[with a long-suffering sigh, he does in fact sit nearby for once. he has less of the energy to be stubborn, which he assumes to be part of the point of all this.]
[His tail curls over his bottom legs as he trails off, distracted]
I had... considered telling everyone the truth about my death, given the new circumstances. If there's to be another target, I'd rather it be someone who will not cause harm in the long-run.
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But I suspect the initial burden would be too great.
[he is STARING HARDER INTO THE SKY, looking much more annoyed.]
Yes, of course. Invite them to remove a source of insight from this place, one we may yet have need of given how little we still know-- no matter what happens when we depart this place, did you not still wish to resolve the problem?
[sacrifice is sometimes all too necessary, he knows. if it came to that-- emet-selch would not stop him. but for this? for the sake of thinking himself a more acceptable target?
[-- It would likely be in poor taste to start chuckling right now, wouldn't it]
Yes, that is partly the reason why I will not say anything for now.
[He'd been thinking more of the emotional cost when so many people already seem to depend on him, like robbing children of their parent when they are not yet fully grown, but--]
Besides, I am not the self-sacrificial type. I only do what needs to be done, not because I enjoy dying at every turn.
[the emotional cost doesn't always matter. sometimes, it has to be set aside.
besides that, he would likely think they just need to not depend on w single horse dad...]
You would not be long-lived, I suspect, if you were that sort. But do restrain yourself for now, and you ought to live well enough-- I doubt many should like to attempt killing you.
... On the merit of strength alone: Hansa, perhaps, if I was wounded first. And I will acknowledge that the other immortals likely have skills worthy of their many years.
[...]
I would normally count Ruler among them, but without her powers-- [A frown. It pains him to say as much, but no, he shakes his head. She could not take him out, either]
But I doubt many would attempt to attack me so recklessly. Blanca might have the skills to kill me if I couldn't see him. The same could be said of Claude, Raven, Shima, and Soo-Won.
[A pause, then glancing at Emet] You as well.
[Like. He's just being honest.]
But of everyone, the only ones I have confidence would correctly assess the situation to kill me efficiently would be you, Hansa, and Ruler.
[he sounds a little amused about it, actually-- and then just waves a hand.]
Perhaps I could, perhaps I could not. Much would depend upon the situation itself, with my abilities dampened, but they are not all I have ever relied upon.
[... His faith in Chiron's ability to just walk away is perhaps unwarranted given he does the opposite and just closes the rest of the distance so he can sit next to him.
[Noticing that he is neither dead nor suffering, and that Emet-Selch hasn't even moved. Almost immediately Chiron relaxes into place, tail again whipping to the side.]
I thought it a fair compromise to physically pulling you over, and there is unfortunately no second bear for me to distract myself with.
[Smiling as he says this. He's just glad that he can focus again. A frustrated disposition does not suit Chiron, and it was starting to get hellish on his end.]
I was, yes. They did not have much more of an idea about the situation than we already had. I asked about the boy's implication, and they thought it likely meant one of their co-workers was, as they put it, a backstabbing bitch.
[that's interesting... he'll have to bother them more in private.]
Ah, Tiger also clarified that while the Realm is certainly influenced by things like last weekend's events, it does still have defenses against purposeful manipulation. We will not be able to simply try to influence it in ways we prefer.
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[with a long-suffering sigh, he does in fact sit nearby for once. he has less of the energy to be stubborn, which he assumes to be part of the point of all this.]
Firstly-- have you noticed anything else lost?
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That's closer, he supposes, and the lack of distance between them does admittedly help with lessening some of his ever-present irritation. But still.
Quickly swallowing down his dismay, Chiron stares unblinking at the ground while he talks]
My wish for the Holy Grail. I suspect what it is, but it seems I have lost sight of what I wanted in the first place.
[At least he doesn't sound torn up about it.]
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emet-selch contemplates that for a moment, though, before he asks-]
Then do you yet remember what you planned to do upon your return?
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Though while he ruminates on these annoyances:]
I won't be returning; I'm already dead.
[So. Thankfully another week where he gets to keep his senses]
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[he leans back against the tree he's settled under, peering up into its leaves.]
More time without concern, there-- though we will still have more than enough of them elsewhere.
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[His tail curls over his bottom legs as he trails off, distracted]
I had... considered telling everyone the truth about my death, given the new circumstances. If there's to be another target, I'd rather it be someone who will not cause harm in the long-run.
[...]
But I suspect the initial burden would be too great.
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Yes, of course. Invite them to remove a source of insight from this place, one we may yet have need of given how little we still know-- no matter what happens when we depart this place, did you not still wish to resolve the problem?
[sacrifice is sometimes all too necessary, he knows. if it came to that-- emet-selch would not stop him. but for this? for the sake of thinking himself a more acceptable target?
absolutely not.]
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Yes, that is partly the reason why I will not say anything for now.
[He'd been thinking more of the emotional cost when so many people already seem to depend on him, like robbing children of their parent when they are not yet fully grown, but--]
Besides, I am not the self-sacrificial type. I only do what needs to be done, not because I enjoy dying at every turn.
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besides that, he would likely think they just need to not depend on w single horse dad...]
You would not be long-lived, I suspect, if you were that sort. But do restrain yourself for now, and you ought to live well enough-- I doubt many should like to attempt killing you.
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Well, we shall see. [an almost amused shrug as he leans more heavily on the tree, watching Emet out of the corner of his eyes]
I few now realize I was once divine, and you know how humans occasionally enjoy proving their worth through murdering gods.
[on the one hand, he means this in jest -- he certainly hopes no one here is like that.
But it's not like that isn't a trend, either. Humans do love to prove their superiority in any means necessary]
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[humans...
he eyes him curiously at that, though.]
Should any attempt it, are there any you believe would give you much of a fight?
[you know, for reference, if they do choose to try to mcmurder their local centaur.]
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[...]
I would normally count Ruler among them, but without her powers-- [A frown. It pains him to say as much, but no, he shakes his head. She could not take him out, either]
But I doubt many would attempt to attack me so recklessly. Blanca might have the skills to kill me if I couldn't see him. The same could be said of Claude, Raven, Shima, and Soo-Won.
[A pause, then glancing at Emet] You as well.
[Like. He's just being honest.]
But of everyone, the only ones I have confidence would correctly assess the situation to kill me efficiently would be you, Hansa, and Ruler.
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[he sounds a little amused about it, actually-- and then just waves a hand.]
Perhaps I could, perhaps I could not. Much would depend upon the situation itself, with my abilities dampened, but they are not all I have ever relied upon.
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Is that correct? Well then, if you don't mind humoring me--
How would you approach the manner of my death.
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Though it's that deliberation which leads me to believe we'd be an even match in some situations.
[He says thoughtfully while ... getting to his feet (hooves?), suddenly]
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[he doesn't move as he watches chiron stand, just arching a brow.]
Finished with this already?
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Like, literally next to him.]
No. I only decided to move.
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[a slight huff, there, but he doesn't get up to move away. it satisfies that compulsion, finally, which is still an annoyance of its own.]
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I thought it a fair compromise to physically pulling you over, and there is unfortunately no second bear for me to distract myself with.
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[so, yes, just moving himself was a good plan.]
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[Smiling as he says this. He's just glad that he can focus again. A frustrated disposition does not suit Chiron, and it was starting to get hellish on his end.]
Were you able to talk with your Leader by chance?
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[so, you know. it went about like that!]
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Yes, that seems to be the consensus then... they are certainly a diverse group. Goat might be near our age, or has certainly implied as much.
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[that's interesting... he'll have to bother them more in private.]
Ah, Tiger also clarified that while the Realm is certainly influenced by things like last weekend's events, it does still have defenses against purposeful manipulation. We will not be able to simply try to influence it in ways we prefer.