audience: shess

[cyclists]

Comments

[cyclists]

[lune will pause at that before they place their tea off to the side, their hand then coming to pull back their robe sleeve to reveal where tsurumaru's bracelet still gleams on their wrist]

It would appear as though they have been dealing with some bad luck since the beginning.

[nonbelligerent]

Are there any left, or has my task become impossible now?

[cyclists]

I would not call it impossible.

Why not tell me what you have and I'll let you know if I may grant what you seek?

[nonbelligerent]

Axel, for fire.

[and, like. a million others. god, there are so many people with fire.]

For lava, Minato.

Water, Hisoka. Ice, Lili.

Plants, Cinnabar. Animals, Four.

Lightning, Julius.

[...]

Kazuaki was most likely with air, but I didn't have the chance to confirm that before his death. Tsurumaru as well, perhaps.

[cyclists]

[there is a pause

and there is a frown in their voice, like they're rather sorry for having to say - ]

I am unable to grant you what you seek.

[nonbelligerent]

Because one of them is wrong, or?

[cyclists]

... It is not as though I would suddenly choose to change my mind on what I wish to grant you.

[so]

[nonbelligerent]

And if I were to name Swift Wind for water instead?

[cyclists]

[there is a pause - and then lune will turn their hand over to reveal an omamori, offering it out to shess]

Undo the seal when you would like to tap into your power, and let me know if you wish to change your elemental alignment.

[and then, almost curiously but not without a smile in their voice]

Did you just take advantage of me, my friend?

[nonbelligerent]

[he takes it, before putting it in one of his pockets so that he can write in his tablet.]

And if I did?

[cyclists]

[there is a laugh]

Thank you for the surprise and impudence.

[they seem wholeheartedly amused?]

[nonbelligerent]

An odd thing to thank someone for, but you're welcome.

[cyclists]

It certainly breaks up the monotony.

I like to be surprised, and to enjoy a game now and again.

[nonbelligerent]

No wonder you and Tsurumaru got along.

[cyclists]

[there is a laugh]

There were both benefits and drawbacks to the fact that he did not seem to believe that I am an old man...

Though you hold a number of surprises yourself.

Would you say that we get along as well?

[nonbelligerent]

Do I? I don't consider myself a very surprising person.

I enjoy your company.

[cyclists]

No? I think you are capable of many different skills - and such variety comes with the general tendency toward the unexpected.

[but also lune seems to be happy to hear that shess enjoys their company]

I greatly enjoy yours as well.

[nonbelligerent]

I suppose that might explain why no one seems to think I can fight.

[cyclists]

[there is a laugh at that]

Perhaps it is for the better that it is an underrated skill of yours.

[nonbelligerent]

[too bad hisoka knows]

A question about my regeneration, though.

If I am ever corrupted and voted for, then upon being killed to be purified, would my regeneration still work?

[assuming no one uses a purifying item on him or whatever.]

[cyclists]

If there was a way for me to give you an item that would guarantee your safety even in such a situation, I hope you know that I would have.

... but with that said, I believe that would run the risk of being considered interference.

So I'm afraid that is not possible.

[nonbelligerent]

It's fine. I expected as much.

Another question. Should we be concerned that an entire branch has been eliminated?

[cyclists]

[a shake of their head at that]

I have not noticed any further disruptions since the passing of the last Air branch.

[nonbelligerent]

That's good. So no balance necessary in that regard, then?

[cyclists]

There is not - which I believe is rather fortuitous.

[you have so many fires left]