Oh no I can still have some pride, but it's been interesting to watch people realign themselves. I can't complain, even if I'm sure they'll defect again later if they aren't satisfied. That's the flaw of the game. It gives me enough time to strategize though.
I won't argue with that. What's the point if it's just because they feel poorly, though? Same goes for Rachel, if she survives this weekend and goes through with what Ambition made her promise to do. Everyone's going to know her alignment. She doesn't seem like the type to strive towards the ideals you mentioned.
I don't know. I'm glad it's going to get you out of a tight spot. I just refuse to let it be temporary.
The girl's an idiot and she's one of the ones I'd only keep for numbers if I had to. [He can admit that, at least.] And that's what happens when you aren't careful in this kind of game. People can put a hit on you and they'd be justified. It's a game of secrets and strategy. Why do you think it's hard to get anybody to confirm anything around here?
[...but...] You and I have a deal, but even besides that you and I have an understanding that wouldn't put your neck on the line. [i.e. he won't sacrifice Guy if he can help it.] If it'll buy me time, I'll take it. I'm open to any ideas you've got though since it'll benefit both of us.
[...] Did she now. [His tone's a little unsure, but he doesn't refute it.] Not surprised. Disorder's not a great connotation. Could be what's put everybody off from talking to her.
Seems like that's what she was thinking, too. It's kind of a shame. [He shrugs, keeping his tone light.] I just asked her what she'd prefer, and that's what came up. I think it's fitting enough. She's passionate, headstrong -- you know, not scared at all to say or do exactly what she thinks is necessary despite what it might mean for her reputation or otherwise. I could see why the two of you would get along.
[ANYWAY. He spares a smirk, trying to relax just a little.]
I'm glad to hear I haven't lost all my use to you yet. We'll see what happens with the standings, then. I'm going to go put a bug in the ear of Yu, since he was the one calling for everyone to side with a single god last week. I hope that trial knocked some sense into him, but... well, it never hurts to push the issue. He seems to have a lot further reach socially anyway, and with what just happened with Rachel... well. It doesn't feel entirely right to work off that sort of sympathy, but if I can time it right, hopefully he can spread the idea to others. I'd be surprised if he doesn't have a lot of people coming to check up on him.
Sometimes she's a little too headstrong but that's what I admire about her. She and Ambition are both like that, but Disorder's more likely to know how to talk to people to get them to see her side of things...if people will let her talk long enough. Thanks for actually listening to her.
[But that's fine.] …that's very smart thinking. You think he'll actually listen to you and execute that idea though? I don't know how focused he'll be after this, but you're right. His reach is further than you'd think.
Why wouldn't I? Everyone needs an ear sometimes, so it's the least I can do. She sort of reminds me of someone from back home, anyway. [Sorry he's such a sap and also on your team, Cunning.]
Pushing him too much is only going to make him suspicious, but it seems to me he cares a little too much about the feelings of the people around him. I'd rather not use him like that, but I'd be damned if I didn't try to get the gears moving. As much as I could advocate to more people, I'm not as much of a social butterfly around here as Yu is. That's going to raise more flags than it should.
Where to go from there all depends on how Monday turns around. I need to find somewhere else to move my projects to, anyway. I was lucky enough with Fortune, but I can't rely on that happening again.
She has that effect, too. [It's fine to be sappy about Cunning's girlfriend, it seems.
He mulls over that though.]
He's pretty outspoken from what I've noticed. People listen to him enough, even if they don't agree. Of the people here he'd be least likely to suspect the ideas planted in him aren't his own. I'd like to see how it goes from there.
I don't need one. But I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't like one. I don't exactly like keeping explosives in the lab when everyone in there could guess at what they are. [He's been a busy bee, surprise.] And I'm lucky enough that Luke doesn't know enough to have suspicions.
I've been keeping things under wraps so far, but the longer I keep this up, the more likely it is that someone's going to catch me. Most of my materials are coming from the machinery no one else is bothering to use. [Thanks Justice... :(] Think Outside The Lock was the safest option I had this week, but something more concrete might be smarter in the long run.
[There's a weird twitch when Guy says Luke, but he covers it by pretending to think.]
...might be able to set you up with a space you can store stuff. It'd take pulling some strings and a big favor, but a storage room you can unlock shouldn't be too far out of the question. Otherwise we shift some stuff around the armory.
[HE SAW THAT... He thinks over what he said for a moment.]
...Don't go getting any ideas. I'm not so stupid as to pull anything like that out in front of Luke, whether or not I think he'd question it. All I meant is that I bring fontech home all the time anyway. He's not going to think twice about me having parts or tools unless I really screw things up.
Oh, that's not what I was thinking. Whatever deal you two have between each other isn't my business. But good to know.
[...] This is sort of the level of "guarantee someone to align with me", but I could get a little creative and say convince someone to stop aligning themselves with another god who shouldn't win. Of course, there are ways you can create a space yourself that I just so happen to claim as mine and lock for my followers...nothing says you can't do that.
Those whose ideas are pretty flimsy like Indulgence, or whose ideas are too far to one extreme like Ruin's. But I'm not about to be openly hostile to anybody just in case I have to change plans. Those are my thoughts though.
[A thought...] I could just take it, but you run the risk of other people figuring out how to get in there anyway. How much space do you need anyway?
[His eyes definitely dim at the mention of Indulgence, but he stays quiet.]
Not much. Storage would be the necessity. Space to work with what's been stored would be ideal, but I can try to work around it if it's just not doable. It's not something I can have just anyone stumbling into without raising flags or having someone blow themselves up trying to poke at it.
[People like Cinque or Senri that just... didn't know any better... but had an aura of accidental disaster around them so thick that you could just choke on it.]
Well. The idiots who broke into my room won't be returning anytime soon. You figure out how to get yourself down there, the space is yours. It's underground and everything, not real easy to get to.
On accident which is the dumbest part. You're smarter than that. [But nodnod.] You'll figure it out. I'm generous, so I'll even give you a hint. Eleven is the magic number.
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[...] Or us, I guess. [BUT THEN.] Expression...?
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I don't know. I'm glad it's going to get you out of a tight spot. I just refuse to let it be temporary.
[A pause, as he's realized what he said.]
...Oh, right. Sorry.
Disorder asked if I would call her that.
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[...but...] You and I have a deal, but even besides that you and I have an understanding that wouldn't put your neck on the line. [i.e. he won't sacrifice Guy if he can help it.] If it'll buy me time, I'll take it. I'm open to any ideas you've got though since it'll benefit both of us.
[...] Did she now. [His tone's a little unsure, but he doesn't refute it.] Not surprised. Disorder's not a great connotation. Could be what's put everybody off from talking to her.
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[ANYWAY. He spares a smirk, trying to relax just a little.]
I'm glad to hear I haven't lost all my use to you yet. We'll see what happens with the standings, then. I'm going to go put a bug in the ear of Yu, since he was the one calling for everyone to side with a single god last week. I hope that trial knocked some sense into him, but... well, it never hurts to push the issue. He seems to have a lot further reach socially anyway, and with what just happened with Rachel... well. It doesn't feel entirely right to work off that sort of sympathy, but if I can time it right, hopefully he can spread the idea to others. I'd be surprised if he doesn't have a lot of people coming to check up on him.
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[But that's fine.] …that's very smart thinking. You think he'll actually listen to you and execute that idea though? I don't know how focused he'll be after this, but you're right. His reach is further than you'd think.
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Pushing him too much is only going to make him suspicious, but it seems to me he cares a little too much about the feelings of the people around him. I'd rather not use him like that, but I'd be damned if I didn't try to get the gears moving. As much as I could advocate to more people, I'm not as much of a social butterfly around here as Yu is. That's going to raise more flags than it should.
Where to go from there all depends on how Monday turns around. I need to find somewhere else to move my projects to, anyway. I was lucky enough with Fortune, but I can't rely on that happening again.
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He mulls over that though.]
He's pretty outspoken from what I've noticed. People listen to him enough, even if they don't agree. Of the people here he'd be least likely to suspect the ideas planted in him aren't his own. I'd like to see how it goes from there.
[Hm.] You need a base is what you're saying.
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I've been keeping things under wraps so far, but the longer I keep this up, the more likely it is that someone's going to catch me. Most of my materials are coming from the machinery no one else is bothering to use. [Thanks Justice... :(] Think Outside The Lock was the safest option I had this week, but something more concrete might be smarter in the long run.
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...might be able to set you up with a space you can store stuff. It'd take pulling some strings and a big favor, but a storage room you can unlock shouldn't be too far out of the question. Otherwise we shift some stuff around the armory.
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...Don't go getting any ideas. I'm not so stupid as to pull anything like that out in front of Luke, whether or not I think he'd question it. All I meant is that I bring fontech home all the time anyway. He's not going to think twice about me having parts or tools unless I really screw things up.
What kind of favor would you need?
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[...] This is sort of the level of "guarantee someone to align with me", but I could get a little creative and say convince someone to stop aligning themselves with another god who shouldn't win. Of course, there are ways you can create a space yourself that I just so happen to claim as mine and lock for my followers...nothing says you can't do that.
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If a space once belonged to another god, what would need to be done to claim it for yourself?
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[A thought...] I could just take it, but you run the risk of other people figuring out how to get in there anyway. How much space do you need anyway?
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Not much. Storage would be the necessity. Space to work with what's been stored would be ideal, but I can try to work around it if it's just not doable. It's not something I can have just anyone stumbling into without raising flags or having someone blow themselves up trying to poke at it.
[People like Cinque or Senri that just... didn't know any better... but had an aura of accidental disaster around them so thick that you could just choke on it.]
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Well. The idiots who broke into my room won't be returning anytime soon. You figure out how to get yourself down there, the space is yours. It's underground and everything, not real easy to get to.
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Another puzzle, huh. Alright. I'll give it a shot. Worse outcome is I just have to keep using my wits instead, right?
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