[ a frown. She hadn't really considered them, but those reasons make sense - even if they make her sad, too. But she'd heard what he'd said to Yona earlier; he was in a desperate position. Even more desperate than she'd realized. It's certainly easy to imagine. ]
Mm. [ a noncommittal noise of agreement. ] It's hard to compete with something like "your greatest wish will be fulfilled" ... but we have to try. We just have to collect more nova. I want to believe most of us aren't willing to do something so gruesome just to rush things forward.
[he looks a little interested at that, tilting his head]
Do you have a wish that you'd like granted? Even if you wouldn't kill for it, are you going to take them up on their offer and hope that your team wins?
[he wouldn't be surprised if she did - they were talking about war just a few days ago, after all]
[ she looks a little surprised by the question at first, but she answers after a moment, looking up at the stars again. ]
Doesn't everyone? No one has a perfect life. [ she links her hands behind her back, the demure pose somewhat at odds with her angular form. ] There's someone I want to protect, so I've got to try and win for him.
Ah, make no mistake. I have goals, of course. Ambitions, the same as anyone else.
But they're nothing that would mean anything to me if I relied on a wish to make them come true. If I don't accomplish them with my own will and ability, then I'm afraid they aren't worth much.
[cool? there's a bit of a laugh at that - he just thinks that it's the type of person he is.]
Mm, they mostly relate to my country.... I'd like to see it strong and fortified, so that the people can live peacefully without fear of harm.
But they'll have to learn to protect themselves, and their leaders will need to learn how to shelter them - otherwise there's no point. Complacency will just return it all to ruin.
Ah - no, I'm a simple merchant. Though I have noble blood, so I suppose I am rather invested in how things proceed. I'm still more interested in the common people...
[but the idea of being pictured as someone in politics makes him laugh. most people think it's hard to imagine with him, he wasn't expecting that]
I'm glad you think so, though. I'm a little relieved, to not have any motivation to participate in their competition.
Well, there's still the matter of protecting your memories - and your country, too, if what they said is the truth. Maybe you don't want a wish, but you must care about remembering things.
Mm, I do. There are memories that I treasure, and I would like to avoid losing them.
However, once we solve all this, they should all be returned to me, no? So I'd like to stabilize the nova, but whether or not I generate the greatest number in my effort to do so doesn't actually matter to me. I hope to contribute.... but care little for rankings.
Fufu, just kidding. But until we know ways to generate large amounts of nova without killing another person, we should perhaps be wary of anyone who says they care very much about the competition.
Like... throwing a party! Or having a beach day, or a big potluck. Maybe we can do one of those giant tug-of-war battles? Although whoever got Chiron on their team would probably win right then and there.
[ she's a little taken aback... but it's fine. Maybe it's a good idea - it'll help get her mind off of the trial. After a moment of surprise, she shrugs, a bit shyly. ]
Well, okay... If you're sure. I'll try not to step on your toes.
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Mm. [ a noncommittal noise of agreement. ] It's hard to compete with something like "your greatest wish will be fulfilled" ... but we have to try. We just have to collect more nova. I want to believe most of us aren't willing to do something so gruesome just to rush things forward.
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[he looks a little interested at that, tilting his head]
Do you have a wish that you'd like granted? Even if you wouldn't kill for it, are you going to take them up on their offer and hope that your team wins?
[he wouldn't be surprised if she did - they were talking about war just a few days ago, after all]
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Doesn't everyone? No one has a perfect life. [ she links her hands behind her back, the demure pose somewhat at odds with her angular form. ] There's someone I want to protect, so I've got to try and win for him.
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Mm, I suppose so. I think it's nice of you, to want to use your wish for someone else.
[there's a brief little shake of his head]
It doesn't matter that much to me, because there's nothing I want that a wish could grant. But I like hearing what other people hold in their hearts.
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Really? Nothing...?
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Ah, make no mistake. I have goals, of course. Ambitions, the same as anyone else.
But they're nothing that would mean anything to me if I relied on a wish to make them come true. If I don't accomplish them with my own will and ability, then I'm afraid they aren't worth much.
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I see. That's pretty cool of you. Am I allowed to ask what they are? You've got me curious now.
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Mm, they mostly relate to my country.... I'd like to see it strong and fortified, so that the people can live peacefully without fear of harm.
But they'll have to learn to protect themselves, and their leaders will need to learn how to shelter them - otherwise there's no point. Complacency will just return it all to ruin.
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Your country? So you're involved in politics, then? [ Fiora considers this for a moment before nodding. ] That makes sense. I can picture it.
[ he totally has that aura, when she looks back on their other conversations. ]
I agree with you, though. That's a good reason not to have a wish.
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[but the idea of being pictured as someone in politics makes him laugh. most people think it's hard to imagine with him, he wasn't expecting that]
I'm glad you think so, though. I'm a little relieved, to not have any motivation to participate in their competition.
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[ it's fine, he's still cool. ]
Well, there's still the matter of protecting your memories - and your country, too, if what they said is the truth. Maybe you don't want a wish, but you must care about remembering things.
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However, once we solve all this, they should all be returned to me, no? So I'd like to stabilize the nova, but whether or not I generate the greatest number in my effort to do so doesn't actually matter to me. I hope to contribute.... but care little for rankings.
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[ it's said somewhat teasingly. ]
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[no
he laughs, shaking his head]
Fufu, just kidding. But until we know ways to generate large amounts of nova without killing another person, we should perhaps be wary of anyone who says they care very much about the competition.
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Such as?
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[ hire fiora to schedule field day at school. ]
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Maybe you can collaborate with Claude for our next feast.
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There was dancing as well, if you're interested in that.
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[ she looks sheepish. ]
Promise not to laugh.
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[though...]
Would you care to try now? I'd been thinking I'd like to practice the steps I learned at the party.
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[ she's a little taken aback... but it's fine. Maybe it's a good idea - it'll help get her mind off of the trial. After a moment of surprise, she shrugs, a bit shyly. ]
Well, okay... If you're sure. I'll try not to step on your toes.
[ she's heavy and has permanent heels now... ]
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Mm, I'm sure.
I'll be in your care just as much as you're in mine - if you don't mind me leading.
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[ she takes his hand! hers is cold and hard - but he said he wouldn't tease her. ]
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