audience - axelea

[cyclists]

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[cyclists]

I already earn his ire.

[RATHER PROUDLY???? JIJI IS SO MEAN]

However - I am a fair deal older than he is, and he knows the position that I am in. I do not think that he would do anything to cause me uncertainty or worry -

And the growing animosity between you is certainly worrisome.

I trust that you will not put me in a difficult position by continuing to make yourself appear less than noble?

[hint hint

nudge nudge

all said with the same beautiful, pristine smile]

[leaberator]

[ jiji just proudly declaring that means axel has to cough to hide a laugh but-- he raises his hands in surrender ]

Alright, alright, I can take a hint. I wouldn't want ya to get too stressed out. I'll be good from now on.

[ ... well. he scratches at his cheek after saying that, though ]

Well, sorta. Technically I came here for two favors, but one's probably a whole lot more noble than the other, and no one's gonna like it if they find out.

[cyclists]

Oh? Depending on what they are, I may be able to work with you on them. However we cannot currently assign more than one task at a time.

[just so he knows!]

What are they? I rather like a noble, unpopular decision now and again.

[why]

[leaberator]

I dunno about noble... [ he shrugs ] Well, the easier one is, I was planning to ask what it'd take to get some painkillers.

[ he. pointedly. does not say. what for. ]

[cyclists]

Oh? Is your injury still ailing you?

[he sounds a bit concerned at that

he thought he took care of it??]

[leaberator]

Nah, I'm good as new. You did a great job. They're not for me.

[ he looks up to the sky ]

Truth is, they'd probably be useful to have for people in general. But I was kinda considering chucking some of them at Shirasu?

[cyclists]

[ . . . . .

well.]

Why?

[leaberator]

Well, a big part is he'd both hate and be real confused by it. [ he's a little petty, okay. ] I dunno. Got this feeling like it's something someone better than me would try an' do?

[cyclists]

I do not know if I would say that.

[JUST

EASILY

LUNE IS MANAGING THE MOST GENTLE ROAST DURING THIS CONVERSATION I GUESS]

Very well - if you tell me a meaningful secret, I will provide you with medicine to subdue his pain.

[leaberator]

... Well now I'm wondering if I really wanna do it.

[ just. deadpan. let him CONSIDER IT ]

What's "meaningful" stand for, in this instance?

[cyclists]

Something difficult - perhaps something you have never spoken aloud, or only disclosed to few others.

[he sips his tea

he's waiting

the price is a little indicative of how stupid he thinks this is]

[leaberator]

... Yeesh.

[ he. honestly does actively consider it for a second, but. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnope he'd only do something like that for people he actually liked not misplaced mild guilt ]

Forget I asked. [ a n y w a y ] I did have one other thing. Emma got a replacement hand, right? There any way I could get Xion something like that for her eye? The eyepatch look kinda isn't her.

[ this is the real reason i was "...oh" about lili getting her eye back ]

[cyclists]

[it's hard to say if mikazuki's smile grows wider or not because he's going to lift his tea cup then to take another nice sip

that said.]

... hmm. Yes, I believe that is possible.

I suppose I should not be surprised, considering how greatly you care for her.

[leaberator]

[ he squints suspiciously at mikazuki's timely drinking. ]

Yeah. She's my best friend. [ and he has guilt issues there too, but those are warranted! mostly!!! ] And she's had a really bad couple of weeks. [ a beat ] Moreso than usual.

[ xion's life is terrible. ]

[cyclists]

... very well.

Then your task is to have four people, each of different elements, confirm their trust in you. As such, it must be sincere and not something said merely for the sake of completing your task.

You may have one person who is already a close confidant of yours suffice for one of the elements - however the others must be newer bonds you've forged.

[leaberator]

[ there is a long, drawn out pause, and axel huffs out: ]

... Oh, so, nothing too hard.

[ he at least sounds amused by it? ]

Mikazuki, is this you slyly trying to get me to make friends? 'Cause I'm plenty popular already.

[cyclists]

I think that I am rather straightforward.

[though there's a smile as he says that, so it's a little hard to say! whether or not that's true! oh jiji,,]

Perhaps it is merely my hope that others will see your merits above your faults.

I do not think such a thing would be difficult at all.

[leaberator]

[ press x to doubt. lea looks amused himself ]

I feel like trying to make people trust me because I want somethin' out of it is counterproductive to that, but you're the boss. Though you're starting to make me feel a little concerned about what everyone's thinking of me now, with that line.

[cyclists]

Hmm... In truth, I do not know if any greatly blame you.

[just thoughtfully reflecting on that]

After all, many would go to great lengths to protect what is dear to them - the only point of contention is when two strong desires conflict.

[leaberator]

[ ... he hums with a nod, quiet at that. but: ]

Then what was with the whole speech earlier? Just tryna make me feel bad?

[ he's joking. ]

[cyclists]

A cautionary tale, I suppose.

[just a smile]

Even if I believe that there are many factors in life that are out of our hands...

I do not always wish to simply allow life to pass me by, and would not advise others to do so either.

[leaberator]

Believe me, I'm not looking for death any time soon. I like living.

[cyclists]

[and there's a simple smile at that]

Very good, very good.

I would like your days to extend as far as possible as well.

[leaberator]

Thanks. Glad you're rooting for me.