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[guillotineroom]

.Characters may meet privately in any location available in the Edge of Reverie. Dorms are a good place to start, though!

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[messianic]

[He shakes his head at that]

Don't... worry about me, when it comes to something like that. I'll be fine no matter what happens.

... But I don't want to see all of you guys punished.

[peacetalks]

Why do you disregard yourself in this matter?

[messianic]

Oh--well.

[A vague shrug.]

I've been through a lot back home, so I guess I'm just not too worried. I think whatever the punishment is, I can probably handle it better than maybe... some people on other teams can.

[peacetalks]

And if it should be our deaths that we face as punishment?

[messianic]

[...]

Yeah. I'm... not that afraid of that sort of thing.

But I absolutely don't want it to happen to any of you--so we can't really... jump to that choice yet.

[peacetalks]

Master Minato...

[but you are a BABY]

... very well. I understand. Still, I would rather that be our last resort.

[messianic]

[don't worry about it]

Yeah, I agree. For now, we still have other options. And we should keep striving for a better outcome for as long as we can.

[peacetalks]

Among the other teams, is there one you would favor protecting?

[messianic]

[a wince]

... No. I... no, no team in particular.

I'm happy to go with whatever everyone decides on.

[peacetalks]

... you know you may speak freely here, yes?

[messianic]

Yes, I know. It's just--

[He breathes out a sigh and rubs the back of his neck.]

Sorry, Aymeric-san. I think I'm putting the harder burden on you guys.

[It's hard, he thinks, to have to make a decision like that, and actually pick a single team over all of the others.]

That's why... I'll go with whatever everyone here feels like we should do.

[Even though it's kind of the easy way out.]

[peacetalks]

If that is what you think is best, then I'll not argue with you. But pray do not be afraid to voice your thoughts, even if they be contrary to others' opinions.

[messianic]

I understand... thank you, Aymeric-san. I'll be sure to.

I really do trust everyone here, don't worry.

[peacetalks]

I am more concerned with our ability to uphold our responsibilities towards you. I should not like for your faith in us to be misplaced.

[messianic]

[A startled blink.]

Oh--I don't think that could ever happen. It's true that we haven't all known each other for long, but... well, knowing the kind of people you are, I'm not worried about that at all.

[peacetalks]

Well, I shall be reassured to have earned such trust, in any event.

[messianic]

[a small smile at that]

Well, in the meantime... I'm grateful for that too.

We'll figure this out. All of us, together. I do believe in that.

[peacetalks]

I do hope you are right, Master Minato.