Something of the sort, yes. You are more or less the most tolerable person I have met here, and the only other with such a long history.
[they may have their disagreements about humanity, but-- they're on similar wavelengths otherwise, it seems. particularly when it comes to how much they want to bother engaging in the competition itself.]
If neither of us is truly competing, then there are more benefits than detriments.
I can't be allowed to forget that I've already died.
[Speaking plainly on the matter because... Chiron knows himself very well. He knows what drives him, his weaknesses, his strengths, and the dangers at play here]
There are children here, so I am confident that would be enough to stay my hand in most cases. However, if I think there is some greater purpose waiting for me, there is always the chance I would manipulate situations to my advantage, and place myself on the board.
At present, there's only five here that I think could face me on equal footing, either on merit of their wit or strength.
[It's not his intention to overstate his importance. Just what he views as a pragmatic truth. He prefers to be an ally, but would make a formidable enemy in his own worst-case scenario.]
Well, depending on the functions of missing memory, I may be unable to properly remind you... but I will at least be able to evaluate whether or not you are yet aware, and know what may occur if you've forgotten.
[and deal with it as necessary. should it be necessary, anyway.]
Should you truly forget, what would you have done? Or would you rather make no explicit plans, bearing in mind the fact that you will likely remember them even after losing the memory of your death?
[he nods in turn, noting that momentary shift in expression... and as it was his own proposition, it does seem appropriate enough for him to answer first.]
[Listen, he knows his team lead faints a lot but it's fine, they're trying their best]
I would say nothing of particular merit. That they are unfortunately very fallible and only receive information shortly before we do, and we were assigned to them by unknown means.
[Emet, you could have been on Rabbit's team. What a missed opportunity]
I had also thought that they would some information on us, but that does not seem to be the case, either. The Realm holds all the cards, not them.
[In any case:]
I'll be speaking with my Lead tomorrow, so if there are any particular questions you wish me to ask...
[they may be trying but they are far too soft for this.]
I was told the same. Though they were... uninclined to learn more than the Realm has shared regarding all of us.
[a wave of one hand, there.]
Thus far, I've mainly learned that mine is not terribly social; they wished to know little more of me than whether I meant to cooperate, and are uninterested in being on friendly terms. They are fairly confident in their own ability, as well, and explained a bit more of the magic they now wield-- truly creating objects, it seems, rather than merely summoning them from elsewhere. While they cannot share who our teammates are, they may be able to help guide us in that direction... as I was the first to speak with them, however, they had no such knowledge.
I would know as much of how each of them operates as possible, if you could ask after that with Rabbit.
Not that any of this is a surprise, necessarily, but Emet is truly that kind of immortal (???) being. Chiron almost cut himself on the sharpness of that analysis.]
I see.
[Already forming a plan to translate this into a manner that will be... kinder to Rabbit.]
I will also see if I can contact some of the other leads. Shall we divide them between the two of us?
I believe that should be agreeable. I've spoken with Wolf before, for one, and would not mind doing so again.
[after a moment, though, he adds-]
I would not, however, speak with any of them yet about that vague warning the boy gave. He seemed to believe that while most of the Leaders and participants do wish to help, that someone harbors malicious intent. If that is true, then knowing more of those guiding us will be useful.
[he may not be the type who's eager to save all the worlds, really, but he wishes to preserve his own-- and himself. if someone is going to fuck it all up, he would very much like to be ready for it.]
[And he pauses then, eyes narrowed in thought before speaking again]
I will take better stock of Rabbit as well. If there's someone among the leaders who is encouraging death, it's to their benefit to throw suspicion elsewhere.
[Much like Pikachu in that way. No one took the detective seriously until he demonstrated the full capacity of his abilities.
He has no evidence, obviously, but a rabbit would be a great cover animal. And Chiron does not feel like being caught off-guard again]
[and so the great rabbit-is-evil conspiracy finds its ic footing,,]
The possibility always exists, yes. If one is a good enough actor, then by their very nature, none would ever think it of them-- until they misstepped.
Another reason it is important to observe each of them, as well as the other participants.
[Me at mods: give me the killer rabbit from monty python!!!]
Yes... in regards to the participants, I will be in communication with anyone I've yet to meet.
[It's for his own curiosity as well as taking stock of those in need of a guiding hand.]
In any case, which of the Leaders do you wish to speak with? [Though there is a pause] Of course, speak with them all if it will sate your curiosity, but we'll split the burden of information.
It may be a bit soon, but shall we arrange for tomorrow? If anything else should change, then it should be discussed; after that, we may allow a few days to work, and call on each other before that if it becomes necessary.
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Now this is interesting.]
You wish to form an alliance?
[The tone of his question is mild -- no surprises there, he is almost always mild -- but he does look to Emet-Selch with some level of amusement.]
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[they may have their disagreements about humanity, but-- they're on similar wavelengths otherwise, it seems. particularly when it comes to how much they want to bother engaging in the competition itself.]
If neither of us is truly competing, then there are more benefits than detriments.
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Very well.
[He doesn't deliberate long on the matter; he agrees that pooling their resources is beneficial, and Emet did gift him information for free.]
There is one stipulation, however.
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[he'll wait, head cocked slightly as he observes chiron.]
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[Speaking plainly on the matter because... Chiron knows himself very well. He knows what drives him, his weaknesses, his strengths, and the dangers at play here]
There are children here, so I am confident that would be enough to stay my hand in most cases. However, if I think there is some greater purpose waiting for me, there is always the chance I would manipulate situations to my advantage, and place myself on the board.
At present, there's only five here that I think could face me on equal footing, either on merit of their wit or strength.
[It's not his intention to overstate his importance. Just what he views as a pragmatic truth. He prefers to be an ally, but would make a formidable enemy in his own worst-case scenario.]
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[and deal with it as necessary. should it be necessary, anyway.]
Should you truly forget, what would you have done? Or would you rather make no explicit plans, bearing in mind the fact that you will likely remember them even after losing the memory of your death?
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[Leaving it at that, though his expression does dip a little into something old and tired.
And then he bounces back and turns a smile in Emet-Selch's direction]
Thank you for your cooperation.
[So you first]
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[he nods in turn, noting that momentary shift in expression... and as it was his own proposition, it does seem appropriate enough for him to answer first.]
Tiger, for me. And yourself?
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[It would have been somewhat anti-climatic if they'd been on the same team this entire time, so Chiron looks pleased with the distinction]
Good; we shall see what our leaders have to offer us, then.
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I suppose you would do better with them.
[he's more kind.]
What have you learned, thus far?
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I would say nothing of particular merit. That they are unfortunately very fallible and only receive information shortly before we do, and we were assigned to them by unknown means.
[Emet, you could have been on Rabbit's team. What a missed opportunity]
I had also thought that they would some information on us, but that does not seem to be the case, either. The Realm holds all the cards, not them.
[In any case:]
I'll be speaking with my Lead tomorrow, so if there are any particular questions you wish me to ask...
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I was told the same. Though they were... uninclined to learn more than the Realm has shared regarding all of us.
[a wave of one hand, there.]
Thus far, I've mainly learned that mine is not terribly social; they wished to know little more of me than whether I meant to cooperate, and are uninterested in being on friendly terms. They are fairly confident in their own ability, as well, and explained a bit more of the magic they now wield-- truly creating objects, it seems, rather than merely summoning them from elsewhere. While they cannot share who our teammates are, they may be able to help guide us in that direction... as I was the first to speak with them, however, they had no such knowledge.
I would know as much of how each of them operates as possible, if you could ask after that with Rabbit.
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Not that any of this is a surprise, necessarily, but Emet is truly that kind of immortal (???) being. Chiron almost cut himself on the sharpness of that analysis.]
I see.
[Already forming a plan to translate this into a manner that will be... kinder to Rabbit.]
I will also see if I can contact some of the other leads. Shall we divide them between the two of us?
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[after a moment, though, he adds-]
I would not, however, speak with any of them yet about that vague warning the boy gave. He seemed to believe that while most of the Leaders and participants do wish to help, that someone harbors malicious intent. If that is true, then knowing more of those guiding us will be useful.
[he may not be the type who's eager to save all the worlds, really, but he wishes to preserve his own-- and himself. if someone is going to fuck it all up, he would very much like to be ready for it.]
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[And he pauses then, eyes narrowed in thought before speaking again]
I will take better stock of Rabbit as well. If there's someone among the leaders who is encouraging death, it's to their benefit to throw suspicion elsewhere.
[Much like Pikachu in that way. No one took the detective seriously until he demonstrated the full capacity of his abilities.
He has no evidence, obviously, but a rabbit would be a great cover animal. And Chiron does not feel like being caught off-guard again]
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The possibility always exists, yes. If one is a good enough actor, then by their very nature, none would ever think it of them-- until they misstepped.
Another reason it is important to observe each of them, as well as the other participants.
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Yes... in regards to the participants, I will be in communication with anyone I've yet to meet.
[It's for his own curiosity as well as taking stock of those in need of a guiding hand.]
In any case, which of the Leaders do you wish to speak with? [Though there is a pause] Of course, speak with them all if it will sate your curiosity, but we'll split the burden of information.
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[both how much time he has, and how much interest.]
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[An agreeable nod]
How often would you like to meet, then?
[They... tend to keep finding each other in here, but he doesn't think there's anything wrong with setting a time and place.]
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I again thank you for your cooperation.