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[akito]

Who: Anyone!
When: Day 38, afternoon
Where: Anywhere
What: Mingle

[ It is now the afternoon! What moronic things have you been up to so far today, Thusia? ]

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[overclocking]

[UNSAFE but you do have a point]

... I suppose that depends on how good you are at confidentiality.

[thankyouverymooch]

Does it matter? From your reaction I already know my guess is correct.

[overclocking]

What you just pointed out actually has nothing to do with why I asked.

But I'd prefer that remain confidential, as well.

[thankyouverymooch]

So I hit something else entirely.

[which, really, isn't bad at all anyway. Smiling]

I'll keep it confidential as long as I won't have a reason not to.

[overclocking]

[Giving you a critical look before sighing]

I asked because I've watched more than enough people die from similar contracts, and I would be content to never see it happen again.

[thankyouverymooch]

We're already dead technically, aren't we? But I'll keep a close eye to my own energy.

Though I am curious about how come you've witnessed such a thing. About that other soul within you, too.

[overclocking]

[Coldly] Since you've implied that you're the type of person who collects information simply for the purpose of using it against people later, I don't really feel like indulging that curiosity.

[thankyouverymooch]

Have I? I'm just being cautious. If you become my enemy, I'll know where to strike. That's all I meant with that. Call it another preemptive measure.

[a small pause]

But there's no need to fret. I don't intend on making an enemy out of you, so as long as that sentiment stays reciprocal, it won't be a problem.

[overclocking]

[Wow I'm too old for this shit...]

I have no interest in that type of conflict.

[thankyouverymooch]

Then it's settled! No reason to be so tense.

[overclocking]

It's not a topic I discuss lightly.

Just know that I asked out of sincere concern and no other reason.

[thankyouverymooch]

[staying silent for a moment, then nods]

I've been told I'm careless with my words, so to clarify, I do appreciate your concern. But like I said, even if I didn't have my own reasons for this, I wouldn't call off the arrangement. Partnership is something I take seriously.

[overclocking]

Which means you intend to look out for her well-being as much as your own... Correct?

[thankyouverymooch]

I wouldn't be much of a master if I didn't intend to. Protecting those who work with me is my responsibility.

[overclocking]

[For the first time, seems to deflate]

... Okay. Then I'll hold you to your word on that.

[thankyouverymooch]

People from Xing never break their word.

[overclocking]

Xing... [That sounds vaguely familiar...]

[thankyouverymooch]

[surprised]

You've heard of it before?

[overclocking]

[Racking his brain for a moment]

It-... Are you from Edward's world?

[thankyouverymooch]

You're a friend of his?

[overclocking]

A... very old friend, I guess you could say.

[thankyouverymooch]

Let me guess, from Sabra la Tau?

Edward and I are also friends. We've fought together.

[overclocking]

[Just nods]

We were teammates. I didn't realize more people from his world were here.

[thankyouverymooch]

There's more than I'd like.

Me, Ran Fan, Greed. Colonel Mustang, Ed, Al, Izumi Curtis.

[overclocking]

[...jc, I need to go poke Ed in his feelings]

I'm sorry.