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biyishuangfei) wrote2021-06-12 08:56 pm
biyishuangfei) wrote2021-06-12 08:56 pm
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[ At the trial, Huaisang will decide to come straight over to Tenn's place, and knock softly on his door. With everyone being miserable, would anyone think to come on by to someone who had experience such a close loss? ]
Tenn, are you in?
Tenn, are you in?
[ Bless your heart, Nie Huaisang... Tenn's just kinda. Lying down in bed. But he'll get up and shuffle towards the door to open it. ]
...I'm here.
...I'm here.
[ He'll nod. ]
Do you mind having a little bit of company? It's probably been...very hard.
Do you mind having a little bit of company? It's probably been...very hard.
...Come in.
[ He steps aside. It's clear he was sharing this room with Riku, given the different sets of clothing as well as the fact that Tenn's axe and Riku's bow and arrow are here. ]
[ He steps aside. It's clear he was sharing this room with Riku, given the different sets of clothing as well as the fact that Tenn's axe and Riku's bow and arrow are here. ]
[ Huaisang came into the room proper, looking around...he had wished Riku did take his weapons with him, honestly. But it wouldn't have done much. They both knew that. ]
Tenn, is there anything you would like to be done in Riku's memory? If not that, was there anything on your mind you wanted to talk about?
Tenn, is there anything you would like to be done in Riku's memory? If not that, was there anything on your mind you wanted to talk about?
[ It wouldn't have, and Tenn hates that so much. He hates that Riku was brought here to be pitted against people who could fend for themselves. (Tenn thinks this like he has more experience than Riku does in combat, but really, he doesn't.)
Huaisang's question gives him pause, though. ]
To be done in his memory. ... You're an artist, aren't you?
Huaisang's question gives him pause, though. ]
To be done in his memory. ... You're an artist, aren't you?
[ Huaisang wasn't expecting the other to pick up on his offer, actually! But he was a bit glad for it, really. ]
I am. Did you have something in mind?
I am. Did you have something in mind?
I don't want people to remember Riku for what happened the other night. I know he has his portrait from Hamelin, but that has all his personal information, too. I just want people to remember the Riku who could make people smile. So...if you have the time to capture that in a new portrait of him, I can put it on his door.
[ But...it feels wrong to just say that for Riku. ]
There's Samidare and Ichimaru-san, too.
[ ...he will leave Zola and c-ta completely up to him, though. Tenn holds grudges and he is not going to ask for something nice for either of them. ]
[ But...it feels wrong to just say that for Riku. ]
There's Samidare and Ichimaru-san, too.
[ ...he will leave Zola and c-ta completely up to him, though. Tenn holds grudges and he is not going to ask for something nice for either of them. ]
[ "Samidare"...he had mixed feelings on that, based on the note. But what made him decide to do so was the fact she had never had the opportunity to move against them, and so, she was still another innocent in all of this, as far as he was concerned.
So... he nodded, accepting the requests. ]
I can do that...for all of them.
I hope that there's really an art room next week for all of this, because that would definitely make such things easier, by far. But I do remember them clearly, so I think I put a lot more life into their painted images than Hamelin had in their portraits.
[ Paintings were easier for him to do than sketching. ]
So... he nodded, accepting the requests. ]
I can do that...for all of them.
I hope that there's really an art room next week for all of this, because that would definitely make such things easier, by far. But I do remember them clearly, so I think I put a lot more life into their painted images than Hamelin had in their portraits.
[ Paintings were easier for him to do than sketching. ]
Thank you. I know I'm asking you for a lot...so if there's anything I can do to help or repay you somehow, let me know.
[ He's really glad that Huaisang agreed to this. Really, he thinks the innocents should be reflected in the best way possible.
(He also has no idea about Samidare, but even then...well. She didn't do anything wrong.) ]
[ He's really glad that Huaisang agreed to this. Really, he thinks the innocents should be reflected in the best way possible.
(He also has no idea about Samidare, but even then...well. She didn't do anything wrong.) ]
It's not a problem.
As for...anything to repay me, I don't know at this time. I can't really think of anything right now. Though, um...those lessons we spoke about earlier might work. I don't know.
[ Maybe it will draw some benefit to having them up. Or the others will get sad by seeing their images, but he hoped not. ]
As for...anything to repay me, I don't know at this time. I can't really think of anything right now. Though, um...those lessons we spoke about earlier might work. I don't know.
[ Maybe it will draw some benefit to having them up. Or the others will get sad by seeing their images, but he hoped not. ]
[ He nods and lets out a little laugh. ]
Yeah. I'll give you those lessons, no problem.
[ He sighs, then: ]
We should do one for SQ, too. If you ever get tired of drawing these, well, we can figure out something else. ... She doesn't deserve what's coming for her.
Yeah. I'll give you those lessons, no problem.
[ He sighs, then: ]
We should do one for SQ, too. If you ever get tired of drawing these, well, we can figure out something else. ... She doesn't deserve what's coming for her.
[ Huaisang was already planning on doing it for SQ, so when he mentioned it, he'll smile weakly, nodding his head. ]
I won't get tired of it. Um...she had asked me about painting a fan for her as well, so I know I'll be adding that to her portrait. I'm sure she'd appreciate it out, at least a little.
[ His smile then ended up turning sad. ]
I can only hope that whoever was chosen to do it will make it quick. It's awful saying anything like that, but I think I would prefer that to the alternative.
I won't get tired of it. Um...she had asked me about painting a fan for her as well, so I know I'll be adding that to her portrait. I'm sure she'd appreciate it out, at least a little.
[ His smile then ended up turning sad. ]
I can only hope that whoever was chosen to do it will make it quick. It's awful saying anything like that, but I think I would prefer that to the alternative.
[ So after some revelations, Huaisang made a beeline for Tenn's room the very next day.
He will give the door a knock, letter in hand... ]
Tenn, can we please talk? There's something I have for you.
[ And something they definitely needed to talk about. Goddamnit Moriarty! ]
He will give the door a knock, letter in hand... ]
Tenn, can we please talk? There's something I have for you.
[ And something they definitely needed to talk about. Goddamnit Moriarty! ]
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[ Ah. He'd been wanting to speak to Huaisang at some point; he's glad the other man reached him first. Tenn moves to open the door, and he gives him a firm nod, looking at him expectantly. ]
Of course. Come in.
[ He gestures for Huaisang to sit. ]
Of course. Come in.
[ He gestures for Huaisang to sit. ]
...First, I want you to have this.
[ Huaisang will hand Tenn Norton's letter to him. ]
It's from my first friend I made here. Despite his mistakes [ And Moriarty's, he's judging both of his friends here, no escape. ], I hope you will take the time to read it anyway.
[ Huaisang will hand Tenn Norton's letter to him. ]
It's from my first friend I made here. Despite his mistakes [ And Moriarty's, he's judging both of his friends here, no escape. ], I hope you will take the time to read it anyway.
...Norton-san...wrote me something...?
[ He's surprised at that. He liked Norton -- well. He got pretty damn furious at him when Moriarty explained that Norton attacked first, but -- Norton kept him in his thoughts when he was writing these things. He can't say he was close to him, but they shared a few really good conversations. Tenn won't take this for granted, and he'll read it later when no one's around. He folds it up and nods, safely tucking it away in his pocket. ]
Thank you. I'll definitely read it; I don't want his last words to me to go to waste. Norton-san was a good man. I'm sorry that you lost your first friend here, Huaisang.
[ ...as well as your childhood friend. Man. These two have had it real rough here. ]
What's next?
[ He's surprised at that. He liked Norton -- well. He got pretty damn furious at him when Moriarty explained that Norton attacked first, but -- Norton kept him in his thoughts when he was writing these things. He can't say he was close to him, but they shared a few really good conversations. Tenn won't take this for granted, and he'll read it later when no one's around. He folds it up and nods, safely tucking it away in his pocket. ]
Thank you. I'll definitely read it; I don't want his last words to me to go to waste. Norton-san was a good man. I'm sorry that you lost your first friend here, Huaisang.
[ ...as well as your childhood friend. Man. These two have had it real rough here. ]
What's next?
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Thank you for showing courtesy towards him.
[ It's been a long time since he's done this (for him, it has) but he will bow, even if he's slightly shaking when he did this.
Once he's come up again, looking Tenn straight in the eyes... ]
[ It's been a long time since he's done this (for him, it has) but he will bow, even if he's slightly shaking when he did this.
Once he's come up again, looking Tenn straight in the eyes... ]
I heard Moriarty had told you something I told him not to.
You know what I'm talking about, don't you? Why would he trust you?
You know what I'm talking about, don't you? Why would he trust you?
[ He frowns as Huaisang bows, but when he comes up and his expression shifts, Tenn is effectively caught off-guard. Judging by his reaction, it's clear that Huaisang and Moriarty had the same idea about the list. At least, at first.
Tenn's gaze turns firm. ]
I understand your suspicions, and you have every right to question Moriarty-san's decision-making. But I trust his judgment, and I want to trust you, too. So I'll be honest: Yes. I have a deal with Hamelin. But I want to make something clear before I elaborate.
I am not a traitor. I haven't given him any intel, and I am actively working to keep this game from continuing. I don't believe anyone on that list is a traitor, either -- not Adora, Raven-san, Edelgard -- none of them. And I can tell you why I am sure of this, but please, hear me out first.
[ He pauses, letting that sink in. ]
Moriarty-san told me about the object missing in Hamelin's room because we believe that's relevant to the deal I made with Hamelin. ... On the first day here, Riku arrived without his inhaler. I went to him to request he get his medication; and, of course, it wasn't without a price.
He asked me to destroy an object for him, because he knew I wouldn't kill anyone. I don't know when he's going to call for me. I don't know for sure what it is. But that's why I trusted Moriarty-san with this information: He and another ally of mine were helping me figure it all out so I could use the deal against Hamelin instead, before...well.
[ The goddamn trial. ]
I know it might be hard to believe me, seeing as though I sold him out at the trial. I can explain that to you too, if you want. But I have other things I want to get out of the way first, to show you that you can trust me.
But if you don't want to hear it, and if you really believe that I'm lying... [ He sighs and closes his eyes, brow knitting in frustration. ] I don't know what else I can do to change your mind.
Tenn's gaze turns firm. ]
I understand your suspicions, and you have every right to question Moriarty-san's decision-making. But I trust his judgment, and I want to trust you, too. So I'll be honest: Yes. I have a deal with Hamelin. But I want to make something clear before I elaborate.
I am not a traitor. I haven't given him any intel, and I am actively working to keep this game from continuing. I don't believe anyone on that list is a traitor, either -- not Adora, Raven-san, Edelgard -- none of them. And I can tell you why I am sure of this, but please, hear me out first.
[ He pauses, letting that sink in. ]
Moriarty-san told me about the object missing in Hamelin's room because we believe that's relevant to the deal I made with Hamelin. ... On the first day here, Riku arrived without his inhaler. I went to him to request he get his medication; and, of course, it wasn't without a price.
He asked me to destroy an object for him, because he knew I wouldn't kill anyone. I don't know when he's going to call for me. I don't know for sure what it is. But that's why I trusted Moriarty-san with this information: He and another ally of mine were helping me figure it all out so I could use the deal against Hamelin instead, before...well.
[ The goddamn trial. ]
I know it might be hard to believe me, seeing as though I sold him out at the trial. I can explain that to you too, if you want. But I have other things I want to get out of the way first, to show you that you can trust me.
But if you don't want to hear it, and if you really believe that I'm lying... [ He sighs and closes his eyes, brow knitting in frustration. ] I don't know what else I can do to change your mind.
[ Jesus christ on a cracker.
Huaisang just about nearly had a meltdown when Moriarty had straight up told him that he gave information to one of the people on the list, just because.
His expression just shuttered as Tenn told him something that made him feel like his heart stopped. For one crazy half-second he thought that was it. That he was supremely fucked, but then Tenn continued talking...and...
Huaisang listened. He's good at doing that and not reacting, so that helped. ]
I think that sometimes there are situations where it's not black or white. [ ... ] If you want to prove to me you are not a traitor, all I can ask is for you to tell me what those other things are.
And I will listen as you say those things.
[ Because dislikes: traitors, but he's pretty sure Tenn had seen his profile. Nonetheless, Huaisang will hear what the other had to say. If he were his older brother, things would be different. ]
Huaisang just about nearly had a meltdown when Moriarty had straight up told him that he gave information to one of the people on the list, just because.
His expression just shuttered as Tenn told him something that made him feel like his heart stopped. For one crazy half-second he thought that was it. That he was supremely fucked, but then Tenn continued talking...and...
Huaisang listened. He's good at doing that and not reacting, so that helped. ]
I think that sometimes there are situations where it's not black or white. [ ... ] If you want to prove to me you are not a traitor, all I can ask is for you to tell me what those other things are.
And I will listen as you say those things.
[ Because dislikes: traitors, but he's pretty sure Tenn had seen his profile. Nonetheless, Huaisang will hear what the other had to say. If he were his older brother, things would be different. ]
Of course.
[ Yes, he's seen the profile. Yes, he felt guilty about hiding this from Huaisang. But here in this moment, he looks incredibly serious. ]
I should start off with this -- I told Moriarty-san and my ally the same thing. I am communicating with the dead.
[ He'll let that sink in for a moment. ]
I am working with a third party not among our group to do this. They are helping me gather information on Hamelin and our traitors, as well as assisting me with relaying all of this to the deceased. The only way they can do this is through circular areas, like the large donut in the archives and the chalk circle in the bar.
If you're still doubting me, then I'll tell you this: I requested last week that the deceased sign any notes they send to us with aliases. Only three of them did, but I believe those who didn't were ones who had died recently or are simply being uncooperative. It sounds silly, but I've been doing this so I can determine if there truly are any outside notes being planted. Jack-san suspected fairy interference, for example; and any fairies -- save for one -- and those who are still alive would not have seen that particular set of instructions, because I only sent it to the dead.
This upcoming week, I asked that that they sign their notes with aliases, and include a heart at the end. The aliases and the heart will verify that those notes are indeed coming from the deceased. The reason I asked for the heart is because anyone planting false notes could have caught on to the aliases from last week. They shouldn't know about adding the heart, however. So any notes that are only aliases without a heart this upcoming week can't be trusted.
Are you following me so far?
[ Yes, he's seen the profile. Yes, he felt guilty about hiding this from Huaisang. But here in this moment, he looks incredibly serious. ]
I should start off with this -- I told Moriarty-san and my ally the same thing. I am communicating with the dead.
[ He'll let that sink in for a moment. ]
I am working with a third party not among our group to do this. They are helping me gather information on Hamelin and our traitors, as well as assisting me with relaying all of this to the deceased. The only way they can do this is through circular areas, like the large donut in the archives and the chalk circle in the bar.
If you're still doubting me, then I'll tell you this: I requested last week that the deceased sign any notes they send to us with aliases. Only three of them did, but I believe those who didn't were ones who had died recently or are simply being uncooperative. It sounds silly, but I've been doing this so I can determine if there truly are any outside notes being planted. Jack-san suspected fairy interference, for example; and any fairies -- save for one -- and those who are still alive would not have seen that particular set of instructions, because I only sent it to the dead.
This upcoming week, I asked that that they sign their notes with aliases, and include a heart at the end. The aliases and the heart will verify that those notes are indeed coming from the deceased. The reason I asked for the heart is because anyone planting false notes could have caught on to the aliases from last week. They shouldn't know about adding the heart, however. So any notes that are only aliases without a heart this upcoming week can't be trusted.
Are you following me so far?
[ ...oh. Oh, wow.
None of that was what Huaisang anticipated on hearing, but you better believe the Sect Leader had been listening to each and every bit of it! It was probably the most attentive he's been outside of trials. ]
I wished they hadn't gotten in a frenzy over Moriarty, to be honest. Which I know was partially his fault, really, but still. That did manage to waste a bit of time.
[ This game was still continuing and they had to be careful how they proceeded with it, after all. But, anyway, Huaisang figured he should save the rest or bulk of his commentary for when Tenn had finished his explanation(s).
So, he will nod at the question the other had given to him. ]
...But don't worry, I understand what you're saying. So, you can keep going along.
None of that was what Huaisang anticipated on hearing, but you better believe the Sect Leader had been listening to each and every bit of it! It was probably the most attentive he's been outside of trials. ]
I wished they hadn't gotten in a frenzy over Moriarty, to be honest. Which I know was partially his fault, really, but still. That did manage to waste a bit of time.
[ This game was still continuing and they had to be careful how they proceeded with it, after all. But, anyway, Huaisang figured he should save the rest or bulk of his commentary for when Tenn had finished his explanation(s).
So, he will nod at the question the other had given to him. ]
...But don't worry, I understand what you're saying. So, you can keep going along.
I agree. I let them know that Moriarty-san was trustworthy so they'd cut that shit out.
[ oh look he's rude now-- anyway. ]
I wanted to tell you out of this so you can verify that I'm telling the truth this week with the next set of dead notes. If at least one person adds that heart -- and I'm hoping more of them will -- then there's your proof.
[ He takes in a deep breath. Phew, this is a lot of talking! ]
I have information on the traitors from the third party, as well as something that will shed light on that note you and Moriarty-san talked about. Let's start with the traitors; listen carefully.
On the second week, my source told me that two people are working for Hamelin. At the time, they were most likely alive, and it seems like their goal is to keep the game going.
Then the third week rolled around, and I went back to my source after Lucifer-san's trial. I learned from them that the traitors are predators in the way they act. One of them is notably a lot more dangerous than what you'd expect based on how they act. I confirmed that they were still alive after that trial as well.
[ He will let Huaisang take a breather here before he continues. ]
Ironically, after I learned about the note you found from Moriarty-san, I thought it was a complete list of people working for Hamelin, too. So I went to my source with that information -- against your wishes, I realize, though I didn't know it was you at the time -- and they told me something incredibly eye-opening.
One of the dead knew about this note, and said that this is a list of people least likely to work with Hamelin willingly because he'd need to blackmail us into cooperating. And, as you know, that's exactly what he did to me. This particular person who died also mentioned that the traitors weren't coerced into working with him.
This is why I believe that the people on that list are not the traitors we're looking for.
[ oh look he's rude now-- anyway. ]
I wanted to tell you out of this so you can verify that I'm telling the truth this week with the next set of dead notes. If at least one person adds that heart -- and I'm hoping more of them will -- then there's your proof.
[ He takes in a deep breath. Phew, this is a lot of talking! ]
I have information on the traitors from the third party, as well as something that will shed light on that note you and Moriarty-san talked about. Let's start with the traitors; listen carefully.
On the second week, my source told me that two people are working for Hamelin. At the time, they were most likely alive, and it seems like their goal is to keep the game going.
Then the third week rolled around, and I went back to my source after Lucifer-san's trial. I learned from them that the traitors are predators in the way they act. One of them is notably a lot more dangerous than what you'd expect based on how they act. I confirmed that they were still alive after that trial as well.
[ He will let Huaisang take a breather here before he continues. ]
Ironically, after I learned about the note you found from Moriarty-san, I thought it was a complete list of people working for Hamelin, too. So I went to my source with that information -- against your wishes, I realize, though I didn't know it was you at the time -- and they told me something incredibly eye-opening.
One of the dead knew about this note, and said that this is a list of people least likely to work with Hamelin willingly because he'd need to blackmail us into cooperating. And, as you know, that's exactly what he did to me. This particular person who died also mentioned that the traitors weren't coerced into working with him.
This is why I believe that the people on that list are not the traitors we're looking for.
[ Huaisang took a lot of convincing when it came to things. He hardly ever sided with anyone on things, and even when he did, he was still afraid that it would come to bite him in the ass, to put it lightly. So the fact that he found himself believing this was new to him.
The Sect Leader trusting anyone was new.
As he heard him speak about those things, he'll frown, expression the height of displeasure.
When he stated that these traitors were predators, he had a moment, feeling a little scared. What if he had trusted too much? What if...
What if he just took a breath and calm down? He had no way of knowing who those predators were, even if he was afraid if one of the other people he thought he could trust was one of them (not Tenn he's thinking of here)? That was just paranoia. He couldn't allow himself to fall into that trap. ]
There are only a few people who meet that description. A disarming appearance would lead me to think of Phil or Makoto. The former of which Hamelin had told me he had taken his 'suggestion' in one of the trials to add on those effects each week. Though I don't know if that was because Phil wasn't thinking when he said that or if it was intentional.
I suppose there's also Koto to consider since she's a child, but I'm not too sure on her count just yet.
...I've also decided to believe you. You could be still tricking me, but at this point, I doubt you'd work with Hamelin when someone important to you had died. Just like how Wei-xiong was taken from me.
As we continue to discuss this, was there anything else to add? Or did you have any other thoughts?
The Sect Leader trusting anyone was new.
As he heard him speak about those things, he'll frown, expression the height of displeasure.
When he stated that these traitors were predators, he had a moment, feeling a little scared. What if he had trusted too much? What if...
What if he just took a breath and calm down? He had no way of knowing who those predators were, even if he was afraid if one of the other people he thought he could trust was one of them (not Tenn he's thinking of here)? That was just paranoia. He couldn't allow himself to fall into that trap. ]
There are only a few people who meet that description. A disarming appearance would lead me to think of Phil or Makoto. The former of which Hamelin had told me he had taken his 'suggestion' in one of the trials to add on those effects each week. Though I don't know if that was because Phil wasn't thinking when he said that or if it was intentional.
I suppose there's also Koto to consider since she's a child, but I'm not too sure on her count just yet.
...I've also decided to believe you. You could be still tricking me, but at this point, I doubt you'd work with Hamelin when someone important to you had died. Just like how Wei-xiong was taken from me.
As we continue to discuss this, was there anything else to add? Or did you have any other thoughts?
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