GODLY AUDIENCES - TAKAOMI SHISHIMARU

[divus]

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[divus]

Probably because they don't like the fact that I'm willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish that. [i.e. a god that's okay with murder, hi.]

[bakaomi]

That makes a lot more sense.

[ ah yes, cunning is a fucking bitch ]

You were one of the ones who supported Ruin when she suggested you do things this way, right?

[divus]

Had to stay on her good side somehow, didn't I? Part of a bigger plan, man. Don't read too much into it.

[bakaomi]

I mean, I'm still curious considering I got involved in all of this.

[divus]

...you ever hear the phrase "keep your friends close and your enemies closer"? That's a lot more accurate than you think.

[bakaomi]

[ there's a pause ]

So you don't actually like her?

[divus]

[There's a loud sigh and Cunning looks at the ceiling.]

She can be okay, but I have other priorities to take care of. [A beat.] Other gods I care about more. If I can make things go my way, I can keep Ruin in line just fine.

I'm still trying to figure out why I'm the favorite though.

[bakaomi]

Maybe she has a crush.

[ he

does not mean it ]

[divus]

I sincerely hope not. [Dear god no.] ...plus Disorder might destroy her for real if she did.

[I hate this, thanks.]

[bakaomi]

...

Your relationship drama is amazing.

[divus]

[That gets a laugh, but it's not exactly amused? It's more exasperated than anything.]

At least I only have one interest. You should see some of the other people I've met. [Like. No thanks.]

But that's not why you came here. You got my answer about the world. What's next?

[bakaomi]

Is there anything you've been asking people to do for you?

[divus]

I'm not like that rose-loving dumbass. [So.] Surprise surprise, most of you haven't bothered trying to contact me. The only thing I've asked for is something in exchange for something someone wanted. I can at least be fair that way.

Why? Volunteering?

[bakaomi]

[ wow leave beauty alone. ]

Sure. Besides killing.

[divus]

[No.]

...find me a sparring partner. Swordsman. I mean I'll take anything but preferably somebody with experience with a blade. Find them and send them to me for a match.

[Hm.]

[bakaomi]

[ this seems questionable ]

... sure. Alright.

[divus]

...you're bad at negotiations, kid. What do you want in exchange?

[bakaomi]

...

A gun.

[divus]

[UH.]

One condition. You're not allowed to shoot me with it. Do you even know how to--[Wait.] Is this a detective thing?

[bakaomi]

It's always a detective thing.

But fine.

[divus]

Cool. I'll let you know when the conditions have been met in that case. [Though...] There's an entire armory right here. Why a gun?

[bakaomi]

You guys can share the list of who checked what out from there.

-- I mean bullets too, by the way. I don't need a lot.

[ it's more of a Just In Case he needs to shoot someone in the foot than for actual murder. so. ]

[divus]

[Goddamnit.]

Fine. I'll contact you when the conditions are met.

[bakaomi]

Great. Nice doing business with you.

[divus]

Get out of here.