[ Flayn is practically setting herself up as a target here—he's ultimately grateful that Taako gets them back on track. He doesn't flinch or baffle at the request, just blinking in surprise, bristling slightly, but otherwise quiet and still through his explanation. No big show of violence.

If anything, after this week, he's amenable to conversation, even if his tone is less than warm. He's not touching the comforting bits—it's not necessary. ]

I asked Purple Heart if the sequins changing were a necessity for success—they are not, but they are indicators that you're heading the right direction. That you should continue along that path.

[ Even if that involves killing. It's a sour thought, one he avoids like the plague... but there's no getting around it, is there? No matter how much progress they've made, there's no way forward without it.

Still, it sounds like they're not planning on taking responsibility for this, so he has to ask: ]

Are you saying you need to avoid detection during the trials as well? Because it would set us back from figuring out how to end this 'game' entirely?

[ Is that what their scapegoats have died for? Do they intend to have another? ]