[A few things happen. One: Sol seems to tense up at what Hisoka says. Two: they turn to the cow instead. ]
We'll catch up later, okay? [A pat to the cow's now and the cow moos, turning to amble off. ]
The thing is, all of you who were brought here have light and darkness in you. But that doesn't mean that everyone would want a good ending and to let the universe grow. [There's a pause.] What sort of prize are you hoping for? You obviously have something in mind.
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[Oh. Light and darkness. He just thinks about the conversation Lea tried to have with him. Sheesh.]
I haven't decided what I could ask for without knowing if I could. [The smile is faint and somewhat wolfish.] You have a little predicament, too, don't you? What happened with Mary.
We're not the only ones who might not go along with your plan.
That's another thing I wanted to ask about, as well. I'd like to hope that what happened today is the end of it, but do you two have any idea if it might continue the same effort?
[If it happened once, it could very well happen again, after all.]
If so, it'll be quite the distraction from working together.
[He's also not mentioning what he wants, at least not in company; Shirasu has a feeling Sol might have a guess at part of it, at least.]
You're saying that it'll be hard to trust each other if any one of you could become corrupted. [That's obvious.] I can't say that what happened today won't happen again, but it's what we're working to avoid. If Lune and I can find a way to sense it before it manifests further, we can try to purify any of the corrupted before this happens again.
Isn't that just like asking if the universe itself wants to be corrupted? [...huh.] I think if there's a way to sense it, we'll be able to at least find a way to deal with it before someone corrupted can hurt someone else.
[But there's a huff.] When has anything important ever been easy anyway?
If the universe doesn't want to risk being corrupted, why then was it left up to us to potentially let it grow worse, when you two knew? We could very well have been wrong.
[He's just saying, he doesn't trust the universe to not pull that again.]
There's a better chance that we can find a way to detect it. When it lingered in that girl, we could sense it for days after. The universe has its own plans and that includes bringing people with capabilities Lune and I don't have here, and leaving us to be your guides.
The thing is...darkness itself isn't always bad. It's how you use it. That's why the universe will allow you to choose. [...] This was a bad case and I don't like it, but it doesn't change that you need both to survive. [Light. And darkness.]
Light and darkness, hm? [Again, Hisoka gives Shirasu a glance, though this time, it's more curiously contemplative than anything.] So there's something for us to do, but we have the freedom to do what we choose? What a problem. Everyone is going to do what they want.
[Him included, of course.]
But it doesn't exclude us from consequences, does it? Say--does the darkness transfer? Give us your best guess. If one of us had killed Mary at the trial, what would have happened to all that "darkness"?
[That one's not a bad question, actually-- Shirasu returns that look, then turns a curious glance to Sol, evidently deciding not to distract from that one with any more questions yet.]
And that's why we've been saying you have to figure out how to work together and pick an option. Even if everyone is going to do what they want to do, there can still be one solution. But you're right, it doesn't. [A curious question...]
If one of you had done this instead of Lune, it would've been the same result. The darkness from her would be contained and be purified from her. But that doesn't mean the source is gone.
From the sounds of it, we won't actually want to get rid of the source itself anyway... so I suppose we might not need to worry about the purification being a detriment in the end, if it happens again.
[He considers, looking thoughtful for a few moments there.]
By 'contained', do you mean that purification should separate it from its source? Or might it just have returned where it came from?
Yeah. When you purify something, or someone, you can separate the darkness from their light. [They are not explaining this well.] It means there's a more tangible way to handle it instead of risking really damaging someone else.
[The damage isn't physical, it seems.] The manifestations are breaking away from the source. That's where these disturbances are coming from. If we didn't purify those who were affected, they would continue to be corrupted until they aren't even really themselves anymore. Does...that make sense?
[Finally. A smirk widens Hisoka's mouth from side to side. He peers for a moment at Sol, one hand again resting on his hip.]
B stands for "broker," [His arm lifts, but there's something in his hand, held flush for a moment against his wrist.] but A... [It's definitely a dagger.] stands for... attack.
[He throws the dagger at Sol without any warning, but immediately dashes at Sol behind it.]
[Oh. Well. Okay. There's a dagger flying straight at Sol and in a singular fluid motion, they're up on the fence. There's a slight glint as they vault from the fence, throwing an arm to the side to block the dagger and knock it off its path.
The problem is that Sol also? Doesn't? Stop? And instead in their hands are two shortswords as they jump even higher to come down for an aerial strike.
[Ahh... Perfect. He can feel the pleasing, delicious pressure of bloodlust swirling up from within him. Lune hadn't lied; Sol knows how to move in combat. The swords are more than enough to make him moan, but he'll refrain.
In private, he's more than okay using his element in place of nen, despite how bitter he still is not having his precious Bungee Gum.
The grass of the farmland pulls up and away, linking together at the edge of the blades to form a patchwork blanket of it. It sweeps wildly across the width between them as Sol comes down, not blocking so much as creating a barrier Sol will have to swing through, a distraction.
Hisoka, of course, doesn't stay in place behind it. Instead, he dodges.]
[I fucking hate this, but anyway, thanks for not moaning because Sol would also hate it. Still, the fact that combat is happening is enough that they're hyperfocused on their movements, swords held in front of them as they come down for a strike.
And meet grass.
God. Damnit.
It's a flurry of motions with the swords, one swinging in tandem with the other as they hack away enough. Their gaze is hard to see under the hood as they break the barrier, listening for the sound of where Hisoka's gone. They're not stupid enough to assume that Hisoka's staying in one place. It's also why they abandon the barrier once there's an opening and they zip through. While they don't have magic on hand, speed is making up for that as they dart across the field, a zig-zag sort of movement to constantly be a moving target as they chase him down.]
[The moment he's out of the grass, he sing-songs:] Hi. ♪ [And doesn't stop his escape.
He's pretty fast, surprisingly, helped, speeding across the farmland, by the orchard trees and bending one of the longer branches down to sweep him up by the forearm. He's turned back, facing Sol, and he smiles. The branch slingshots him up into the air.
But another one from a different tree bends backward and releases, trying to smack Sol like a flyswatter. Another distraction. Hisoka drops down on the other side behind Sol. He waits just long enough to give Sol time to recalibrate for him. And then he leaps forward at Sol to get in close.]
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[Goodbye clown. The trouble is that Sol's speed is just about as matched, swords behind them as they run even as they briefly lose sight when Hisoka launches himself into the air. They're aware of the trees around them, quickly dodging out of the way in a roll before springing back up onto their feet. As Hisoka leaps forward, Sol rushes ahead, immediately going for a first strike without bothering to wait. A swing to the side quickly followed by a swing overhead and just as quickly throwing their weight to bound back just a step.
Doesn't seem like they're too afraid of the repercussions.]
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We'll catch up later, okay? [A pat to the cow's now and the cow moos, turning to amble off. ]
The thing is, all of you who were brought here have light and darkness in you. But that doesn't mean that everyone would want a good ending and to let the universe grow. [There's a pause.] What sort of prize are you hoping for? You obviously have something in mind.
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I haven't decided what I could ask for without knowing if I could. [The smile is faint and somewhat wolfish.] You have a little predicament, too, don't you? What happened with Mary.
We're not the only ones who might not go along with your plan.
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[If it happened once, it could very well happen again, after all.]
If so, it'll be quite the distraction from working together.
[He's also not mentioning what he wants, at least not in company; Shirasu has a feeling Sol might have a guess at part of it, at least.]
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[Tucking one hand under an elbow, he holds the fingers of that arm against his chin, pretending to look considering.]
Will it really be so easy?
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[It really does sound like an easier solution, which is exactly why he's a little hesitant to think it'd work that well.]
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[But there's a huff.] When has anything important ever been easy anyway?
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[He hasn't had an easy time with some things, but still. While it's more fun, please let him have an easy time away from home? Sheesh.]
And what will you do if you aren't able to sense it?
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[He's just saying, he doesn't trust the universe to not pull that again.]
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The thing is...darkness itself isn't always bad. It's how you use it. That's why the universe will allow you to choose. [...] This was a bad case and I don't like it, but it doesn't change that you need both to survive. [Light. And darkness.]
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Light and darkness, hm? [Again, Hisoka gives Shirasu a glance, though this time, it's more curiously contemplative than anything.] So there's something for us to do, but we have the freedom to do what we choose? What a problem. Everyone is going to do what they want.
[Him included, of course.]
But it doesn't exclude us from consequences, does it? Say--does the darkness transfer? Give us your best guess. If one of us had killed Mary at the trial, what would have happened to all that "darkness"?
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If one of you had done this instead of Lune, it would've been the same result. The darkness from her would be contained and be purified from her. But that doesn't mean the source is gone.
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[It doesn't necessarily mean they won't get in trouble and, yet, here they are able to stab to their heart's content to get rid of the unbalanced.]
I see. But the darkness isn't all bad, you said. In moderation. I guess her little body couldn't handle it. Very well.
[To Shirasu:]
Your turn.
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[He considers, looking thoughtful for a few moments there.]
By 'contained', do you mean that purification should separate it from its source? Or might it just have returned where it came from?
[asking for reasons.]
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[The damage isn't physical, it seems.] The manifestations are breaking away from the source. That's where these disturbances are coming from. If we didn't purify those who were affected, they would continue to be corrupted until they aren't even really themselves anymore. Does...that make sense?
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[But he's busy checking his nails for the moment while Shirasu has the floor.]
Can I show them what A is yet, or do you have more to ask?
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[A sigh, and a gesture of his hand.]
You may.
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Okay. What's A?
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B stands for "broker," [His arm lifts, but there's something in his hand, held flush for a moment against his wrist.] but A... [It's definitely a dagger.] stands for... attack.
[He throws the dagger at Sol without any warning, but immediately dashes at Sol behind it.]
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The problem is that Sol also? Doesn't? Stop? And instead in their hands are two shortswords as they jump even higher to come down for an aerial strike.
Fight them, Clown.]
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In private, he's more than okay using his element in place of nen, despite how bitter he still is not having his precious Bungee Gum.
The grass of the farmland pulls up and away, linking together at the edge of the blades to form a patchwork blanket of it. It sweeps wildly across the width between them as Sol comes down, not blocking so much as creating a barrier Sol will have to swing through, a distraction.
Hisoka, of course, doesn't stay in place behind it. Instead, he dodges.]
plz ignore my double-post i dont know what i did.
And meet grass.
God. Damnit.
It's a flurry of motions with the swords, one swinging in tandem with the other as they hack away enough. Their gaze is hard to see under the hood as they break the barrier, listening for the sound of where Hisoka's gone. They're not stupid enough to assume that Hisoka's staying in one place. It's also why they abandon the barrier once there's an opening and they zip through. While they don't have magic on hand, speed is making up for that as they dart across the field, a zig-zag sort of movement to constantly be a moving target as they chase him down.]
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He's pretty fast, surprisingly, helped, speeding across the farmland, by the orchard trees and bending one of the longer branches down to sweep him up by the forearm. He's turned back, facing Sol, and he smiles. The branch slingshots him up into the air.
But another one from a different tree bends backward and releases, trying to smack Sol like a flyswatter. Another distraction. Hisoka drops down on the other side behind Sol. He waits just long enough to give Sol time to recalibrate for him. And then he leaps forward at Sol to get in close.]
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Doesn't seem like they're too afraid of the repercussions.]
Is that all you've got?
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