GODLY AUDIENCES - NEWT GEISZLER

[divus]

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[arockstar]

[He loves your whole aesthetic, Ambition.]

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?

[divus]

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.

[arockstar]

That's awfully rude of the other gods. But you're not wrong. You've done well for yourself.

[Proud of yoooou.]

Right, no glasses...

[He scans the list. Hm.]

Connor?

[divus]

I can't say for sure, but my opinion is that going after him would be really stupid.

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

[arockstar]

[Damn.]

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?

[divus]

My advice is that you branch out a little.

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.

[arockstar]

Oh.

[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.]

[divus]

What's she going to be able to do about it? If you off them and defect the same week, she'll be in the same boat that Fortune is in now.

[...when she speaks again, it sounds like she's smirking.]

You might want to pick up a bulletproof vest or two.

[arockstar]

Hah, I guess you're right. My odds of making it through the weekend would be pretty good, too. I doubt anyone would suspect fratricide in this game.

[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.]

[divus]

[snorts]

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?

[arockstar]

Hm. Hector, huh? He's done a good job of hiding it.

[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.]

[divus]

You know I can't say. I can only hint.

[She sounds pleased, though...]

[arockstar]

Of course. Your hints have been helpful. Thanks.

[There's a pause.]

So what do you think of the other gods?

[divus]

I think most of them are total idiots.

[she says in the most blunt way possible]

[arockstar]

Hah, and why's that?

[divus]

Have you heard any of them talk?

[arockstar]

Hah, fair enough.

[With that, he stands.]

I appreciate the help. Or, excuse me, the hint.

[divus]

As long as you're coming on Cunning's behalf? Any time.

[arockstar]

Noted. I'll see you later, I'm sure.

[He heads out. She can keep the resume, though. Frame it!]