever. But Cunning's on my team, so we'll say you doing things for him counts.
[Good enough.]
Her other follower has a lot in common with you... including the number of letters in your first names.
Do you two have a deal going or something? Only one god can win, after all.
[But that wouldn't stop one god from promoting another to second in command, probably. There are plenty of scenarios in which teaming up could be favorable, but he's nosy.]
Full name, I'm assuming? Hm.
[He pulls a notebook out of his pocket, scanning the list of names he has there.]
He's one of the only gods who's bothered to be nice to me. I'm not worried about him winning.
[hm.]
Besides, I'm almost in the lead right now.
[...well, that's not wrong, exactly.]
I already gave you a hint about what you have in common, so I can't tell you again. But I can tell you what you don't have in common. [She points at his glasses.] Those.
Who said anything about going after people? If her other follower is willing to join the cause, they don't need to be collateral damage.
[But, who cares, he's here for information.]
Out of this list, I've only really spoken to Madoka, Rachel, and Cinque. And Connor, but he's out. Can you tell me whether or not it's someone I've been in touch with?
And, please. Do you really want to risk tipping Ruin off before you make your move? You do know it's only your conversations with other gods we can't see, right? If you talk about it with them and it goes south, you'll have to act fast if you don't want to get caught.
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Did you contact me because of the rule, or because you want something?
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[He forgot about the rule, actually. He hasn't been slouching when it comes to contacting the gods, so he just assumed it didn't really apply to him. All rules are more like guidelines in his book.]
Two things, actually. The first is easy. Why'd you reach out to me at the start of all this?
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[she doesn't sound like she thinks she's wrong.]
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[Though it's not a quality of his that he's been quiet about.]
Cunning sent me your way. I'm considering a move to his team, and he said you could help me do that.
[Cunning is also listed as one of Newt's references on the resume, lmao.]
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You picked the best person you could have come to. [Ambition sounds smug.] Making the choice to join his team is the easy part. What do you need my help with?
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That's obvious.
[He respects the attitude. When you're the best, you may as well be honest about it.]
If I defect from Ruin, she's gonna be pissed. I don't need her bullshit following me around after the fact, so I'd prefer to take her out of the competition entirely.
[He says it like he's suggesting they get burritos for lunch.]
I need to know who her other follower is. That's where you come in.
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Oh, is that all?
[Well. Ambition leans forward, setting the clipboard down and steepling her fingers.]
I've said it to the others, but only people with statues in the courtyard can be killed. And you saw what happens when the follower count drops down to zero, so you're already on the right track there. [Hmm...] Technically, you have to do a task for me to give you a hint, which I think is ridiculous, but whatever. But Cunning's on my team, so we'll say you doing things for him counts.
[Good enough.]
Her other follower has a lot in common with you... including the number of letters in your first names.
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Do you two have a deal going or something? Only one god can win, after all.
[But that wouldn't stop one god from promoting another to second in command, probably. There are plenty of scenarios in which teaming up could be favorable, but he's nosy.]
Full name, I'm assuming? Hm.
[He pulls a notebook out of his pocket, scanning the list of names he has there.]
What else do we have in common?
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[hm.]
Besides, I'm almost in the lead right now.
[...well, that's not wrong, exactly.]
I already gave you a hint about what you have in common, so I can't tell you again. But I can tell you what you don't have in common. [She points at his glasses.] Those.
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[Proud of yoooou.]
Right, no glasses...
[He scans the list. Hm.]
Connor?
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[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]
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Who said anything about going after people? If her other follower is willing to join the cause, they don't need to be collateral damage.
[But, who cares, he's here for information.]
Out of this list, I've only really spoken to Madoka, Rachel, and Cinque. And Connor, but he's out. Can you tell me whether or not it's someone I've been in touch with?
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And, please. Do you really want to risk tipping Ruin off before you make your move? You do know it's only your conversations with other gods we can't see, right? If you talk about it with them and it goes south, you'll have to act fast if you don't want to get caught.
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[He did not know that, no. That's going to make things difficult. And annoying.]
Noted. Then again, don't you think offing her other follower would be a bigger tip off?
[He checks his list again, crossing off a few names. Ugh. It'd be easier if it were someone he'd spoken to already. Hm...]
I'd better not have to worry about the other follower pulling a gun on me.
[He quirks an eyebrow.]
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[...when she speaks again, it sounds like she's smirking.]
You might want to pick up a bulletproof vest or two.
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[The smirking is mutual.]
Two, huh? I hope you're not suggesting a second gun might be coming for me later.
[Ludger having a brother would make things complicated.]
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These idiots only suspect in all the wrong places.
[like, come on. anyway, moving on-]
It should be just the one. Remember, I said you had a lot in common with them? And you don't recognize anyone else here, right?
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[His eyes flick up.]
And I know you'd have no reason to lie to me about this.
[if she did it's too late now big shrug.]
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[She sounds pleased, though...]
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[There's a pause.]
So what do you think of the other gods?
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[she says in the most blunt way possible]
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[With that, he stands.]
I appreciate the help. Or, excuse me, the hint.
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