While I assume you'd tell me the truth, I do prefer verifying for my own sake.
[No playing favorites!! Lord, though. Once he sees the gun he sighs a bit, raking a hand through his hair.]
Not that I would expect anything less of you, but keep the weapon a secret. It is possible one of the bodies was shot, though I won't know until I examine the body tomorrow.
There will be a weapon planted in my room by tomorrow's time -- perhaps the murder weapon that killed Laine. As I said, I will not know until I examine his body.
[He announces all of this without pause, eyes closed]
It will be wiped of prints and hidden, though I will not be surprised if it is found. In which case there is a strong chance I will be brought under suspicion, though I hope to maintain my innocence by pointing out it'd be foolhardy to bring a murder weapon into my own room.
Chiron isn't sure what he expected but his eyes open while his arms shoot up in an attempt to placate]
It is an attempt to protect a certain informant of mine.
[Don't look at him like that]
Frankly put, they made a grave error that could result in their undue guilt, and given that they are able to receive information the rest of us aren't capable of knowing yet...
[Mmm he hopes. Emet understands. Why Chiron might have made some questionable decisions]
[.....ugh. he reaches up to rub at his temple with one hand, the other on his hip.]
I will not disagree with that evaluation, but the execution could certainly use work-- wipe the thing and dispose of it anywhere else, rather than taking it upon yourself...
But if they truly are a source of information, then neither would I risk losing someone useful, whether they committed the murder or not.
[pragmatism wins out even in that case; the trials are a farce, but information could get them somewhere. let another die first, even if this source is guilty after all and just lying to escape.
he exhales a sigh, shakes his head.]
If you truly have need to protect such a source, and are absolutely certain they can in fact provide the information they claim, then very well. I will assist if necessary, but do not think I will overlook these methods so easily, either.
[-- Honestly, Chiron is trying to remember the last time anyone has had the nerve to scold him, a whole deity. He'd chuckle if he was not somewhat concerned Emet-Selch might shoot him.]
In case the knife is the murder weapon and will lead to the proper killer, that is why I chose my room -- Raven is dead, and so I've no doubt the group will want to search it.
[He's trying to give the kids a chance to make this work in their favor.]
But regardless, it's as you say: this source is worthy of surviving on the information they can provide, and they trust me to protect the group at large.
I trust that you will not speak boldly of his name unless absolutely necessary.
[glancing at Emet now. This is, perhaps more than before, him extending a hand of trust in that regard. He has no issues speaking of himself and his capabilities, but this web of information will tangle as this game continues...
Well. No matter. He's already pledged on a constellation. He knew he was going to have to give up a name]
... well, he is hardly someone I expected to make such an error, but neither is he someone I object to protecting.
[he leans back against the tree, quiet for a moment as he takes that all in.]
Very well. Should he seem likely to fall under suspicion, I will attempt to help direct it away. But just what do you know of what he is able to provide?
[Sighing a little, shoulders slouching down now that he's revealed the name]
He is able to remain awake for a certain amount of time after the rest of us are forced asleep. Because of this, he can come across evidence -- even tamper with it -- to guide us to the truth.
[Or to simply hide it all together.]
As he considers me trustworthy, he has asked for my cooperation in controlling the flow of the trials should it prove necessary. Which brings us to the matter of the knife -- last night he insists he saw someone shove the body into the cannon, along with the knife, but then afterward they threw a gun into the ocean.
[Which is why Chiron came storming in wanting to know if he had to protect Emet because he went murdering, but moving on--]
Fearing that the knife was planted evidence that would derail the trial, he took it, but couldn't be certain when there was not enough time for him to examine the body or look for the gun.
Check Raven first, then, if you are looking for a possible gunshot injury. I know not how exactly it looked, but there was evidently a spray of blood from where his body was seated; determine his cause of death before the other, particularly given that his corpse was not potentially disturbed by being stuffed anywhere.
[his fingers tap on his forearm, contemplative.]
You may, if you so choose, tell him I will be assisting. It will ease matters if he knows I am not working against him in lines of questioning, and the like-- but it may require telling him that you've informed me of his ability.
[He will take those words into consideration with a nod, though his eyes tick up at the last few statements]
At present I do not think it necessary, but should I change my mind in the future...
[Emet knows perhaps more than most that Chiron does not shy away from the burden of other's disappointment -- because he does not particularly care if he's hated]
Just bear it in mind. I cannot very well go speak to him myself without betraying your confidence, after all.
[which it seems he won't do, for now.
but after a small stretch of silence:]
There will be others. Within the framework of a competition, it makes no sense for a singular member of a singular team to be granted such an opportunity, else it would prove unbalanced. If I am not very much mistaken, then there should be at least one individual on each team, unless this is a completely separate sort of matter.
Even so... I doubt that only one participant in a group this size would be so privileged. We will need to locate any others and ensure they are not prematurely removed, either.
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W2 || Friday
Emet-Selch. Do you have your gun on you?
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[he arches a brow, at that directness.]
Why do you ask?
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[He's -- antsy. Also probably still damp but that's the least of his concerns]
I need to verify it with my own eyes, and then I will answer your question in turn -- also, the bullets I gifted you.
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[he pulls it from within his outfit, though, along with the bullets. they're all there!]
I have yet to use it, and none others know of it to have stolen it from me.
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[No playing favorites!! Lord, though. Once he sees the gun he sighs a bit, raking a hand through his hair.]
Not that I would expect anything less of you, but keep the weapon a secret. It is possible one of the bodies was shot, though I won't know until I examine the body tomorrow.
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[it would look suspicious if he didn't, after they'd seen him put it to use.]
As it stands, you and Leveilleur are the only ones who know I could use one at all, but I do not know if he remembers.
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[A pause, and then--]
Ah yes, the white-haired youth. You told him that you know how to use a gun...?
[Naturally, Emet-Selch can do what he likes, but Chiron's voice still rings bemused as to why he'd share that kind of information with the other]
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[which he has just never mentioned! haha. that's fine.]
I did not share anything with the boy-- we rarely speak, which suits me well enough.
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[Eyes ticking to the side. That's. That's new information to him. But he carefully places it to the side for further consideration later.]
In any case, that is all I wished to check with you, so you could perhaps be further prepared come tomorrow.
[but it looks like Emet's good, so. False alarm.]
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[and to keep everything as hidden as possible. i hate his ass.
then, with a sigh and a wave of his hand:]
I expect you have the children to look after, don't you.
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Looking down at the ground with a soft laugh.]
Yes, it is true. I suspect my roommate's death will have left a few of them feeling lost.
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[go comfort your children because emet-selch will not.]
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Guess who has something "else of note".]
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[emet was just chilling and laying at the base of a tree, but he's paying attention now, sitting up to look at him.]
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There will be a weapon planted in my room by tomorrow's time -- perhaps the murder weapon that killed Laine. As I said, I will not know until I examine his body.
[He announces all of this without pause, eyes closed]
It will be wiped of prints and hidden, though I will not be surprised if it is found. In which case there is a strong chance I will be brought under suspicion, though I hope to maintain my innocence by pointing out it'd be foolhardy to bring a murder weapon into my own room.
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[flatly, annoyed. he pushes himself to his feet, arms folded.]
And how, pray tell, did you learn of this-- do not tell me you're agreeing to such a thing.
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He's not happy.
Chiron isn't sure what he expected but his eyes open while his arms shoot up in an attempt to placate]
It is an attempt to protect a certain informant of mine.
[Don't look at him like that]
Frankly put, they made a grave error that could result in their undue guilt, and given that they are able to receive information the rest of us aren't capable of knowing yet...
[Mmm he hopes. Emet understands. Why Chiron might have made some questionable decisions]
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I will not disagree with that evaluation, but the execution could certainly use work-- wipe the thing and dispose of it anywhere else, rather than taking it upon yourself...
But if they truly are a source of information, then neither would I risk losing someone useful, whether they committed the murder or not.
[pragmatism wins out even in that case; the trials are a farce, but information could get them somewhere. let another die first, even if this source is guilty after all and just lying to escape.
he exhales a sigh, shakes his head.]
If you truly have need to protect such a source, and are absolutely certain they can in fact provide the information they claim, then very well. I will assist if necessary, but do not think I will overlook these methods so easily, either.
Who do you mean to save?
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In case the knife is the murder weapon and will lead to the proper killer, that is why I chose my room -- Raven is dead, and so I've no doubt the group will want to search it.
[He's trying to give the kids a chance to make this work in their favor.]
But regardless, it's as you say: this source is worthy of surviving on the information they can provide, and they trust me to protect the group at large.
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I trust that you will not speak boldly of his name unless absolutely necessary.
[glancing at Emet now. This is, perhaps more than before, him extending a hand of trust in that regard. He has no issues speaking of himself and his capabilities, but this web of information will tangle as this game continues...
Well. No matter. He's already pledged on a constellation. He knew he was going to have to give up a name]
Blanca.
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[he leans back against the tree, quiet for a moment as he takes that all in.]
Very well. Should he seem likely to fall under suspicion, I will attempt to help direct it away. But just what do you know of what he is able to provide?
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He is able to remain awake for a certain amount of time after the rest of us are forced asleep. Because of this, he can come across evidence -- even tamper with it -- to guide us to the truth.
[Or to simply hide it all together.]
As he considers me trustworthy, he has asked for my cooperation in controlling the flow of the trials should it prove necessary. Which brings us to the matter of the knife -- last night he insists he saw someone shove the body into the cannon, along with the knife, but then afterward they threw a gun into the ocean.
[Which is why Chiron came storming in wanting to know if he had to protect Emet because he went murdering, but moving on--]
Fearing that the knife was planted evidence that would derail the trial, he took it, but couldn't be certain when there was not enough time for him to examine the body or look for the gun.
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[his fingers tap on his forearm, contemplative.]
You may, if you so choose, tell him I will be assisting. It will ease matters if he knows I am not working against him in lines of questioning, and the like-- but it may require telling him that you've informed me of his ability.
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[He will take those words into consideration with a nod, though his eyes tick up at the last few statements]
At present I do not think it necessary, but should I change my mind in the future...
[Emet knows perhaps more than most that Chiron does not shy away from the burden of other's disappointment -- because he does not particularly care if he's hated]
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[which it seems he won't do, for now.
but after a small stretch of silence:]
There will be others. Within the framework of a competition, it makes no sense for a singular member of a singular team to be granted such an opportunity, else it would prove unbalanced. If I am not very much mistaken, then there should be at least one individual on each team, unless this is a completely separate sort of matter.
Even so... I doubt that only one participant in a group this size would be so privileged. We will need to locate any others and ensure they are not prematurely removed, either.
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