GODLY AUDIENCES - TAKAOMI SHISHIMARU

[divus]

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[divus]

Let someone unrelated to this take the lead at first. See what they do. From there, you can redirect or keep them on that target. That's the only thing I can think of.

[...] And if you guys still think it's necessary...I can try to help. Piety's usually better at this, but this is my mess, too.

[bakaomi]

... hopefully that won't be necessary. You already did a lot.

[divus]

Not as much as I wanted to. [But that's pointless to argue about.]

...I'm really glad you were safe. Both of you, even with the injuries.

[bakaomi]

...

I really need to thank him later.

[divus]

We both do. You both helped each other and that's way more than I could've asked for. Alright? Remember that.

[bakaomi]

... are you sure you won't get in trouble?

[divus]

I don't care. It was worth it to make sure you were okay.

[bakaomi]

I...

[ it's hard, not really knowing how to express your gratitude. ]

I want you to be okay, too.

[divus]

And I will be. I think as long as I'm not crossing the lines, I can stay in the game just fine.

[bakaomi]

... well, considering you need to win, you definitely need to stay in it.

[ taka stans....... ]

[divus]

I'm not going anywhere. [There's a grin.] You and I are in it to win it, remember? We still have time.

[bakaomi]

Mmhm. If things go well tomorrow, we can try to see if we can get more people to switch to you.

[divus]

You think people would want to even if I'm up for suspicion tomorrow?

[bakaomi]

Innocent parties are up for suspicion all the time.

[divus]

Yeah, and how many of those innocent parties have had people defect to them anyway?

[bakaomi]

...

It could happen.

[divus]

Let's just focus on you, me and Ishi right now.

[A hand runs through his hair nervously.] ...I've never been on trial before.

[bakaomi]

... usually your followers are better behaved.

[ he sounds remorseful, at least. ]

[divus]

Hey. [A gentle kick since they're sitting in the window seat.] I'd rather my followers do the right thing than be "well behaved." I'm proud of you for trying.

[bakaomi]

I'll try again next week.

[ unfortunately ]

[divus]

Yeah, I know. You'll come get me again next week in case anything goes wrong?

[bakaomi]

I'm hoping that next week the only reason we'll get you is to tell you what a great job we did.

[divus]

That too. Now that we know what you're going up against? We can prepare better.

[bakaomi]

[ his shoulders slump slightly. ]

Yeah.

[divus]

...have some faith in yourself, alright? It's been a long couple of days. Take a night off.