[Putting his elbows on the table and his chin in his hands? He doesn't know what the conversation is about, but he always likes people who want his Attention.]
We fought an army of skeletons and defeated a pirate captain. [Puffing her chest a little, proud.] Everyone was so incredible at fighting, I could really stand to learn more from them.
[This is. Glossing over the fact that she took an arrow to the arm and 2/4 of her teammates got knocked out, but ok.]
[She taps a finger against her cheek, eyebrows furrowed as she thinks about how to explain herself.]
I spoke to Wolf-san about the rankings, and they explained that our votes are important for gathering nova as well. We gather nova by voting correctly, but also by getting one or more of the bonus sections right — as long as we selected the true culprit. [A beat.] If Wolf-san's team is at the top of the rankings this week because most of their members voted correctly... Wouldn't we be able to find Sharon-san or Cater-san's killer by learning how the people on that team voted?
[Oh... Oh. She is momentarily floored, her eyes widening as her lips part — before she grins at him.]
Thank you, Taako-san! Ah... Please, be discreet when you ask. I don't want to inadvertently cause more tragedy. But— [She reaches over to put a hand on his arm, really racking up that debt.] That's great news! I'm with Swan-san as well.
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[Reality warping shenanigans are so much? But she will sit down, wherever it is he is.]
I wanted to ask if I could borrow a little of your time. But more importantly, are you alright, Taako-san? Were you injured yesterday?
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Huh? People got injured? [SO MANY PEOPLE.]
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I... Yes? Do you mean to say everyone in your team is fine?
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[This is. Glossing over the fact that she took an arrow to the arm and 2/4 of her teammates got knocked out, but ok.]
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[please, don't ask what bofa is]
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[Sir.]
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[STRUGGLING TO CONTAIN THE LAUGHTER.]
Y'know, like, Bofa Deez Nuts?
[stop]
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Taako-san!
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But she can't be too offended when he's laughing like this, so she eventually ends up smiling a little. Terrible.]
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anyway, just, eventually the titters fade off and he recomposes himself, fixing the end of his hair and pretending like he wasn't just losing it.]
Stop being so silly, didn't you have something to talk to me about?
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After waiting patiently for him to calm down, she huffs a little before nodding.]
Yes. I'm sorry for the sudden question, but do you know of anyone on Wolf-san's team?
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Everyone is getting really into this team thing this week, aren't they?
[ . . . ]
I could, but why?
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[She taps a finger against her cheek, eyebrows furrowed as she thinks about how to explain herself.]
I spoke to Wolf-san about the rankings, and they explained that our votes are important for gathering nova as well. We gather nova by voting correctly, but also by getting one or more of the bonus sections right — as long as we selected the true culprit. [A beat.] If Wolf-san's team is at the top of the rankings this week because most of their members voted correctly... Wouldn't we be able to find Sharon-san or Cater-san's killer by learning how the people on that team voted?
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[He taps his fingers against the table, thinking something over.]
Um, did your animal insignia on your PHS flash on Sunday?
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Not as far as I can recall. Did something like that happen to you, or someone you've talked to...?
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No. All I heard was that it could be kinda important if you saw it or heard someone saw it.
Um. [ . . . Don't let this come back to bite me if I tell you something, okay?
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... I wouldn't say anything that would get you in trouble. I promise, Taako-san. What's wrong?
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Thank you, Taako-san! Ah... Please, be discreet when you ask. I don't want to inadvertently cause more tragedy. But— [She reaches over to put a hand on his arm, really racking up that debt.] That's great news! I'm with Swan-san as well.
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She zaps him, when she touches him! Ow!]
Ow!
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Sumire jumps, snatching her hand back so she can cradle it against her chest.]
Ow! [Owie, owie, owie.] I-I'm sorry, I forgot!
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Lup keeps doing it to prank on me, so, it's fine. [SIGH.] Well, that's good news then. Have you talked to Swan much?
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[SORRY, TAAKO...]
Um, I wouldn't say often. But I've met with them twice now, as well as the times we've spoken in public.