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.
[Said after a beat of quiet himself, and he folds his arms in thought]
I was already considering potential candidates. Won would be an obvious choice given the speed at which he charms the masses, through perhaps his obviousness would also hinder his candidacy.
That Miss Elsa knew so much about what was happening also gave me pause. Some of that information I had heard, but even still...
[He is watching them all closely now.]
-- Ah, yes. Speaking of Won, he offered me information, though you might have heard word of this already. Last Sunday, certain devices were acting strangely, and he wanted my cooperation in tracking down anyone who was experiencing it, as well as asking what their teams were.
[...]
I did not volunteer my team, or that my own machine malfunctioned. Or that I also received a prize for my collection of Nova.
Bear in mind that those who are more vocal are sometimes less likely to be a true source-- not more. Anyone receiving information would know it would seem odd that they had so much awareness, and the reasonable thing to do is to pass it to someone else to share.
[the rest of that, though-- hm. he raises a brow, looking chiron over more closely.]
I had not heard, no-- the man is deeply curious each time we speak, and yet he never asked me if I had experienced the same. Just what happened that day, on both counts?
[Emet isn't wrong; it's the type of move Chiron would pull to shield himself from suspicion, and he nods along in agreement.
But at those questions:]
On Sunday, I was given an item from home... nothing that would be of value to us, merely a reminder of things long past.
[pausing for a moment, but he continues on in the same, smooth tone]
Though afterward, a picture of a rabbit continued to flash across my devices's screen. According to Won, this might correlate with which teams are earning the most Nova -- hence why he is searching out those willing to share what their teams are, to better gauge the numbers.
[Another pause. Sorry this is just info dump time, people threw knowledge on Chiron's lap]
The greater amount of nova gathered, the higher the chances of the Leaders' memories coming back. So I assume that at present, Wolf and Rabbit have gained the greatest knowledge back.
[And then finally, after another pause in which he glances up at the darkened treetops, Chiron drops the last bit of information he's secured]
They can also hear our conversations -- the Leaders, I mean. Again, according to Won. In which case--
[SPEAKING OUT INTO THE VOID]
Should you hear this, Bunny, I do hope you will grant me a little leniency for my decisions.
I was told the same, but that they can only do so with members of their own team.
The device incident, I would assume to be some form of alert, seeing as you saw your own leader's animal, but I would not say it merely lets one know who is earning the most nova... The list we are provided serves that purpose upon its updates, does it not? Therefore, there would be no need for only some of us to receive that notification, or to provide it separately at all.
I think it is associated with your team, but I also believe it is telling you something else. The most likely correlation is that it was related to what you received, and the most likely assumption is that you, in some way, provided a contribution.
While true, I do not know why my device flashed for so long when it had made it clear that the gift I was offered was a result of my contributions.
[Because frankly, Chiron agrees with what Emet-Selch has said so far, and pauses in consideration, a finger against his chin]
Ah, wait. Perhaps he meant that the flashing was in correlation with a Leader's memory. Because I am on Rabbit's team and saw their image, the insinuation is that Rabbit has a new memory that they might be willing to share.
I would ask Rabbit of this directly, then, when you next have the chance. They may well be able to say more.
[as it stands they're just-- speculating, really.]
If that is the case, then given Tiger's position, I am unsurprised I did not experience the same. I have a feeling they may yet struggle, given that they told me not all of their team had even bothered to speak with them.
Ah, but speaking of such matters-- I share a team with either Hansa, Hua Cheng, or it may well have been Laine. I have not yet determined which.
They were able to provide some direction toward other teammates beginning this week, yes-- yours may be able to do the same. I was told it was 'someone who has probably heard many pirate jokes'.
Hansa offered to exchange teams with me a week ago. At the time I refused, still wanting to learn the limits of the rules we are bound by...
But I have been thinking it would be beneficial to him and I both if we were to make the exchange now. At the very least I can confirm or deny if he is on Tiger's team.
[So maybe not outright say who his team is, but help aid in Emet's search]
If you already have that opportunity, then I will leave him to you, and attempt to speak with Hua Cheng. We are not particularly close, but perhaps our common ground will aid in the effort; I have found him agreeable enough.
[sometimes, immortals just vibe a little.]
And it is possible that someone knows Laine's, and will be willing to share tomorrow. We have not been asking it of those who knew the dead, but mayhap we should start, if only to attempt to keep track.
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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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[Said after a beat of quiet himself, and he folds his arms in thought]
I was already considering potential candidates. Won would be an obvious choice given the speed at which he charms the masses, through perhaps his obviousness would also hinder his candidacy.
That Miss Elsa knew so much about what was happening also gave me pause. Some of that information I had heard, but even still...
[He is watching them all closely now.]
-- Ah, yes. Speaking of Won, he offered me information, though you might have heard word of this already. Last Sunday, certain devices were acting strangely, and he wanted my cooperation in tracking down anyone who was experiencing it, as well as asking what their teams were.
[...]
I did not volunteer my team, or that my own machine malfunctioned. Or that I also received a prize for my collection of Nova.
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[the rest of that, though-- hm. he raises a brow, looking chiron over more closely.]
I had not heard, no-- the man is deeply curious each time we speak, and yet he never asked me if I had experienced the same. Just what happened that day, on both counts?
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But at those questions:]
On Sunday, I was given an item from home... nothing that would be of value to us, merely a reminder of things long past.
[pausing for a moment, but he continues on in the same, smooth tone]
Though afterward, a picture of a rabbit continued to flash across my devices's screen. According to Won, this might correlate with which teams are earning the most Nova -- hence why he is searching out those willing to share what their teams are, to better gauge the numbers.
[Another pause. Sorry this is just info dump time, people threw knowledge on Chiron's lap]
The greater amount of nova gathered, the higher the chances of the Leaders' memories coming back. So I assume that at present, Wolf and Rabbit have gained the greatest knowledge back.
[And then finally, after another pause in which he glances up at the darkened treetops, Chiron drops the last bit of information he's secured]
They can also hear our conversations -- the Leaders, I mean. Again, according to Won. In which case--
[SPEAKING OUT INTO THE VOID]
Should you hear this, Bunny, I do hope you will grant me a little leniency for my decisions.
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The device incident, I would assume to be some form of alert, seeing as you saw your own leader's animal, but I would not say it merely lets one know who is earning the most nova... The list we are provided serves that purpose upon its updates, does it not? Therefore, there would be no need for only some of us to receive that notification, or to provide it separately at all.
I think it is associated with your team, but I also believe it is telling you something else. The most likely correlation is that it was related to what you received, and the most likely assumption is that you, in some way, provided a contribution.
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[Because frankly, Chiron agrees with what Emet-Selch has said so far, and pauses in consideration, a finger against his chin]
Ah, wait. Perhaps he meant that the flashing was in correlation with a Leader's memory. Because I am on Rabbit's team and saw their image, the insinuation is that Rabbit has a new memory that they might be willing to share.
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[as it stands they're just-- speculating, really.]
If that is the case, then given Tiger's position, I am unsurprised I did not experience the same. I have a feeling they may yet struggle, given that they told me not all of their team had even bothered to speak with them.
Ah, but speaking of such matters-- I share a team with either Hansa, Hua Cheng, or it may well have been Laine. I have not yet determined which.
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Ah yes, I must go to check up on them. They are very young, I've heard.
[Chiron stop.]
-- And how have you narrowed down your list? Were you told this by Tiger?
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But I have been thinking it would be beneficial to him and I both if we were to make the exchange now. At the very least I can confirm or deny if he is on Tiger's team.
[So maybe not outright say who his team is, but help aid in Emet's search]
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[sometimes, immortals just vibe a little.]
And it is possible that someone knows Laine's, and will be willing to share tomorrow. We have not been asking it of those who knew the dead, but mayhap we should start, if only to attempt to keep track.