[She isn't really interested in criticizing him, just - there's a lot happening.]
Have you been giving people clues to our identities? Higekiri told me you'd given him hints, and I assumed that was simply a ruse, but I thought I ought to confirm.
I didn't actually give out any clues on you specifically, you know-- but I can't help how anyone interprets the hints they get. Things just worked out that way.
[A pause, there, as he looks her over, resting his chin in his palm.]
...Sometimes all we can do to help someone out is point them to the people who can do what they need.
...Yes. He told me he'd ask you to find him a way to protect Hizamaru. So you gave him clues that would lead him towards the people who could.
[Her lip is a thin line, because - yes, it turns out, she could have done what he needed.]
I need a way to find Shiraishi's replacement. As soon as possible. What can be done about that? I assume it would not be possible to find them before this week's meeting.
[There was no way anyone could have known, but-- well. He can't pretend he's happy about the way things turned out, his own expression somewhat mirroring hers.
...but he hums thoughtfully at that question.]
You know, I did happen to pull Polly over to this side a little while ago to discuss that, but she ran off somewhere when I stepped out. Maybe she's handling things.
Or maybe she's just running off on important conversations, you really never fucking know.
I'm sure Polly will do what she can. But I have to insist - if you're giving away clues to my identity, which could endanger my life, then you'll help me find the identity of Shiraishi's replacement.
I can honestly tell you I have no idea who's going to replace him right now-- I'd try Polly later, if that's what you're after. I understand why you're coming to me, but I'm not the one best equipped to help you on this one.
[after a second:]
And like I said: nobody's actually gotten any hints on you. He misunderstood what I gave him, and nobody else has gotten the same thing out of me.
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doublesmall) wrote2019-10-20 07:23 pm
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[Pausing, frowning, hands on her hips.]
Have you been drinking? Don't you have responsibilities?
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[And with a slight shake of his head-]
I had plenty of other reasons to be up too late last night, before you lecture me on it.
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[She isn't really interested in criticizing him, just - there's a lot happening.]
Have you been giving people clues to our identities? Higekiri told me you'd given him hints, and I assumed that was simply a ruse, but I thought I ought to confirm.
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[A pause, there, as he looks her over, resting his chin in his palm.]
...Sometimes all we can do to help someone out is point them to the people who can do what they need.
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[Her lip is a thin line, because - yes, it turns out, she could have done what he needed.]
I need a way to find Shiraishi's replacement. As soon as possible. What can be done about that? I assume it would not be possible to find them before this week's meeting.
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...but he hums thoughtfully at that question.]
You know, I did happen to pull Polly over to this side a little while ago to discuss that, but she ran off somewhere when I stepped out. Maybe she's handling things.
Or maybe she's just running off on important conversations, you really never fucking know.
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[after a second:]
And like I said: nobody's actually gotten any hints on you. He misunderstood what I gave him, and nobody else has gotten the same thing out of me.