[so at some point monday, ishikirimaru is seeking sasuke out wherever he might happen to be-- he has the same calm smile as always as he pulls sasuke aside. his left arm's in a sling.]
Ah, Uchiha-kun. Just so you're aware, we had a disagreement yesterday.
[a gesture to the arm, there.]
Over Nito-kun, most likely. Possibly your conduct over the weekend. In any case, though, I expect we can blame the previous rule about challenges to explain how you sprained my arm.
Sasuke’s eye drops to the sling. He actually frowns, but doesn’t seem ready to argue the excuse.] Fine. I shouldn’t be, but I’m surprised no one here is smart enough to question you that entire trial. You’re lucky Ray and I are in on this. [He glances away, and then his face softens.]
[His sigh is... exasperated, and he's been giving these ever since arriving pretty much. How the emos struggle to take care of Dad.]
Mm.
[He doesn't want or need anything, but the rules make it difficult for him to brush off this request. His eyes drop to Ishi's arm as he considers. Finally, he holds his right hand out, offering it.
[dad's struggling to take care of these emos too, so they're probably even? it's fine.
but he eyes that hand for a moment, as if uncertain this is really what sasuke is asking, before he laughs softly and reaches out to accept the handshake.]
That's truly all? Perhaps I should count myself lucky you aren't one of the other three. I'm sure they would have asked for something more difficult.
[he's- almost laughing, though, actually, trying to stifle it so he can speak.]
I meant that I did not always get along with who I compared you to, but that even so, I meant it with good intent. You truly did sound like him just then, though.
[enough so that it was kind of entertaining.]
I have lost track of how many times I heard Ookurikara say he was not there to get along.
[hello, ninja problem child, dad's pulling you aside somewhere after they split from their latest info meeting. more stuff is almost definitely going to come up but shh we're going with it.]
Uchiha-kun.
[ishi's keeping his voice quiet, just in case.]
If we can remove as much doubt as possible, and if we become certain enough of who got away with Ray-kun's death--
I think it would be best to remove them. I believe you might feel similarly. I do not wish to act without some degree of certainty, but if we obtain that... will you be with me?
[Ah. Time for stabbing. If Sasuke is thrilled by the notion, it doesn't show on his face at all. But he looks intent when he listens to what Ishi says.]
Sasuke, though he seems to be gradually getting more pain with the face, and fingers, and feet, comes to check on Ishi sometime after trial? If it's possible. He'll kind of just stand there for a moment or two, unsure.]
...I am relieved as well, honestly. She was not the guilty one, and I-- hope she may have simply been pulled into it by Catra. Even so... the truth is now out, regardless of what her own intent was, and she is alive.
[he still feels guilty, but it eases the weight just slightly, knowing that there aren't two bodies left behind.]
We're all... targets. I wouldn't be surprised if someone wanted to do to us what we did to Catra, repeating the cycle. It wouldn't be any different... than Konoha.
[He glances up again.]
How's your face? You didn't have to cover for me... Are you fine for the weekend? I know some people were...
[He gives Ishi a disgruntled sigh and leans back so he can rest his head on the back of the chair.]
You wouldn't have been chosen anyway. I was supposed to be the one that idiot punched, not you. Tch... And we have to still fix your eyes and everything else.
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w5, monday
Ah, Uchiha-kun. Just so you're aware, we had a disagreement yesterday.
[a gesture to the arm, there.]
Over Nito-kun, most likely. Possibly your conduct over the weekend. In any case, though, I expect we can blame the previous rule about challenges to explain how you sprained my arm.
[this is fine.]
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Sasuke’s eye drops to the sling. He actually frowns, but doesn’t seem ready to argue the excuse.] Fine. I shouldn’t be, but I’m surprised no one here is smart enough to question you that entire trial. You’re lucky Ray and I are in on this. [He glances away, and then his face softens.]
How are you feeling?
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[it's true and sasuke should say it!
his smile softens a little as well, in turn.]
I've had my injuries healed. The hand will still be a problem, but keeping my arm immobile will make it harder to notice.
Considering the current rules, though, how may I compensate you for going along with this?
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Mm.
[He doesn't want or need anything, but the rules make it difficult for him to brush off this request. His eyes drop to Ishi's arm as he considers. Finally, he holds his right hand out, offering it.
Handshake.]
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but he eyes that hand for a moment, as if uncertain this is really what sasuke is asking, before he laughs softly and reaches out to accept the handshake.]
That's truly all? Perhaps I should count myself lucky you aren't one of the other three. I'm sure they would have asked for something more difficult.
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I suppose your real repayment can be remembering I'm your favorite then.
[He delivers this so dryly.... but maybe it's a joke.]
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[you're a good emo but not the favorite emo, sorry sasuke.
his grip is just as firm, without being too strong, and he hums softly to himself as he lets go of sasuke's hand.]
I wouldn't say 'favorite', but you do remind me a bit of someone from home.
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[He wouldn't be particularly mad about not being the favorite emo, thankfully. He's the garbage son. It's fine.]
Do I even want to ask?
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[that might be
definitely an understatement, but!]
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I’m not here to get along. But... I didn’t realize we didn’t. You have something against me?
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[he's- almost laughing, though, actually, trying to stifle it so he can speak.]
I meant that I did not always get along with who I compared you to, but that even so, I meant it with good intent. You truly did sound like him just then, though.
[enough so that it was kind of entertaining.]
I have lost track of how many times I heard Ookurikara say he was not there to get along.
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His face just kind of bunches up like a sour teenager, disgruntled.]
It sounds like he has the right idea. It's easier that way. To do what you do need to do.
w6, late monday after all this other shit
Uchiha-kun.
[ishi's keeping his voice quiet, just in case.]
If we can remove as much doubt as possible, and if we become certain enough of who got away with Ray-kun's death--
I think it would be best to remove them. I believe you might feel similarly. I do not wish to act without some degree of certainty, but if we obtain that... will you be with me?
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I'm with you.
[There's no hesitation.]
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[aka wait and see wtf else we get.]
But I thought it best to begin considering, so that we do not move on short notice.
W6, post trial
Sasuke, though he seems to be gradually getting more pain with the face, and fingers, and feet, comes to check on Ishi sometime after trial? If it's possible. He'll kind of just stand there for a moment or two, unsure.]
Are you okay?
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[he's in the study, and he looks up to sasuke with concern.]
How are you feeling?
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It'll be gone by Monday.
[He looks down.]
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[a sigh, and-]
I do not know how to feel about how far we got, truly.
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[Sasuke glances up, rueful, and then looks back down. He keeps his arms over his thighs so his hands aren't touching anything.]
I don't regret it. She stole Ray's chance to get his reward. She should have had hers taken for it, but... we were stupid, and we missed getting her.
...I'm glad Entrapta... [He shakes his head.] She was helping a friend. I would have done the same.
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[he still feels guilty, but it eases the weight just slightly, knowing that there aren't two bodies left behind.]
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[He glances up again.]
How's your face? You didn't have to cover for me... Are you fine for the weekend? I know some people were...
[Angry.]
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[he'll be fine, probably. physically speaking.]
But of course I had to. What, did you think I would simply give you up too the moment I was trapped myself?
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You wouldn't have been chosen anyway. I was supposed to be the one that idiot punched, not you. Tch... And we have to still fix your eyes and everything else.