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]
. . . moving on. [because he doesn't want to linger on his role too much] Flayn, does Lili know you're team? If she doesn't I'm not going to tell her, but it will mean that I have one last question for you.
[nods! and he gives Sanji a smile that says don't worry about it.]
All right. She's trying to figure out what items everyone got for the week. If you've already talked to her, then there's no point in me asking about it right now.
They are working very hard. ...if I am being honest, it puts my mind at ease - soon enough, there will be no truth that can remain uncovered.
[she manages a small smile]
The more we understand about this place, the roles we are made to play, and the tools they give us for it, the easier it will be to find a way out of this nightmare.
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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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. . . moving on. [because he doesn't want to linger on his role too much] Flayn, does Lili know you're team? If she doesn't I'm not going to tell her, but it will mean that I have one last question for you.
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Yes. I told her, yesterday.
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All right. She's trying to figure out what items everyone got for the week. If you've already talked to her, then there's no point in me asking about it right now.
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Well then, returning back to the kettle, which is just about to go off screeching]
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Those two really are working overtime, then.
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[Casually inserting this here]
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[she manages a small smile]
The more we understand about this place, the roles we are made to play, and the tools they give us for it, the easier it will be to find a way out of this nightmare.
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[flashing them both a tiny smile]
I feel like we've gotten one step closer to that today, at least.
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C'mon you two, the hot water's ready. Chose the tea you want.
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[please find the truth! flayn is really super done with murder summer camp, like, as a concept.]
Oh... [tea, huh... she glances at akira] ...you prefer coffee, do you not? But do you like tea as well?
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I like tea; don't worry.
[tea is good!!]
I'll drink whatever Sanji makes.