[ In perhaps the only good stroke of luck this week, Akira finds himself at the oasis in an effort to get away from everyone else, but runs into one of the only people he actually wants to see. He approaches Dokja, Nagako wrapped around his shoulders in her mamushi form. ]
[ When someone approaches, it is Jin who lifts her head and perks from around Dokja's neck. The black hognose snake peering over and flicking her tongue out. She hangs slightly off and in their company's direction which finally has Dokja turning to glance over.
At sight of Akira does he smile, facing him completely and only looks briefly surprised at the thanks. ] There's no need to thank me. I'm always here to support you any way I can.
[ A hand raises to guide Jin back onto his shoulders but he keeps his gaze settled on the other. ] Besides, you did all the work. ..It doesn't seem easy.
That's a lot of pressure hanging on your shoulders with a duty like that. [ His gaze lowers at the sound of that laugh. ]
There was a lot going on last week, having three bodies to account for. Even today was busy but you helped the case against Okumura. [ Akira is definitely a reliable role here. He's been thinking about right before the Watchers took Rin away, how really it seemed like a matter of loss control. ]
[ A hand cups his own chin, Jin slithering onto the other side of his shoulders with a flick of her tongue. ]
The suspicion is there more so than before, but that just might make it harder for us to figure out who. Or easier, depending on the person. [ But any suspicions he may have? They're behaving normally. Dokja really wanted to see if they would attack again. ] Either way, everyone else has been made aware with that note.
It doesn't, but it won't stop people from believing differently.
[ A brief head pat. ] I won't say to be careful about using your power but.. if it happens again, let me know. I want to assume nobody would be foolish enough to try and attack you during trial.. but just in case.
[ His hand drops to rest on his own waist, where his blade remains sheathed on it. He'll protect him if he has to. ]
I figured it was only a matter of time before that caught me attention. [ He's kind of surprised it hasn't exploded yet but in some timeline midtrial attempt at his life by Yukio exists. ]
...there's not a better place to stand. [ A nod. He'll do that in the future just don't make him admit to it. ]
It's one thing to support another's accusation, but to make it yourself really makes you the center of attention. [ However, it did help them in the end. ]
Mm. [ A light hum, but he gives a reassuring look. ] I understand. I'll trust your decision.
I guess the Watchers should hurry up and give someone else an ability like my bloodmetry. But if it's like that gift they gave Sheba, I'm not sure it'll help.
[ He crosses his arms because he had little brain for after the Rin thing, but he noticed the narrowed down suspicion list and didn't like it. ]
In hindsight, it seemed like a way to help but... there's then a matter of also figuring out what is false evidence. Someone completely innocent could have gotten voted off.
[ Though, "innocent" is said lightly. ] They were certainly quick to point fingers at certain people even with no other evidence backing it up.
[ Nero Turner, Yoo Joonghyuk.. ] Technically the book that Alphinaud Leveilleur has isn't that bad of an item. We got it from our own adventures back in Krankaz. It connects the most relevant piece of evidence to a case.
Working false evidence into the whole thing just makes shit even more confusing.
[ It would be easier if he could just see the whole murder, ty. ]
But yeah, that's what has me worried. There's more than a couple of people who are really popular, and if turns out to be something like me versus Xie Lian, there's no contest.
[ Either they had a smart killer on their hand, or it was someone who went into this with more of a plan than making a deal with an Angel. ]
If it comes down to it, we'll have to make sure it isn't something that happens at the last moment. People will rely on their feelings too much at that point. Enough that they'll disregard one person because of given evidence and backpedal the moment someone they like is pitted against them. [ Shakes his head. ] I'll see about talking to others about it.
...thanks. [ He's said that too much this conversation, so it comes out as a mumble. ]
I think using my bloodmetry earlier rather than later makes the most sense, cause I don't think expecting them to solve it without it is realistic if we keep having multiple murders a week.
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week 3 after trial;
...thanks.
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At sight of Akira does he smile, facing him completely and only looks briefly surprised at the thanks. ] There's no need to thank me. I'm always here to support you any way I can.
[ A hand raises to guide Jin back onto his shoulders but he keeps his gaze settled on the other. ] Besides, you did all the work. ..It doesn't seem easy.
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I waited too long last week, and I didn't wanna make that mistake again.
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There was a lot going on last week, having three bodies to account for. Even today was busy but you helped the case against Okumura. [ Akira is definitely a reliable role here. He's been thinking about right before the Watchers took Rin away, how really it seemed like a matter of loss control. ]
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If I could pick, I'd still have liked to get Ulrika's murderer.
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That does remind me.. One of the Watchers were asked if whoever killed last week killed this week and the answer was no. They may be laying low.
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It's what make sense. You saw how people were about the note Ulrika sent me.
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The suspicion is there more so than before, but that just might make it harder for us to figure out who. Or easier, depending on the person. [ But any suspicions he may have? They're behaving normally. Dokja really wanted to see if they would attack again. ] Either way, everyone else has been made aware with that note.
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I think a lot of people here think with their heart first.
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[ There are a few who think logically, but by the heart makes up for a lot of the travelers here. ]
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[ Not that he can blame them but he's entirely too jaded to even consider a path like that. ]
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It doesn't, but it won't stop people from believing differently.
[ A brief head pat. ] I won't say to be careful about using your power but.. if it happens again, let me know. I want to assume nobody would be foolish enough to try and attack you during trial.. but just in case.
[ His hand drops to rest on his own waist, where his blade remains sheathed on it. He'll protect him if he has to. ]
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You mean if I'm gonna out someone like that again?
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Yoo Joonghyuk I know will react quickly enough but. [ Yes. He seems to be a bit worried. ]
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...there's not a better place to stand. [ A nod. He'll do that in the future just don't make him admit to it. ]
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Mm. [ A light hum, but he gives a reassuring look. ] I understand. I'll trust your decision.
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[ He crosses his arms because he had little brain for after the Rin thing, but he noticed the narrowed down suspicion list and didn't like it. ]
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[ Though, "innocent" is said lightly. ] They were certainly quick to point fingers at certain people even with no other evidence backing it up.
[ Nero Turner, Yoo Joonghyuk.. ] Technically the book that Alphinaud Leveilleur has isn't that bad of an item. We got it from our own adventures back in Krankaz. It connects the most relevant piece of evidence to a case.
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[ It would be easier if he could just see the whole murder, ty. ]
But yeah, that's what has me worried. There's more than a couple of people who are really popular, and if turns out to be something like me versus Xie Lian, there's no contest.
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If it comes down to it, we'll have to make sure it isn't something that happens at the last moment. People will rely on their feelings too much at that point. Enough that they'll disregard one person because of given evidence and backpedal the moment someone they like is pitted against them. [ Shakes his head. ] I'll see about talking to others about it.
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I think using my bloodmetry earlier rather than later makes the most sense, cause I don't think expecting them to solve it without it is realistic if we keep having multiple murders a week.