...Thank you, Laudna-dono. I would like to protect as many as I can, but... it's frustrating, to be trapped and unable to do anything. Karma seemed to think so, too.
[ as to that, he shakes his head. ]
It's nothing. Speculation, at best and we shouldn't be making assumptions when there are lives at stake.
[ solemnly, like a vow. but after a pause, he turns to face her to offer a formal bow. ]
I'm sorry, Laudna-dono. [ it does sound genuine. ] I trust you, and I don't mean to keep secrets from you, but I worry about casting doubt on anyone who hasn't earned it. It's dangerous when we have to choose someone else to die this weekend, and I don't think the answers will come so easily.
[gently; she wasn't meaning to suggest she was upset.]
I do want to know what happened to all three of them, very very much. But I'm content to wait for answers. I think your hesitation speaks well of you. Many rush to violence and condemnation.
I don't blame them, after losing those they care about.
[ it's a natural reaction. very human of them. ]
As long as we can focus on what's before us when it matters, I think we'll find the answers. We'll just have to be quick to do so within our time limit.
[ and she is valid for that 👏 i support her even if iwa's doing his monk thing. ]
I'll do my best not to let you down.
...And yes, I am. [ he did say he trusted her, and meant it. so he stands a little taller to face laudna properly. ] The monster I've been connected to is a dragon. Its ability allows me to see the voting spread from these rituals.
Mm. I hope to use it carefully in the coming weeks.
[ ah... as nice as it would be to match with someone like laudna, he thinks it’s still good to be able to trust each other with this information at all. ]
A symbol of justice. [ not entirely unsuited for her, with her thoughts on betrayal being what they are. ] And an interesting power, too. Were you testing it, last week?
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...Thank you, Laudna-dono. I would like to protect as many as I can, but... it's frustrating, to be trapped and unable to do anything. Karma seemed to think so, too.
[ as to that, he shakes his head. ]
It's nothing. Speculation, at best and we shouldn't be making assumptions when there are lives at stake.
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[ solemnly, like a vow. but after a pause, he turns to face her to offer a formal bow. ]
I'm sorry, Laudna-dono. [ it does sound genuine. ] I trust you, and I don't mean to keep secrets from you, but I worry about casting doubt on anyone who hasn't earned it. It's dangerous when we have to choose someone else to die this weekend, and I don't think the answers will come so easily.
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[gently; she wasn't meaning to suggest she was upset.]
I do want to know what happened to all three of them, very very much. But I'm content to wait for answers. I think your hesitation speaks well of you. Many rush to violence and condemnation.
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[ it's a natural reaction. very human of them. ]
As long as we can focus on what's before us when it matters, I think we'll find the answers. We'll just have to be quick to do so within our time limit.
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I feel better, knowing we can rely on your efforts.
[so diligent...]
Iwatooshi-dono, would you be amenable to exchanging monsters? Either this week or the next.
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I'll do my best not to let you down.
...And yes, I am. [ he did say he trusted her, and meant it. so he stands a little taller to face laudna properly. ] The monster I've been connected to is a dragon. Its ability allows me to see the voting spread from these rituals.
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[even if she's somewhat disappointed that it isn't a match.]
Mine is the qilin. It allows me to swap two people's bodies.
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[ ah... as nice as it would be to match with someone like laudna, he thinks it’s still good to be able to trust each other with this information at all. ]
A symbol of justice. [ not entirely unsuited for her, with her thoughts on betrayal being what they are. ] And an interesting power, too. Were you testing it, last week?