[... He needs a moment to work himself to a reply]
I don't know how they pick their victims. I'm wondering if they alternate or some shit -- Dragon-sama picked this week, and maybe Tiger-sama will pick next week.
If that's the case, next week I might be ordered to kill a Villain. She wants the war done with.
though he supposes he can't entirely argue the point. he was laying out reasons just yesterday why he needed to survive—but there are a few people here he'd accept dying by the hands of, and sanji happens to be one of them.]
I've already pinpointed every role besides your partner, and that info will be left with the other Vizier. The downside is that I'm the face of our network, but I'm sure they can manage that without me.
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Besides... if you have to go after someone, wouldn't it be better to target someone who's actually guilty of something?
[Sanji can't really... argue that first point, as that's how he and his fellow Editor operate. Not that they try to draw attention to themselves, but despite the fact he helps because he wants to, Sanji is very aware being kind to people means his life expectancy is better than half the castle.
God, that last part. Sanji doesn't even look angry, just incredibly tired and sad]
Damn it, Belph.
[NOT EVEN DISAPPOINTED, JUST SAD, he hates this war so much.]
[for a while, he doesn't say anything, instead looking as if he's debating with himself. wondering if he's making a huge mistake right now.
then, he lets out a breath. slowly, like he's reciting from memory—]
"I'm not viewing this as the end of my life—I'm viewing this as the beginning of a new mission. ... So do your best here. Get away with this, and whatever you learn as a result, use it to help bring everyone back home.
Promise me you'll do that."
... That was what Reyna said to us before she took the potion.
[Sanji just don't give a fuck what he tells Belph at this point. Between the two of them there is so much shared knowledge that it is probably beneficial they lay all the cards on the table in case one of them dies. After all, they got enough info on them to tank this war if they wanted to.]
... Oh he's livid, don't get me wrong. You saw what happened when I told him to go after Dazai and Waver. [SOMEONE DIED.] But he's not gonna be stupid about this, or that's what he told me. We need that good outcome. Wasting a coin on revenge won't help us.
... When you were picked to be a Blotter, what exactly happened?
[folding his arms]
I'm assuming our bosses won't bother making me one since I'm already in their pocket, but that means I have no shitty clue what the process is for you guys.
... You get summoned to them, almost exactly like the weekly meetings the roles get: throne room and all, ask the Crafters any questions, the whole deal. You get a list of rules, which are just about what you'd expect.
Instructions to kill someone of your choice, no confessing unless it's to someone who'll cover for you or if you're about to get caught anyway, etc.
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And the victim can't just be one of the Blotters, since it's not "equal". We asked.
Well, if we want to get technical, one of the Blotters can kill the other... but only if the dying Blotter kills someone else first, therefore making it equal.
Alright, that's all the questions I got for now... I'm expecting a shitshow on Saturday. Even if Dragon-sama considered Natsuo dangerous, the group was pretty loyal to him.
Yeah. It's just voting we have to be concerned about... but I imagine that his role is partly why people haven't been voting for him.
[it's why belph hasn't, at least.]
After Natsuo, Rebecca is probably the most hidden Historian, in my opinion. On the other hand, she believes—rightfully so, honestly—that because she's a hero and everyone's probably figured that out, her chances of survival aren't very high.
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Thank you, it's appreciated.
[Sanji's expression is calm. Just rather pale all around. Like he didn't get enough sleep.]
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Assignment this week?
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Then silence, his stare drifting off -- oh, wait, he should probably specify for Belph's health]
Not you or anything.
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... Can I ask what the Crafters' reasoning is for this one?
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Balance or some shit.
The person's doing good but apparently keeping them around is a detriment, according to Dragon-sama.
Tiger-sama's not all that happy about it, though. One of her favorites.
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Trust me, I tried arguing on people's behalf.
Never worked.
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... Could I ask if it's a hero? Is that the balance...?
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[...]
It's Natsuo.
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well, he doesn't look shocked, though.]
... I thought so, when you said they were one of Tiger's favourites. Yeah, he counts as a hero now.
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I don't know how they pick their victims. I'm wondering if they alternate or some shit -- Dragon-sama picked this week, and maybe Tiger-sama will pick next week.
If that's the case, next week I might be ordered to kill a Villain. She wants the war done with.
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I know you have no say, but if it comes down to that... see if you can get her to pick me.
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[only Sanji is allowed to be sacrificing his life, man.]
After everything you've done for us so far? You sure that's wise? I'd figure it'd be important to keep you around as long as possible.
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though he supposes he can't entirely argue the point. he was laying out reasons just yesterday why he needed to survive—but there are a few people here he'd accept dying by the hands of, and sanji happens to be one of them.]
I've already pinpointed every role besides your partner, and that info will be left with the other Vizier. The downside is that I'm the face of our network, but I'm sure they can manage that without me.
[...]
Besides... if you have to go after someone, wouldn't it be better to target someone who's actually guilty of something?
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God, that last part. Sanji doesn't even look angry, just incredibly tired and sad]
Damn it, Belph.
[NOT EVEN DISAPPOINTED, JUST SAD, he hates this war so much.]
What did you do?
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then, he lets out a breath. slowly, like he's reciting from memory—]
"I'm not viewing this as the end of my life—I'm viewing this as the beginning of a new mission. ... So do your best here. Get away with this, and whatever you learn as a result, use it to help bring everyone back home.
Promise me you'll do that."
... That was what Reyna said to us before she took the potion.
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You're really lucky you're not talking to the other Editor right now.
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[S U R P R I S E.]
Luckily he's not gonna use one of the coins to track down Reyna-chan's murderer like I thought, so, hey, you're clear...
Even if he did, I'd try to reel him in.
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[great.]
... Honestly, I figured he was going to use a wish on that. I've pretty much been waiting to die this week.
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[Sanji just don't give a fuck what he tells Belph at this point. Between the two of them there is so much shared knowledge that it is probably beneficial they lay all the cards on the table in case one of them dies. After all, they got enough info on them to tank this war if they wanted to.]
... Oh he's livid, don't get me wrong. You saw what happened when I told him to go after Dazai and Waver. [SOMEONE DIED.] But he's not gonna be stupid about this, or that's what he told me. We need that good outcome. Wasting a coin on revenge won't help us.
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[in any case, he knows the identity of every single role now, so.]
... Well, good to know I have one more week, unless the Blotters go after me.
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[folding his arms]
I'm assuming our bosses won't bother making me one since I'm already in their pocket, but that means I have no shitty clue what the process is for you guys.
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Instructions to kill someone of your choice, no confessing unless it's to someone who'll cover for you or if you're about to get caught anyway, etc.
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And the victim can't just be one of the Blotters, since it's not "equal". We asked.
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[Not a surprise. The Crafters a very, very stringent about the rules.]
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Aka not worth it.
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[Really not worth it.]
Alright, that's all the questions I got for now... I'm expecting a shitshow on Saturday. Even if Dragon-sama considered Natsuo dangerous, the group was pretty loyal to him.
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[sanji, the historian-killer apparently.]
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Shit, we're gonna be down to three?
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[He's going to put the Historians in BUBBLE WRAP]
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[They can salvage this]
Akechi's probably the most well protected of the Historians. Eichi is dead-set on protecting him and I even gave him a coin to make it happen.
[GOOD CALL even though Akechi wants to kill him]
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[it's why belph hasn't, at least.]
After Natsuo, Rebecca is probably the most hidden Historian, in my opinion. On the other hand, she believes—rightfully so, honestly—that because she's a hero and everyone's probably figured that out, her chances of survival aren't very high.
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At this rate, I'm afraid she'll volunteer for death...
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[though these two are probably not in a position to judge.]
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[...]
I'll tell you right now, just because I want you aware if shit goes south and I end up dying.
Cardia-chan is the one pairing up the partnerless.
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Earlier today I helped her complete an objective, too -- that should mean the Civilians are in the clear.
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Everything I found it was information people gave to me willingly.
[The power of unrelenting kindness in action.]
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[It's why he knows the shitstorm that awaits him when everyone learns the truth.]
That's about all I can offer you for now.
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... It's still a lot. Thanks. I'll do what I can to keep her safe—which, to be honest, is not much, but I'll try.
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