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npc contact.1
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Just how long has it been since you transferred here, Ishimaru? You're better off integrating with everybody else instead of continuing to set yourselves apart like that.
[ Never mind that the default form of address from other students tends to be "transfer student," but at least that tends to fall away when you get to know the person. ]
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Ishimaru frowns as he hears her response.]
It has been about two months. But that is easier said than done, when it feels like our situation is very different than other students! For example... many of us have unusual living situations! [He's not sure if he should be speaking in code or not with her, but there he is, trying to allude to them not being able to walk out of the school.] And it seems that more students continue to be transferred in, in need of help and guidance.
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You can help and guide others without the mantle of being a student council member, you know? As for your ...living situation... I may be able to do something about that. But you have nothing you can offer me, and I have nothing that I need from you, so I will not.
[ Maybe that'll change in the future. But as of now, she doesn't do charity. ]
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[Still, he pauses as he lets the rest of her words sink in.]
Wait. You do have a way to help? ...Ah... are you sure that it needs to be an exchange? What if it is just for the sake of doing something good for others?
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[ What is it like to be a good person? She wouldn't know. But she will honor exchanges, something to keep in your back pocket for now. ]
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Then I will do what I can to be worthy! [An uncertain pause.] Do you have any idea as to... what one could do to be worth such a favor?
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Think about that yourself. And think about what you're willing to do. Would you kill somebody if I asked? Would you give your own life?
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These questions shock Ishimaru.]
Wh-what? Those are somewhat extreme options, don't you think? [And it doesn't sound like the most even trade for what he asks! Not to mention that it reminds him uncomfortably of the killing game rules...] ...I do not seek to commit murder. But surely there are other possibilities...
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[ She doesn't even deny it; they're extreme and that's the point, to see whether Ishimaru has the mettle to go to the extremes. As such, she looks somewhat disappointed in him, although she nods to herself as if that's what she expected anyways. ]
You should be prepared for such extremes if you seek a student council position. In the meantime, if you're at a loss for other possibilities... Protect my brother. Maybe eventually, I'll feel generous enough to help.
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...I can look out for your brother, for sure! [He pauses, thinking back on what was discussed with the others about Hiro, before he adds.] Does he have a tendency to get into trouble?
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He does, and a tendency not to speak up for himself. I'm not asking you to speak for him or anything like that— he will hate you if you did. But I want you, collective you, to protect him.
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I see. Of course, I would not wish to speak for someone else. But looking out for him is certainly something that I can aspire to. I promise to do everything that I can to protect your brother! With us around, he will not have to rely solely on a switchblade to protect himself anymore! [He says that as if it's an innocent joke!]
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Do you truly believe that was out of protection?
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I - I am not sure! I am not privy to the details, myself... [He responds quickly and quietly.] It was just one possibility that was considered!
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[ She doesn't know for sure, but it's a statement instead of a question anyways, because of course they would be. Like with Sakasaki and Saihara and Ebalon and all those who spoke to her under the pretense of solving Okane's death. Meddlesome. ]
You'd better be damn sure of yourselves if this is the favor you take in exchange for my help. I'm asking you to protect him, and that means without question, without going back on your word halfway through no matter what you learn. If you aren't able to do that, then find something else to impress me with.
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[He responds meekly, shrinking back a bit. But he does have resolve as he goes on.]
I mean it. I do not intend to abandon him! E-even if he has his own share of problems, I am not about to condemn someone else easily. I cannot speak for the others... b-but I will do my best on my own front!
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Prove it. Bring me one of Sakasaki's fingers.
[ Natsume's been teaching her brother shady demon circles /: Hiro protection starts by getting rid of this guy ]
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F-fingers?! You... you are joking, correct?! [And here he thought the shady requests were done with!]
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[ She's not joking. She's not looking at him anymore either, though, going back to rearranging her school supplies. ]
I was kidding myself thinking you could be of any use to me. My offer still stands, though. You can take that back to those friends of yours.
[ The offer to trade her something useful for her help, not the offer for Natsume's finger, but he can also relay that message too, maybe. ]
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I can protect others just fine! [He insists. ...Just, without taking any fingers.] In any case, I will pass this along to the others.
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Make sure you do so. I look forward to seeing how you fare in the student council debate, Ishimaru.
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Once she brings up the debates, ge smiles innocently.]
Why thank you! Not to toot my own horn, but I pride myself on my debating skills. I am quite looking forward to this one. Then you shall see what I am truly made of!