raisetheearth | Entry #A-3: "Ask" [Video] [Shepherd's Haven]

[It's getting easier to tell Ryuzaki and Lazarus apart; the latter looks significantly thinner and more unhealthy than the former, and instead of breaking into easy smirks, his face is placid and serious. The two share a Number, but little else.]

Regarding recent events, Saretha has given these aspects thought and is asking you to do the same. Please pay attention to what she has to say, whether or not you've missed these events in real time. It's all important.

I'm one of the people who was contacted by the informant from Thunder Corp, and I know of some others, but there's a question I'm very interested in at this time. I want to know if anyone was both contacted by this informant and approached by a representative from the company, and if there are any Numbered currently active on the Network who experienced neither of these things.

If you're not comfortable sharing this information on the Network, especially considering that I have a particularly destructive and untrustworthy doppelganger who can see even my private network messages and just took a job with someone I have a very bad feeling about, I can meet with you in person to discuss this regardless of your location, or speak with you on a private line. If you've agreed to help Thunder Corp, I'm not not here to judge harshly... at this point, I just want the data I've specified, and your answer one way or the other is something you're welcome to keep to yourself.

To reiterate: Were you contacted by Thunder Corp's rogue informant, or a recruiter? Were you contacted by both? Were you contacted by neither?

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Do pay more attention, Arthur...

[Admittedly, he didn't want to--but, he didn't want to admit it to Emilia. Arthur was happy to work in the garage and act ignorant. If a problem came to him, he would work to end it, but...]

S-Sorry... I've been busy with repairs, you know? I kind of lose my focus.

So, were you hoping that I handle everything?

Mmm, no, but...

[There was a difference, to Arthur, between instigating and responding.

He wasn't happy with how backhanded the Thunder Corp situation was, but he didn't know what to do about it.]

You've got better judgement than me.

Hm, you could stand to think things through a bit more, my love...

[ With all of the Thunder Corp stuff going on made her concerned about what's to come. She wonders, though, if he got the engagement ring yet... ]

[Purchased and hidden somewhere crafty, Arthur was simply struggling with timing.

If she could forget just a little so I could make it a surprised-- had been his one thought for awhile.]

Instinct is one thing and being smart is another.

[He offered a weak smile as an apology.]

I love you despite how smart you are...

['Despite'. He admitted himself, but it was still a little foot wearing cleats stepping on his heart whenever Emilia admitted it, too--]

It's why I trust you more than myself.

Ah, perhaps that was a little too mean...

[ She didn't think he was incapable of learning... ]

[Compared to Kyle's bullying--Arthur could find very little insult in what Emilia said. He only really felt bad, because he was worried her impression of him might have declined if he hung back in wit too far.]

Emi... You're sweet. If you worry about sounding mean, why should I feel bad about it?

Oh, dragul meu... I love you so.

Shall we meet up when there's time?

[There was a smile in Arthur's tone, sedated despite his worry.

There was always a risk of something going on, but lately... It seemed like things were speeding up and the chance of living a peaceful married life out was declining.

He would marry Emilia for sure, but--he would have liked it to be quiet.]

Of course. It's not my day in the shop today. I've just been cleaning up.

[ She hoped things would had been quiet for a while longer, but it wasn't to be. Now she wanted to marry him as soon as she could. ]

Oh, good. Meet me at home...?

Ten minutes. [He was overestimating his ability to clean in time, but he was going to definitely give it his all.]

I'll be expecting you in twenty.

[Arthur laughed a bit nervously at that, but it was as she predicted. Not exactly happy to meet that expectation since it was more of a low standard than anything--he didn't even announce himself when he arrived, trying to shyly change his clothes and return to things...]

[ And Emi, of course, was waiting for him in her room. They have all night to spend together. ]

Entry #A-3: "Ask" [Video] [Shepherd's Haven]

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Handwave or do you want to move it to something private, since we're in somebody's post?

Let's handwave.