[ just. relief on his face - it doesn't make up for the loss of the others, it never does, but xie lian is trying to hold onto his i saved one person the best that he can. ]
Did you ask the Watchers as well? I know... [ god, he was terrified. ] ...I'm just - I'm relived.
The Watcher I spoke with said that they could still feel her presence - and that we would likely not be able to find her until tomorrow, which is incredibly worrying, but... at least, at this moment, she is alright, and still in this world with us.
[ he nods - now, some of the loss flickers across his face, worry and then determination. ]
We must pay close attention to the clues we are given, too. Have you heard anything of anyone experiencing anything strange beyond Susato's disappearance?
No, no. It was in the song - "dust to dust, and ash to ash, a fight for your life is a hell of a clash, enough to ensure business hours are closed, to come back later once the crime is exposed.." It sounds like the market, doesn't it?
[ he taps his chin. ]
No information from that person, ....though, I should like to find those people for myself. [ a little huff. ] Not to solve as much as to unite the ones with special powers together - these 'roles'. They may be able to work together in ways that would be most helpful.
Ahhh, yes. It does. We'll search it first, I think.
[He nods.]
I think I know of one who is either one, or knows of one, themselves. The difficult thing is persuading them to share their roles with others...and I have heard they get punished if they share it too often. Not to mention what happens if they share in public.
[ he nods, frowning immediately at the thought. not just at the roles, but at the idea of their poor watchers being dusted. ]
...I have been working to unite them already, truthfully. I cannot say too much, but a small group of them is starting to assemble - it is slow work, but it is steady. If you happen to hear of anyone who may have one, and could send them my way, I would be most appreciative.
From what I understand, those with the jobs can speak with each other about their jobs, and it does not cause a problem, so... perhaps I can come up with a code word, or something.
Hm. Hmmm. Hmmm. Something to use...well, one would choose a word that is not often used, or a phrase that is distinguishable. I would recommend..."angels are not what they are supposed to be" for phrase. For words I would think..."nine levels". In a famous poem in my world, heaven, where angels reside, has nine levels in it.
[He smiles and nods.]
Yes! Why not. Invite me as well. I found the most delicious snacks the other day, I'll be sure to provide!
...well, I think you've lost me a bit. So, for example, were I to teach you a code phrase - and then have you report that phrase to that person, who then would say it to me...?
[me dropping all brain cells to play sholmes accurately]
Well, I would assume you would tell it to the roles you know. Let them go out, talk to others, find other roles that way, perhaps? And I shall attempt to let the ones I do know about it as well, who would...yes, perhaps report to you.
Alright. I think - "angels are not what they are supposed to be" may be too close to the things we have learned... it could come up at odd times on accident.
In my realm, often to pass on good fortune, someone would say "By the Heaven's official blessings," and the other party would respond, "...no paths are bound." Perhaps a phrase like that?
I confess, I thought perhaps it would be easiest just to slip someone an invitation to some sort of ... [ he pauses, starting to think of an event that could be a metaphor. mii music is playing in the background. ] A dinner...? A banquet? I don't know anything about angels.
Oh! An phrase and an answer as a code word! Yes, I have heard such a thing used. I do like the example you used, actually. It's quite pleasant. It isn't as if anyone here would use such a thing...then again, it may be an awkward phrase to use with someone who doesn't know what you're talking about. Maybe something more generic, but with a highly specific answer. Like asking someone about the weather, but the "weather" you speak of is not something anyone would see. Like a red sky.
[HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM]
An invitation will come when we know the guests, so we won't have any crashers. How about this. Call it....."The Last Supper". Or merely, a "supper". Hm? Hmm?
It does feel a bit more mischievous in this context, doesn't it? To speak of the Heavens as I know them, instead of as these 'Angels' claim to know them.
[ fuck you, angels!!!!!
but! he hums, thoughtful. ] The weather is a good example, too. Something like - 'I'll Watch the sun ascend this morning.'
[ ascending, watchers, all that good stuff. ]
And - the Last Supper does sound a bit threatening [ that reference is about (looks at watch) 1500 years over xie lian's head ] but, I like the idea of a supper!
Ahaha! Well...a little mischief will do one good. Especially for a man of your status.
[He winks.]
Oh! Yes. Even more specific... "I'll watch the red sun ascend this morning." I think, as long as the person gets those four aspects of the sentence right...that is, "red, sun, ascend, and morning", then it should be a valid answer.
[YEAH FUCK THE ANGELS]
Then a supper it shall be. I will happily write invitations for you to pass out to your role friends. We would just need to arrange a time and place, of course.
I'll watch the red sun ascend this morning... yes.
[ that sounds good to him!! ]
I'll pass the phrase along to those that I know. And.. if you would, as well... perhaps we can arrange something. Though - I suppose it would be good to ensure that that person is willing to cooperate, or wants to. I can imagine they might be frightened, after what happened last week.
Yes. An answer to "What will the weather be like, today?" perhaps.
[And he nods.]
Of course. If there are those who want to remain secret, I will respect that. But for now let us get the word out, and let the pieces fall where they may.
[He sticks out a hand.]
I am ever at your service, my dear fellow. Just shout at me, send me a message, run at me...and I will be there. My trust is yours.
[ a handshake... he does not know the concept. so, it takes a moment, but he places his hand in sholmes's to do so. ]
Thank you, Mr. Sholmes. I can assume you don't have one, correct? [ a little laugh. ] I think they will need all the trustworthy allies they can have, so - I am glad, as I trust you, too.
And - well. I would be happy to share, but I am worried that I may have shared it too many times this week already. I am happy to hear yours, and would be happy to tell you in exchange on Monday, perhaps...?
How about we wait until Monday, my dear fellow! My, my. You have been hard at work, have you? You're practically doing the work of a great detective, yourself.
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[And he's here, stressfully puffing away at his pipe, but he's...definitely nodding as the other approaches, only hand combing through his hair.]
Yes! Yes. I have...I have already been told. Thank heavens. But still, we...we don't know where she might have ended up, do we...
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Did you ask the Watchers as well? I know... [ god, he was terrified. ] ...I'm just - I'm relived.
The Watcher I spoke with said that they could still feel her presence - and that we would likely not be able to find her until tomorrow, which is incredibly worrying, but... at least, at this moment, she is alright, and still in this world with us.
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[It's a relief, but also, it just makes him feel all the more anxious.]
I suppose we'll just have to be on the lookout for her tomorrow along with...those unfortunate two that passed.
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We must pay close attention to the clues we are given, too. Have you heard anything of anyone experiencing anything strange beyond Susato's disappearance?
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Not as far as I am aware, my dear fellow. Have you?
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So... we have the song to decode, at the moment. I think we ought to check the markets, tomorrow, but... otherwise, I am not sure.
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[ he taps his chin. ]
No information from that person, ....though, I should like to find those people for myself. [ a little huff. ] Not to solve as much as to unite the ones with special powers together - these 'roles'. They may be able to work together in ways that would be most helpful.
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[He nods.]
I think I know of one who is either one, or knows of one, themselves. The difficult thing is persuading them to share their roles with others...and I have heard they get punished if they share it too often. Not to mention what happens if they share in public.
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[ he nods, frowning immediately at the thought. not just at the roles, but at the idea of their poor watchers being dusted. ]
...I have been working to unite them already, truthfully. I cannot say too much, but a small group of them is starting to assemble - it is slow work, but it is steady. If you happen to hear of anyone who may have one, and could send them my way, I would be most appreciative.
From what I understand, those with the jobs can speak with each other about their jobs, and it does not cause a problem, so... perhaps I can come up with a code word, or something.
[ (crau voice) a pizza party ]
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[Hmmm. He looks....very, very thoughtful.]
Yes, please do come up with a code word. I may pass it along.
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[ hit me you weird cryptid ] Should I invite them to an event, or something...?
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[He smiles and nods.]
Yes! Why not. Invite me as well. I found the most delicious snacks the other day, I'll be sure to provide!
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[ help, ]
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Well, I would assume you would tell it to the roles you know. Let them go out, talk to others, find other roles that way, perhaps? And I shall attempt to let the ones I do know about it as well, who would...yes, perhaps report to you.
[me: AHHHHHHHHHHH]
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...That makes sense to me...
Alright. I think - "angels are not what they are supposed to be" may be too close to the things we have learned... it could come up at odd times on accident.
In my realm, often to pass on good fortune, someone would say "By the Heaven's official blessings," and the other party would respond, "...no paths are bound." Perhaps a phrase like that?
I confess, I thought perhaps it would be easiest just to slip someone an invitation to some sort of ... [ he pauses, starting to think of an event that could be a metaphor. mii music is playing in the background. ] A dinner...? A banquet? I don't know anything about angels.
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[HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM]
An invitation will come when we know the guests, so we won't have any crashers. How about this. Call it....."The Last Supper". Or merely, a "supper". Hm? Hmm?
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[ fuck you, angels!!!!!
but! he hums, thoughtful. ] The weather is a good example, too. Something like - 'I'll Watch the sun ascend this morning.'
[ ascending, watchers, all that good stuff. ]
And - the Last Supper does sound a bit threatening [ that reference is about (looks at watch) 1500 years over xie lian's head ] but, I like the idea of a supper!
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[He winks.]
Oh! Yes. Even more specific... "I'll watch the red sun ascend this morning." I think, as long as the person gets those four aspects of the sentence right...that is, "red, sun, ascend, and morning", then it should be a valid answer.
[YEAH FUCK THE ANGELS]
Then a supper it shall be. I will happily write invitations for you to pass out to your role friends. We would just need to arrange a time and place, of course.
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[ that sounds good to him!! ]
I'll pass the phrase along to those that I know. And.. if you would, as well... perhaps we can arrange something. Though - I suppose it would be good to ensure that that person is willing to cooperate, or wants to. I can imagine they might be frightened, after what happened last week.
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[And he nods.]
Of course. If there are those who want to remain secret, I will respect that. But for now let us get the word out, and let the pieces fall where they may.
[He sticks out a hand.]
I am ever at your service, my dear fellow. Just shout at me, send me a message, run at me...and I will be there. My trust is yours.
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Thank you, Mr. Sholmes. I can assume you don't have one, correct? [ a little laugh. ] I think they will need all the trustworthy allies they can have, so - I am glad, as I trust you, too.
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[He winks, the bastard. And shakes the man's hand in a firm grip.]
By the by. Since we're at this state. Do you want to share teams? I am most fine with sharing mine.
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[ don't do this to me, crystal, i will kill you ]
And - well. I would be happy to share, but I am worried that I may have shared it too many times this week already. I am happy to hear yours, and would be happy to tell you in exchange on Monday, perhaps...?
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[kill me so i can be freed of playing sholmes]
How about we wait until Monday, my dear fellow! My, my. You have been hard at work, have you? You're practically doing the work of a great detective, yourself.
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