AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[recrowns]

[off to the

inn kitchen! he'll have a seat

and offer a smile]

That's what I was going to get to next.

Angry with me?

[retellers]

Why? You're not my responsibility.

[ they make it sound so simple? ]

And if the self-defense thing is true, at least you put up a fight.

[recrowns]

I already told you I don't really care about winning this, at least not for the reasons that have been provided as incentives.

[which is his argument for why it was probably self-defense]

A loss of life remains though, and ultimately an innocent was removed because I couldn't find the other party. I thought the Leaders in general would be more cross.

[retellers]

Maybe the others are. But it's not like it'd make sense for you to offer yourself up after fighting for your life. [ they shrug ] Maybe if you had you guys would have found the culprit for Cater, but it's already done. No point lingering on what ifs.

[recrowns]

[he nods in agreement - there were a few moments where he considered it, weighed his options, nearly said something....

but ultimately decided not to, and that is something that he has to live with as well.]

You're awfully pragmatic.

How're you feeling? After a week away from most of us.

[retellers]

Idealism wouldn't suit me. [ it's dry, since it's a joke ] "Away" implies you guys didn't keep summoning me back here.

[recrowns]

You do seem like someone who would be popular.

[PEOPLE LOVE TSUNDERES, THERE'S AN APPEAL]

[retellers]

Stop that. It's just the ranking.

[ don't say horrible things ]

[recrowns]

But I like talking to you too! I can understand why others would seek you out.

[shamelessly]

I'm impressed you're still at the top - does that bode well or badly for you, I wonder...

[retellers]

Hm.

[ it's a dubious noise, but they just shrug ]

For me, it doesn't mean much. For my team, if they're not careful, could be they'll get targeted.

[recrowns]

Do you not believe me... [wolf your tsundere popularity]

And I'll try to look after Lup to the best of my ability.

[maybe that will provide like

itty bitty comfort?]

[retellers]

You've seen for yourself that if someone's targeted, there's not much anyone else can do. [ none comfort and also none answer because they clearly do not believe it ]

[recrowns]

Oh, I see what you mean that idealism doesn't suit you.

[soo-won]

.... are you worried about them?

[retellers]

To be honest, I don't think they're in any more danger than anyone else right now. Maybe if it keeps going like this.

[recrowns]

[he nods along at that]

Well, I suppose it depends on how many they admitted their teams to as well, right?

Though it seems like the matter of danger is no longer a question, but a fact. Will we be seeing you, Fox, and Rabbit again this coming week?

[it'd be nice to have npcs who

pat down people before they get executed]

[retellers]

Yeah. It's our turn again.

[ they sound

so enthusiastic about it, ]

[recrowns]

[sdflksdjfdlsjkf

i'm sorry

he just laughs - though a bit more gentle than before, giving that he actually doesn't want to aggravate his injury]

Oh, joy.

[is he trying to mimic wolf's deadpan? perhaps]

[retellers]

[ there's a twitch of their lips ]

That tone doesn't suit you.

[recrowns]

You didn't seem to believe me when I said I like talking to you, so I had to take a different approach. Not convincing that way either?

[retellers]

You're a guy who can convince people of a lot of things, probably. [ idly ] Wouldn't say a lack of enthusiasm is one.

[recrowns]

[there's

just a bit of an amused huff at that, though he doesn't seem bothered]

How distrusting... Are you an 'actions speak louder than words' type?

[given that soo-won literally finessed his way out of being condemned at trial he cannot blame wolf for this and seems to realize that much at least]

[retellers]

Stop trying to pigeonhole me into a type already.

[ they sound so exasperated?? ]

I'm calling it like I see it. You show people what you think you can. Am I wrong?

[recrowns]

[he looks thoughtful at that, as if he's trying to genuinely give an honest answer]

... I think so?

Is there more that I'm meant to show?

[retellers]

[ they shrug ]

How you present yourself to people, that's up to you.

[recrowns]

[he nods]

Hm... Well, I choose to present myself as someone who'd like to help, because that is a sincere desire I possess. I don't know if the whole truth is always necessary for that.

What about you? Are you honest in every moment that you take breath?