Fine. I'm expecting better of you than to just devolve into some selfish cretin who'd be cruel to the rest of us. I know what people have at stake... but it's still not right to just turn on each other for it.
I'm not going to promise we're going to stop everyone because I don't think that's possible. We don't even know what this Thursday is going to look like - if it's going to be someone in their right mind, or if it's going to be a stupid accident, or another weird compulsion.
But we don't need anyone panicking and doing anything rash along with whatever is already happening with this place. Dissuading people from additional harm is first.
Next is gathering information to make it possible to dismantle this game.
[Just a very practical, to the point statement from him. His expression remains neutral]
I'm impressed by how quickly some of you have already moved in the shitty info department. Keep up that energy and we might see results sooner rather than later.
He's not going to be the easiest guy to get along with, and that's fine if you can't stand his ass -- but he takes this shit seriously, and is pragmatic besides. When it comes to fulfilling a goal, you can't really have a better teammate on hand.
[Aaaah. Yes, that would... that would do it. Sanji's eyebrows arch but again, he doesn't look surprised]
He's the sort of guy who covers up his feelings with a joke, or dismissal, or is just too busy being focused on the big picture -- so, yeah, I agree you two probably aren't gonna get along yet.
["Yet", because Sanji still has hope]
Anyway, leave him to me and Steph-chan. We're used to his shit... and I meant what I said.
[Another pause, and then, with complete honesty]
Out of everyone here, he's the one I trust the most.
[YET is so hopeful. it's so unlikely. she still looks pretty mad even as she listens to the explanation.]
.... as long as he doesn't get in the way that's fine. Someone can be difficult as long as they aren't needlessly superior [ogata] or useless [idk anyone else] enough to drag the first of us down.
We're still getting to know each other a lot of the time and... people who still have the time to put up fronts are beyond me.
As long as you let him do shit his way, I've got no complaints. We've all got people who we work better with. That's why I think our chances of success aren't too bad.
The only thing that binds us together back on my world is flying under our own pirate flag, but under that shitty umbrella, you're gonna find all types.
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O-oi now, I might be a pirate, but I promise I'm the sensible sort! Pirate flag's honor!
[He's crying, does she expect him to get into a bar fight on week one?
... I mean weirder things have happened, but--]
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Fine. I'm expecting better of you than to just devolve into some selfish cretin who'd be cruel to the rest of us. I know what people have at stake... but it's still not right to just turn on each other for it.
[so she just had to make sure.]
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I agree, of course -- but how do you plan on monitoring everyone's shitty wants and desires, to such a point that they agree to cooperate?
[It's fine to say it's "selfish", but what Sanji is asking for is a plan]
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[because of course she is]
I'm not going to promise we're going to stop everyone because I don't think that's possible. We don't even know what this Thursday is going to look like - if it's going to be someone in their right mind, or if it's going to be a stupid accident, or another weird compulsion.
But we don't need anyone panicking and doing anything rash along with whatever is already happening with this place. Dissuading people from additional harm is first.
Next is gathering information to make it possible to dismantle this game.
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[Just a very practical, to the point statement from him. His expression remains neutral]
I'm impressed by how quickly some of you have already moved in the shitty info department. Keep up that energy and we might see results sooner rather than later.
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she rolls her eyes when he turns into a stupid mush again]
.... you trust Belph, right?
He pissed me off - but it seems like a lot of you believe in him. So I'm trying to decide whether or not I should put any stock in him.
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[And again, like a flip has been switched, Sanji rights himself again and grins broadly at the name of his friend]
Damn though, what did he say to piss you off again? Do I gotta kick his ass and straighten him out a little?
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... I already told Steph... I don't want to seem like I'm being petty and gossiping.
I promise what he said to make me mad is very valid.
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[Obviously he can't know what was said, but...]
He's not going to be the easiest guy to get along with, and that's fine if you can't stand his ass -- but he takes this shit seriously, and is pragmatic besides. When it comes to fulfilling a goal, you can't really have a better teammate on hand.
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He didn't seem to be taking it seriously when Tsurumaru was announced dead.
[so even if she's not going to say exactly what was said, it's probably at least enough to be clear about what made her angry in the moment]
But he proved himself enough at trial that I can agree that he's not useless. But I might leave dealing with him to you and Steph.
[she's just trying to make sure he won't get in the way]
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He's the sort of guy who covers up his feelings with a joke, or dismissal, or is just too busy being focused on the big picture -- so, yeah, I agree you two probably aren't gonna get along yet.
["Yet", because Sanji still has hope]
Anyway, leave him to me and Steph-chan. We're used to his shit... and I meant what I said.
[Another pause, and then, with complete honesty]
Out of everyone here, he's the one I trust the most.
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.... as long as he doesn't get in the way that's fine. Someone can be difficult as long as they aren't needlessly superior [ogata] or useless [idk anyone else] enough to drag the first of us down.
We're still getting to know each other a lot of the time and... people who still have the time to put up fronts are beyond me.
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[Listen, he can live with this]
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Hope is all we have at the moment, isn't it? But it's still a pretty important thing, I think...
[but it's nice, to know that a lot of people are on the same page]
Don't think I've ever met a pirate with such a moral code though.
[she does not know jae-ha was a pirate]
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[HE SAYS THIS WITH A SMILE]
The only thing that binds us together back on my world is flying under our own pirate flag, but under that shitty umbrella, you're gonna find all types.
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But sounds like most criminal underbellies, I guess.
[why does she sound like she has experience]
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Exactly. I say treat 'em like everyone else -- see what their actions say about themselves and judge accordingly.
[...]
Which means Lili approves of me, yes?!
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What does it matter if I do or not...
Do you even care about my approval that much or is it just stupid flattery?
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If you want to truly be allies, be serious about it.
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Sorry but you can't take the stupid outta Sanji]
Yes Ma'am~!