[ That's good to know. It tells her meetings aren't safe, should she become Rapt0r's enemy. Those seem like the most important times to keep watch on the group anyway. ]
Well, that's a relief. But now I have to wonder, did you come watch our concert? Though I don't assume it was your style of music at all.
[ That is... actually a good question. Lacus hesitates for a second. ]
A little?
[ That performance specifically wasn't really suited for their administrators at all, meant to encourage resilience among those on the island. But in principle of the thing, would she like him to listen? Yes. Singing's always been important to how she communicates. ]
[ He's probably going to hate all of her songs, but hey. You never know!
Lacus sits down in the sand and feels herself deflating. It's been a really long day. She'd been meaning to grill him about the situation some more, but... Maybe it's time to breathe for a moment first. ]
Beat it a few days ago. Dunno if I feel like doing a speedrun or no damage run yet.
[ There's so many ways to run Pokémon...
And sorry Lacus. ]
Hey, why're you still talking with me like this? Figured you'd still talk to me for info, but why the small talk? Ain't you scared of me? Or mad at me, or something else in between.
Maybe it's for the best best to interrogate the real questions instead. This time, Lacus doesn't hesitate. ]
I like knowing how you think.
[ She only takes a breath after getting that out, because that's the real answer and it's simply elaborating on it that makes it difficult to choose words. ]
I'm neither scared nor angry, no. I'm wary of you, but I am wary of most everyone on this island right now. I disagree with you, fundamentally, on the nature of the world and the path to the future. I'm sad. I mourn Merlin. I loathe what you did last night. But I knew it was within you to do something like that since the first time we talked.
[ To be angry about something, there must be a measure of disappointment, but Rapt0r hasn't betrayed her expectations at all. She's sad. That's all it is. ]
So has anything really changed since the last time we spoke?
[ There is a lot about their first conversation still running through her mind. What's a future in which Rapt0r could exist, a world in which he isn't an unfortunate minority that has to be dealt with in order for the majority to live? That's the kind of future Lacus wants to work towards, in her own world as well.
The world isn't something one creates, she'd once said to her friend. She still thinks this way. She alone is not going to decide the future, nor does she want to. But being in a position of power as she is now, she still needs to know the weight of her decisions.
She wants to have tea with Rapt0r. She wants to talk to him more. And that may all just come down to arrogance, a motivation he would despise in her even so, but it doesn't matter. He asked a question and he has received the truthful answer. ]
Will you accept my invitation? Will you kill me, if you do?
[ Though 'walking on the beach singing', 'tending to the garden', and 'walking on the beach singing some more' are incredibly important activities. Factoring in Haro playtime, Lacus is clearly in high demand(?). ]
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[ That might be his biggest consideration at the current moment tbh. ]
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[ She's pretty surprised by that. It seems more involved than just palm tree speaker supervision. ]
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It's still unsettling. ]
My. That's quite ruthless, spying on all our private and embarrassing moments.
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I'm not really into sims.
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Well, that's a relief. But now I have to wonder, did you come watch our concert? Though I don't assume it was your style of music at all.
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[ A beat. ]
Why, did you want me to?
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A little?
[ That performance specifically wasn't really suited for their administrators at all, meant to encourage resilience among those on the island. But in principle of the thing, would she like him to listen? Yes. Singing's always been important to how she communicates. ]
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[ A beat. ]
Then let me know next time I guess.
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[ He's probably going to hate all of her songs, but hey. You never know!
Lacus sits down in the sand and feels herself deflating. It's been a really long day. She'd been meaning to grill him about the situation some more, but... Maybe it's time to breathe for a moment first. ]
How's "Pokémon" going?
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[ There's so many ways to run Pokémon...
And sorry Lacus. ]
Hey, why're you still talking with me like this? Figured you'd still talk to me for info, but why the small talk? Ain't you scared of me? Or mad at me, or something else in between.
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Maybe it's for the best best to interrogate the real questions instead. This time, Lacus doesn't hesitate. ]
I like knowing how you think.
[ She only takes a breath after getting that out, because that's the real answer and it's simply elaborating on it that makes it difficult to choose words. ]
I'm neither scared nor angry, no. I'm wary of you, but I am wary of most everyone on this island right now. I disagree with you, fundamentally, on the nature of the world and the path to the future. I'm sad. I mourn Merlin. I loathe what you did last night. But I knew it was within you to do something like that since the first time we talked.
[ To be angry about something, there must be a measure of disappointment, but Rapt0r hasn't betrayed her expectations at all. She's sad. That's all it is. ]
So has anything really changed since the last time we spoke?
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[ A short burst of fabric cuts through briefly. ]
So yeah, it's more real. Like seeing a boss one shot another party member.
Still wanna have tea with me, Lacus?
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[ There is a lot about their first conversation still running through her mind. What's a future in which Rapt0r could exist, a world in which he isn't an unfortunate minority that has to be dealt with in order for the majority to live? That's the kind of future Lacus wants to work towards, in her own world as well.
The world isn't something one creates, she'd once said to her friend. She still thinks this way. She alone is not going to decide the future, nor does she want to. But being in a position of power as she is now, she still needs to know the weight of her decisions.
She wants to have tea with Rapt0r. She wants to talk to him more. And that may all just come down to arrogance, a motivation he would despise in her even so, but it doesn't matter. He asked a question and he has received the truthful answer. ]
Will you accept my invitation? Will you kill me, if you do?
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Yeah. Yeah, I will. [ A slight pause, and even with the poor voice quality his amusement shines through. ]
Oh, to the first one. I won't kill you unless you give me a reason to, but you get that already, don't you?
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Of course.
[ She's taking a gamble on her judgement of his character, but she wouldn't gamble on something she thinks she can't win. ]
And if the time does come for us to become proper "enemies", I won't expect mercy nor give it. Those are acceptable terms, right?
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[ Different from the static before, there's some shifting audible in the background. ]
Next week? In a few days.
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[ Though 'walking on the beach singing', 'tending to the garden', and 'walking on the beach singing some more' are incredibly important activities. Factoring in Haro playtime, Lacus is clearly in high demand(?). ]
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[ That is to say, you're in for sleep crimes Lacus. ]
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[ If someone found them, they might try to attack Rapt0r and if they did that, someone would definitely die. ]
Just give me advance notice so I can set up. I'll make sure to bring some snacks as well.
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Cya later, Lacus. [ There is of course, an almost lilt behind that goodbye. See you later indeed. ]