[ kinda vibing, but also not. they try to quell their anger back. ]
My only assumption is someone that saw him as an easy target. [ which... they greatly dislike. but it's one of the most possible motivations for going after someone like Rin, who wasn't at all a threat. ]
..We spent a lot of time running around, which can't be helped when we need to double-check areas. But I agree. We also need to be more thorough. Keep in mind things we saw in the previous week as well, like items people had. Take note of anyone's behavior tomorrow for anything strange or something that might stand out.
[ it's... easy for them to fall back to what they've learned from their discussion meetings back on the interstellar cruise. but they know they have to give it their all, not they wouldn't have already, but they need to for rin's sake. ]
It's a pretty decent assumption since it's the same one I had. [ which is just. worse, actually. ]
...my other concern is knowing what we know now about how things can happen to change how people behave, are we really going to be able to tell if someone's acting a little off? All of the usual tells might shift now that the game's in full swing. But you're right. We really need to be more thorough and not let people get away with not cooperating.
...That's true. That does come into play. [ frustrating... they rub a little at their forehead, considering. ] Not everyone cooperating is definitely going to come back at us if we let it continue, especially in the upcoming weeks to come. But it's going to be difficult to enforce it as well.
[ they can argue and counter the people who don't cooperate, but really Setsu can't do much just by themselves. a small sigh. ] I won't give up though.
Pretty sure that's a lot of why Alex and I wanted you on our team. [ nudge back. ]
We don't just owe it to Rin. We owe it to Haru. [ a pause. ] It's...terrible what happened to Rin, but at the same time sometimes it's just as bad, or even worse, being the person left behind.
Is that so? [ mm.. ] ..I really am glad to have become a part of your team. I don't think I would have wanted it any other way.
[ each passing day, Setsu undoubtedly grows more attached to them. and they know what that means for the future if something does happen. but... even so, they want to stay by their side. ]
I can imagine the kind of pain he must be going through. [ the fear of being left behind... it can twist that pain even further. haunt every waking thought.
..they have a bit of a distant look at that, growing quiet for a moment before ] ...We do. We'll do our best to support Haru as well.
[ he still feels a little uneasy at the talk of team stuff, but he doesn't let it show and he certainly doesn't bring it up. as long as setsu still doesn't regret the decision, he can live with that. ]
I still think we all work pretty well together. [ is all he says on the fact before returning to the subject of haru. ] ...it's pretty awful, yeah. I'm not sure how he's going to cope with this one, but we'll try to be here for him, too. Even if he's not sure he wants it or what to do with it.
...but. We should also be prepared for a situation where the person we find isn't someone we expected at all. [ like a friend. ]
[ their eye closes at that, nodding a little. despite everything, they do think they work pretty well together. even despite that situation. ]
Right. [ in moments like this... it's better to give the company, a reminder he isn't alone, even if he doesn't want or what to do with it- just as jonas says. if he shuts down now, it'll be over for him. and they know Rin would not want that for him. ]
... [ their eye opens, looking forward at that. ] I know. That has never been something that's been taken off the table.
It'll become more and more likely as the game goes on, too. And more of us start getting erased. [ it's a guarantee almost now, he thinks. now that people really went ahead and continued even knowing what would happen next. ] It means no leniency for anybody. Or, at least, we can try.
[ he seems neutral at best when they mention that, at least. ]
Yeah. We have just as much of a chance as being targeted as everybody else. Right now it's a fair game. It's...part of why I don't think it's so bad for us to build these alliances and try to make things as good as possible with people to keep us in good standing.
Right. We still don't even know exactly where to start tomorrow. We don't have time to waste, so focusing is our best plan. Everything else can wait until after Sunday morning.
Try and talk with others, maybe gather some idea of where to start and focus with regarding investigations. Just like the previous week, we make sure we look at every minor detail. And just... try to win, for Rin's sake, and... move forward again with the new week.
[ because what else can they do? they sway a little, shaking their head slightly as if to chase off the dizzying sensation. ]
...I'll try what I can but. [ mm ] I don't think I'll be able to do much today. Even with Fukuzawa's max healing yesterday, I've only gotten my lethal injuries taken care of. I'm in no position to move around too much right now so I'll probably mostly stay here or in the base today.
[ i'll be sure to rely on you more. they can trust their team to do what they can. ]
It's the best we can do. [ but he looks a little concerned about their swaying, hand moving like he wants to steady them. ]
Let the rest of us worry about doing the legwork today. It's okay. Do you...want to go back to the base? Or if you want to stay out here, I can come back and get you later. [ he has just accepted that he can carry them again, it's fine. ]
I think for now I'll stay out here. Some fresh air isn't bad.
[ they offer a reassuring smile, nodding at the rest of his words. so long as they don't move too much, they can take a break in the meantime. maybe they'll catch other teams coming by too. ]
I'll be here whenever you come back. [ and for extra measures ] I'll be alright.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
My only assumption is someone that saw him as an easy target. [ which... they greatly dislike. but it's one of the most possible motivations for going after someone like Rin, who wasn't at all a threat. ]
..We spent a lot of time running around, which can't be helped when we need to double-check areas. But I agree. We also need to be more thorough. Keep in mind things we saw in the previous week as well, like items people had. Take note of anyone's behavior tomorrow for anything strange or something that might stand out.
[ it's... easy for them to fall back to what they've learned from their discussion meetings back on the interstellar cruise. but they know they have to give it their all, not they wouldn't have already, but they need to for rin's sake. ]
no subject
...my other concern is knowing what we know now about how things can happen to change how people behave, are we really going to be able to tell if someone's acting a little off? All of the usual tells might shift now that the game's in full swing. But you're right. We really need to be more thorough and not let people get away with not cooperating.
no subject
...That's true. That does come into play. [ frustrating... they rub a little at their forehead, considering. ] Not everyone cooperating is definitely going to come back at us if we let it continue, especially in the upcoming weeks to come. But it's going to be difficult to enforce it as well.
[ they can argue and counter the people who don't cooperate, but really Setsu can't do much just by themselves. a small sigh. ] I won't give up though.
no subject
Good. Giving up's never really been an option anyway, but it is a lot easier when you decide it for yourself.
[ it's a joke, sort of. ]
...a lot of people are upset. I have a feeling we'll see more cooperation and more people helping to solve this now for Rin's sake.
no subject
I've never been the type to give up anyways.
[ a gentle nudge to him. ]
...Mmm. There are. I really hope that's the case. We owe it to Rin to figure out what happened to him.
no subject
We don't just owe it to Rin. We owe it to Haru. [ a pause. ] It's...terrible what happened to Rin, but at the same time sometimes it's just as bad, or even worse, being the person left behind.
no subject
[ each passing day, Setsu undoubtedly grows more attached to them. and they know what that means for the future if something does happen. but... even so, they want to stay by their side. ]
I can imagine the kind of pain he must be going through. [ the fear of being left behind... it can twist that pain even further. haunt every waking thought.
..they have a bit of a distant look at that, growing quiet for a moment before ] ...We do. We'll do our best to support Haru as well.
no subject
I still think we all work pretty well together. [ is all he says on the fact before returning to the subject of haru. ] ...it's pretty awful, yeah. I'm not sure how he's going to cope with this one, but we'll try to be here for him, too. Even if he's not sure he wants it or what to do with it.
...but. We should also be prepared for a situation where the person we find isn't someone we expected at all. [ like a friend. ]
no subject
Right. [ in moments like this... it's better to give the company, a reminder he isn't alone, even if he doesn't want or what to do with it- just as jonas says. if he shuts down now, it'll be over for him. and they know Rin would not want that for him. ]
... [ their eye opens, looking forward at that. ] I know. That has never been something that's been taken off the table.
no subject
It'll become more and more likely as the game goes on, too. And more of us start getting erased. [ it's a guarantee almost now, he thinks. now that people really went ahead and continued even knowing what would happen next. ] It means no leniency for anybody. Or, at least, we can try.
no subject
We can try.
[ quietly, they glance over to him. looking to gauge his reaction with their next words ]
..It could be our team that gets targeted next, or even another that hasn't got hit yet.
no subject
Yeah. We have just as much of a chance as being targeted as everybody else. Right now it's a fair game. It's...part of why I don't think it's so bad for us to build these alliances and try to make things as good as possible with people to keep us in good standing.
no subject
[ but... there's something they want to say. something to add to that. or something to bring up. however, they shake their head a little ]
For now, we should focus on what's happening this weekend first. We'll worry about what comes up next when the time comes.
no subject
[ ... ]
So what do we do now?
no subject
[ because what else can they do? they sway a little, shaking their head slightly as if to chase off the dizzying sensation. ]
...I'll try what I can but. [ mm ] I don't think I'll be able to do much today. Even with Fukuzawa's max healing yesterday, I've only gotten my lethal injuries taken care of. I'm in no position to move around too much right now so I'll probably mostly stay here or in the base today.
[ i'll be sure to rely on you more. they can trust their team to do what they can. ]
no subject
Let the rest of us worry about doing the legwork today. It's okay. Do you...want to go back to the base? Or if you want to stay out here, I can come back and get you later. [ he has just accepted that he can carry them again, it's fine. ]
no subject
[ they offer a reassuring smile, nodding at the rest of his words. so long as they don't move too much, they can take a break in the meantime. maybe they'll catch other teams coming by too. ]
I'll be here whenever you come back. [ and for extra measures ] I'll be alright.
[ many carry agenda. sets this closed. be fwee ]