bakaomi | (no subject)

... we can keep all of these in mind. But it might also be one of those things that won't click until we get a better idea of what happened.

[ so, during trial, when they can inspect the crime scene and the

...

bodies. ]

...right. We are more likely to run ourselves in circles, thinking too hard about it now. There is still tomorrow to consider.

[ishi pauses, there, before exhaling a sigh.]

My intent, should none of you object, is to actually act from the start of the trial this time. [after he got talked down from confessing last time.] We have a clue on where to look first and should not waste time sharing it, but that will likely require explaining why Ray-kun was out and how that information was received.

Shishimaru, I would like to continue keeping you out of this and claim he and I were working alone. If it makes me a target, that is something I can handle, and if it causes suspicion I will deal with that as well.

[It's true. They're going to have to wait until the trial. Sasuke thinks... Ray had two 1s on the number tattooed on the neck. He's not sure that would correlate with anything; however--]

The rules. It's the only other thing. [Barring Jan's dumbass puzzle being something besides numbers.] Rule two. If the killer didn't do it... They'd be cursed.

[His eye shifts from Taka to Ishi. He frowns, but doesn't try to argue with the strategy.]

... maybe see if someone else brings something up first.

[ takaomi does not seem Thrilled at the idea of ishi outing himself. at all. ]

.... I want to tell everyone their alignments, and what they were using their powers for, so that we don't waste time. It's up to you if you reveal yourself Ishirin-san, but I don't want to let whoever did this get away with it.

[he holds onto taka a fraction tighter - ]

None of them would've hurt anyone.

They just wanted to help.

Nor do I. That is why I would like to make things clear from the beginning, even if I have to reveal myself to explain it quickly-- we already come close to running out of time far too often.

[he nods to senri, there.]

I think it would help. Do that, and I will follow up.

[but he turns his attention back to sasuke--]

That is not a bad thought, but there is time yet to fulfill that rule, isn't there? I do not know whether anyone would already be cursed.

True. It was something to consider. If it's even a number.

[The frown hasn't disappeared.]

The last time, I agreed with you being honest because I never thought you would be able to conceal a missing hand. But now... No, they're all idiots.

I don't think you should say anything...

[ he glances between sasuke and ishikirimaru

he agrees. ]

Then how much time would you like to give it before we begin to figure things out properly, in that case? Two hours? Four?

At this point, anything that will clear things up and hopefully lead to answers is something that I feel is worth doing.

[He gives Ishi a Look.]

And when they don't have anyone to vote for, so they vote for you? If you want to die so badly, fine. But I'm not going to kiss your feet like martyr when you leave everyone behind devastated.

And us down someone capable of combat.

[breaks order real quick because:]

I will not leave anyone behind, even if we manage to fail that miserably. Mizuki-san and I still have the ability to spare someone, and I have no doubt they were honest last week when they said they were willing to use it for my sake.

... if you do then you're most likely going to have to switch alignments. I don't want people targeting you because they're afraid you'll run into them during curfew.

[Sasuke frowns because he assumes Ishi may not listen to them anyway.]

Even if you tell them everything, it won't guarantee saved time. It may even confuse them more because you'll be an additional variable. We should wait until after we look at the bodies--if they aren't burnt beyond recognition.

The bodies will tell us where to search without you having to come forward. If we can't get locations... then you can tell them.

If I did it like I wanted, anyone with Lie Detector would be able to tell I was lying. It would hurt us more than help us.

... I would still prefer not to take the risk of waiting too long, should the original examination not provide the necessary direction. I do not think it will complicate the situation that much. And beyond that-- I think it may help to get other opinions on the code he left us. Someone else might hit on something we missed.

[there's a pause before he turns to taka, there, left hand falling to rest on the sheath of his sword.]

I also do not intend to change my alignment. If anyone wishes to target me for it... all the better for them to come try to remove me first, instead of targeting others.

[ ... ]

We can't actually stop you since it's your decision. Just... be careful. We already lost Ray.

[Sasuke is making the same disgruntled face from before. He agrees, but Ishi already gets that much.]

Don't be stupid about whatever you do.