I can't blame you for the shock, nor can I blame you for being suspicious of me. I mean, you were right in that I am, technically, supposed to be working for him. But I think with your help, as well as help from a few others and the dead, we can make sure he won't get what he wants.
[ He's pretty serious, too, and he's glad that Huaisang is taking McGillis into consideration, too. ]
Is there anyone here other than Moriarty-san and Rika that you'd count as being trustworthy?
It's a term of platonic endearment between friends or family..."older brother", that is. For people who are older than you, of course. You don't have to call me that or anything, I just said it without thinking since it's something I'm used to using as I once had an older brother. If you do mind, I'll be careful not to say it again.
[ He'll give a small sheepish look. ]
...You have a lot of faith in me. I'll certainly be doing my best, Tenn.
The last thing I want him to do is get what he desired the most; I can't forget that I've lost Wei-xiong to him. No matter what reason he had, Wei-xiong was a good friend of mine, and I can't forgive what he's involved him or anyone else in.
[ Huaisang had a very loose set of morals...they were barely there, because he was legitimately kind of fucked up for awhile. But, you know what? They were there and that's what mattered. ]
Not really, no. I'm trying not to have my heart rule my conclusions about who's trustworthy or who's not, and so far as that has resulted in me picking out people who weren't truly traitors. And I prefer to keep it that way.
...You lost Wuxian, and I lost Riku. After this conversation, I think we understand each other more than I thought, and we really have no reason to do him any favors. So I trust you. We'll beat him at his game.
[ A firm nod. He doesn't say anything in regards to trusting others, though, because Tenn has clearly messed up severely in that area. He's trusted the wrong people countless times, but he doesn't think his trust in Makoto, Moriarty, Huaisang among a handful of others is misplaced. So he just nods at that, too.
Circling back to that brother comment, though, Tenn looks at Huaisang seriously. ]
I don't mind. ... I miss Riku, and nothing will ever take his place. But...you're right in that I do worry about you. Even when I suspected you, I really meant everything I said when we talked about Wuxian. And I plan on remembering him exactly like how you told me to.
[ Huaisang had proven excellent at trusting people so far...but he's not about to think his luck won't run out. That's four people who had been not any of the traitors and one of them had been out to kill another so maybe it was a stretch to say all of them had been trustworthy.
But that's how he'll see it. ]
I'm honestly glad to hear that. I would be rather cross if you hadn't meant a single word of it, you know.
[ And that was the gospel truth. Anyway, a soft smile will come across his lips for a bit at hearing the query, responding with a light, teasing: ]
Yes, didi. That means 'little brother', by the way.
You know, you're pretty scary when you're upset, da-ge.
[ His pronunciation is a lot better this time, and he has a little smirk on his face. ]
I'm glad for it, though. It shows me that you're serious about this. For what it's worth, I don't think I've said anything to you that I haven't meant.
[ And he's sincere about that, too. ]
Is there anything else you want to know, while I'm here?
Hopefully I didn't give you premature white hairs.
Honestly, that's not even the way I planned to bring it up in the first place...
[ He's being honest about that, but sometimes your mind goes blank and you react on emotion because it's been a tough few weeks...he's glad it made things easier in a way. ]
I'm really not sure. There's been so much, at this point I'm not even sure what else to ask about in regards to learning more in general.
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Date: 2021-06-27 08:10 pm (UTC)[ He's learning so many new words here, gosh!! ]
I can't blame you for the shock, nor can I blame you for being suspicious of me. I mean, you were right in that I am, technically, supposed to be working for him. But I think with your help, as well as help from a few others and the dead, we can make sure he won't get what he wants.
[ He's pretty serious, too, and he's glad that Huaisang is taking McGillis into consideration, too. ]
Is there anyone here other than Moriarty-san and Rika that you'd count as being trustworthy?
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Date: 2021-06-28 12:57 am (UTC)[ He'll give a small sheepish look. ]
...You have a lot of faith in me. I'll certainly be doing my best, Tenn.
The last thing I want him to do is get what he desired the most; I can't forget that I've lost Wei-xiong to him. No matter what reason he had, Wei-xiong was a good friend of mine, and I can't forgive what he's involved him or anyone else in.
[ Huaisang had a very loose set of morals...they were barely there, because he was legitimately kind of fucked up for awhile. But, you know what? They were there and that's what mattered. ]
Not really, no. I'm trying not to have my heart rule my conclusions about who's trustworthy or who's not, and so far as that has resulted in me picking out people who weren't truly traitors. And I prefer to keep it that way.
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Date: 2021-06-28 01:07 am (UTC)[ A firm nod. He doesn't say anything in regards to trusting others, though, because Tenn has clearly messed up severely in that area. He's trusted the wrong people countless times, but he doesn't think his trust in Makoto, Moriarty, Huaisang among a handful of others is misplaced. So he just nods at that, too.
Circling back to that brother comment, though, Tenn looks at Huaisang seriously. ]
I don't mind. ... I miss Riku, and nothing will ever take his place. But...you're right in that I do worry about you. Even when I suspected you, I really meant everything I said when we talked about Wuxian. And I plan on remembering him exactly like how you told me to.
So, er -- da-ge? Did I say that right?
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Date: 2021-06-29 04:25 am (UTC)[ Huaisang had proven excellent at trusting people so far...but he's not about to think his luck won't run out. That's four people who had been not any of the traitors and one of them had been out to kill another so maybe it was a stretch to say all of them had been trustworthy.
But that's how he'll see it. ]
I'm honestly glad to hear that. I would be rather cross if you hadn't meant a single word of it, you know.
[ And that was the gospel truth. Anyway, a soft smile will come across his lips for a bit at hearing the query, responding with a light, teasing: ]
Yes, didi. That means 'little brother', by the way.
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Date: 2021-06-29 08:11 am (UTC)[ His pronunciation is a lot better this time, and he has a little smirk on his face. ]
I'm glad for it, though. It shows me that you're serious about this. For what it's worth, I don't think I've said anything to you that I haven't meant.
[ And he's sincere about that, too. ]
Is there anything else you want to know, while I'm here?
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Date: 2021-06-30 01:55 am (UTC)Honestly, that's not even the way I planned to bring it up in the first place...
[ He's being honest about that, but sometimes your mind goes blank and you react on emotion because it's been a tough few weeks...he's glad it made things easier in a way. ]
I'm really not sure. There's been so much, at this point I'm not even sure what else to ask about in regards to learning more in general.
I really do appreciate it, though.
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Date: 2021-06-30 04:16 am (UTC)[ But his hair's light enough, it's fine. Tenn's a strange pink human, bully him all you want!!! ]
It's not a problem. I'll report to you as much as I can, then. I hope the dead follow my instructions, or I'm going to look terrible in front of you.
[ He lets out a disgruntled sigh. ]
I can't guarantee all of them will do what I asked them to, but if at least one of them does, then hopefully that'll be enough.