• murmur connection between Aventurine, Kalmiya, Toki, Sharon, Jaskier. I'd like to discuss the situation regarding One and Sleep that Jinx revealed to us earlier.
In person, I don't trust that One is able to be kept out of our personal affairs within the Murmur short of a shared tether, but if he's flesh and blood he most likely has to make some inconvenient effort on his part to eavesdrop physically.
Unfortunately, Sleep is an Unknown, so we just have to work with Her being assumed Omniscient.
In short... I think we may have a problem with a capital P fast approaching, and it's not to do with Sleep's encouragement for Jinx to deliver Her the results of an indoctrinated killing of Her first vessel.
Although it's short notice, I need you here [ he'll give them a location and visual of the Crosby Hotel ] by noon tomorrow.
[That's a lot of complicated-sounding stuff Aventurine just said, but if they're gonna have to talk in person, then Toki probably shouldn't say a lot here, even if he's got a bad feeling and a million questions he might not even be able to pose in a way that makes sense.
[ 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.
[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.]
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.
[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?
Okay. Cool. I'll think of... important stuff that we gotta talk about!
[He should probably tell them what One told him when he checked on him, for one. Might be useful, but probably not to have in multiple places on the Murmur. Just in case.]
[ This catches her by surprise, but she welcomes the invitation. Anything about Sleep has her full, undivided attention. ] Yeah, all right, I'll be there.
[ 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. ]
[ 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. ]
[ 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.
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.
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week 4 of TNDNBTG
after: this conversation, which takes place after Jinx's Murmur Announcement
• murmur connection between Aventurine, Kalmiya, Toki, Sharon, Jaskier.I'd like to discuss the situation regarding One and Sleep that Jinx revealed to us earlier.
In person, I don't trust that One is able to be kept out of our personal affairs within the Murmur short of a shared tether, but if he's flesh and blood he most likely has to make some inconvenient effort on his part to eavesdrop physically.
Unfortunately, Sleep is an Unknown, so we just have to work with Her being assumed Omniscient.
In short... I think we may have a problem with a capital P fast approaching, and it's not to do with Sleep's encouragement for Jinx to deliver Her the results of an indoctrinated killing of Her first vessel.
Although it's short notice, I need you here [ he'll give them a location and visual of the Crosby Hotel ] by noon tomorrow.
( meeting link )
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That can all happen later.]
Okay. I'll go.
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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?
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[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.]
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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.
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[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?
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Exactly!
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[He should probably tell them what One told him when he checked on him, for one. Might be useful, but probably not to have in multiple places on the Murmur. Just in case.]
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[ 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. ]
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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. ]
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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.
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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.
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Do you know where you're staying? I might be able to give you a little more help.
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It's not that far from here. Maybe like a half-hour walk. I can come get you if you'd like.
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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.
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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.