[ Weren't you the one that pointed out that Jaskier had some apparently privileged information, sir??? Not that Jaskier is suspicious by nature, but still... ]
This isn't some kind of trap, is it?
[ An actual one or a "you really fell for that? I'm disappointed in you." kinda trap. Then again, outright asking is probably kind of silly, too. ]
This isn't some kind of trap, is it?
[ An actual one or a "you really fell for that? I'm disappointed in you." kinda trap. Then again, outright asking is probably kind of silly, too. ]
[ he did, and to be honest, Jaskier should be wary of someone like Aventurine!
He laughs good-naturedly, though. ]
For you, my friend? I don't think we'd need anything so elaborate. You have a very fierce moral compass, which means you can be lured with something a lot more direct and with far less scheming involved.
You're being invited because One's wellbeing seems to be potentially higher priority than someone who is simply trying to perfect the group of us as a whole. I wanted to discuss what Sleep has said to me and what my suspicions are concerning that dream we've been having. And I'm sure you've noticed off behaviour in yourself and others?
If you all also believe it's something to be concerned about, I want to give you all a chance to come up with a way we should deal with it before I give the information to everyone else who doesn't care about One.
He laughs good-naturedly, though. ]
For you, my friend? I don't think we'd need anything so elaborate. You have a very fierce moral compass, which means you can be lured with something a lot more direct and with far less scheming involved.
You're being invited because One's wellbeing seems to be potentially higher priority than someone who is simply trying to perfect the group of us as a whole. I wanted to discuss what Sleep has said to me and what my suspicions are concerning that dream we've been having. And I'm sure you've noticed off behaviour in yourself and others?
If you all also believe it's something to be concerned about, I want to give you all a chance to come up with a way we should deal with it before I give the information to everyone else who doesn't care about One.
Glad to have you aboard.
[ he listens! And Sharon is very convicted even if she is young. He definitely thinks she's got a good head on her shoulders, and he also has a personal set of feelings regarding gods (and family) so he can relate to her more than one might expect. ]
[ he listens! And Sharon is very convicted even if she is young. He definitely thinks she's got a good head on her shoulders, and he also has a personal set of feelings regarding gods (and family) so he can relate to her more than one might expect. ]
[ hard not to feel his apprehension through the Murmur, and Toki is a tricky honest soul. So Aventurine wants to reassure him without giving too much hint. ]
I can promise you, at least, that nothing here is going to have me try and encourage you to give up on being friends with and protecting One.
I just don't want him privy to our discussion because, regardless of the type of person he is, he's currently ruled by a deep-seated fear. If he so badly wants to hear what's discussed about him, then he's welcome to show his face at the meeting to be a part of it. That's plenty fair exchange, especially after what he's already done to us.
Does that help?
I can promise you, at least, that nothing here is going to have me try and encourage you to give up on being friends with and protecting One.
I just don't want him privy to our discussion because, regardless of the type of person he is, he's currently ruled by a deep-seated fear. If he so badly wants to hear what's discussed about him, then he's welcome to show his face at the meeting to be a part of it. That's plenty fair exchange, especially after what he's already done to us.
Does that help?
[Ah. Responsibility, her favorite thing...
There's a rumble of something like begrudging acceptance across the Murmur, as if someone has just agreed to carry a heavy object that's a little heavier than they expected. Despite that, her voice is playful.]
Ooh, a privileged invitation. I'll be there with bells on, darling.
There's a rumble of something like begrudging acceptance across the Murmur, as if someone has just agreed to carry a heavy object that's a little heavier than they expected. Despite that, her voice is playful.]
Ooh, a privileged invitation. I'll be there with bells on, darling.
...Yeah. That helps.
[He hadn't thought he'd have to be so worried about the guy's safety beyond what he seemed to be doing to himself and whatever Sleep was doing, but after that whole Murmur ordeal... well, it's good to know when he doesn't have to worry so much.]
Think he'll show up?
[He doubts it himself, based on how elusive he is, but you never know.]
[He hadn't thought he'd have to be so worried about the guy's safety beyond what he seemed to be doing to himself and whatever Sleep was doing, but after that whole Murmur ordeal... well, it's good to know when he doesn't have to worry so much.]
Think he'll show up?
[He doubts it himself, based on how elusive he is, but you never know.]
Ouch. That was harsh, but fair I suppose.
I will be there.
[ A pause, but then there's a good natured laugh of Jaskier's own. ]
Well. I'll do my best. I'm still learning how to navigate a place with buildings this tall.
I will be there.
[ A pause, but then there's a good natured laugh of Jaskier's own. ]
Well. I'll do my best. I'm still learning how to navigate a place with buildings this tall.
[ well you are one of the top three people who don't want to get dead, so it kind of does come with the territory, pretty lady. ]
Oh my, I'll make sure we have the perfect lighting to catch them aesthetically should you grace us with a dance after, then, love.
Oh my, I'll make sure we have the perfect lighting to catch them aesthetically should you grace us with a dance after, then, love.
I don't think so.
Jinx is Jinx, you know? She tried to show me the conversation with Sleep she had and there was nothing about killing One. So, I don't even know if he would actively care to listen to us if he listened to Jinx. But, down the line, he might have reason to suddenly be curious, so it's better we don't leave any useful recordings to be dug up later without our knowledge. If at that time he wants to know bad enough, we have a chance of him communicating with us directly.
That could be completely useless and do nothing. It could also be our one saving grace opportunity in a time of peril we don't yet know of. I need to make sure to prepare for all options best I can.
Jinx is Jinx, you know? She tried to show me the conversation with Sleep she had and there was nothing about killing One. So, I don't even know if he would actively care to listen to us if he listened to Jinx. But, down the line, he might have reason to suddenly be curious, so it's better we don't leave any useful recordings to be dug up later without our knowledge. If at that time he wants to know bad enough, we have a chance of him communicating with us directly.
That could be completely useless and do nothing. It could also be our one saving grace opportunity in a time of peril we don't yet know of. I need to make sure to prepare for all options best I can.
Right...
[It's all so, so complicated. Could Jinx be lying about stuff? Probably. Could she be telling the truth and not everything actually sticks around? Also probably. Either way, it doesn't seem like One's going to be completely safe if even one person gets the idea that they should go kill him or something, and Toki really, really wants to help.
That's what friends do.]
We can... figure out all the stuff there. And then we can figure out if there's stuff we gotta say here. Right?
[It's all so, so complicated. Could Jinx be lying about stuff? Probably. Could she be telling the truth and not everything actually sticks around? Also probably. Either way, it doesn't seem like One's going to be completely safe if even one person gets the idea that they should go kill him or something, and Toki really, really wants to help.
That's what friends do.]
We can... figure out all the stuff there. And then we can figure out if there's stuff we gotta say here. Right?
The building has 'Music Inn' above the door. There's two crossed signs nearby that both say "one way".
[ This is a sticky note with this appearance left at Aventurine's bag. It's been placed right on the top, where it's impossible to miss! It's handwritten in their home language, Universal Script. ]
Aventurine,
Don't forget to smile today! For yourself!
You've really worked hard all this time. I want you to know that I've noticed it all and appreciate your efforts.
You're always doing your best, even without the pressure of the IPC here. It just proves the honest nature you have.
You know I'm always here, right? You don't have to do everything alone. Don't hesitate to come and bother me anytime!
Galactic Baseballer
Aventurine,
Don't forget to smile today! For yourself!
You've really worked hard all this time. I want you to know that I've noticed it all and appreciate your efforts.
You're always doing your best, even without the pressure of the IPC here. It just proves the honest nature you have.
You know I'm always here, right? You don't have to do everything alone. Don't hesitate to come and bother me anytime!
Galactic Baseballer
Edited 2025-10-20 21:46 (UTC)
[ sighs softly, what is he gonna do with his baby raccoon? how long before he has to worry this place is going to start zapping all that positive energy away if they can't make progress? he really can't let that happened.
he carefully takes the note and slides it in a blank-date agenda book he has been using for everything and puts it neatly protected on the inside cover. ]
he carefully takes the note and slides it in a blank-date agenda book he has been using for everything and puts it neatly protected on the inside cover. ]
November, before the Subway Expedition. A Stray Cat (and Fallen Angel) Finds The Man in Sunglasses
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closetdweller
2025-11-21 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[It had been an interesting few weeks of settling in the Hotel at Aventurine's invitation. The residents were a motley bunch- but that was hardly a surprise. It was familiar, even. But Urushihara knew that it was high time he fessed up about a few matters to the man who was hosting him.
It was a matter of safety for everyone, after all.
After his usual hoodie had gotten sodden while helping Jayce, Urushihara had found a selection of hoodies to swap around while he laundered them, incident ridiculously pink sleep hoodie with fleece lining to wear while hunkered down in the hotel hiding from the beasts that were starting to emerge.
He looked almost comical as he approached wherever Aventurine was- it was the serious frown on his face that dampened the humor.]
Oi, Sunglasses? Do you have a minute? Or, maybe five?
It was a matter of safety for everyone, after all.
After his usual hoodie had gotten sodden while helping Jayce, Urushihara had found a selection of hoodies to swap around while he laundered them, incident ridiculously pink sleep hoodie with fleece lining to wear while hunkered down in the hotel hiding from the beasts that were starting to emerge.
He looked almost comical as he approached wherever Aventurine was- it was the serious frown on his face that dampened the humor.]
Oi, Sunglasses? Do you have a minute? Or, maybe five?
[ Aventurine is in the dressing room, reading (aka: pretending to read and looking at manga panels) by the fireplace. He glances over his book when he hears someone approaching, lowering his book fully when address. ]
—Oh, you know, that's such a cute color on you~.
And yeah, I got some time, shoot.
—Oh, you know, that's such a cute color on you~.
And yeah, I got some time, shoot.
[The immediate compliment threw off his game- and immediately Urushihara found himself growing flustered.]
It- it's not like there's a lot of options!
[He pouted, pulling the hood up over his hair.]
It- it's not like there's a lot of options!
[He pouted, pulling the hood up over his hair.]
Edited 2025-11-25 00:50 (UTC)
... I mostly wanted to apologize for surprising you with the thing about the Pink Girl.
[He added, peeking out from under the pink hood.]
Ash and I had a verbal pact that happened before you invited me here- and I did suggest to her Old Man that it should probably be a group effort if they do it again. Then Ironeye got curious and I had to bat him away from the idea with the same explanation.
So. Point is that I'm a little responsible- and she's kind of a mess. It'd be rude to back out of a Death Pact at the last minute.
[He added, peeking out from under the pink hood.]
Ash and I had a verbal pact that happened before you invited me here- and I did suggest to her Old Man that it should probably be a group effort if they do it again. Then Ironeye got curious and I had to bat him away from the idea with the same explanation.
So. Point is that I'm a little responsible- and she's kind of a mess. It'd be rude to back out of a Death Pact at the last minute.
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