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[it sure is tuesday - and lili is going to wander around as she always does. she's uh, definitely still wearing gloves because she trusts literally no one and nothing.
but presumably she'll find akira by the camp store]
Oh - you're here. I wanted to ask you something.
but presumably she'll find akira by the camp store]
Oh - you're here. I wanted to ask you something.
[good news: Akira is wearing gloves now too!! he has one too many sticky incidents]
[he is by the camp store, perusing the wares, though without any vouchers to buy any just yet]
Hn? What is it?
[he is by the camp store, perusing the wares, though without any vouchers to buy any just yet]
Hn? What is it?
[-- aha]
No, actually. I've been telling people not to share with me, just in case.
[he doesn't want to put anyone in danger!!]
Have people been sharing already?
No, actually. I've been telling people not to share with me, just in case.
[he doesn't want to put anyone in danger!!]
Have people been sharing already?
[a beat]
... well there's no consequence from sharing. So far. I'm waiting a week to see if something horrible happens to me?
[this is not why she started this conversation but she is going to admit to it]
Anyway, I've only been asking others in vague terms if they're comfortable since I don't want them put in danger.
... well there's no consequence from sharing. So far. I'm waiting a week to see if something horrible happens to me?
[this is not why she started this conversation but she is going to admit to it]
Anyway, I've only been asking others in vague terms if they're comfortable since I don't want them put in danger.
[. . . LILI!!! gives her a lightly exasperated look, but. he won't scold her. if she felt like it was best to share, then. . . he can't blame her]
. . . just watch yourself, okay? The consequences may not come from our directors.
[a pause]
My power isn't dangerous. I won't tell you what it is, but I can assure you that.
. . . just watch yourself, okay? The consequences may not come from our directors.
[a pause]
My power isn't dangerous. I won't tell you what it is, but I can assure you that.
I know. But I spoke to the directors and - they seem to know us well. Our worlds, but even our actions in our past settings. They - [she looks frustrated] - ugh, practically expected me to refuse secrecy.
[not that she's made a real attempt to hide how much she hates it]
That's all I wanted to know - most of the cases I've heard have been the same, but some are ones where they could possibly put someone in harm's way if used inappropriately.
Mine is something like that.
[not that she's made a real attempt to hide how much she hates it]
That's all I wanted to know - most of the cases I've heard have been the same, but some are ones where they could possibly put someone in harm's way if used inappropriately.
Mine is something like that.
[a flicker of amusement on his features]
There's nothing wrong with preferring to be honest.
[. . . but then his smile fades and shifts into something a little more serious]
And is it? [. . .] Do you plan on using it?
[not that she seems like the type to put someone in harm's way on purpose, but! he barely knows her]
There's nothing wrong with preferring to be honest.
[. . . but then his smile fades and shifts into something a little more serious]
And is it? [. . .] Do you plan on using it?
[not that she seems like the type to put someone in harm's way on purpose, but! he barely knows her]
[she blinks, startled at the question and her answer is immediate]
No. I would never.
[though she pauses and shakes her head - ]
You don't know me. So I know that I still need to prove myself - but if there were ever a situation where I could put someone innocent in danger, or deceive them maliciously... I'd rather use my own body to atone than make them suffer.
[but she speaks with a certainty, like it's a given for her.]
I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if someone got hurt because of me.
No. I would never.
[though she pauses and shakes her head - ]
You don't know me. So I know that I still need to prove myself - but if there were ever a situation where I could put someone innocent in danger, or deceive them maliciously... I'd rather use my own body to atone than make them suffer.
[but she speaks with a certainty, like it's a given for her.]
I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if someone got hurt because of me.
[that goes both ways, he thinks. . . but he doesn't say that aloud as he studies her carefully. Akira likes to think of himself as a pretty good people-reader, and she seems very sincere. it's difficult to think that someone who is so brazen, so brash, so opinionated would lie to him]
[. . .]
[he believes her]
. . . I believe you.
[. . .]
And I want to prevent as many people from being hurt as I can. I don't want this camp to be a repeat of anything we've experienced thus far.
[. . .]
[he believes her]
. . . I believe you.
[. . .]
And I want to prevent as many people from being hurt as I can. I don't want this camp to be a repeat of anything we've experienced thus far.
[there's a moment of surprise when he says so easily that he believes her - but then she lets it pass, because it's weird to acknowledge. instead she just nods]
... I think a lot of people feel the same way - which can be reassuring. [it's nice to know that no one immediately died on the bus just for fun] But between demons, corruption, and the monster changes, we've heard that sometimes it's not up to us.
So if it does turn out badly, I won't rest until every single person is saved. I already refuse to accept that those who dealt with demons can be left behind.
... I think a lot of people feel the same way - which can be reassuring. [it's nice to know that no one immediately died on the bus just for fun] But between demons, corruption, and the monster changes, we've heard that sometimes it's not up to us.
So if it does turn out badly, I won't rest until every single person is saved. I already refuse to accept that those who dealt with demons can be left behind.
[he. he laughs a little, a small breathless noise, mouth twitching upwards]
I already told Escha and Wei Wuxian that I believe those left behind on that island can be saved. On that, we're united.
[so. same hat!! same hat!!! they are surprisingly in tune, here. maybe that's why he already believes her when she says she wouldn't use her power to harm anyone innocent]
I hope demons, corruption and monsters aren't involved here, but if they are-- [. . . chin up!!1]
That doesn't mean I won't do my best to find out who has been affected, so we can find a way to cure them.
I already told Escha and Wei Wuxian that I believe those left behind on that island can be saved. On that, we're united.
[so. same hat!! same hat!!! they are surprisingly in tune, here. maybe that's why he already believes her when she says she wouldn't use her power to harm anyone innocent]
I hope demons, corruption and monsters aren't involved here, but if they are-- [. . . chin up!!1]
That doesn't mean I won't do my best to find out who has been affected, so we can find a way to cure them.
[anyway she's going to nod]
We don't know anything yet but... if there's anything that I hope is consistent, it's that the deceased aren't truly gone. Even so... it can be isolating to be left on the other side for so long without others.
So I'd rather it not come to that, or we can save them all as soon as possible.
Do you have a specific idea on how to save those on the island or are you simply determined?
We don't know anything yet but... if there's anything that I hope is consistent, it's that the deceased aren't truly gone. Even so... it can be isolating to be left on the other side for so long without others.
So I'd rather it not come to that, or we can save them all as soon as possible.
Do you have a specific idea on how to save those on the island or are you simply determined?
Mostly determined.
[hah]
But the people at the castle mentioned something about wishes. This setup is the most similar to their "game," so I'm keeping my eyes and mind open for possibly solutions to the demon island problem.
[hah]
But the people at the castle mentioned something about wishes. This setup is the most similar to their "game," so I'm keeping my eyes and mind open for possibly solutions to the demon island problem.
Mm, I was thinking the same thing. One of them even has the ink they were given to write their desires into reality - but I don't believe it has any effect at the moment. The directors said that magic is apparently incompatible with our environment.
[which. yea ok, but she doesn't have to like it]
[which. yea ok, but she doesn't have to like it]
[raises]
[a brow]
All magic? Because. . .
[gestures at her and himself. THEIR CAMP-GIVEN POWERS??]
[a brow]
All magic? Because. . .
[gestures at her and himself. THEIR CAMP-GIVEN POWERS??]
[nods]
And I have some-- [ah] -- unique abilities that I could use back home that I don't have access to here.
But that's not surprising. Our abilities were taken from us at the mansion, too. Having them replaced with something unique is actually completely new to me.
And I have some-- [ah] -- unique abilities that I could use back home that I don't have access to here.
But that's not surprising. Our abilities were taken from us at the mansion, too. Having them replaced with something unique is actually completely new to me.
[she blinks at unique abilities, obviously curious
but if he's not giving it up, she doesn't press]
I didn't have ice magic back home - they also gave us a named power that was aligned with the element we were given, too.
The main reason why I'm asking is because those powers were varying levels of dangerous - even summoning a meteor out of the sky - so I would rather decipher if anyone was given anything so destructive over what's meant to be a harmless game.
but if he's not giving it up, she doesn't press]
I didn't have ice magic back home - they also gave us a named power that was aligned with the element we were given, too.
The main reason why I'm asking is because those powers were varying levels of dangerous - even summoning a meteor out of the sky - so I would rather decipher if anyone was given anything so destructive over what's meant to be a harmless game.
[a small huff]
Yeah. I don't blame you. I wish I could help you out more, but. . . my power is the only one I know about so far.
[he has not been digging I'm sorry Lili]
Yeah. I don't blame you. I wish I could help you out more, but. . . my power is the only one I know about so far.
[he has not been digging I'm sorry Lili]
Mmm, yep. The mansion is the biggest group here.
[and yes he knows how bad that looks but HE AIN'T DENYING IT]
. . . I feel like-- if people do start dying-- it's going to be a pain to figure out who did it when we don't know what people are fully capable of.
[and yes he knows how bad that looks but HE AIN'T DENYING IT]
. . . I feel like-- if people do start dying-- it's going to be a pain to figure out who did it when we don't know what people are fully capable of.
Do you think you're all trustworthy in your group?
[she honestly does not care if they are a mob as long as they're not horrible fucking people.]
Oh, it is. It was incredibly inconvenient to actually nail down people's powers until they started being more open with them. It's part of why I'm so against secrets. It wastes time and risks innocent lives the longer people stay silent.
[she honestly does not care if they are a mob as long as they're not horrible fucking people.]
Oh, it is. It was incredibly inconvenient to actually nail down people's powers until they started being more open with them. It's part of why I'm so against secrets. It wastes time and risks innocent lives the longer people stay silent.
I do.
[Chuuya mcmurdered someone and Dazai and Zenitsu were monsters but we're not talking about that!! at all!!]
I understand. Then again, we had no way of telling who would turn into what kind of monster back at the mansion, and yet somehow. . . we managed.
[somehow they managed to pinpoint who was the zombie or the dragon or the LIGHTNING WOLF]
[Chuuya mcmurdered someone and Dazai and Zenitsu were monsters but we're not talking about that!! at all!!]
I understand. Then again, we had no way of telling who would turn into what kind of monster back at the mansion, and yet somehow. . . we managed.
[somehow they managed to pinpoint who was the zombie or the dragon or the LIGHTNING WOLF]
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