Of course the trials aren't important. That's why we just let three other murderers get away. [a shrug.] That doesn't change the part where we have to execute somebody in the end, and even with a case like Jeanne...she was an exception more than anything. There are people who won't want to get caught. Or people will still focus more on justice instead of clearing the path for what needs to be done.
[ they sure did. ...and most of them aren't even the more broken up about it. wow, how things have changed from the start of all of this. ]
We only have a week left, right? Do we really have any time left to not try to swing this game in our favor and forget about things that haven't been important this whole time?
It wouldn't be cheating we organized the whole thing. [ her voice does trail because he's not wrong... ] ...but you're right, trying to find someone who would be willing to die as well—I can't think of anyone who would volunteer themselves to do that.
We have one more week before our deadline, yeah. But...I get the feeling that's not the end of it. That there's something even after that. That's the other reason I want to try to plan this as carefully as we can, and with the people we have left we can't risk any mistakes.
[like killing izumo when alphinaud might not take it as well as the rest of them, for instance.] Jeanne did it because she knew it had to be done and to relieve the burden for her team. While I'm sure both of our teams have people like that...we've been here for almost two months, Izumo. There will be people who are upset if we lose people, and people upset if we lose the killers. That's why it's just as important to pick the victims and the killers as carefully as possible, look over all the options, and craft a murder that'll create the least amount of casualties. I'm not just talking for the weekend either. You don't think some people wouldn't go for revenge kills even now?
[it's what makes the whole thing suck.]
...I dunno. I understand why you want to volunteer, and if there weren't certain risks, I would immediately agree. The most I can do is take the idea to my team, but...we both need to be careful going forward.
It certainly isn't the end of it all. If your team wasn't responsible for the fourth body then that means either two people from the same team killed this time or we have that mysterious other.
[ which is the thing that terrifies her, especially considering: ]
If a team that has already cleared ends up killing another person then we'll suffer some sort of consequence for it. The idea is to get the number just right. [ how many times has this been done in order to get the number just right? ] You'd want to hold onto the hope that anyone who is seeking revenge would be made aware of that as well.
[ as for the people on his team who would want to go after revenge..? well. that's different, obviously. still she gives a shake of her head. ]
...but I know, and thank you Sora. This isn't something anyone should be forced to deal with.
I know. [it scares him, too, and it's just another reason he's so adamant about actually planning for once in his life instead of charging right ahead with an option that seems simple or easy.] I have contacts on all of the teams right now. Ones who'll tell me if they see their icons flash. If something seems bad about the numbers, we'll know right away and we'll find a way to fix things. I'm not letting us fail again, and I'm not letting the dead down. We can't.
[he gives her a sort of smile then.] This hasn't been fair to any of us for a really, really long time. I don't want to keep watching people act like...pawns. You know? [he seems to be thinking to himself though.] ...normally, I'd speak to a lot of people tonight, but there are some other things I want to take care of instead.
[not to mention he's still incredibly nauseous but it's fine.] We'll see what happens tomorrow. We'll see who's still alive, and we'll see what may happen to us that could change things.
If for some reason mine flashes, I'll be the first person to tell you. Neither of ours should flash if things are still going to proceed as you think them to be.
[ she really hopes that they aren't thrown a curve ball at the absolute moment. it's the last thing they need. ]
And you should know that I've been tired of this game since the very beginning. I'd also make an offer to help, but I know I've added to your plate. ...not to mention the idea of me getting around anywhere would be comical at best.
[ not to mention there will be fair number of people who would be displeased with her for doing any more hobbling than absolutely required. ]
But, right. What happens tomorrow and what happens on Monday... It'll set the pace of which we need to act.
Right. I appreciate it. The sooner we know the better, too.
[but he bows his head at that.] I've known that since day one, yeah. And I'm sorry you've had to play for so long. You'd done enough and I don't want you pushing yourself more when you have teammates that can help you. Don't worry about adding to my plate or whatever, it's not a big deal.
[though yeah, he also knows people will be unhappy if she's wandering around too much.]
New location on Monday, too. That'll change things depending on where we are and what we have to work with. I hate this, but all we can do tonight is wait.
[ she'll give her head a shake before continuing softly: ]
I won't worry but you're the kind of person who takes things upon themselves when there are others who can help.
[ the protags... ]
...and I know other people here have picked up on that as well. Just keep relying on all of us, okay? A, and appreciate how you're getting this kind of conversation from me of all people, too.
I don't know why people keep saying that like it's a bad thing. [idly. which is to say that yeah, she's right, people keep having this conversation with him which is odd because he doesn't quite think he's that bad at letting people help or relying on people.]
Because it can be a bad thing. I'm not going to give you a lecture that I'd be surprised you haven't heard before. You know, taking care of yourself and how you'd be useless to us if you ran yourself into the ground.
But I'll give you plenty of slack to work with. I can't move around much, but I still have my wits.
[ since saying that she'll trust sora out loud like this? a bit...much. for the moment, anyway. ]
I appreciate that. [he grins, but also he gets the message loud and clear.] ...trust me, I'm gonna go back to my own room in a bit to rest up for tomorrow. But I wanted to make a few rounds before that.
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It's a balance some are still learning, I think.
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We only have a week left, right? Do we really have any time left to not try to swing this game in our favor and forget about things that haven't been important this whole time?
It wouldn't be cheating we organized the whole thing. [ her voice does trail because he's not wrong... ] ...but you're right, trying to find someone who would be willing to die as well—I can't think of anyone who would volunteer themselves to do that.
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We have one more week before our deadline, yeah. But...I get the feeling that's not the end of it. That there's something even after that. That's the other reason I want to try to plan this as carefully as we can, and with the people we have left we can't risk any mistakes.
[like killing izumo when alphinaud might not take it as well as the rest of them, for instance.] Jeanne did it because she knew it had to be done and to relieve the burden for her team. While I'm sure both of our teams have people like that...we've been here for almost two months, Izumo. There will be people who are upset if we lose people, and people upset if we lose the killers. That's why it's just as important to pick the victims and the killers as carefully as possible, look over all the options, and craft a murder that'll create the least amount of casualties. I'm not just talking for the weekend either. You don't think some people wouldn't go for revenge kills even now?
[it's what makes the whole thing suck.]
...I dunno. I understand why you want to volunteer, and if there weren't certain risks, I would immediately agree. The most I can do is take the idea to my team, but...we both need to be careful going forward.
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[ which is the thing that terrifies her, especially considering: ]
If a team that has already cleared ends up killing another person then we'll suffer some sort of consequence for it. The idea is to get the number just right. [ how many times has this been done in order to get the number just right? ] You'd want to hold onto the hope that anyone who is seeking revenge would be made aware of that as well.
[ as for the people on his team who would want to go after revenge..? well. that's different, obviously. still she gives a shake of her head. ]
...but I know, and thank you Sora. This isn't something anyone should be forced to deal with.
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[he gives her a sort of smile then.] This hasn't been fair to any of us for a really, really long time. I don't want to keep watching people act like...pawns. You know? [he seems to be thinking to himself though.] ...normally, I'd speak to a lot of people tonight, but there are some other things I want to take care of instead.
[not to mention he's still incredibly nauseous but it's fine.] We'll see what happens tomorrow. We'll see who's still alive, and we'll see what may happen to us that could change things.
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[ she really hopes that they aren't thrown a curve ball at the absolute moment. it's the last thing they need. ]
And you should know that I've been tired of this game since the very beginning. I'd also make an offer to help, but I know I've added to your plate. ...not to mention the idea of me getting around anywhere would be comical at best.
[ not to mention there will be fair number of people who would be displeased with her for doing any more hobbling than absolutely required. ]
But, right. What happens tomorrow and what happens on Monday... It'll set the pace of which we need to act.
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[but he bows his head at that.] I've known that since day one, yeah. And I'm sorry you've had to play for so long. You'd done enough and I don't want you pushing yourself more when you have teammates that can help you. Don't worry about adding to my plate or whatever, it's not a big deal.
[though yeah, he also knows people will be unhappy if she's wandering around too much.]
New location on Monday, too. That'll change things depending on where we are and what we have to work with. I hate this, but all we can do tonight is wait.
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I won't worry but you're the kind of person who takes things upon themselves when there are others who can help.
[ the protags... ]
...and I know other people here have picked up on that as well. Just keep relying on all of us, okay? A, and appreciate how you're getting this kind of conversation from me of all people, too.
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But I am. And I do. Trust me.
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But I'll give you plenty of slack to work with. I can't move around much, but I still have my wits.
[ since saying that she'll trust sora out loud like this? a bit...much. for the moment, anyway. ]
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Don't worry about me burning out. I'm taking breaks when I need to and I know how to take care of myself just fine. We'll both be okay.
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[ which is the closest she'll get to saying she trusts him to take care of himself. ]
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