[ It's possible, right? If Kazuaki died, and Minato also dies, that would minimize casualties for the week. Except there was another death too, and there wouldn't be a reason for him to...
Were you thinking somebody else? Four can control animals. She has the means but no motive, but motive doesn't matter with the corruption.
[ Though. There's still plenty of people whose powers Minato doesn't know. And he likes Four, even though she hates him. He sure does manage to piss her off every time they talk. ]
[ Here is where Hisoka is the only person who would ever say "you're a smart boy" to Minato and he wants to believe it, believe that it's okay for him to just be himself and also believe in himself in general. He's not so sure. But he sits up a little straighter, and tries. ]
I'll do my best... [ Assuming he's not the culprit here. He still can't shake that off. ]
This time... you believe it was also two people? Just like last week?
[Hisoka...... believes in the shounen spirit, even the depressed no self-preservation one.]
I cannot say. It would be easier with two... This would give us more people to pick for voting. But if it’s one... Ah well. The corruption may have become worse. Maybe one person really did kill both.
[ It should be easier with two— Lune had hinted at that last week too, but was it easy? No. Did they almost not have anybody to vote for?? Yes. ]
It's better if it were just one. [ if it were just him ] If there were two, then it'll just get worse whoever goes free, like you said. If it's just one, we should be able to find them. We have to.
[Hmm. He looks a tad amused at the declaration. Minato may not have that burning, raging shounen look in the eyes Gon does, but... still a very entertaining, interesting boy.]
We do. [Well, they do. Hisoka is just here to have a good time.] How's your ear and your arm? It won't hold you back, will it?
[ They hurt, and since Hisoka saw him last, Minato's also gotten his foot half blown off, but everything is properly medicated and bandaged and he shouldn't die from the wounds. At the very least, they shouldn't get infected if he's careful, and while the lack of painkillers means being awake is agony, pain doesn't seem like something that touches Minato as much as it does others.
He shakes his head, and shrugs. ]
I'll live. Your leg— Emma showed me a plant that's good for this sort of stuff. Can I take a look at it?
[He'll live. It's good enough for Hisoka. While he wouldn't exactly enjoy Minato missing both arms and both legs, if it were the case and Minato could say, "I'll live," Hisoka would accept it.
If Minato couldn't, he just wasn't strong enough.]
Go ahead. [He doesn't make any show of lifting it or extending it, but he waits.] You speak to Emma often?
[ There are people who live with no arms or legs; if they can, Minato can also live through it. Not only does he have enough mettle to endure that, he has enough mettle to slide off the bed and crouch down on the floor so he can pull Hisoka's pant leg up so he can see how the wound's healing. ]
Sometimes. Seems like everything I do worries her, so I feel bad about that. But she helps me out a lot. Saved me a couple times. Looks after me. [ ... ] Most people have been like that, actually.
[ overly concerned, but very nice. it's been nice. ]
[The cuff of the pants expand, and it's easy to pull the pant leg up to his knee. His calf is wrapped over several times with cloth and tied, a little stain of blood where the puncture is. The calf itself is as defined as ever. His legs look pretty dangerous.
Or either very athletic.]
I don't think she cares too much for me. Ah well. Has she told you anything fun?
I don't want to type any more about Hisoka's legs, so that's it. ]
I didn't think she likes me much, but she still cares. I'm sure it's the same for you.
[ He presses his hand against the cloth, as light a touch as he can, trying to feel whether the blood still feels wet or if it's old blood. It shouldn't still be bleeding, but Minato also got yelled at for not changing his bandages. ]
As for anything fun... not really. Usually, I'm just getting lectured. She's very practical.
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How scary. Not knowing what happens when being corrupted. Ah. Maybe it was for the bird. Your heart knew, even while you were asleep.
That something happened to him.
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Can you tell, since it's your card? Is that why you came?
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[minato :'(]
Was the bird your friend?
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Yeah. He encouraged me a lot. Took care of me. Was always trying to do his best for my sake. And I killed him.
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[He holds his chin thoughtfully a moment. A looooong pause.]
No. I think it was someone else.
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[ It's possible, right? If Kazuaki died, and Minato also dies, that would minimize casualties for the week. Except there was another death too, and there wouldn't be a reason for him to...
He looks up at Hisoka. ]
Four?
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[He smiles somewhat, looking curious.]
Why do you think so?
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[ Though. There's still plenty of people whose powers Minato doesn't know. And he likes Four, even though she hates him. He sure does manage to piss her off every time they talk. ]
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[Poor Minato SOMEONE LOVE HIM]
We’ll see tomorrow, right? [He smiles again, slow.] If that’s the case.
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Waiting for tomorrow seems like a waste of time... Who do you think did it? What- ...what can I do tomorrow?
[ otherwise he's just going to sleep ]
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[He shrugs just some.]
Be yourself. Let’s see what we find, shall we? You’re a smart boy. You passed so many tests. I know you can do it.
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I'll do my best... [ Assuming he's not the culprit here. He still can't shake that off. ]
This time... you believe it was also two people? Just like last week?
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I cannot say. It would be easier with two... This would give us more people to pick for voting. But if it’s one... Ah well. The corruption may have become worse. Maybe one person really did kill both.
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It's better if it were just one. [ if it were just him ] If there were two, then it'll just get worse whoever goes free, like you said. If it's just one, we should be able to find them. We have to.
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We do. [Well, they do. Hisoka is just here to have a good time.] How's your ear and your arm? It won't hold you back, will it?
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He shakes his head, and shrugs. ]
I'll live. Your leg— Emma showed me a plant that's good for this sort of stuff. Can I take a look at it?
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If Minato couldn't, he just wasn't strong enough.]
Go ahead. [He doesn't make any show of lifting it or extending it, but he waits.] You speak to Emma often?
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Sometimes. Seems like everything I do worries her, so I feel bad about that. But she helps me out a lot. Saved me a couple times. Looks after me. [ ... ] Most people have been like that, actually.
[ overly concerned, but very nice. it's been nice. ]
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Or either very athletic.]
I don't think she cares too much for me. Ah well. Has she told you anything fun?
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I don't want to type any more about Hisoka's legs, so that's it. ]
I didn't think she likes me much, but she still cares. I'm sure it's the same for you.
[ He presses his hand against the cloth, as light a touch as he can, trying to feel whether the blood still feels wet or if it's old blood. It shouldn't still be bleeding, but Minato also got yelled at for not changing his bandages. ]
As for anything fun... not really. Usually, I'm just getting lectured. She's very practical.
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But it's not really wet, at least. Maybe a bit damp. The blood has pretty much dried.]
Yes, you could say that. Perhaps she wants a child, so she is mothering you.
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There's other people she could be taking care of. [ Though... yeah... they are losing the little kids rather quickly ]
I don't think it's that, anyways. She's partners with Naminé. That's the sort of person you want to mother, not me.
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a moan.]
...Do you not care if you are injured or die?
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There's some stuff I want to do before I die. But injuries heal. They can be worth it, sometimes.