audience: shirasu

[cyclists]

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[wagashis]

Is that what you see it as?

[another sip of his own tea, while he considers how to word it without giving details.]

The girl seems to have no problem with killing those she sees as deserving. Now that we've seen a partner's death doesn't necessarily condemn both... it would complicate things, if she decided I was one.

[lying to her didn't help, and he doesn't think it's to that point yet. but if she saw more?

he can't really say much about how easily she killed. he'd just rather not deal with her deciding he's the type of person she wouldn't mind seeing dead-- it'll be a pain if he has to kill her before she can try it.]

[cyclists]

I did not mean simply in the case between the two of you.

[shirasu hasn't let lune get to know him either, and that hasn't really passed lune's notice. but they'll simply sip their tea]

Have you tried to speak with her, regarding why she acts in such a way?

[wagashis]

I intend to, once she's calmer.

[flash forward to finding her running from a wild animal instead

they'll be fine, maybe,]

And I still don't believe you need to know much to fulfill your role. [he sets the cup down, there.] Relatedly-- I have one or two other questions.

[cyclists]

[there is another brief laugh]

It is curious - how you view others only in terms of what they need, and less in what they wish.

[lune finds shirasu interesting, if nothing else]

You are welcome to ask as you please.

[wagashis]

You've already told me what you wish from me, and you know my opinion on it. Unless there's more you want that you've yet to say.

[still not changing his mind, sorry lune

but he pauses there, considering a moment.]

I already asked Sol-kun a bit about it, but I'm curious to know what you think about what afflicted Mary.

[cyclists]

Only that I wonder how successful you will be, proceeding this way.

[only time will tell

along with that - ]

The nature of corruption, isn't it?

[wagashis]

Yes. I've been wondering about it since I spoke with her.

[with her, with whatever took hold of her.]

Do you think it would have manifested differently, in someone else, or would it have been that way no matter which of us was affected?

[people who dislike the idea of not being in control: shirasu.]

[cyclists]

Manifested differently...

In what manner? I believe darkness and malice can take many forms. Murder, of course - but the driving forces behind it may all be different.

Desperation, pride, jealousy... all move human hands with astonishing power at times.

[wagashis]

In the sense that it seemed to take her over, I mean. She was in some distress when I spoke with her, and it led me to wonder if any of us would have suffered the same-- or if it might be better controlled.

[cyclists]

Do you intend to harness the darkness?

[wagashis]

Not if there's nothing to be gained from it.

[he's reasonable on that front-- at least, for given values of reasonable-- but he looks a little more focused, now.]

But if we have control over elements, in this place-- it seems that it might not be impossible to do so, and darkness isn't unfamiliar to my people.

[cyclists]

An interesting concept.

However I cannot say whether or not it is possible for one person to overcome. We are still learning exactly what the instability is capable of creating.

[wagashis]

Perhaps we'll find out in the future, then.

[is it something he's going to yeet himself into trying to figure out, probably not

but would he take an opportunity if it presented itself, probably yes]

[cyclists]

[hmmmm]

Do be careful with yourself.

[wagashis]

I always have been, Lune-san. That's not something you need to worry too much about.

[isn't it, though.]

[cyclists]

Are you certain? I wonder if you are among the people here that I ought to fret over most.

[wagashis]

And what would lead you to think that?

[cyclists]

[a soft laugh]

There are times where you remind me of myself.

[wagashis]

[that gets a raised brow, a slightly curious glance.]

I take it you don't only mean how little we tend to say of ourselves.

But if that's the case, should I also be concerned with you?

[cyclists]

To be 'concerned with' someone holds a different weight than to be concerned over someone, wouldn't you say?

[wagashis]

Maybe, but considering our respective positions, I'd think you're a little harder to be concerned over.

[cyclists]

Do you think? I am rather fond of being looked after, regarding of hierarchy. It is nostalgic.

[hm?]

Nonetheless... I suppose it can be said that I am familiar with undertaking matters into my own hands, to exact what I wish, ahead of other orders or directions.

[wagashis]

Then I suppose you aren't off the mark.

[there's a little pause, there, where he considers something else-- after a moment or two of silence, he speaks again.]

... for some time, looking after others was a responsibility of mine. I do have some experience, if you find yourself missing it too much here.

[he may or may not just be trying to curry favor, but, well. what could it hurt.]

[cyclists]

Oh?

I would not wish to force your hand on the matter.

I cannot imagine that it might be difficult to look after someone you might possess ire for.

[wagashis]

I wouldn't say that I possess any ire towards you. I'd like your company more if it came with fewer questions, but beyond that, I haven't minded it.