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[adsum]

[ A lot of them do have that scruffy homeless vibe to them, but that would be rude to say and so she just keeps it to herself, scrutinizing him, impassive throughout his explanation. ]

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. ]

[moraloutrage]

I am well aware of my ability to help out as a normal student. I have been trying to live to such a role throughout my short time here! But I still feel that being part of the student council will bring more opportunities to make a difference.

[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?

[adsum]

Why should I? Favors aren't guaranteed to be returned, and at this moment, helping you is not worth my effort. Make it worth my effort.

[ 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. ]

[moraloutrage]

I- I see! I suggested doing it for the sake of doing something good, but I suppose that is not enough. [He doesn't approve of this girl's morals! But he only has so much ground to stand on.]

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?

[adsum]

[ Where her morals are grey, at least she has principles she adheres to, even if they're self-serving more often than not. ]

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?

[moraloutrage]

[Ishimaru could respect adhering to one's principles, though it's trickier when they doesn't align as morally as he would like...

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...

[adsum]

They are extreme.

[ 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.

[moraloutrage]

Such extremes... in the student council? [He seems utterly baffled and lost! The student council is supposed to be a paragon of order and morality among the student body. Why should they be associated with death? Stephanie's morbid theories aside.]

...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?

[adsum]

[ Maybe we should all be listening to Stephanie. Maya just shrugs at his surprise, though, at what she takes to be a hypothetical question not meant to be answered. ]

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.

[moraloutrage]

[He doesn't want to believe it. Surely she must be exaggerating!]

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!]

[adsum]

[ I'm crying. Maya, at this moment, wishes she were the one with the switchblade so she can plunge it into Ishimaru's throat and make him stop talking. Her eyes flash dangerously when she looks up at him, forced into a steely glare as she breathes out through her nose and sets her shoulders back, voice low. ]

Do you truly believe that was out of protection?

[moraloutrage]

[That's enough to drive the humor from his expression. He steels up tensely, and there's a slightly timid look in his eyes as he looks back at her, leaning back slightly at the same time.]

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!

[adsum]

You're discussing it. You and the other "transfer students."

[ 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.

[moraloutrage]

It... it may have been a subject that came up...

[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!

[adsum]

[ She squints at him and his blatant admittance that he and his friends gossip about her brother. ]

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 ]

[moraloutrage]

[Sweadrops.]

F-fingers?! You... you are joking, correct?! [And here he thought the shady requests were done with!]

[adsum]

Yeah.

[ 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. ]

[moraloutrage]

Wh-what? Of course I can be of use. [He protests, but he still sounds somewhat shaken by the offer.]

I can protect others just fine! [He insists. ...Just, without taking any fingers.] In any case, I will pass this along to the others.

[adsum]

[ Not to her. Not if he can't even cut off a finger. ]

Make sure you do so. I look forward to seeing how you fare in the student council debate, Ishimaru.

[moraloutrage]

[So what if he prefers a more hands (and fingers)-on approach?

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!