That... That is wonderful. You really are looking out for everyone here.
[she's a little jealous! She wishes she had a protective role.]
...I do whatever is asked of me, I suppose. One week I was able to send a note. [she glances at Akira] And, no - the one you received was not from me. I have been able to... review people, and see their team and who they have spoken to. I do not know if I never found someone with a role, or if that simply is not information I would be given. And I have... Played darts?
...I was told this week that the result might be helpful, but I do not yet know what was meant by that.
...I suppose so... it has been a little different each week.
[Her brow furrows a little - but at Akira's warning, she... winces.]
Ah... if you could refrain from sharing my team with anyone else... I would appreciate it. [...] I do not know if I should say anything - I may have... shared my power and team with a few people yesterday.
[She's waiting for the other shoe to drop in regards to that, honestly.]
[ah-- a flicker of worry does cross his expression at that, but he's quick to reach out to her, to rest a hand against her shoulder to be as comforting as he can]
Hey. . . it's okay. Sanji and I aren't about to share it with anyone.
[sorry Sanji he's speaking for you, but!!]
We wouldn't put anyone in that kind of danger.
[after what happened to Giyuu, he isn't about to put someone not him at risk by outing too much information]
[he'll get back to "which director do you work under" in a minute, he has to soothe her worries first]
[It's alright, Akira gets a pass this one time, and his expression is both gentle and stern in the same light]
My job's not to put anyone in danger, just find everyone with roles and get us together... I'm thinking that'll be our best chances at figuring out what to do in this godforsaken game.
[And accidentally getting one of their members killed? Kinda counter-productive to that cause. Besides, she's a lady, and Sanji will die before he causes her grief]
[he doesn't blame her at all, considering he operates under the same paranoia. his hand falls away from her shoulder, fingers seeking out his pockets]
Since Sanji and I already know, telling us which director you work for shouldn't be an issue. Sanji and I have shared the information with each other, and nothing has happened to us. [he already has a good guess, based on her team] But if you'd rather not push your luck, then you don't have to tell us now.
[he is DYING TO KNOW because he has SO MANY THEORIES he wants to bounce off of the two of them now that they're together, but. . . safety first]
You can double-check with your director to make sure it's okay and tell us then, or just wait until next week. Or keep it to yourself, if you'd like.
But whatever you decide, we're on your side. [nodnods!] And we want to work with and help you as best as we can.
I thought so. Mine does, too. And if it isn't obvious, I'm on Winter's team as well.
[since it's only fair that she get his team when he knows hers]
Up until now, Sanji and I thought each team only had one role. One "counselor" chosen by the team leader. But you're the second role on Winter's team, while we haven't found any on-- [he. stops himself, looking over at Sanji] -- one of the other two teams.
[SORRY SANJI HE ALMOST OUTED YOU. HE'LL LET YOU DO THAT YOURSELF if you wish]
[GIVING AKIRA SUCH A LOOK, he saw you almost mess that up, dude--
But to Flayn he'll raise a hand like a guilty man]
Heart's Career Counselor at your service.
Which means we're missing a counselor and second role from Shadows' team, and then whatever second role is on my shitty team.
[The water is still warming, so Sanji turns around and rests his weight against the counter, arms folded]
So the goal for next week is to find a representative from Shadows'. I got a couple of people on my list already... and, uh. [With a grin] Not gonna lie, I thought you were on Shadows' team, Flayn-chan. That and how you go out of your way to talk to a lot of people is why I picked you.
[she nods to herself. that makes sense from what she's heard so far - members of black shadows' team have been more difficult to find than the others, and akira and sanji are right at the center of a lot of things.
so.]
Oh - I am sorry to have disappointed you...
[she knows it's hard to find shadows team members! she knows...]
I enjoy getting to know the other people here. Who did you have in mind? I can attempt to steer my conversations with them that way.
[he's actually fairly glad to have found a teammate. he likes Winter's people okok!!]
I think Wei Wuxian is next on Sanji's list of people to check. [ah. . .] . . . also, if you ever think that someone might be in danger of being targeted, you can always come to me about it.
[ALSO FROWNING though it's more a concerned side-glance... though he does nod at Flayn all the same]
Him, yeah. Also thinking about checking out Phoenix, or Natalie-chan.
The former's a lot craftier than I gave him credit for, and he's well-respected on top of being pretty initiative. Perfect for a role type.
Natalie-chan... [a pause] She's been through a lot, but she's tough and was more knowledgeable about certain things than I expected... though in her case, it might just be she talks to a lot of people on the side.
[A shrug]
In any case, if at any point you want me to check someone, lemme know and I'll give it some thought.
I have spoken with all three of them before... though we have not really discussed the teams, much. But... I can try.
[...some might be easier than others.
her expression falls a little as she considers natalie, though. she really has been through a lot - it would almost be unfair for natalie to have the weight of a role on her shoulders, too. can't the girl just catch a break?]
I will let both of you know. Although, Akira... [she looks up at him, then at sanji] As Sanji is the only one we know for sure who can identify other roles - I hope that you have been protecting him.
flayn's shoulders slump, and she sighs heavily. that, unfortunately sounds very much like something she could have expected him to say.]
We should certainly all be doing everything we can to stay alive. It is good that you are looking out for people who may struggle to look out for themselves - they are lucky to have you.
Statistically, your job sucks the most outta everyone's. You realize that, right?
[Actually no, he's going to break it down further while he glares over Flayn's shoulder at Akira]
No matter who I check, I get information -- maybe not great information, but the odds are stacked in my shitty favor. But you? You gotta pick one person outta all of us to protect when we don't even know how people are being picked for murder.
It could be random, a grudge, someone deciding to be opportunistic...
[...]
There's no shame in being wrong sometimes, y'know. And now we've got Flayn-chan to help us out, too. The odds are getting better.
[oh, akira. flayn's expression falls as she watches that flicker of guilt on his face, and it stays somber as sanji explains.]
That— I am so sorry. He is right, you know - the sheer number of us works to the advantage of anyone who would kill. They stand a higher chance of choosing someone you have not committed to protecting, than anyone could of choosing the one person a killer would target.
[...]
If you have not chosen correctly, then that means you are not thinking like a killer. That is a good thing, I think.
But seeing as Akira is eager to move on, Sanji allows it, huffing out a sigh as they continue with business. This time he has nothing to say, and so nods along with Akira's statement]
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That... That is wonderful. You really are looking out for everyone here.
[she's a little jealous! She wishes she had a protective role.]
...I do whatever is asked of me, I suppose. One week I was able to send a note. [she glances at Akira] And, no - the one you received was not from me. I have been able to... review people, and see their team and who they have spoken to. I do not know if I never found someone with a role, or if that simply is not information I would be given. And I have... Played darts?
...I was told this week that the result might be helpful, but I do not yet know what was meant by that.
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. . . huh. A jack of all trades kind of role?
[giving Sanji a curious glance, but he shrugs]
Thanks to Sanji, we both know your team-- so be careful about sharing it. Which director do you work under?
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Giving Flayn an inquisitive look because that is quite a role to have, but he nods along.
For now, he's got nothing to say, and just lets Akira do the questioning.]
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[Her brow furrows a little - but at Akira's warning, she... winces.]
Ah... if you could refrain from sharing my team with anyone else... I would appreciate it. [...] I do not know if I should say anything - I may have... shared my power and team with a few people yesterday.
[She's waiting for the other shoe to drop in regards to that, honestly.]
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Hey. . . it's okay. Sanji and I aren't about to share it with anyone.
[sorry Sanji he's speaking for you, but!!]
We wouldn't put anyone in that kind of danger.
[after what happened to Giyuu, he isn't about to put someone not him at risk by outing too much information]
[he'll get back to "which director do you work under" in a minute, he has to soothe her worries first]
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[It's alright, Akira gets a pass this one time, and his expression is both gentle and stern in the same light]
My job's not to put anyone in danger, just find everyone with roles and get us together... I'm thinking that'll be our best chances at figuring out what to do in this godforsaken game.
[And accidentally getting one of their members killed? Kinda counter-productive to that cause. Besides, she's a lady, and Sanji will die before he causes her grief]
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[...]
It is only that I had a need to share more than I normally do, so... it is better to be cautious.
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[he doesn't blame her at all, considering he operates under the same paranoia. his hand falls away from her shoulder, fingers seeking out his pockets]
Since Sanji and I already know, telling us which director you work for shouldn't be an issue. Sanji and I have shared the information with each other, and nothing has happened to us. [he already has a good guess, based on her team] But if you'd rather not push your luck, then you don't have to tell us now.
[he is DYING TO KNOW because he has SO MANY THEORIES he wants to bounce off of the two of them now that they're together, but. . . safety first]
You can double-check with your director to make sure it's okay and tell us then, or just wait until next week. Or keep it to yourself, if you'd like.
But whatever you decide, we're on your side. [nodnods!] And we want to work with and help you as best as we can.
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[Shaking his head while filling the kettle up with water]
I leave all the grand-ass speeches to him, but...
[Flashing her a smile]
We do mean it. Let us know if there's any way we can make our role easier. Heck, the brat and I usually coordinate so we cover more ground.
Less weeks wasted that way.
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[well... they know more about how sharing information regarding the roles works than she does, so. she'll take their word for it.]
If it has been safe for you so far, then it is probably okay... [well. here goes!] My role works for Winter Wizard.
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I thought so. Mine does, too. And if it isn't obvious, I'm on Winter's team as well.
[since it's only fair that she get his team when he knows hers]
Up until now, Sanji and I thought each team only had one role. One "counselor" chosen by the team leader. But you're the second role on Winter's team, while we haven't found any on-- [he. stops himself, looking over at Sanji] -- one of the other two teams.
[SORRY SANJI HE ALMOST OUTED YOU. HE'LL LET YOU DO THAT YOURSELF if you wish]
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But to Flayn he'll raise a hand like a guilty man]
Heart's Career Counselor at your service.
Which means we're missing a counselor and second role from Shadows' team, and then whatever second role is on my shitty team.
[The water is still warming, so Sanji turns around and rests his weight against the counter, arms folded]
So the goal for next week is to find a representative from Shadows'. I got a couple of people on my list already... and, uh. [With a grin] Not gonna lie, I thought you were on Shadows' team, Flayn-chan. That and how you go out of your way to talk to a lot of people is why I picked you.
[So maybe Sanji is sneaky. Maybe.]
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so.]
Oh - I am sorry to have disappointed you...
[she knows it's hard to find shadows team members! she knows...]
I enjoy getting to know the other people here. Who did you have in mind? I can attempt to steer my conversations with them that way.
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You didn't disappoint us.
[he's actually fairly glad to have found a teammate. he likes Winter's people okok!!]
I think Wei Wuxian is next on Sanji's list of people to check. [ah. . .] . . . also, if you ever think that someone might be in danger of being targeted, you can always come to me about it.
Just make sure to do it by Monday.
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Him, yeah. Also thinking about checking out Phoenix, or Natalie-chan.
The former's a lot craftier than I gave him credit for, and he's well-respected on top of being pretty initiative. Perfect for a role type.
Natalie-chan... [a pause] She's been through a lot, but she's tough and was more knowledgeable about certain things than I expected... though in her case, it might just be she talks to a lot of people on the side.
[A shrug]
In any case, if at any point you want me to check someone, lemme know and I'll give it some thought.
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[...some might be easier than others.
her expression falls a little as she considers natalie, though. she really has been through a lot - it would almost be unfair for natalie to have the weight of a role on her shoulders, too. can't the girl just catch a break?]
I will let both of you know. Although, Akira... [she looks up at him, then at sanji] As Sanji is the only one we know for sure who can identify other roles - I hope that you have been protecting him.
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[slowly turns towards Sanji to give him a pointed look. SEE, SANJI? HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO THINKS THAT!!!]
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I-I mean...
[Hnnnngh his shoulders jump up in apology while he very pointedly looks anywhere that isn't Akira]
Oi, it's fine! Trust me, I can fight back if comes down to it. So long as I'm not distracted...
[A SHRUG? IT'S FINE]
Akira needs to focus on those who can't defend themselves.
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flayn's shoulders slump, and she sighs heavily. that, unfortunately sounds very much like something she could have expected him to say.]
We should certainly all be doing everything we can to stay alive. It is good that you are looking out for people who may struggle to look out for themselves - they are lucky to have you.
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[oh. Akira turns back towards Flayn, expression flickering in surprise]
. . . I don't know about that. [a tiny exhale] I haven't managed to protect anyone yet.
[. . .]
[there's a flicker of-- guilt??-- in his expression as he says that]
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Tosses a towel at him]
Statistically, your job sucks the most outta everyone's. You realize that, right?
[Actually no, he's going to break it down further while he glares over Flayn's shoulder at Akira]
No matter who I check, I get information -- maybe not great information, but the odds are stacked in my shitty favor. But you? You gotta pick one person outta all of us to protect when we don't even know how people are being picked for murder.
It could be random, a grudge, someone deciding to be opportunistic...
[...]
There's no shame in being wrong sometimes, y'know. And now we've got Flayn-chan to help us out, too. The odds are getting better.
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[oh, akira. flayn's expression falls as she watches that flicker of guilt on his face, and it stays somber as sanji explains.]
That— I am so sorry. He is right, you know - the sheer number of us works to the advantage of anyone who would kill. They stand a higher chance of choosing someone you have not committed to protecting, than anyone could of choosing the one person a killer would target.
[...]
If you have not chosen correctly, then that means you are not thinking like a killer. That is a good thing, I think.
[congrats on not being murderous, akira?]
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[with a huff, he pulls the towel away and gives both Flayn and Sanji a Look]
Thanks. I know you're trying to make me feel better, it's just--
[. . .]
[well, anyway]
This week I protected Beau. I already told Sanji, but I figured I should let you know too, Flayn.
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But seeing as Akira is eager to move on, Sanji allows it, huffing out a sigh as they continue with business. This time he has nothing to say, and so nods along with Akira's statement]
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[she has So Many Concerns after last week and also that very public argument with chuuya.]
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