[ her emotions stir as uncertainty for a moment, before reaching something simpatico and shaking her head. ]
You don't have to thank me—I didn't exactly go into Saturday with any noble intention, you know?
[ did either of them expect kano to do... that? it doesn't seem that way, but neither of them really stopped him, either. in the end, she and soo-won had unwittingly kept each other alive and damned the same person. ]
And it was totally solo—I didn't even realize you were awake and around, actually. We're hoping it doesn't happen again, but I've been trying to keep an eye out for any signs... I think they'd manifest as someone with really, really bad memory problems. Or something along those lines?
... neither did I. However I don't believe that nobility is something that can truly be considered in a place like this, when none asked to be in this situation.
[no one can be blamed for not wanting to die - and even though soo-won had an obvious preference on how sunday should have ended, it's not as though he condemned kano for fighting for his life either.
everyone should get to have that right.]
I hadn't realized that you were awake either... and if you didn't even see Sharon, it's possible that we wouldn't have been able to cross paths due to some interference of the Realm.
But I'd heard about someone's memory issues last week.... Has Xie Lian come to you about Claude and Hua Cheng's recent unexplained spat? It would appear as though there are additional powers in play, given that I find myself affected by one as well.
Nothing particularly notable - I only seek to give additional information about myself when I would normally refrain.
[ she's glad he doesn't expect much in the way of good and bad—they're just doing what they have to, and it isn't fair to anyone. so long as they both understand that...
but her more somber feelings are interrupted by a little hop of surprise. ]
Oh, shoot—I need to catch up with Claude today too! [ SHE'S BEEN DISTRACTED BY HER MURDER CLAUDE STAND-IN ] No, he hasn't mentioned anything... what happened?
It sounds as though Claude and Hua Cheng have been compelled to dislike one each other rather suddenly, even though they got along fine last week. It's to the point where mentioning one of their names can cause the other to express incredible distaste.
[someone got mutiny'd and it wasn't me, hallelujah]
Apparently he wasn't feeling well last week either, but I have less information on that given that it was secondhand. Couple it with this mention of memory loss... who experienced that one?
[ dear mr or mrs mutiny please hit dana next week ]
Woah, really? I'd love to see a catfight between those two.
[ there is a genuine note of entertainment alongside the uh, concern. but as he continues, she lets out a sheepish little laugh. ]
Ahah... that was also Claude last week. [ poor guy. ] I think it was a symptom of the nova starting to splinter, because he got better after I—you know. Cater's memory didn't seem to be in good shape either when I saw her.
[ . . . huh. he can't help but tilt his head at that, curious.]
How odd.... Xie Lian wonders if people might be targeting Claude specifically - though I can't imagine why. While he can be rather outspoken, given the feast that he provided to all of us, I don't consider him someone who especially painted a target on his back. I would say that perhaps these powers are being used without being aware of who they're hitting -
But I think that mine feels rather targeted and purposeful, given the most recent trial and how everyone was unhappy that I kept the extent of my injury to myself.
You think people can... target these things? Then it sounds like they might just be testing the waters a bit to see what happens. Claude is the sort of guy who attracts trouble—maybe he just got on someone's nerves.
But last week I wouldn't be surprised if he was just hit at random as a sign that nova was starting to splinter. Could've just as easily been me or you who started getting affected.
[ that's what she's been trying to keep an eye out for. what were these... powers, though? she'll have to think about it. ]
Oh, I want to see how this affects you. Who would you say was your first love, Won?
[weirdly enough, that question doesn't seem to get much hesitation from him, effect or not effect]
I don't know if I really understand things like love or romance.... I'm sorry I can't give you a more interesting answer, Hilda. [though the effect hits in a very light way - ] I think I've always loved everyone that I've gotten a chance to meet, even if it's only a little bit.
[and for some reason that's... sincere.]
As for the memory loss... That's possible - though I can't say that I've noticed anyone else experiencing it. Was it enough of a notable disruption that it caused him distress? I'll look around for any other signs and tell you if I find them.
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You don't have to thank me—I didn't exactly go into Saturday with any noble intention, you know?
[ did either of them expect kano to do... that? it doesn't seem that way, but neither of them really stopped him, either. in the end, she and soo-won had unwittingly kept each other alive and damned the same person. ]
And it was totally solo—I didn't even realize you were awake and around, actually. We're hoping it doesn't happen again, but I've been trying to keep an eye out for any signs... I think they'd manifest as someone with really, really bad memory problems. Or something along those lines?
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[no one can be blamed for not wanting to die - and even though soo-won had an obvious preference on how sunday should have ended, it's not as though he condemned kano for fighting for his life either.
everyone should get to have that right.]
I hadn't realized that you were awake either... and if you didn't even see Sharon, it's possible that we wouldn't have been able to cross paths due to some interference of the Realm.
But I'd heard about someone's memory issues last week.... Has Xie Lian come to you about Claude and Hua Cheng's recent unexplained spat? It would appear as though there are additional powers in play, given that I find myself affected by one as well.
Nothing particularly notable - I only seek to give additional information about myself when I would normally refrain.
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but her more somber feelings are interrupted by a little hop of surprise. ]
Oh, shoot—I need to catch up with Claude today too! [ SHE'S BEEN DISTRACTED BY HER MURDER CLAUDE STAND-IN ] No, he hasn't mentioned anything... what happened?
[ one curse at a time. ]
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It sounds as though Claude and Hua Cheng have been compelled to dislike one each other rather suddenly, even though they got along fine last week. It's to the point where mentioning one of their names can cause the other to express incredible distaste.
[someone got mutiny'd and it wasn't me, hallelujah]
Apparently he wasn't feeling well last week either, but I have less information on that given that it was secondhand. Couple it with this mention of memory loss... who experienced that one?
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Woah, really? I'd love to see a catfight between those two.
[ there is a genuine note of entertainment alongside the uh, concern. but as he continues, she lets out a sheepish little laugh. ]
Ahah... that was also Claude last week. [ poor guy. ] I think it was a symptom of the nova starting to splinter, because he got better after I—you know. Cater's memory didn't seem to be in good shape either when I saw her.
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How odd.... Xie Lian wonders if people might be targeting Claude specifically - though I can't imagine why. While he can be rather outspoken, given the feast that he provided to all of us, I don't consider him someone who especially painted a target on his back. I would say that perhaps these powers are being used without being aware of who they're hitting -
But I think that mine feels rather targeted and purposeful, given the most recent trial and how everyone was unhappy that I kept the extent of my injury to myself.
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But last week I wouldn't be surprised if he was just hit at random as a sign that nova was starting to splinter. Could've just as easily been me or you who started getting affected.
[ that's what she's been trying to keep an eye out for. what were these... powers, though? she'll have to think about it. ]
Oh, I want to see how this affects you. Who would you say was your first love, Won?
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I don't know if I really understand things like love or romance.... I'm sorry I can't give you a more interesting answer, Hilda. [though the effect hits in a very light way - ] I think I've always loved everyone that I've gotten a chance to meet, even if it's only a little bit.
[and for some reason that's... sincere.]
As for the memory loss... That's possible - though I can't say that I've noticed anyone else experiencing it. Was it enough of a notable disruption that it caused him distress? I'll look around for any other signs and tell you if I find them.