cyclists | audience: emma perkins

[there is another laugh]

I'm afraid that I cannot provide an answer to your question regardless - as I had told you before that it was not the young one or myself who applied elements.

However...

I believe that watching others, you may be able to see the affinity they have to certain elements. The volatility and warmth of fire, the tranquility but forcefulness of water, the free-spirited yet intangibility of air, and the rooted though self-possessed nature of earth.

Every person is different... but they are all so very enjoyable to watch.

...I think that does help, actually. A lot.

[She tilts her head.]

So, I owe you an answer.

Consider it thanks, perhaps, for assisting an old man in removing his robes.

[give that she's been able to strip him of most of the outer layers and he's down to one simple white, luxurious-looking yukata]

If I may briefly take my leave?

[so that she doesn't have to endure watching grandpa strip even though he looks late 20s max yikes]

—Right, yeah. Go for it.

[he's still a grandpa in her heart.]

[that's honestly the most valid opinion considering the fact that he's ancient and he's just going to shuffle off to head back inside briefly to change

and then he'll come back out, a towel wrapped around his waist and for once missing tsurumaru's bracelet around his wrist.

it's gingerly that he starts to head into the hot springs, amused all over again about the bubbles]

Hahaha. Splendid, splendid. What a wonderful gift.

Any time.

[She pauses for a moment, thinking.]

About the role... Would the scroll we get tell us whether or not someone is corrupted?

No, I do not believe so.

[rather idly, as lune just starts to gently push bubbles around... amused...]

Are you worried?

I mean, yeah. A lot of things here worry me.

[...]

Would another hint about who was corrupted be possible?

While I would like to assist further...

I have already given quite a few. To not just yourself, but to others as well. Perhaps it might be best to discuss amongst yourselves.

I have been feeling like a rather chatty old man.

...Then, would a few names of people who would be good to talk to about that be fair?

[there is a smile at that]

It would be hard for me to pick favorites.

[so that's a no]

I am rather fond of each of you.

You are each trying in your own ways, after all.

It’s not quite favorites...

[But she lets it go regardless.]

...Speaking of which, why Hisoka?

[you'll have to excuse him

he's going to laugh]

He is rather unpredictable even still, is he not?

[lune is as fond as ever.... bad]

That’s one word for it.

[there is a soft laugh at that]

I am afraid that he would run wild no matter what it is that I would do. From my evaluation, that man would like to himself above others.

Even so... he cannot help himself without first retrieving information and now at least part of the information that he likely would have gathered in the first place also belongs to you, and you are able to monitor part of what he gets up to.

I understand you might feel as though you are responsible for him... but that was not my intent.

Rather, I only wish for you to benefit from his insights.

I guess that's pretty good, as far as reasoning goes. Still... Did you ever have anyone else in mind for the job?

[She frowns as she moves to slip down into the pool of water.]

Ookurikara might have been an enjoyable choice - if only to ensure that he were to speak with more people.

[lune thinks that he definitely needs to get better at that]

Though I suppose in the case of Hisoka, it was merely a matter of containment and ensuring that he be at least observed, if not stopped.

Though I trust you won't breathe a word of this to him - or I may very well earn his ire.

[and lune gets along with everyone? but he especially doesn't seek to disagree with hisoka or else he might get unwieldy]

Yeah. Your secret's safe with me.

[She pantomimes running a zipper over her lips.]

[there is simply a laugh at that]

At the very least, I do not intend to leave you alone with the responsibility of monitoring him.

I am doing my best as well.

[maybe that explains the sunset date?? WHO CAN SAY]

[A small laugh.]

Babysitter's club. Got it.

Ahaha, I suppose that is one way to view it.

It truly does make me feel like an old man.

[looking over all these YOUNGINS]

[She nods.]

Another question... Are we just as susceptible to the darkness as everyone else, even though we have more to do?

[there is a pause at that - and lune will just frown]

... likely so.

We cannot guarantee anyone's protection at this time, unfortunately.

Are you concerned?

...Of course I am. Isn’t everyone?

Perhaps so... but I hope you do not mind if I ask after you.

[the kind smile in their voice rests on his face this time as well]

It is a heavy burden on the mind, isn't it?

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