… Yeah, but is the duplication going to be based off what we think it is, or what it actually is? Surely it’s gonna be limited to what we know to some extent.
But I also meant the other part. Y’know, the—
[ he points two fingers at nahida and flicks them. A little burst of air ruffles her hair. ] — Part.
There's only one way for us to find out - we'll have to experiment with it. Luckily, there are three of us, so we'll have three chances to see how it works.
[her hair is ruffled. she smiles.]
...right, that. I'm sure it will come in handy somehow... although I'm not really quite sure how just yet. At the very least, we'll be able to surprise anyone who comes after us. [...] But it does make me wonder what the other teams can do.
So. Pick three we’re curious about and start digging?
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… I would assume something of equal use, but probably not the same. Mimicking appearances maybe? If we can potentially pull someone’s weapon and use it, there’s nothing to say someone else couldn’t pull our appearance and use that.
Mhm. I don't think it could really hurt to try that method. And as long as we don't start carrying them around with us everywhere where everyone can see, no one should be able to figure out we're able to do it...
[she hums, thinking about it.]
...that's true. Which could potentially complicate things depending on who might have a Psych like that.
I'd like to ask what the other teams can do, but... I don't think... I get the feeling we're not supposed to talk about it. [it's a feeling she can't quite shake.] So I don't think I'd be able to explain why I was asking.
Mm. I think it’d put us in the firing line more if people knew.
It could turn into a “well we don’t know who did this, but they used this particular psych so let’s throw this whole team into the suspect list too”, just because they knew we could not if we did. We all saw how down to the wire we got the other day.
...I don't want to believe they would do it that way on purpose, but... when they run out of options, it's natural to grasp at any possibility that seems like it might work, no matter how shaky a basis it is.
We have to vote for someone. In trying to make sure we get the person responsible, there's a chance we could end up pinning it on someone uninvolved in the process.
...yes. We'll just have to work hard to make sure we gather as much information as possible to determine the culprit.
I don't like it, but if someone chooses to play the Reaper's Game that way, we don't have any choice but to respond in kind. If they choose to Erase someone, then... they know what they're risking. It's a choice they'll have to live with.
...right. I might feel sorry for the circumstances that pushed them into taking a life, but... if they kill someone, I will vote for their team. That's all there is to it.
...there's someone in Sumeru I know whose very name strikes fear into the hearts of criminals everywhere.
To them, he would be "karma". He always catches up to them in the end. [...] ...I miss him, but at least I can rest assured he's handling things in Sumeru well in my absence.
Yes. He's part of the reason I'm able to go out and see Sumeru firsthand these days.
[she smiles.]
...he's also very funny! Well... he's serious when he works. But when he's off duty, he tells delightful jokes. A lot of people just groan about it, though...
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But I also meant the other part. Y’know, the—
[ he points two fingers at nahida and flicks them. A little burst of air ruffles her hair. ] — Part.
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[her hair is ruffled. she smiles.]
...right, that. I'm sure it will come in handy somehow... although I'm not really quite sure how just yet. At the very least, we'll be able to surprise anyone who comes after us. [...] But it does make me wonder what the other teams can do.
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[ this is how they win the time war ]
… I would assume something of equal use, but probably not the same. Mimicking appearances maybe? If we can potentially pull someone’s weapon and use it, there’s nothing to say someone else couldn’t pull our appearance and use that.
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[she hums, thinking about it.]
...that's true. Which could potentially complicate things depending on who might have a Psych like that.
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Yeah.
Now we can use them, things might become more complicated.
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[...]
I'd like to ask what the other teams can do, but... I don't think... I get the feeling we're not supposed to talk about it. [it's a feeling she can't quite shake.] So I don't think I'd be able to explain why I was asking.
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It could turn into a “well we don’t know who did this, but they used this particular psych so let’s throw this whole team into the suspect list too”, just because they knew we could not if we did. We all saw how down to the wire we got the other day.
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...I don't want to believe they would do it that way on purpose, but... when they run out of options, it's natural to grasp at any possibility that seems like it might work, no matter how shaky a basis it is.
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[ unpleasant. ]
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I don't like it, but if someone chooses to play the Reaper's Game that way, we don't have any choice but to respond in kind. If they choose to Erase someone, then... they know what they're risking. It's a choice they'll have to live with.
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That's all it boils down to.
[ anyway fuck you. >:( ]
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...right. I might feel sorry for the circumstances that pushed them into taking a life, but... if they kill someone, I will vote for their team. That's all there is to it.
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Mm.
Isn’t that just how it is? If you kill someone and evade the authorities, eventually something will catch up to you. Like karma.
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...yes, that's how it is. [it actually makes her think of something, and she almost smiles, but this is a serious conversation, so she doesn't.]
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You good?
People don’t normally find this kind of thing a normal conversation.
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To them, he would be "karma". He always catches up to them in the end. [...] ...I miss him, but at least I can rest assured he's handling things in Sumeru well in my absence.
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… Sounds like an interesting guy. Part of your inner circle?
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[she smiles.]
...he's also very funny! Well... he's serious when he works. But when he's off duty, he tells delightful jokes. A lot of people just groan about it, though...
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A serious prankster then.
[ he looks like he’s maybe reminded of someone, before he shakes his head. ]
If he chases criminals, he must be something like law enforcement then.
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He's the General Mahamatra - that's his title. Basically, it's the highest rank.
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That’s one hell of a title. We just call the head of law enforcer “Chief of Police” and “Lead District Attorney” or whatever.
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[...]
Sorry, we got a little off topic.
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