crashout | WEI WUXIAN;

Like what, a casual stab? [This is said dryly, but it's actually plausible, he thinks.] I don't see why we can't try to kill them ourselves if we had the right tools but there's the biggest problem. If you can think of something, I'll be interested in hearing it. I'll brainstorm myself, too.

[...but he nods.] They have access, I asked. We were thinking of coming up with some kind of code word or something but that was before we realized just how much the demons could take control. All I can think about is...leaving like a written warning or something? A demon would take it away, but if it was in a hiding spot other people would notice it's gone. Or something like that.

Haha, something like that. [VAGUELY OMINOUS BUT IT'S FINE, SURELY.

Anyway he just nods in return because he's not surprised things once again aren't easy. Thanks boat!! Thanks demons!!!]

Depends on how quickly they take control, hm? If it's instantaneous, there won't be any time to write a warning.

Well...if you do it on a day like today where we know who the demon is, and that we ourselves aren't possessed, couldn't something like that work?

How so? Are you talking about leaving a warning when we know we aren't possessed with the intention of it being found if that changes?

Yeah, something like that. Like I said, a demon wouldn't want to be found so wouldn't it clean up after the host to make sure nothing could be done to trace back to the source?

How would that work? If we assume the plan is - say, I tell you I'll leave a note under a bottle in the lounge saying "if this is here, I'm possessed!" and I'm not possessed that week, I obviously couldn't just leave it out there. How would we tell the difference between a demon cleaning up after its host and someone who really just isn't possessed?

No no no, the other way around. Someone not possessed leaving a note or an item or something in an inconspicuous place. If the item's still there, the person isn't possessed. If it's gone, the demon took it.

[....] Never mind, that does get complicated.

Haha, yes - especially since the demon would absolutely just leave it there if it inherits all of its hosts memories and knows what the plan is! You'd have to find a way to set some sort of alert up that you yourself aren't fully aware of, somehow.

[If he seems somewhat excited by the prospect, it's because he absolutely is. IT'S LIKE PLAYING CHESS AGAINST YOURSELF.]

So what you're saying is, we actually don't really have an effective way to do this yet. Is that it? [UNLESS YOU TIMETRAVEL AND HOP TIMELINES but no.]

Not yet, no! But give me a little time - I'm working on that one, too. Don't think I'll be able to get it done before tomorrow, though.

[Which he sounds a little put-off over, considering it gives these demons one last chance to nab a body and get away without notifying anyone else...]

Though if you come up with anything in the meantime, I'd love to hear it.

I'm working on it. [A lopsided grin.] I have some people to run ideas by but after today I think most people are taking the night off.

Mm, I do think we earned a little bit of a reprieve.

[HE'S SO TIRED... Anyway, speaking of:]

Got a few things to finish before I get a bit of rest, though. Shall we chat again tomorrow after our dear friend has been dispatched?

I think we can manage that. [There's a pause...and he grins a little.] Thanks for everything. As usual.

[He just laughs and waves a hand to get across his THINK NOTHING OF IT/BACK ATCHA sentiment.]

Take care until then!

[AND AWAY.]

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