A group of people are sent into a cave to retrieve a lamp, forbidden to touch anything else. But—though they succeed in reaching the lamp, the cave starts to crumble around them.
Sure there is. It gives you an incentive to keep me around, rather than dispose of me when I'm no longer needed.
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As a reward for confirming your roles, I get more answers to my questions. And like I told him, I'd appreciate your cooperation in getting more info out of the Crafters. It's more efficient if we coordinate our efforts.
That has always been my goal either way. I would rather not dance to their tune any longer, regardless of what nonsense they spin about a "happy ending".
[tiger thinks his suspicion of everyone is a quirky and lovable character trait :( ]
Well, that's good to know. I don't suppose you'd just give me the names of the remaining Historians, or will I have to keep up this whole "confront my suspects" thing?
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[A simple shake of his head, and:]
Go ahead.
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... Have you ever heard of this story?
A group of people are sent into a cave to retrieve a lamp, forbidden to touch anything else. But—though they succeed in reaching the lamp, the cave starts to crumble around them.
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[Simply, he nods.]
The cave collapses, and there is a tiger, killed. A dragon, alive still. And a cave, with people trapped within it.
[A quirked eyebrow.]
That story?
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there's a flicker of relief that passes through his face, before he shoves it down. it's too early.]
So, Historian?
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[He crosses his arms, but he's still mostly at ease.]
And yourself?
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I'm surprised your teammate hasn't told you already.
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Do not dance around the matter, Belph. I wish to hear it from your own lips.
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[listen, this is a Real Concern when it comes to sousei.]
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Simply because I have a role does not mean I must obey them.
[Sousei is in fact the rudest rebel.]
Besides, you are a relatively tolerable person.
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[please don't stab him.]
... Anyway, Vizier.
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Hm, yes. That does match up with what I have heard. And you are able to investigate peoples' roles and allegiances, is that correct?
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Fine then. Keep your secrets, though at this point there is no reason to be so vague. You have staked your life on telling us--why?
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As a reward for confirming your roles, I get more answers to my questions. And like I told him, I'd appreciate your cooperation in getting more info out of the Crafters. It's more efficient if we coordinate our efforts.
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[But fair enough.]
That has always been my goal either way. I would rather not dance to their tune any longer, regardless of what nonsense they spin about a "happy ending".
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Well, that's good to know. I don't suppose you'd just give me the names of the remaining Historians, or will I have to keep up this whole "confront my suspects" thing?
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[Hm...!!]
You've spoken with Akechi already. One of the others is El-Melloi. I will leave the last two you to discover on your own.
[Insurance....to match your insurance, Belph.]
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... I thought so. He did kind of give himself away, with how he reacted when the Historians were revealed.
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These are the people he's supposed to "work with"........]
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I can hardly afford to be lynched for having "a role" before I have figured out how to undermine this entire situation, now, can I?
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Well, not like I can't empathize.
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[Belph is very much a cynical bastard that way.]
But I will check in with you when I have more information to share. Thank you nonetheless for coming forward.
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