week 2, saturday

[vigilantics]

[ well. there is a lot of things they can discuss. how tiring that trial was, what might happen tomorrow with natsuo, fitz and sandalphon. honestly, stephanie looks like she has barely slept and is about to fall over. she might prefer a nap.

but, first of all, there is one thing in particular they really need to address. ]

So. Historians.

Comments

[axilium]

That's very egotistical of you, Steph.

[vigilantics]

Is it egotistical if I'm right?

[axilium]

That's very subjective.

[vigilantics]

Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe.

... also, Varian's item basically only gave information that we already had about how titles and roles work. That there are special roles, that you can change your title, but you can't change a role, things like that.

[axilium]

... So nothing that exposes us, at least.

[vigilantics]

Mmhm. But since Dragon outed that the Historians exist, that means the same could happen to us, right?

[axilium]

... It's possible. [...] So stay off the radar to the best of your ability. I've already played a bit of my hand, and I can play with fire around Akechi for only so long, but I don't think anyone has reason to suspect you.

[vigilantics]

Everyone thinks I'm an idiot who only knows how to get hurt, so probably not.

[axilium]

Exactly.

As much as I'd rather it not be a pattern, you've actually probably deflected suspicion off yourself.

[vigilantics]

Rude.

[axilium]

But the truth.

[vigilantics]

Alright but it's okay if I say it. Not you.

[axilium]

Well, that's just a little hypocritical, don't you think?

[vigilantics]

But I'm cute, so what does it matter?

[axilium]

True.

Anyway, we're getting off-topic. We were discussing Hikage?

[vigilantics]

[ they always get off topic. ]

Do we still tell him? And if we do, what... exactly should it be?

[axilium]

... The longer you hide it from him, the worse I bet he'll take it if the truth ever comes out—trust issues and all. If we want to avoid that... you need to tell him now.

But it's your call to make.

[vigilantics]

No, I... think you're probably right. He's already suspected me before, with the whole Ion thing.

That still leaves us with what exactly do I tell him though.

[axilium]

[hmm.]

... Maybe just tell him that you can check to see if someone has an additional role, and whether they're a hero, civilian, or villain? I think we should keep quiet about being able to know who people talk to.

[because it'd let others know that they can then figure out who their allies might be.]

And that you're in a slightly better position to get more info from the Crafters. He could be useful in figuring stuff out.

Don't out me yet, though I guess you can admit to working with at least one other person. We'll see how he reacts to that, first.

[vigilantics]

Mm. Do you think I should mention Akechi, Monika, and Sousei then? Although I'd have to specify that Monika is more of a suspicion than an actual confirmation at this point.

[ but also like. come on. she definitely has a role. ]

... well, I probably should if we're revealing the check thing. He'd want to know who we looked at.

And I won't out you. If he asks, I'll just say I'm not allowed to give your identity without your permission.

[axilium]

... Reveal Akechi. Say that you can't talk about the second check yet, maybe. If Akechi and Sousei are working together, then if word gets back to them they've both been confirmed... hmm.

I'm trying to decide whether that'd work in our favour or against it.

[vigilantics]

We've already outed Akechi to one person, anyway, so he's the safer bet. Admittedly, I think he's easier to deal with than Sousei.

[ sousei in general is still a pretty big ???? with his personality. ]

[axilium]

... I get the feeling Sousei has good intentions, but yeah, he'll be tough to crack.

Also, the fact that he and my partner are kind of enemies does make things awkward.

[vigilantics]

He's a nice guy, I think. At least, he has ben to me.

[ ... ]

I do not have a dad kink. I just told him he seems very dad-like once because he was fussing over me.

[axilium]

... You know, you really didn't have to clarify that.