Different methods? You mean in terms of how they think of wanting to get things done?
[ hmmm...that's interesting. ]
I haven't talked to anyone about what they're thinking yet... [ a pause before he remembers The Note and gets emotional. ] I just know that the method that I don't want to do is the one where you take yourself.
[ fiercely nodding at him. ]
We'll get you out of here so that doesn't have to happen, okay? So, don't think about that one anymore.
[ even though that might happen? ken is a little uncertain about what's going to happen to blue. he has An Idea and he hates it. ]
[...they'll just nod. Yeah, sure, that's close to what they think.] Similar ideas, different methods.
[It's hard to say but they look a little taken aback by that response. They blink, hands busy holding origami animals and not quite sure how to take that.]
The best result is necessary...regardless of the outcome. [So, like, if it really does come to that they'll just have to accept it but haha that sucks.]
Okay, but that's the absolute last thing we should try. It's not your fault that all of this happened. You were tricked.
[ on valentine's day too!! what a jerk. this house is the absolute worst. ]
It's this stupid house. [ hmmm... ] I know this might not help us getting you out of here, but what was it like for you before the house? Can you tell me about that?
[They nod along. This house IS stupid and rude and they can understand Ken's point but sometimes living is exhausting. The question seems to stump them though because they pause, looking at Ken curiously before looking at the rabbit and the fox.]
...empty. [Rather matter of fact than anything else.] It was a long time.
[ now there's a mood that ken knows all too well too. ]
Just empty? [ time to get started on folding an all too cute pink cat for blue for their collection. ] No other memories of anything else?
[ blinks. he remembers how people called them a god of sorts but. hmmm. he doesn't think that they are? or, well, if they are they can be the single "nicest" god that ken will have met. ]
Many people here are memorable. [This isn't exactly a compliment moreso than a fact because you're all very, very much. Other guests have been memorable as well.] ...situations are different than before.
[ hopefully they're good differences. and not just. different. ]
And, well, you told me what you could—I'll tell you something about me too. I'm not very interesting and most of my memories aren't very nice, but there's something pretty cool that I can do back home.
It's called a persona and it's like my other self. I only use it to fight shadows and some bad guys, though.
[ ...hm. ]
Though I'm not sure if you already know about this stuff since you did invited us.
...an interesting group. [So yeah, good differences for the most part. Despite the fact that they do know this as Blue has an app-amount of understanding about all guests, they seem to be listening attentively as Ken describes personas.
In the end, Blue lifts a hand and mimes a gun pointed to their temple.] ...persona? [Are...are they doing it right?]
[ okay, that gets a soft chuckle out of ken and he can't help but clap a bit at that. a good impression. ]
Yeah, that's right. Though I guess I hold my evoker a little bit different than senpai did.
[ either aiming face down to his face or right at his heart. pick your poison, tbh. ]
I understand. Things were worse when you let them use their powers, right? [ oh the information learned from a single note. ] I know mine can be really helpful with healing people who are hurt but... I have some pretty scary things I can do to hurt people, too.
[ he'll give a shake of his head because, well, imagine all of them running around with their powers. either they'd destroy the house or each other. also why would you balance an instant-death skill when you don't have to? ]
The house is already bad enough; so, it's scary to imagine what it would be like if we were able to do everything. [ hmmm... ] Have you ever thought about going to any of the places you've pulled people from?
[ blue must have some likes and dislikes, right??? ]
They would no longer be yours. [Blue has seen the house mess with enough people enough times to get how powers would work. No thanks. They'll pass. But Ken asks that question and they blink as if surprised.]
[ and just as he says, it kind of dawns on him that ken is probably(???) the first person who had been like, "THROWS DOOR OPEN. LET'S BE FRIENDS". so. hm. let's try something different. ]
...when this is over, why don't you come with me for a while? Um, I might go stay with Nick, but even then I would like to stay goodbye to my senpai first.
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[ hmmm...that's interesting. ]
I haven't talked to anyone about what they're thinking yet... [ a pause before he remembers The Note and gets emotional. ] I just know that the method that I don't want to do is the one where you take yourself.
[ fiercely nodding at him. ]
We'll get you out of here so that doesn't have to happen, okay? So, don't think about that one anymore.
[ even though that might happen? ken is a little uncertain about what's going to happen to blue. he has An Idea and he hates it. ]
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[It's hard to say but they look a little taken aback by that response. They blink, hands busy holding origami animals and not quite sure how to take that.]
The best result is necessary...regardless of the outcome. [So, like, if it really does come to that they'll just have to accept it but haha that sucks.]
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Okay, but that's the absolute last thing we should try. It's not your fault that all of this happened. You were tricked.
[ on valentine's day too!! what a jerk. this house is the absolute worst. ]
It's this stupid house. [ hmmm... ] I know this might not help us getting you out of here, but what was it like for you before the house? Can you tell me about that?
I can tell you about me, too, in exchange.
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...empty. [Rather matter of fact than anything else.] It was a long time.
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Just empty? [ time to get started on folding an all too cute pink cat for blue for their collection. ] No other memories of anything else?
[ blinks. he remembers how people called them a god of sorts but. hmmm. he doesn't think that they are? or, well, if they are they can be the single "nicest" god that ken will have met. ]
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Well, you have been alive for a long time, so I guess that would make sense.
[ he'll take some time with a particular crease before continuing. ]
The memories you're making right now will be memorable, I hope.
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So, I've heard.
[ hopefully they're good differences. and not just. different. ]
And, well, you told me what you could—I'll tell you something about me too. I'm not very interesting and most of my memories aren't very nice, but there's something pretty cool that I can do back home.
It's called a persona and it's like my other self. I only use it to fight shadows and some bad guys, though.
[ ...hm. ]
Though I'm not sure if you already know about this stuff since you did invited us.
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In the end, Blue lifts a hand and mimes a gun pointed to their temple.] ...persona? [Are...are they doing it right?]
To keep guests safe...things were taken away.
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Yeah, that's right. Though I guess I hold my evoker a little bit different than senpai did.
[ either aiming face down to his face or right at his heart. pick your poison, tbh. ]
I understand. Things were worse when you let them use their powers, right? [ oh the information learned from a single note. ] I know mine can be really helpful with healing people who are hurt but... I have some pretty scary things I can do to hurt people, too.
[ THE DUALITY OF KEN. ]
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Yes. [They pause to look at the ceiling.] Powers were too easy to possess. Better chance of living without them. [A beat.] Apologies.
[Sorry they took everything from you guys.]
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It's okay.
[ he'll give a shake of his head because, well, imagine all of them running around with their powers. either they'd destroy the house or each other. also why would you balance an instant-death skill when you don't have to? ]
The house is already bad enough; so, it's scary to imagine what it would be like if we were able to do everything. [ hmmm... ] Have you ever thought about going to any of the places you've pulled people from?
[ blue must have some likes and dislikes, right??? ]
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...for what?
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[ and just as he says, it kind of dawns on him that ken is probably(???) the first person who had been like, "THROWS DOOR OPEN. LET'S BE FRIENDS". so. hm. let's try something different. ]
...when this is over, why don't you come with me for a while? Um, I might go stay with Nick, but even then I would like to stay goodbye to my senpai first.
[ oh! ]
I could show you Koromaru.
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...possible...[They're not 100% sure, but it's a nice thought anyway.] Your worlds are yours.
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[ it was just a working assumption that something like that could happen. after all, phoenix brought it up and he seemed to know a lot?? so?? ]
Nick seemed to think it would be, but... I didn't want to think about it too much.
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[THEM...it's debatable.]