No, nothing like that. She was just... hmm. How to put this.
Ambition and Disorder both remind me of her, in a way. [On a scale of 0-10 how cursed is that statement.] Combine the energy, the temper, and the volume with an actual mature value for tradition, and you'd have Mary. The idea of a competition to decide the fate of anyone's future wouldn't really sit well with her. She was too noble for that.
[INTERNAL SCREAMING.] That paints a pretty clear picture. To be honest a lot of us are a little wary of this contest, too. But we had to play if we stood a chance at changing things.
From what everyone's said, it sounds like the stalemate you all had reached had gotten pretty intense. I'm sorry that this is how you had to resolve it.
[Another laugh, emptier than the first.]
...It's been a while. I was only five when she died.
[And he easily looks to be in his twenties somewhere, so he'll let Love do the math.]
As much as I hate to admit it, this was the best solution. Even if I don't like all of the rules.
[But yeah, she does the math. ] ...I'm sorry to hear that. But it's...sweet that you still think of her. I think that's the most important part. Even if you can't see the people you care about, thinking about them is just as important.
Yeah, I guess that makes sense. [But then Guy asks about Yu and Love actually gives an exasperated sigh.]
At least he told you he was aligned with me. He's fine. He should be reappearing anytime soon. I just can't get to where he is, but he'll be okay. He's been missing since like Monday right?
He did. I figured he might have been one of the ones to switch, given how much he was beating himself up after the trial. But I'd like to try and trust him at his word for now. [WHAT'S WITH THAT ANSWER THOUGH
He'll at least let out a small breath of relief. At least SOMEONE knows where his idiot voice-twin was.]
Yeah. He was around after the executions, but I didn't see him after that afternoon. No one I've talked to has seen him around, either.
Nope. I actually haven't seen him since last weekend when he was talking about people defecting and stuff, so he ended up getting stuck on his own. Unfortunately I can't help him? But I can see him from here.
[There's a slightly teasing tone. ] He's resourceful. He'll do okay. Are you worried?
He reminds me of someone I know, which... doesn't give me encouraging ideas of what he might be up to. Who knows what could happen when you go sticking your nose where it doesn't belong in a place like this, right?
Or drinking things that don't belong to you? [Sass.] He's...funny that way. He sticks his nose where it doesn't belong often enough that it actually means he makes a lot of friends. I think that's how he's been getting by here anyway. And sometimes he acts a littttle reckless, but there are people here who'll help him. Right?
[There's a shrug then.] Luckily this time it was something on the safer time, but...sometimes I worry about him, too. I know he wants to do a lot to change this game and stop people from dying, but I'm kind of scared he's just painting a target on his own back by being so vocal about it. But I haven't told him that either.
He sure could stand to use his head a little more, that's for sure. [Deadpan.]
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You really trust him a lot despite that, don't you? He's a nice kid. Kind of seems like the type to be pretty loyal, but... I agree. He's just setting himself up to have someone take advantage of him if he's not careful.
I do. I really, really do. [She's pretty sure of that at least.] When he's focused he's a great leader. He just can't let himself get too distracted or this kind of thing happens. This game's been taking its toll on him, but I know he can do it as long as he has good influences and people to rely on. That's what I'm hoping to see, anyway.
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Guy-san, right? It's nice to meet you. [... ] I'm sorry for whatever happened to her. Who was she? If that's okay to ask.
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[A laugh, though it's soft and bittersweet.]
She would have hated this game.
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Ambition and Disorder both remind me of her, in a way. [On a scale of 0-10 how cursed is that statement.] Combine the energy, the temper, and the volume with an actual mature value for tradition, and you'd have Mary. The idea of a competition to decide the fate of anyone's future wouldn't really sit well with her. She was too noble for that.
I might be biased, though. I was pretty young.
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When was the last time you saw her?
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[Another laugh, emptier than the first.]
...It's been a while. I was only five when she died.
[And he easily looks to be in his twenties somewhere, so he'll let Love do the math.]
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[But yeah, she does the math. ] ...I'm sorry to hear that. But it's...sweet that you still think of her. I think that's the most important part. Even if you can't see the people you care about, thinking about them is just as important.
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It would be a waste not to honor her memory somehow. It's part of why I know I need to keep living.
[A beat. He leans his weight against one foot, arms crossing in front of him as he looks Love over, a more serious tone to his voice.]
Anyway. I came to ask you about one of your followers. Yu. He's been missing for a few days now.
I wasn't sure if you knew where he was or not.
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At least he told you he was aligned with me. He's fine. He should be reappearing anytime soon. I just can't get to where he is, but he'll be okay. He's been missing since like Monday right?
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He'll at least let out a small breath of relief. At least SOMEONE knows where his idiot voice-twin was.]
Yeah. He was around after the executions, but I didn't see him after that afternoon. No one I've talked to has seen him around, either.
Was he doing something for you?
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[There's a slightly teasing tone. ] He's resourceful. He'll do okay. Are you worried?
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He reminds me of someone I know, which... doesn't give me encouraging ideas of what he might be up to. Who knows what could happen when you go sticking your nose where it doesn't belong in a place like this, right?
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[There's a shrug then.] Luckily this time it was something on the safer time, but...sometimes I worry about him, too. I know he wants to do a lot to change this game and stop people from dying, but I'm kind of scared he's just painting a target on his own back by being so vocal about it. But I haven't told him that either.
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You really trust him a lot despite that, don't you? He's a nice kid. Kind of seems like the type to be pretty loyal, but... I agree. He's just setting himself up to have someone take advantage of him if he's not careful.
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