How? You said it yourself - you aren't a fighter. So how do you plan to kill something that we can't even find, especially when we don't even know how strong it is? It could break you!
[ well this certainly isn't how he expected this conversation to go? oops. ]
Do you even know what to look for, in order to find it? The way Nathan spoke, it won't be that easy to tell who it's chosen as a host.
...I'll figure something out. [He sounds a little less than convinced this time, but sometimes you just yeet yourself straight at death first and figure it out later.] I'll find it and then we'll make a plan together. Is that better?
[He rubs the back of his head.] There's a reason I'm trying to speak to as many people as I can. If we know what a person is like, it might be easier to notice if something seems off about them. Gaps in their memories, stories that don't add up. Things like that.
At least learn how to defend yourself properly first, Junpei!
[ he uh. might have raised his voice a bit, and kanesan looks a bit started when he realizes it. he can already hear kunihiro's scolding, too, so he takes a deep breath and tries again. ]
Find a weapon before you go throwing yourself into things like this. I'll teach you how to use it if I have to - just think about it first.
[ unfortunately he's decided that he likes this human, and that means the chance of him breaking really doesn't sit well. while he can't force junpei to do anything, he sure can worry about a friend - but he shakes his head. ]
Scout out where it is, and then come up with a plan instead of attacking it blindly. I'll help you however I can. But I can't do anything if you don't talk to me.
[...he bows his head this time.] I'll see what I can find at the gift shop or borrow a knife. Something. A gun would've worked just fine, too, but we know what happened to that. But I won't go in unprepared okay?
[This poor sword's stress levels...] And I'll keep you informed. If I can have people in the field with their eyes on the people I'm not close with, we might be able to work together to find the source without it noticing.
...I'm still getting used to working with bigger teams again. But I'm trying.
[ while he doesn't look entirely mollified at the mention of the gun, kanesan does nod and back down. swords take more work to learn, even he can admit that - maybe it's better for junpei, with the threat that they're facing. ]
Who is that, then - the ones you aren't close with? I can try to speak with them and see what I can learn.
[He'll be fine, he has a lot of practice dying and coming back somehow.]
Mm...it's people that keep their distance usually. Muzet. Illumi. Dimitri. Grune, sort of. Logy. Maou. People I've spoken with but can't quite read or figure out how to learn more about them.
[Or people who're just flat-out hard to talk to and he doesn't go after them himself.]
Any help would be appreciated. It's going to start looking suspicious if I actively seek them out just to interrogate them on things. [Building rapport is important, but some things are slower than others. But he looks curious at the question.]
[ since he trusts junpei well enough, he's gonna go ahead and pull out a note to show him! who knows, maybe it'll be different this time. ]
I found a handwritten note that I'm trying to identify, but I'm the only one who can read it so far. I couldn't say why; I don't even understand what it says.
[ unfortunately, the note will appear completely blank for junpei! guess kanesan was right. ]
I woke up with it in my room last Thursday. It's definitely not my writing, or any of my comrades'. Honestly, I don't know if I'm really expecting it to match anyone here, but it's worth checking, in case we really have done this before.
[Hm...he'll pull out a handful of sticky notes, but he pauses then.]
If you woke up with it, it probably won't be a match to anyone here. But I want to check something. Come with me? [He's already turning to head to his room. There's something there that he needs to show Kanesada.] What's the note say anyway?
[He almost stops walking because what the fuck? But he gets to his room and unlocks it, heading to his dufflebag to root around inside.]
I can guess. Doxxing is a way of publishing private information out of revenge or something. Usually it applies to the internet though. It was just the note? Nothing else was left behind?
[What'll happen next is he pulls out a plain white cardboard box. It's pretty normal except for the fact that his name's written on it. ]
This showed up on Wednesday. I've been trying to find the owner of this handwriting, too. Does it look similar? [I, Ty, have no idea bc this just came as a mod thing.]
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[ well this certainly isn't how he expected this conversation to go? oops. ]
Do you even know what to look for, in order to find it? The way Nathan spoke, it won't be that easy to tell who it's chosen as a host.
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...I'll figure something out. [He sounds a little less than convinced this time, but sometimes you just yeet yourself straight at death first and figure it out later.] I'll find it and then we'll make a plan together. Is that better?
[He rubs the back of his head.] There's a reason I'm trying to speak to as many people as I can. If we know what a person is like, it might be easier to notice if something seems off about them. Gaps in their memories, stories that don't add up. Things like that.
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[ he uh. might have raised his voice a bit, and kanesan looks a bit started when he realizes it. he can already hear kunihiro's scolding, too, so he takes a deep breath and tries again. ]
Find a weapon before you go throwing yourself into things like this. I'll teach you how to use it if I have to - just think about it first.
[ unfortunately he's decided that he likes this human, and that means the chance of him breaking really doesn't sit well. while he can't force junpei to do anything, he sure can worry about a friend - but he shakes his head. ]
Scout out where it is, and then come up with a plan instead of attacking it blindly. I'll help you however I can. But I can't do anything if you don't talk to me.
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[This poor sword's stress levels...] And I'll keep you informed. If I can have people in the field with their eyes on the people I'm not close with, we might be able to work together to find the source without it noticing.
...I'm still getting used to working with bigger teams again. But I'm trying.
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Who is that, then - the ones you aren't close with? I can try to speak with them and see what I can learn.
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Mm...it's people that keep their distance usually. Muzet. Illumi. Dimitri. Grune, sort of. Logy. Maou. People I've spoken with but can't quite read or figure out how to learn more about them.
[Or people who're just flat-out hard to talk to and he doesn't go after them himself.]
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[ he’s making a mental note, and then he nods. ]
I’ll try to talk to them, and see what I can learn. In the meantime… Can I ask you something else, Junpei?
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If I can answer it, I will. What is it?
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[ a nod. he gets it! As for his question... ]
Have you seen anyone’s handwriting while you’ve been here?
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The question gets a curious look though.] You mean in general? Yeah, I share notes with some people. Why?
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You wouldn't be willing to share them with me, would you? The writing, that is.
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I found a handwritten note that I'm trying to identify, but I'm the only one who can read it so far. I couldn't say why; I don't even understand what it says.
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When and where'd you find it? [Also squinting at the handwriting to see if he recognizes it at all.]
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I woke up with it in my room last Thursday. It's definitely not my writing, or any of my comrades'. Honestly, I don't know if I'm really expecting it to match anyone here, but it's worth checking, in case we really have done this before.
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If you woke up with it, it probably won't be a match to anyone here. But I want to check something. Come with me? [He's already turning to head to his room. There's something there that he needs to show Kanesada.] What's the note say anyway?
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It says, "Some fucker doxxed me." Do you know what that means?
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I can guess. Doxxing is a way of publishing private information out of revenge or something. Usually it applies to the internet though. It was just the note? Nothing else was left behind?
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Nope, nothing else.
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This showed up on Wednesday. I've been trying to find the owner of this handwriting, too. Does it look similar? [I, Ty, have no idea bc this just came as a mod thing.]
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No.
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Have you asked Chuuya or Nathan?
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You think they'll know who wrote it?
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[ he's frowning at where the box was. things appearing out of nowhere, without explanation... what is even going on? ]
But you said you have notes you could show me, right?
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