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Hm. That's interesting, though. If you wanted to target someone, why go for Tiger? Goat is the most powerful out of all of them, if you believe their words over the fact that they have powers over the void and destruction and things of that nature. Tiger....Tiger has told me that they don't really have any powers.
[But he sighs in reply, too.]
I was worrying, though, that this fight might be taken to the Leaders as well. They aren't immune in this. [A beat.] How do you propose we find the rest?
[But he sighs in reply, too.]
I was worrying, though, that this fight might be taken to the Leaders as well. They aren't immune in this. [A beat.] How do you propose we find the rest?
I am not certain I think they were targeted from the start, yet. 'Tis more likely at this point that it was poor luck-- others being unaware of the teams their targets belonged to.
[but, well.]
Now that they have been behind for some time, however, if any who do care for the contest choose to become more aggressive-- or if any are directed to target them more specifically-- we are at the most risk.
As for the others, I asked Tiger, and was provided direction. That is how I found you; I intend to ask the next this week.
[but, well.]
Now that they have been behind for some time, however, if any who do care for the contest choose to become more aggressive-- or if any are directed to target them more specifically-- we are at the most risk.
As for the others, I asked Tiger, and was provided direction. That is how I found you; I intend to ask the next this week.
Oh, so they just told you?
[That's...convenient.]
I guess you're right. Us Tigers are a dying breed. [A huff.] I might ask them as well, maybe I'll get an extra name this time.
[That's...convenient.]
I guess you're right. Us Tigers are a dying breed. [A huff.] I might ask them as well, maybe I'll get an extra name this time.
[He actually snorts at that.]
You know, Hua Cheng also exists? I'm not the only person like that here!
You know, Hua Cheng also exists? I'm not the only person like that here!
That, I believe, is safer not to confirm or deny.
[an answer either way might imply that he either found they weren't with tiger or that he thinks they also are/were, and, well.]
Playing too loosely with such information seems to be part of what's causing problems.
[an answer either way might imply that he either found they weren't with tiger or that he thinks they also are/were, and, well.]
Playing too loosely with such information seems to be part of what's causing problems.
[Makes sense.]
Mmm. Yeah, there was that reminder saying we shouldn't talk about our teams with just anyone. Also, Tiger told me that they are able to listen in to conversations, so we have to be tight-lipped, here.
Mmm. Yeah, there was that reminder saying we shouldn't talk about our teams with just anyone. Also, Tiger told me that they are able to listen in to conversations, so we have to be tight-lipped, here.
[Yeah, he'll give Emet that one.]
Haha, true. But at this point, I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't guessed. I've found that the people whose teams I do know seem to fit the personality of their Leader, somehow.
Haha, true. But at this point, I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't guessed. I've found that the people whose teams I do know seem to fit the personality of their Leader, somehow.
Haha. Well, I'll do my digging, and you do yours. But I don't know if its safe to just have one big striped animal bonanza, you know.
I guess.
[He's silent for a long moment.]
Hey, Emet-Selch. Do you think we'll find a way out of this whole mess? We have to, right?
[He's silent for a long moment.]
Hey, Emet-Selch. Do you think we'll find a way out of this whole mess? We have to, right?
[he's quiet, a moment, before he exhales a sigh.]
We may, or we may not. It all depends on how well we are able to hold together, and how long this is drawn out-- the longer it goes on, the more we lose. The more we lose, the less effective we will be. The more of us who die... well, that will have similar effects.
We may, or we may not. It all depends on how well we are able to hold together, and how long this is drawn out-- the longer it goes on, the more we lose. The more we lose, the less effective we will be. The more of us who die... well, that will have similar effects.
[Hey, fellow cryptid child guardian. Hansa approaches Emet a few hours after they've more or less adjusted to being back in this murdergame Disneyland. Treasure is at his side, giving a questioning sort of meow when he stops in front of Emet-Selch.]
...
[He's silent for a moment, before he speaks, quietly.]
I guess we really are fortunate that despite everything...we still remember him.
...
[He's silent for a moment, before he speaks, quietly.]
I guess we really are fortunate that despite everything...we still remember him.
I suppose we are.
[he sighs as he crouches down to offer a hand to the cat. emet-selch might not want to be responsible for him or consider him his own, but the creature is pleasant enough.]
I knew, really. That it was not worth attachment. It rarely is worthwhile with humanity. And yet I had not expected it to prove true so swiftly, nor in such a way.
[he sighs as he crouches down to offer a hand to the cat. emet-selch might not want to be responsible for him or consider him his own, but the creature is pleasant enough.]
I knew, really. That it was not worth attachment. It rarely is worthwhile with humanity. And yet I had not expected it to prove true so swiftly, nor in such a way.
[Treasure is more than happy to rub up against Emet's hand - in a way, the nature of cats and Emet-Selch is very much alike.]
Honestly, attachment, no attachment...it's just unfair. Why him? He could've lived a long and happy life and he was just...
[He makes a displeased noise, scowling.]
Used for a purpose.
Honestly, attachment, no attachment...it's just unfair. Why him? He could've lived a long and happy life and he was just...
[He makes a displeased noise, scowling.]
Used for a purpose.
There is nothing to say he would have. Had he never died, he may well have passed young for any number of reasons-- but the chance for that was gone from the very beginning.
[treasure can have some pets... it's easier to let part of his focus be on this.]
[treasure can have some pets... it's easier to let part of his focus be on this.]
...
[He hates to admit it, but Emet is right.]
Because he died, as a boy, exploring ruins he wasn't supposed to be in.
[He stares off somewhere, his expression solemn.]
At least...he was able to live. Even if it was like that.
[He hates to admit it, but Emet is right.]
Because he died, as a boy, exploring ruins he wasn't supposed to be in.
[He stares off somewhere, his expression solemn.]
At least...he was able to live. Even if it was like that.
...
[He hates this, because he could see it both ways. Life is precious. Its good, to have life, to enjoy the day and what it brings. Death is a cruel end. But at the same time...what would it matter, if that life didn't mean anything at all?]
[He folds his arms.]
It might not be a blessing, but its something...I don't know. I just don't know. All I understand is that...he was happy with us, despite what he knew.
[He hates this, because he could see it both ways. Life is precious. Its good, to have life, to enjoy the day and what it brings. Death is a cruel end. But at the same time...what would it matter, if that life didn't mean anything at all?]
[He folds his arms.]
It might not be a blessing, but its something...I don't know. I just don't know. All I understand is that...he was happy with us, despite what he knew.
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