[Waaaaaaah. Shirasu is so scary, standing by the water and feeding sharks. He looks very surprised (even if maybe he isn't) and interested as he approaches to stand beside.
It's really not much different than watching Illumi play with needles.]
What a problem... Do you think it'll grow or just spread? Say, we have a scary killer on our hands, too. Someone doing it for sport.
Both, perhaps. It's already spread, and that was with purifying Mary-chan and evidently handling some of the darkness in the area we were able to travel to... I would bet on it growing.
[Another fish goes into the water, there.]
And there's nothing saying for certain they did it for sport. The self-defense theory could be true, if they were good at it-- or perhaps they had their own reasons. [He glances up to Hisoka, a brow slightly raised.] Why? Are you interested in getting rid of them as well as the corrupted?
Maybe we'll have four next week. [A fun speculation, even if he thinks it might not be in the quantity of their killers, but the distortion of their little core.] How exciting.
[One brow rises curiously, and then he grins, shrugging.]
That would be a waste. I'd like to... get to know them.
As long as they aren't interfering too much, I have no problem with that.
[Hisoka can try to find and fight them if he wants... Shirasu's not bothered, for now. He wasn't attached to any of those who died-- and while he didn't think otherwise, it's good to confirm that the clown is apparently pretty okay with people killing.]
Speaking of such actions, though. I really do think I may need a new partner at this point.
[His partnership is still, well. Something.]
If she were to become corrupted, I feel there's a high likelihood I'll be on her list. Perhaps it's true even without that. Either way, she's more volatile than she seems, and has already been keeping things from me. [After a tiny splash as another fish goes in:] I have a plan that should keep us from being caught at it, if all goes well. Interested?
[Both brows rise. He seems curious, but not shocked in the slightest.] Already thinking of breaking your partner's heart? How magnificent. [Someone is terribly amused, but of course he is.]
And pulling me in with you, too? [But he smiles wolfishly.] It depends on what your plan is exactly.
I don't intend to kill her outright. We'll frame her, to avoid complicating things by just getting rid of her as well as someone else's partner-- and since I can give my true element if needed as well as covering for you, then as long as only earth is used, two water users should be cleared. Your involvement's necessary, there.
[A brief pause, there.]
Of course, if Futaba was air, we may have another water user acting next week... but their actions shouldn't point to us, and we'll have the advantage of knowing exactly what happened in our situation and where their abilities weren't used.
How devious. [Very evil, and he loves chaos, so this checks.] I like it. [His arms part, and he shrugs mildly.] Okay. ♪ I'm in. [Partially because it'll be fun to watch and participate.
Partially because... he needs to keep an eye on Shirasu so things don't get out of hand. So he knows what's up. Sheesh.]
Are you really fine with letting everyone know you have a water affinity?
Not really, no. I only intend to do it if I have to-- we've only been asking others to confirm their elements when under suspicion, so it may not come up at all.
[keeping an eye on Shirasu is extremely valid, honestly, even though it kills me that it's the chaos clown doing that? god.
He looks satisfied enough with Hisoka's agreement, though, even as he quietly decides to watch him as well. No telling when anyone might turn on you, after all.]
As far as who... I have my concerns about Minato's ability to stay alive, but I still agree that he'll be easy to use. I may get along well with Akane, but her partner would be more difficult to remove without incident; the bird is likely a safer choice.
[Both of them are definitely the Spider-man meme right now. It's fine.]
Minato needs time to ripen into something very delicious. I can't wait for him to grow more tasty, so... if you decide to take him for yourself, do take care of him. It'd be such a waste for him to be dead.
[...that gets a slow eyebrow raise, because hey, what the fuck does that mean? Hisoka?]
I don't intend to let harm come to him if I do, don't worry about that. As odd as he is, people don't seem to dislike him... I don't think losing his partner will put him at much risk.
[A hum there, though, before-]
Still, we should make our best effort to find out who has the ability to tie others, next week.
[Unless that person shares early enough, there's no way to know-- not that they could be protected anyway, with everyone asleep.
And since we'll assume he spoke with her before deciding to frame her... Shirasu pauses a moment there.]
Ah, speaking of people with certain abilities. When I spoke with Four earlier, she told me she'd heard someone has the ability to tell if a person is corrupted, but only once. I suppose you were right about more of those existing after all.
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It's really not much different than watching Illumi play with needles.]
What a problem... Do you think it'll grow or just spread? Say, we have a scary killer on our hands, too. Someone doing it for sport.
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[Another fish goes into the water, there.]
And there's nothing saying for certain they did it for sport. The self-defense theory could be true, if they were good at it-- or perhaps they had their own reasons. [He glances up to Hisoka, a brow slightly raised.] Why? Are you interested in getting rid of them as well as the corrupted?
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[One brow rises curiously, and then he grins, shrugging.]
That would be a waste. I'd like to... get to know them.
[spoilers: it's fighting]
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[Hisoka can try to find and fight them if he wants... Shirasu's not bothered, for now. He wasn't attached to any of those who died-- and while he didn't think otherwise, it's good to confirm that the clown is apparently pretty okay with people killing.]
Speaking of such actions, though. I really do think I may need a new partner at this point.
[His partnership is still, well. Something.]
If she were to become corrupted, I feel there's a high likelihood I'll be on her list. Perhaps it's true even without that. Either way, she's more volatile than she seems, and has already been keeping things from me. [After a tiny splash as another fish goes in:] I have a plan that should keep us from being caught at it, if all goes well. Interested?
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And pulling me in with you, too? [But he smiles wolfishly.] It depends on what your plan is exactly.
I'm listening.
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[A brief pause, there.]
Of course, if Futaba was air, we may have another water user acting next week... but their actions shouldn't point to us, and we'll have the advantage of knowing exactly what happened in our situation and where their abilities weren't used.
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How devious. [Very evil, and he loves chaos, so this checks.] I like it. [His arms part, and he shrugs mildly.] Okay. ♪ I'm in. [Partially because it'll be fun to watch and participate.
Partially because... he needs to keep an eye on Shirasu so things don't get out of hand. So he knows what's up. Sheesh.]
Are you really fine with letting everyone know you have a water affinity?
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[keeping an eye on Shirasu is extremely valid, honestly, even though it kills me that it's the chaos clown doing that? god.
He looks satisfied enough with Hisoka's agreement, though, even as he quietly decides to watch him as well. No telling when anyone might turn on you, after all.]
As far as who... I have my concerns about Minato's ability to stay alive, but I still agree that he'll be easy to use. I may get along well with Akane, but her partner would be more difficult to remove without incident; the bird is likely a safer choice.
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Minato needs time to ripen into something very delicious. I can't wait for him to grow more tasty, so... if you decide to take him for yourself, do take care of him. It'd be such a waste for him to be dead.
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I don't intend to let harm come to him if I do, don't worry about that. As odd as he is, people don't seem to dislike him... I don't think losing his partner will put him at much risk.
[A hum there, though, before-]
Still, we should make our best effort to find out who has the ability to tie others, next week.
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It'd be a good starting point. I'll see what I can find. [He puts fingers around his eyes like spectacles.] Hopefully no one who will be dead.
That would be unfortunate.
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[Unless that person shares early enough, there's no way to know-- not that they could be protected anyway, with everyone asleep.
And since we'll assume he spoke with her before deciding to frame her... Shirasu pauses a moment there.]
Ah, speaking of people with certain abilities. When I spoke with Four earlier, she told me she'd heard someone has the ability to tell if a person is corrupted, but only once. I suppose you were right about more of those existing after all.
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Oh? You mean... the person who sent Shess' a little note?
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[Always good to know who his partner's been talking to, thanks Hisoka.]
I take it either someone did decide to speak to you after all... or that's what you've been busy with.
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Shess and I played a little game after we got here. When I talked to him for my prize, he told me he had received a note.
"We see you when you sleep, / We see you when you weep, / We see you when you eat. / Hello this first week."
We, hm?