Shiraishi;

[foxweddings]

Mean girls style

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[foxweddings]

Escha-san? Yes, and he is quite fond of her, as is most of the ship. There's a reason very few were willing to put up with your usual tactics.

Though in any case, Master and I have our own way of doing things. I will check in with him when the time is right.

[felinguistic]

She fits the picture for someone people would be fond of. [ he looks thoughtful. ] Ending up this way when you were only defending yourself... a lot of things aren't fair, are they?

Are you concerned about him?

[foxweddings]

Life in general is not fair. Karma is merely a tool used to set the soul at ease when things aren't going our way. But often life allows the wicked and depraved their pleasures while punishing the good. It simply is what it is.

[Pragmatic to a fault, it seems, and she tilts her head curiously]

You keep asking if I am concerned, though I do not know why. I would think I'm always concerned for Master's safety.

[felinguistic]

I’m aware of that much. People don’t often see it that way — especially if it’s at the hands of someone not so different from you. But I suppose this situation is unique.

You’ve threatened him once before. As easy as some people are to read, you like to make things interesting.

[ ... ]

How do you plan on keeping him safe?

[foxweddings]

I threaten everyone here. He's hardly special in that regard.

[Her tails sway behind her as she stares, then grins]

I have my ways, you needn't concern yourself with that. Instead worry what should happen if I fail.

[felinguistic]

Again — I’m aware of that.

[ there’s a pause, and a thoughtful look. but then he just smiles. ]

Are you going to elaborate? On your methods, rather than the cosmic temper tantrum you’d throw if they failed.

[foxweddings]

Hmmm hmm. I could.

But that is a secret for me alone. You should know, yes -- I don't like sharing when it comes to Master.

Though if you're sniffing for information, I have other things worth trading, Boar-san~♥

[felinguistic]

You made that rather clear in the first week, if I remember rightly.

[ hm. he leans forward on the bar, just a little. ]

Oh? You've been diligent in your information gathering then.

[foxweddings]

A fox has her ways.

Though you know I don't offer information for free.

[felinguistic]

Information deals aren’t foreign to me. Are you looking to make one?

[foxweddings]

But of course. Otherwise we'll both just leave here bored and dissatisfied.

[felinguistic]

I’m all ears.

[ he’s even leaning forwards a little. look at that. ]

[foxweddings]

Well then.

How many roles have you tracked down?

... Assuming you are not one yourself.

[felinguistic]

No one’s been particularly eager to share, unfortunately. [ he sounds. not surprised. it is him after all. ]

I wouldn’t be surprised if your detective or his vigilante friend were involved or know one of them — they’ve both mentioned a “contact”.

[foxweddings]

One of them is, though I'm not at liberty to say which.

[felinguistic]

Hmm, that helps me narrow things down.

[foxweddings]

See? Never say I've never done anything for you now~

Here, I'll even give you another hint-- Escha-chan was also in possession of a role, assuming you did not already know.

[felinguistic]

I’ve never said anything of the sort.

[ SMILE ]

That would explain some of that determination to keep her safe. And the whole working together part.

But they’re missing one, aren’t they?

[foxweddings]

Oh, you mean those with roles?

[...]

I do not know if Escha-san's death will affect them or no, but her role was to protect one person per week at her discretion.

[felinguistic]

[ ... ]

Who was she protecting that week?

[foxweddings]

...

It was me.

[felinguistic]

Was she working with Junpei on who to protect and when?

[ ... ]

...

You are aware it's not your fault?

[foxweddings]

She did not verify.

[but it's possible]

And I'm aware.

[even still, her expression is a little worn. Someone had a rougher week than she let on]

... regardless, there will be no protection offered to any of us in the upcoming weeks.

[felinguistic]

[ there's a pause. ]

...

What do we know about roles so far, really?

[foxweddings]

I personally know very little besides that they are meant to help us, though in what ways, it's difficult to say.