...maybe. [He can at least maybe sort of see why Taka would think that even if he doesn't entirely agree.] There's still a lot I think I needed to learn, I think. If I'm being honest.
When this first started, I'm not sure I ever would have wanted to be a leader and to tell you the truth I'm not sure I want to be one now. But I kind of like the idea of being an advisor or something.
[The most exhausted expression suddenly appears.] Without the backing from Disorder and Cunning she might calm down. I'm not counting on it, but a guy can dream.
[ listen taka said she was a shady bitch from the beginning and one of his regrets is getting so distracted by murder that he didn't keep investigating that plot thread, but ah well ]
Oh I'm sure she will. [He doesn't sound too terribly worried though.] Even after being talked down she doesn't strike me as the kind of person to stop. But she won't have the same power she had before. All of us know her game now so it'll be harder.
I think I told you this before, about how something didn't feel right. [There's a light frown.] She reminded me of Pitch. Staying on the outside but meddling on the inside anyway. With everyone able to come back after this, there won't be a reason for her domain so it'll be easier to see what she's up to at the very least.
[So long as Jack has his way, Taka will never meet Pitch. He frowns a little harder because he doesn't want to have to fight people again, but at the same time he will absolutely take Patience out if he has to.]
Might talk to Piety and see if there's any way we can lay some groundrules to make sure she can't pull the tricks she tried the first time. The hierarchy has to be good for something.
He's got the experience that a lot of us don't. He was a leader in his own world unlike the rest of us, but when you combine that with his personality...it's hard to imagine, right? [There's a shrug.] It'll be my job to protect him. That's what I'm thinking.
For a long time, kids were the only ones to appreciate my work. [A shrug.] That might not be as true now, but it's something to get used to.
[He looks down at the street again.] ...what do you say we get a bite to eat and head back? I've got a feeling some people are going to be looking for you soon.
[ ... he says that but then he smiles just a little. it's a joke, he knows that there are a few people who would probably be wondering where he vanished to for so long. ]
I wonder. [There's a laugh and he ruffles Taka's hair briefly as he gets up.] Come on.
[He's up and he gestures for Taka to follow. Regardless of what happens after this? He feels good about everything. Back to reality they go...and we finally finish our last audience thread. ]
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When this first started, I'm not sure I ever would have wanted to be a leader and to tell you the truth I'm not sure I want to be one now. But I kind of like the idea of being an advisor or something.
[Just say guardian, you stupid fuck.]
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[ he can easily agree there, even if he does stan.
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I can still say that I think you should be more popular though, stupid.
[ it's said in the most tsun voice in the world
granted jack did have a fanclub by the end that consisted of parlor party but STILL ]
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I know! I know...and it means a lot to me that you think so. It makes me remember that I did something right after all.
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I'm sure most of the gods have learned some sort of lesson about growth and friendship or whatever, but Ruin is still there, so.
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[ so there's that ]
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[ listen taka said she was a shady bitch from the beginning and one of his regrets is getting so distracted by murder that he didn't keep investigating that plot thread, but ah well ]
She won't try to pull anything else?
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[ being at a separate place and all ]
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... right.
I'm sure you guys can take her in a fight.
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Might talk to Piety and see if there's any way we can lay some groundrules to make sure she can't pull the tricks she tried the first time. The hierarchy has to be good for something.
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You're good with kids, even ones that don't act like it.
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[He looks down at the street again.] ...what do you say we get a bite to eat and head back? I've got a feeling some people are going to be looking for you soon.
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[ ... he says that but then he smiles just a little. it's a joke, he knows that there are a few people who would probably be wondering where he vanished to for so long. ]
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[He's up and he gestures for Taka to follow. Regardless of what happens after this? He feels good about everything. Back to reality they go...and we finally finish our last audience thread. ]