[While all of the chaos in the temple was happening and Catherine was playing host, Jack decided to skip the welcome committee and wander his way through the temple. He didn't have any offerings to attend to, nor did he need to really check in on his patrons, and that left him with a lot of time on his hands.
Usually when Jack has time on his hands, he checks in with the younger gods. Ion, bless him, was entertaining audiences with some of his patrons, but Q was just as highly ranked on Jack's list. It's why he slips his way into the computer lab later, venturing over to a specific computer to key in a combo and allow himself into Q's chambers.
On the other hand, at least he knocks and leans against the doorway, arms folded over his chest and bare feet planted on the ground.]
[In his own room, especially with how awkwardly his mask fits over his already abysmal face situation, it's much easier to do without. He stands staring at the wall facing the lab, where so many competitors had been thrilled to tinker and explore.
Such creativity, it's almost frightening that Q's own room is...nothing but blank, white walls. A cube of absent thought.]
Have you seen all of them? There are so, so many--do you think they're friendly? Do you think they'll like us? I don't want...I hope I don't scare them.
[Jack's lifting his hand up to also remove his mask, tucking it into the pocket of his hoodie. They're alone; he has no reason to wear the stupid thing anymore and at least with Q he knows he'll be seen. Give him a moment to turn and see what, exactly, he's looking at.
Man, this room is depressing. He's going to have to see if they can fix that later.]
I don't know if you'll be able to. If anyone scares them off, it's gonna be Regina or Alice. [There's an easy-going grin, easily teasing the two girls who aren't even close enough to throttle him.] Plenty of them seem friendly though. They've been getting the hang of things and helping each other out. But all forty of them are here. I counted myself this morning.
[Alice and Regina are both so pretty, even if they're kind of scary. Q knows that he, well, it's hard to look at him, and not in the same way that Jack's struggling with.]
I want to make a good impression. Some of them are already getting called for council, I hope we do too.
[He finally swings his circle-eyed gaze away from the wall and bounds over, hands grasped at the sides of his helmet.]
I don't know if I've ever been some place with so many people all at once! I'm really excited to host...are you?
[Q is a kid so Jack's not going to go into the details of why, exactly, he thinks those two are heathens of their own design. They're easy to look at, sure, but Jack still thinks they aren't the type who'll win people over easily. Q, on the other hand, has better interests in mind.]
You're gonna make an awesome impression. [Q bounds over and Jack realizes he's really tall so he crouches down just a bit to be more at Q's eyelevel. Helmet-level. Whatever.] And don't worry about not being called yet. Give them time to get used to this place.
[But. Ah. Mm. That question! That question? He's not so sure he feels like confiding some of his own insecurities, but on the other hand...Q might be one of the best people to understand.] I haven't decided yet. I've never been in a place where so many people can see me.
[Q's hands ball up in front of him in the best expression of earnestness he can manage. What he lacks in facial depth, he tries so hard to make up for in the rest of his body language.]
They will, you know. They'll see you, I know it! I don't know how anyone couldn't, because you're the best person I've ever met before, and your whole team is going to be so happy!
[In a way, it's almost easier for Jack to read the helmet than to try and read any sort of emotion.It's made him really think of how to listen and read body language and tone. It's a good exercise in patience and skill and he chuckles to himself upon hearing Q's emphatic statement.]
Wellll right now my team's pretty small. Just two of them. I hope I can make them happy.
[Because...well, Jack knows what it means if either of them lose all of their followers and while he wouldn't mind so much if it meant saving one of the kids, he'd rather not risk it.] They're going to love you. Especially when they get to talk to you. And who knows? We might get to host soon instead of letting Catherine run the show.
[Q thinks that if he gets more followers, maybe he could ask some of them to join Jack's team. He'd want it--he wants all of his friends to stay in the contest as long as possible. Because that way no matter who ended up winning, they wouldn't have to feel regretful.]
They all seem to really like her...she acts pretty different when she's wearing her mask.
[Joke's on you, Q, that's exactly Jack's plan. Set things up to make sure both Q and Ion stay in the game, and so long as he has one believer...just one...he isn't out yet.]
You noticed too? [He's not really happy with that fact, and it's even worse that Q's observed it, too.] What kind of game do you think she's playing?
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Week 0 - Merriment & Justice
Usually when Jack has time on his hands, he checks in with the younger gods. Ion, bless him, was entertaining audiences with some of his patrons, but Q was just as highly ranked on Jack's list. It's why he slips his way into the computer lab later, venturing over to a specific computer to key in a combo and allow himself into Q's chambers.
On the other hand, at least he knocks and leans against the doorway, arms folded over his chest and bare feet planted on the ground.]
Hey kiddo. You in?
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[In his own room, especially with how awkwardly his mask fits over his already abysmal face situation, it's much easier to do without. He stands staring at the wall facing the lab, where so many competitors had been thrilled to tinker and explore.
Such creativity, it's almost frightening that Q's own room is...nothing but blank, white walls. A cube of absent thought.]
Have you seen all of them? There are so, so many--do you think they're friendly? Do you think they'll like us? I don't want...I hope I don't scare them.
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Man, this room is depressing. He's going to have to see if they can fix that later.]
I don't know if you'll be able to. If anyone scares them off, it's gonna be Regina or Alice. [There's an easy-going grin, easily teasing the two girls who aren't even close enough to throttle him.] Plenty of them seem friendly though. They've been getting the hang of things and helping each other out. But all forty of them are here. I counted myself this morning.
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[Alice and Regina are both so pretty, even if they're kind of scary. Q knows that he, well, it's hard to look at him, and not in the same way that Jack's struggling with.]
I want to make a good impression. Some of them are already getting called for council, I hope we do too.
[He finally swings his circle-eyed gaze away from the wall and bounds over, hands grasped at the sides of his helmet.]
I don't know if I've ever been some place with so many people all at once! I'm really excited to host...are you?
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You're gonna make an awesome impression. [Q bounds over and Jack realizes he's really tall so he crouches down just a bit to be more at Q's eyelevel. Helmet-level. Whatever.] And don't worry about not being called yet. Give them time to get used to this place.
[But. Ah. Mm. That question! That question? He's not so sure he feels like confiding some of his own insecurities, but on the other hand...Q might be one of the best people to understand.] I haven't decided yet. I've never been in a place where so many people can see me.
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They will, you know. They'll see you, I know it! I don't know how anyone couldn't, because you're the best person I've ever met before, and your whole team is going to be so happy!
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Wellll right now my team's pretty small. Just two of them. I hope I can make them happy.
[Because...well, Jack knows what it means if either of them lose all of their followers and while he wouldn't mind so much if it meant saving one of the kids, he'd rather not risk it.] They're going to love you. Especially when they get to talk to you. And who knows? We might get to host soon instead of letting Catherine run the show.
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[Q thinks that if he gets more followers, maybe he could ask some of them to join Jack's team. He'd want it--he wants all of his friends to stay in the contest as long as possible. Because that way no matter who ended up winning, they wouldn't have to feel regretful.]
They all seem to really like her...she acts pretty different when she's wearing her mask.
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You noticed too? [He's not really happy with that fact, and it's even worse that Q's observed it, too.] What kind of game do you think she's playing?