[ so what he's hearing is that he should maybe ask snake. he can do that. ]
This is the first I've heard of you guys having a paper from before. Do you think they'd really share if I asked? [ now he is curious. ] This isn't exactly heroic if you ask me.
They would share and would probably like to compare notes. [ They do nod at that ] Not much about this whole thing is heroic, besides the roles we are playing.
[ he seems a little relieved to hear that. wow. maybe he really just needed to get over himself and stop stressing about how to talk to the leaders. ]
I can do that. I've...never been entirely sure how all of you feel about the competition aspect of this thing. Especially when it comes to sharing information. [ a hand comes up to fiddle with a few hairclips. ] Do you think playing the right roles is necessary for us to survive this?
A yellow ribbon catches their attention and they pick it up. ]
We have all agreed that any information gained should be shared. We have been fighting alongside each other for several months after all. It's hard not to get attached or form bonds from such an experience. [ They are picking it up. ]
I do think playing the right roles is necessary for now, as much as I don't enjoy playing along and do hope we can figure a way out of this sooner rather than later.
Yeah...it's the same for all of us, you know? It's impossible not to form some connections with some people here since we're all in the same situation and want to get home. [ watching rabbit's hands...but he's listening. ]
I don't want people to be forced into roles they can't continue with. Or anything that might hurt them. But I'm starting to see where are a lot of parts to this that I'm not even aware of yet.
[ me squinting like what i have no memory of my last tag ]
I have seen how close you all are getting, and I have been encouraging my own bunnies to talk with the others. It might be a bit selfish and it might wind up hurting you all in the long run, but I do think with our different strengths and perspectives we may be able to catch something missed.
[ They think about it a moment before they get some more yellow ribbons. ]
One can't really play favorites, hmm? [ More to themselves if anything. ]
You needn't worry about the roles that have been placed on those in a special position. Even if some of us are ill-suited for what is happening and even if it may hurt some of us, we will do our best for the sake of those close to us and our own worlds.
[ They look at black clip and pick it up as well to hold it over Nico's hair. Hm hm hm ]
Of course it's selfish. [ bluntly, but not unkindly. ] We're all getting close and starting to trust each other and make friends knowing that every Thursday now there's a risk one of those people will be taken away by another person we care about. The whole thing's pretty unfair, but...maybe being selfish is better than not caring at all. People are going to be more determined to find a solution if this keeps happening, as much as I don't want it to.
[ he hears it, but he cannot say shit about playing favorites, considering. ]
I'm going to worry anyway, I think. At least until all of this is over or we find a way to help people in any special position they might find themselves in. [ ...he thinks about the random note found in the bento, the theory he and tama had that it was probably an outside party, but he doesn't bring it up. instead, he's watching rabbit's hand as they hold up a clip and he frowns softly. ]
[ There is a touch of fondness there for a moment before it's gone. ]
That I do agree with. It will encourage people to try to find a way out, but the opposite may also be true. It may encourage more deaths if someone loses the person they are closest with.
[ Nico is such a good child! They put the clip down and look for another one. Maybe black and red? ]
If there are those with a special role to play beyond what we see, then I would recommend that you don't seek them out. I know you may want to help them, but we have learned the hard way that there may be a very good reason things are kept secret. [ A pause ] This isn't confirmation that such things exist, dear.
[ A smile before they find a skull one. ] I do have the funds. I might as well treat my dear friend's team member.
[ he thinks perhaps the most polite thing to do in this instance is nod because he damn well knows that if someone went after will there's a high chance he might go completely insane. he doesn't need to worry rabbit with that. ]
Then we prepare for either scenario. [ he ends up handing over a black and gold pin instead. ] I'm not seeking anyone out that might be at risk if they're found, but what if I find something on accident? Is it better to pretend I didn't see it? Hypothetically speaking. I know it isn't confirmation that such things exist, but...there're always people playing multiple sides.
[ but he blinks at the skull pin. he. kind of likes it, actually. hm. ]
...normally I would say that you don't have to, but I have a feeling it makes you happier when people accept gifts. [ he has decided rabbit's love language for people apparently is gift-giving. ]
Understood. [ this wouldn't be the first time he hasn't been allowed to meddle. this also hasn't been the first time he's had to specifically avoid drawing attention to certain things in order to smooth out two sides, so...he can do that.
and he watches the clip get attached probably to his lapel. a lopsided smile follows. ]
Hard to imagine you of all people being shy, but don't worry. Your secret's safe with me.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
This is the first I've heard of you guys having a paper from before. Do you think they'd really share if I asked? [ now he is curious. ] This isn't exactly heroic if you ask me.
no subject
no subject
I can do that. I've...never been entirely sure how all of you feel about the competition aspect of this thing. Especially when it comes to sharing information. [ a hand comes up to fiddle with a few hairclips. ] Do you think playing the right roles is necessary for us to survive this?
no subject
A yellow ribbon catches their attention and they pick it up. ]
We have all agreed that any information gained should be shared. We have been fighting alongside each other for several months after all. It's hard not to get attached or form bonds from such an experience. [ They are picking it up. ]
I do think playing the right roles is necessary for now, as much as I don't enjoy playing along and do hope we can figure a way out of this sooner rather than later.
no subject
Yeah...it's the same for all of us, you know? It's impossible not to form some connections with some people here since we're all in the same situation and want to get home. [ watching rabbit's hands...but he's listening. ]
I don't want people to be forced into roles they can't continue with. Or anything that might hurt them. But I'm starting to see where are a lot of parts to this that I'm not even aware of yet.
no subject
I have seen how close you all are getting, and I have been encouraging my own bunnies to talk with the others. It might be a bit selfish and it might wind up hurting you all in the long run, but I do think with our different strengths and perspectives we may be able to catch something missed.
[ They think about it a moment before they get some more yellow ribbons. ]
One can't really play favorites, hmm? [ More to themselves if anything. ]
You needn't worry about the roles that have been placed on those in a special position. Even if some of us are ill-suited for what is happening and even if it may hurt some of us, we will do our best for the sake of those close to us and our own worlds.
[ They look at black clip and pick it up as well to hold it over Nico's hair. Hm hm hm ]
no subject
Of course it's selfish. [ bluntly, but not unkindly. ] We're all getting close and starting to trust each other and make friends knowing that every Thursday now there's a risk one of those people will be taken away by another person we care about. The whole thing's pretty unfair, but...maybe being selfish is better than not caring at all. People are going to be more determined to find a solution if this keeps happening, as much as I don't want it to.
[ he hears it, but he cannot say shit about playing favorites, considering. ]
I'm going to worry anyway, I think. At least until all of this is over or we find a way to help people in any special position they might find themselves in. [ ...he thinks about the random note found in the bento, the theory he and tama had that it was probably an outside party, but he doesn't bring it up. instead, he's watching rabbit's hand as they hold up a clip and he frowns softly. ]
Thought we were shopping for Phoenix.
no subject
That I do agree with. It will encourage people to try to find a way out, but the opposite may also be true. It may encourage more deaths if someone loses the person they are closest with.
[ Nico is such a good child! They put the clip down and look for another one. Maybe black and red? ]
If there are those with a special role to play beyond what we see, then I would recommend that you don't seek them out. I know you may want to help them, but we have learned the hard way that there may be a very good reason things are kept secret. [ A pause ] This isn't confirmation that such things exist, dear.
[ A smile before they find a skull one. ] I do have the funds. I might as well treat my dear friend's team member.
no subject
Then we prepare for either scenario. [ he ends up handing over a black and gold pin instead. ] I'm not seeking anyone out that might be at risk if they're found, but what if I find something on accident? Is it better to pretend I didn't see it? Hypothetically speaking. I know it isn't confirmation that such things exist, but...there're always people playing multiple sides.
[ but he blinks at the skull pin. he. kind of likes it, actually. hm. ]
...normally I would say that you don't have to, but I have a feeling it makes you happier when people accept gifts. [ he has decided rabbit's love language for people apparently is gift-giving. ]
no subject
If you stumbled on such a thing, then I would suggest ignoring it. You may observe, but don't call attention to it or let them know.
[ They will attach it to what he's wearing instead of his hair. ]
You'll make a rabbit quite shy if you say it out loud. [ Don't say it out loud. ]
no subject
Understood. [ this wouldn't be the first time he hasn't been allowed to meddle. this also hasn't been the first time he's had to specifically avoid drawing attention to certain things in order to smooth out two sides, so...he can do that.
and he watches the clip get attached probably to his lapel. a lopsided smile follows. ]
Hard to imagine you of all people being shy, but don't worry. Your secret's safe with me.