[Auracite will get there first because this guy stopped at the convenient store to get coffee on the way. Really bad, convenient store coffee, but hey, it works!
He plops himself in a chair and notes any books that Auracite is checking in or out.]
In the case of someone wishing to check out the same text, I would not seek to be the reason they cannot.
A pupil I would not call myself, however it is something of importance to several members of my unit. The first names that were floated to me were of notable artists, after all. I've not taken up a brush, myself, though learning of it's history and influences has been an adequate us of my time.
Such endeavors. Do enjoy them. I must admit I am rather fond of the arts as well though more the theater.
[Waving a hand.]
Shall we get to the matter at hand? Or should I ask first how you are feeling? No more bloodlust I should be concerned with. I daresay it might become permanent for you.
[ ... while emet is making a joke, that has been a very anxious, very traumatic concern for him. ]
Thankfully, any overwhelming thirst is gone. I seem to have physically reverted, as well β No longer do I hate fangs. ...If this is due to slaking my thirst or the effects disapation, I cannot tell.
While you've played coy with the subject, suggesting I instead play a game of subterfuge and chance β with either combing through mine eighteen summers of memories or seeing if your ally can broken, I'd extend our contract to ask just what it was I stood against the you for. If we became enemies, I'd like to know the line that was drawn.
Ah, yes. 'Twas only a matter of time before this came to light.
To lay it out in detail would take hours, and would be something shown rather than told. But you aren't ready. Or perhaps I'm not ready to take you to that place. Not just yet.
And so a summary, I will provide. The core reasoning.
Simply put, what you hold dear is only a fragment of what could be. Through great .... misfortune did our star break, shattering into shards, into pieces of what it was before. You can't recall that day nor the gifts you have lost. No amount of prodding or storytelling will change that --- believe me, I have tried. It has been taken from you. Simple as that.
In restoring what was, you and yours thought of the loss you would partake --- in your ways, your customs, how you would live your lives.
[Or not live them. But.....]
And so we did come to conflict. Try as I may, I could not convince you that our paths aligned. Of the gains you would claim. Your shortsightedness which is not to be mistaken for selfishness, your unwillingness to part with that which was in front of you is what caused the great rift between us.
[ he listens as the story is told, letting there be a few beats of digestion once it's finished. ]
As a summary, I can only imagine that there are key parts in this missing, showing why we were so against you. What this loss would entail, in how what we would gain weighted against it.
It would be a lie, should I say that I fully understand your ... our story, though the picture has become clearer.
Much there is left to explain. Groundwork that was forged before our first encounter. Primals. The Source. Even to some extent Allag. Years of experience laid the foundation for our encounter. This is not easily replicated.
And above all, there is the concern you will merely forget again before the full story is told to which would be a wasted effort.
If that is your desire. I simply request you don't be too hasty until you can see the entire picture. I brought more than one revelation to your attention as is the wisdom of one who remembers.
And above all, our personal quarrels are just that --- ours. I would prefer to leave your unit and mine out of this even if they do get incited by the memories you might expose.
Yes, I would like that as well. The other members of Taisho Roman Revolution are far too caring β I'd not like them to be caught up in a fight that is not theirs.
For now β It may be best to regain memories either in private, or within your presence.
[ the first is innocent enough, if ... incredibly embarrassing. it's of his time in the Studium, where he's used the art skills he gained purely to flirt with college girls to ... flirt with college girls. ]
I'm afraid you haven't earned the right to use that name. Or speak of any of this for that matter.
[Raising his hand and snapping his fingers ---- does he need to? No. Is it a force of habit, absolutely. He bought the pupeetering ability for Kohime, but its use seems to be fine enough to use here.
Reaching over to mimic picking up a book. Auracite will find himself selecting one of those overdue books he was just about to return.]
I never said you were unintelligent, simply short sighted.
[And he does indeed make him beginning scrawling a contract on the back page of that artbook. It is as thus:
- Neither will utter any new information learned during the acquisition of memories recently taken to anyone but the involved parties in a private setting. - Neither will mention the parties involved or the contract to non-involved parties. - Failure to comply will spawn a disease and hunger within the guilty party requiring them to feast on flesh and blood of another live, active idol in Imeeji. Failure to comply will kill said guilty party in 2 IC days. (He's stealing the idea from Monster Bingo + Absinthe, okay?) - This contract becomes null and void should either party no longer be participating idols in the production.]
Forgive me for my lack of trust, but as stated I would have you hold judgement until you see the entire picture. When you have, I should no longer be here, thus relieving you of any contractual obligations.
[ wow, he sure absolutely hates the results of this contract. he didn't intend to spread the business, but having his fears played on to get him to not -- he grits his teeth. ]
You've gone to- ... quite the lengths. I can assume, then- that this memory is of the most incriminating that I have of you? Or, do you intend for your contract to extend through all of my future regainings?
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He plops himself in a chair and notes any books that Auracite is checking in or out.]
You return them. On time?
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... Yes?
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[Motioning to the books.]
Are you also a pupil of the arts under the master artist on your unit?
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A pupil I would not call myself, however it is something of importance to several members of my unit. The first names that were floated to me were of notable artists, after all. I've not taken up a brush, myself, though learning of it's history and influences has been an adequate us of my time.
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[Waving a hand.]
Shall we get to the matter at hand? Or should I ask first how you are feeling? No more bloodlust I should be concerned with. I daresay it might become permanent for you.
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Thankfully, any overwhelming thirst is gone. I seem to have physically reverted, as well β No longer do I hate fangs. ...If this is due to slaking my thirst or the effects disapation, I cannot tell.
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[Paying close attention to him just to see how much it truly bothers him. This concern.]
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...Yes, that is the plan.
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Ah, but one to the main event, the reason why we are gathered. Surely you have a question? Or this waxing you spoke of?
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While you've played coy with the subject, suggesting I instead play a game of subterfuge and chance β with either combing through mine eighteen summers of memories or seeing if your ally can broken, I'd extend our contract to ask just what it was I stood against the you for. If we became enemies, I'd like to know the line that was drawn.
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To lay it out in detail would take hours, and would be something shown rather than told. But you aren't ready. Or perhaps I'm not ready to take you to that place. Not just yet.
And so a summary, I will provide. The core reasoning.
Simply put, what you hold dear is only a fragment of what could be. Through great .... misfortune did our star break, shattering into shards, into pieces of what it was before. You can't recall that day nor the gifts you have lost. No amount of prodding or storytelling will change that --- believe me, I have tried. It has been taken from you. Simple as that.
In restoring what was, you and yours thought of the loss you would partake --- in your ways, your customs, how you would live your lives.
[Or not live them. But.....]
And so we did come to conflict. Try as I may, I could not convince you that our paths aligned. Of the gains you would claim. Your shortsightedness which is not to be mistaken for selfishness, your unwillingness to part with that which was in front of you is what caused the great rift between us.
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As a summary, I can only imagine that there are key parts in this missing, showing why we were so against you. What this loss would entail, in how what we would gain weighted against it.
It would be a lie, should I say that I fully understand your ... our story, though the picture has become clearer.
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And above all, there is the concern you will merely forget again before the full story is told to which would be a wasted effort.
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And above all, our personal quarrels are just that --- ours. I would prefer to leave your unit and mine out of this even if they do get incited by the memories you might expose.
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For now β It may be best to regain memories either in private, or within your presence.
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[ he takes out his phone -- and, he purchases two memories. ]
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[ the second is the cutscene before the dying gasp. ]
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Of course. Of course.
[Folding his arms and staring at him, calculating the multitude of ways to ensure no one would find the body.]
And?
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... "Hades", then?
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[Raising his hand and snapping his fingers ---- does he need to? No. Is it a force of habit, absolutely. He bought the pupeetering ability for Kohime, but its use seems to be fine enough to use here.
Reaching over to mimic picking up a book. Auracite will find himself selecting one of those overdue books he was just about to return.]
You have a pen on you, correct.
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βI can only assume you intend to force me to write a contract for my silence?
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[And he does indeed make him beginning scrawling a contract on the back page of that artbook. It is as thus:
- Neither will utter any new information learned during the acquisition of memories recently taken to anyone but the involved parties in a private setting.
- Neither will mention the parties involved or the contract to non-involved parties.
- Failure to comply will spawn a disease and hunger within the guilty party requiring them to feast on flesh and blood of another live, active idol in Imeeji. Failure to comply will kill said guilty party in 2 IC days. (He's stealing the idea from Monster Bingo + Absinthe, okay?)
- This contract becomes null and void should either party no longer be participating idols in the production.]
Forgive me for my lack of trust, but as stated I would have you hold judgement until you see the entire picture. When you have, I should no longer be here, thus relieving you of any contractual obligations.
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You've gone to- ... quite the lengths. I can assume, then- that this memory is of the most incriminating that I have of you? Or, do you intend for your contract to extend through all of my future regainings?
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[Dropping the puppeteering ability once the contract is finished, and heading towards the door. Not the most dramatic exit, but...]
I leave you to think and consider.
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... Our prior contract. Does it still stand?
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