[Akira bites his tongue at that, because he wants to argue, but. . . Sanji moves on so quickly that he isn't even given the chance. he thinks he sees a little more of what Sanji really is, underneath the ridiculous exterior and tough guy act he puts on in front of others]
Because his world was counting on him, and everyone would have been ripped away like pages from an edited script if Sanji had refused.
Because there were children in the castle, and Sanji was afraid they'd end up with his job if he had run away.
Because Sanji thought he was going to die back home, so it didn't really matter all that much if everyone in the castle hated him.
... ... Because Zelos -- his partner -- would have had to pick up his slack, and Sanji couldn't do that to him.
Any of those answers would destroy Sanji's edge at turning himself into a villain. And besides -- Akira's a good kid, he'd understand.
It's why Sanji ticks his eyes to the side, silent for a beat, and then gives a shrug. His voice, still hardened, can't keep the touch of fatigue and defeat from escaping]
It doesn't matter.
[...]
You and a few others know, so do whatever you want with the shitty info.
[Akira isn't stupid. he can read between the lines. he knows there so much more there that Sanji isn't saying, that Sanji won't say to some kid he has only known for a few weeks. and that's okay]
[he doesn't need to]
What would I even do with it in the first place? [a tiny little huff, and his lips twitch, his smile lopsided] Spread it around the camp and paint a target on your back?
. . . no. We're allies, remember?
[he isn't in the business of doxxing killers from previous settings]
And I'd rather you didn't die, considering you're the best resource we have for locating anyone else with a role right now. So don't go throwing yourself on the sacrificial knife.
[YEAH. . . HE THINKS THE SAME. . . and while he can't really approve of how she reacted to people suspecting and accusing Nie, she is still his friend. he doesn't want her to follow Nie to the grave]
That's a good idea, too. [. . .] Though I can't believe he broke his arm trying to fight someone with no balance.
[he's not saying it but the whole thing with Yasusada and Tonbokiri kind of rings. . . weird. . . to him]
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Mmm? What were they?
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Because his world was counting on him, and everyone would have been ripped away like pages from an edited script if Sanji had refused.
Because there were children in the castle, and Sanji was afraid they'd end up with his job if he had run away.
Because Sanji thought he was going to die back home, so it didn't really matter all that much if everyone in the castle hated him.
... ... Because Zelos -- his partner -- would have had to pick up his slack, and Sanji couldn't do that to him.
Any of those answers would destroy Sanji's edge at turning himself into a villain. And besides -- Akira's a good kid, he'd understand.
It's why Sanji ticks his eyes to the side, silent for a beat, and then gives a shrug. His voice, still hardened, can't keep the touch of fatigue and defeat from escaping]
It doesn't matter.
[...]
You and a few others know, so do whatever you want with the shitty info.
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[he doesn't need to]
What would I even do with it in the first place? [a tiny little huff, and his lips twitch, his smile lopsided] Spread it around the camp and paint a target on your back?
. . . no. We're allies, remember?
[he isn't in the business of doxxing killers from previous settings]
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Yeah.
[Spoken in absolute deadpan.]
I'd make a convenient target if someone had to die.
[Sanji for shit's sake--]
But in any case, one day we really gotta talk about your taste in allies...
[... He may or may not just be teasing Akira for the sake of it now, in an attempt to clear the air]
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[that explains everything, doesn't it???]
And I'd rather you didn't die, considering you're the best resource we have for locating anyone else with a role right now. So don't go throwing yourself on the sacrificial knife.
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[Also GOD Akechi... yeah nevermind, Akira is qualified to handle all the bullshit that comes with dealing with Sanji]
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Do I? I'm going to take that as a compliment. You two seem like friends.
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[Sanji just say you two are friends--]
He's a little too good at undermining his own importance, but... [well. obviously Sanji disagrees]
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[a hum!!]
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Oooh ho hooooooo
binch]
Bite my ass! We're not talking about me anymore!
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Aw. And here I was, about to ask you what your favorite color is.
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Also shut up and gimme more useful shit. Who are you protecting later?
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I haven't decided yet, but it might be Beau. But if you have any suggestions. . .
[as usual, he's open to them]
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[After the shitshow of this week... yeah. She'd make one hell of a target]
Imma keep a close eye on Yasusada since his arm is busted, but I should be enough to keep him outta trouble.
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That's a good idea, too. [. . .] Though I can't believe he broke his arm trying to fight someone with no balance.
[he's not saying it but the whole thing with Yasusada and Tonbokiri kind of rings. . . weird. . . to him]
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Yasusada ain't gonna kill anyone right now, I can guarantee that. And besides, Tonbokiri is the one who asked to spar.
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[holding up both hands, palms facing forward. very defensive!!]
It's actually Tonbokiri I'm more suspicious of.
. . . though I don't have anything confirming those suspicions. And the last time I was suspicious--
[well. he shakes his head]
Nevermind. Don't worry about it.
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[just bluntly offered]
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[. . . well. it is important, but. . .]
Let's focus on the duties we've been given. Who are you going to check this week?
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Wei Wuxian. I know his team and he's pretty damn near everywhere, like you are. So it's a solid bet to check him and see.
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Mmm. I don't know him well, but that's a good place to start.
. . . plus I heard he, Beau, Natalie and Majima broke into Shadows' cabin.
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[...]
Can't speak on it much but he's got a decent connection to Shadows, I'll say.
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[. . .]
[Akira also looks like there's something he isn't saying. haha]
If he turns up blank this week, then my next suggestion would be Flayn. I don't know her team, but. . . she seems close to Shadows, too.
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Are you keeping your silence because you gotta, or...?
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[he gives Sanji an apologetic look]
Sorry. It isn't anything relevant to Wei Wuxian, at least.
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12 wtf how did that not post here
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