[ haha...guess who else is also limping along or more like favoring one side of her than the other with a bandage on the right side of her face? this girl. crutches might have been suggested to her by someone but that someone isn't here, so she's a free woman. either way—
she'll turn to meet dorothy with a slight pause. ]
I'll try not to let it be. [ But. Seating!! Wherever they are, Dorothy props the crutches beside her and stretches one arm carefully over her head. And then-- ]
but as soon as dorothy reveals herself to be a fox, there's only a mild look of surprise on her face. if only because for the briefest moments she clicks her tongue first before letting it go. don't comment about it; it might be best if she doesn't. ]
Thought that might be the case. [ she leans back a bit and crosses her arms. ] So, what do you want to do now? How much do you know about what's going around here?
[ Dorothy laughs, slowly shaking her head before she lets solemnity take over again. ]
I know that there needs to be two murders done by our Faction members in order to bring back the Foxes who were killed. I also know that we need one more to complete that task. And that Fox is going to be in trouble if someone decides they want to target a Leader this week, because we've lost quite a few among our number.
Let's just say there was a hint and you were one of the people that came to mind.
[ sorry dorothy if you've been having A Time getting them..? ]
There's only four of us left, right? Shima was a Fox just like us. [ laughs in execution ] ...and I suspect that Kano was also one.
[ laughs in execution times two, but it isn't really a laughing matter as izumo looks deep in thought. of the teams, they're not in great shape. the rankings mean nothing, but she doubts that fox isn't that far from the bottom. ]
But is that really the case? We have to kill in order to bring them back? When I spoke to Fox last week, they tried to assure me that things were fine, however, I'm not stupid enough to not think that people might consider killing them.
[ DOROTHY HAS BEEN TRYING SO HARD but it's fine, she got her hint finally. ]
Seems this is the team for the clever ones. [ As she taps her chin. ]
I didn't believe Fox last week when they told me-- but I've heard it verified from multiple other sources not in our Faction that this seems to be the case.
Fox also confirmed that they don't know what will happen to the remainder of the Faction if they're killed, but if it means we're no longer part of one, I'm a little concerned it means we'll be removed.
[ she got her clue because of izumo and [ redacted ] both slept on monday for one reason or another. bless her though. ]
It would make sense if we were, wouldn't it? No Leader means that we aren't able to take part of the competition anymore. [ she'll look somber. ] I wonder if they'd make a show of us or if we'd just disappear overnight? I don't want to kill, but I also don't want to be removed.
[ ... ]
As things are with the nova, we were brought here to replenish what has been lost but we're effectively just breaking even with what we're able to gather. If we figure how to get into the positives and stay there perhaps we won't have to worry about killing anyone.
... Don't kill. [ Dorothy says this softly, gaze darkening a bit. The thought of being made a show of or just... vanishing without a trace... neither one sounds particularly promising.
But also Izumo doesn't need to force herself. ]
If it comes to that, I'll figure out who among us remains and go from there. The positives likely include continuing to talk to and deepen our bonds with as many people as we can, as well as those problems that occur... well, today.
[ She can't wait. ]
But also it's so nice to finally speak with the young lady Alphinaud speaks so fondly of.
but when dorothy makes it clear not to kill, izumo will just shake her head. she won't kill. she could but she won't. there are just too many risks to take. though just as she was going to say something about the deepening of bonds—
[ cue the record scratch and her taking a double take at dorothy for a moment. that. that was not a name she thought would pop up in this conversation and she nearly falls over in her seat. ]
F, f, fondly?
[ SORRY THEY'RE HAVING A SERIOUS DISCUSSION BUT NOW SHE'S?? ]
alphinaud is allowed to have as many friends (who largely tend to be female(?!)) as he wants but the fact that he talks about her to any of them has her uneasy. ]
ha...ha...haha....?? cue izumo slowly looking away while also turning a lovely shade of red. actually she may also try hiding her face from view. please do not perceive her. ]
Wh, who said I was troubled by it! I'm not troubled at all. [ aaaAAAAHHHHHHH ] I'm...g, glad he told me.
[ she's happy about it. elated!!! they're a very soft couple and i, naru, live in fear for unlocks. ]
Anyway—! W, we should be talking other matters! I got another clue from Fox last week that I haven't figured out s, so maybe you could help me with that.
[ she's still a lovely shade of red thanks to being referred to "alphinaud's lovely lady" because it's too much. she wants to crawl under the seat or scream but IT'S FINE.
""work"" will be a perfect distraction. ]
Th...The last Fox is someone who has been going by a nickname since they've arrived here. Fox told me that it should be someone I can figure out, but I haven't been able to reason out who it could be.
Well, that was easy. [ slightly anticlimactic, honestly. ] Normally I'm not the person to suggest this—but should we all get together and make ourselves acquainted?
I don't recall speaking to him outside of a few instances.
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she'll turn to meet dorothy with a slight pause. ]
Sure...you can.
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Would you like to sit down, actually?
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Sounds fine, especially if it's going to be a bit.
[ and to somewhere where there's a bench or the like? who knows where they are but—! seating. ]
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I'll try not to let it be. [ But. Seating!! Wherever they are, Dorothy props the crutches beside her and stretches one arm carefully over her head. And then-- ]
I'm also a Fox.
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but as soon as dorothy reveals herself to be a fox, there's only a mild look of surprise on her face. if only because for the briefest moments she clicks her tongue first before letting it go. don't comment about it; it might be best if she doesn't. ]
Thought that might be the case. [ she leans back a bit and crosses her arms. ] So, what do you want to do now? How much do you know about what's going around here?
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[ Dorothy laughs, slowly shaking her head before she lets solemnity take over again. ]
I know that there needs to be two murders done by our Faction members in order to bring back the Foxes who were killed. I also know that we need one more to complete that task. And that Fox is going to be in trouble if someone decides they want to target a Leader this week, because we've lost quite a few among our number.
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[ sorry dorothy if you've been having A Time getting them..? ]
There's only four of us left, right? Shima was a Fox just like us. [ laughs in execution ] ...and I suspect that Kano was also one.
[ laughs in execution times two, but it isn't really a laughing matter as izumo looks deep in thought. of the teams, they're not in great shape. the rankings mean nothing, but she doubts that fox isn't that far from the bottom. ]
But is that really the case? We have to kill in order to bring them back? When I spoke to Fox last week, they tried to assure me that things were fine, however, I'm not stupid enough to not think that people might consider killing them.
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Seems this is the team for the clever ones. [ As she taps her chin. ]
I didn't believe Fox last week when they told me-- but I've heard it verified from multiple other sources not in our Faction that this seems to be the case.
Fox also confirmed that they don't know what will happen to the remainder of the Faction if they're killed, but if it means we're no longer part of one, I'm a little concerned it means we'll be removed.
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It would make sense if we were, wouldn't it? No Leader means that we aren't able to take part of the competition anymore. [ she'll look somber. ] I wonder if they'd make a show of us or if we'd just disappear overnight? I don't want to kill, but I also don't want to be removed.
[ ... ]
As things are with the nova, we were brought here to replenish what has been lost but we're effectively just breaking even with what we're able to gather. If we figure how to get into the positives and stay there perhaps we won't have to worry about killing anyone.
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... Don't kill. [ Dorothy says this softly, gaze darkening a bit. The thought of being made a show of or just... vanishing without a trace... neither one sounds particularly promising.
But also Izumo doesn't need to force herself. ]
If it comes to that, I'll figure out who among us remains and go from there. The positives likely include continuing to talk to and deepen our bonds with as many people as we can, as well as those problems that occur... well, today.
[ She can't wait. ]
But also it's so nice to finally speak with the young lady Alphinaud speaks so fondly of.
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but when dorothy makes it clear not to kill, izumo will just shake her head. she won't kill. she could but she won't. there are just too many risks to take. though just as she was going to say something about the deepening of bonds—
(AGAIN. HE KNOWS WHAT HE DID.)
well. ]
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F, f, fondly?
[ SORRY THEY'RE HAVING A SERIOUS DISCUSSION BUT NOW SHE'S?? ]
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But of course! We were roommates once, you see. We happened to grow rather close during that time.
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alphinaud is allowed to have as many friends (who largely tend to be female(?!)) as he wants but the fact that he talks about her to any of them has her uneasy. ]
Wh...what kind of things...did he say?
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... This stays between us, understood?
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Of course.
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The gist of it beneath his language is that he very much enjoys your company and speaking with you. Ah, he seemed to be flustered admitting it, but...
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oh.
ha...ha...haha....?? cue izumo slowly looking away while also turning a lovely shade of red. actually she may also try hiding her face from view. please do not perceive her. ]
I...
[ uh. ]
I, I've become aware of that.
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Is it really something to be that troubled over?
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[ she's happy about it. elated!!! they're a very soft couple and i, naru, live in fear for unlocks. ]
Anyway—! W, we should be talking other matters! I got another clue from Fox last week that I haven't figured out s, so maybe you could help me with that.
[ cries. alphinaud why. ]
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Oh? [ She hums, a little smile playing at her lips. ]
Do tell. I'd be happy to assist Alphinaud's lovely lady.
[ IZUMO IS SO CUTE. ]
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""work"" will be a perfect distraction. ]
Th...The last Fox is someone who has been going by a nickname since they've arrived here. Fox told me that it should be someone I can figure out, but I haven't been able to reason out who it could be.
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It's Blanca.
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Well, that was easy. [ slightly anticlimactic, honestly. ] Normally I'm not the person to suggest this—but should we all get together and make ourselves acquainted?
I don't recall speaking to him outside of a few instances.
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He's very much a gentleman, if that helps. But I think you're right, we should all come together and see how we want to go about this.
[ ... Of course, that means [redacted] will be there. Can Izumo handle that-- ]
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