week two, saturday, post-trial

[digestif]

[ Mizuki has a lot of business to attend to tonight, and Ishikirimaru is most certainly included in that bunch. They're quick to seek him out after the trial - not because they believe he'll be removed from the game anytime soon, but because they have a feeling plenty of other people are going to want to talk to him. ]

You have a lot of faith, Ishikirimaru-san. As expected of someone with Piety, I suppose. [ a beat. ] Is now a better time to ask what you're planning?

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[ritualization]

[that's cute though... ishi nods, quietly noting that.]

If I might also ask-- what is it that keeps you with him?

Just out of curiosity, really. I am not asking this to try to sway you.

[digestif]

What keeps me with him? Hmm...

[ they ponder that for a few moments. ]

He's cute! And if I leave him, he'll be all alone. Someone has to take care of him.

[ one gets the sense they aren't being entirely serious ]

[ritualization]

[yeah, one definitely does. he hums, taking a moment, before-]

If you'll forgive my saying so, Mizuki-san, that seems a bit unlike you.

[and a little more gently:]

You may say so, if you would prefer to keep your reasons to yourself.

[digestif]

[ they laugh a little. ]

Not good enough for you? I think judging them by their character is the best we can do. In the end, they're all promising us the same rewards, after all.