[not again] catchall for akira

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Because of what Taako said?

[survivaltricks]

Yeah. Exactly because of what Taako said.

And because of what Magnus himself didn't say.

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I suppose that is one way to figure things out - to listen for the things they cannot say.

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It's the advice Heart gave to Chuuya and I when we asked about it.

[Chuuya kind of dragged him to talk to Heart so it was a bit of an awkward conversation]

You and I would know better than anyone how it works, too.

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Mm... we would.

[...]

If your suspicions are true - what sort of role do you think he might have?

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[. . .]

I once told Sanji that I thought Shadows' counselor might be the role tasked with ensuring at least one person dies per week.

[he says that quietly, a bit solemnly, and his fingers begin to strike the horse's neck again. he seems pensive]

Heart told Sanji that no such role existed, but. . . mmm. I don't know.

There are a lot of reasons why Heart couldn't have been truthful about it.

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...

[mmmm. flayn bites her lip, mulling that over.]

They did say they have their own rules to follow, so perhaps it would not be possible for them to be honest. But... What would their title even be?

"Murder Counselor"?

[it sounds a little silly when she says it like that, but she's. being entirely sincere.]

[survivaltricks]

[. . .]

[PRESSES. . . A HAND AGAINST HIS FACE]

I sure hope not.

[it sounds awful and he knows she's being sincere but please. please let there not be a murder counselor in this camp]

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I hope not, as well.

[that would be bad.]

...but if there is a role like that... what do you think should be done?

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I think they need to be protected.

[he says that immediately, no hesitation in his words at all]

Because I think they got the shittiest deal out of all of us.

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...

[that - well, that actually shocks her. she stares at him for a few long moments. when she speaks, her voice is very, very gentle.]

You really are among the kindest people here.