[That's a hell of a revelation. Yusuke turning around also let Takame move his head into his lap where he just pet for a while and otherwise remained silent. There are two former gods in this realm at least... given the fact that Heroes from myth and legend of this world could come here, this was less surprising to Takame once it sunk in.
His eyes briefly drifted to his now bare left hand that held one of Yusuke's tails. Something to rid himself of the agitation creeping into his heart.]
Disregarding the fact that Ei went outside as calling that out so blatantly would be... rude. And the fact that if one of them convinced her to do that in the first place they may care about her wellbeing.
Still... The Black Order having at least one former god set him severely on edge that only the affectionate gestures kept him from displaying.]
She didn't, and she said the three of them--oh, right, there's a second one she hasn't spoken to--she said the three of them were the least likely suspects.
Now his tail is beginning to twitch and lash. He's very uneasy about this and will be until he confirms some vital information. Namely, that they aren't a threat to this world.
But given the Black Order he had his doubts. It would make sense she'd protect the other Gods' privacy... but not knowing didn't help matters.]
The least likely suspects... I certainly did not expect Ei. [Yeah cause she barely goes outside.]
I know it isn't Elliot, his boyfriend, or his lawyer. It likely isn't the tailor, either, with how he goes on about being a half-demon. It isn't Varian or Zulius, most likely.
[He knows Takame's on edge, so hopefully whittling down the list will help.]
[It is some consolation. It helped him to focus on narrowing things down rather than considering every possibility at once and whether or not he'll need his blade here.
Whether or not they bleed the world dry.]
It certainly isn't Waver either... [He ran his hand through the tail, just to release the nervous energy somehow.] Asking Jusis will amount to nothing I am sure. Forgive me, I... have my reservations but I am aware that your cousin is no longer the same person she was in her past life, however...
[It didn't stop him from worrying about it though. Another concern hovering over his head much like the Enuma Elish in the corner.]
I know... [That part he was aware of. He convinced Waver and Vash of the same thing when Gilgamesh and Kni arrived different from where they were known to be. Who they were known to be.
It was less the past life that was a concern because of that. What was his biggest worry encompassing what he knew of his world's kami was--]
The Black Order. 'Tis true she was a former god, but I dislike the idea of having her under their thumb had they been aware of this. [For both her sake and the world.]
We can only hope that is the case. I have my doubts Jusis would know or share if he did. [And Takame respected that about him. Jusis was a good man, Takame placed his trust in him. It just made things a lot more difficult.
He sighed quietly, opting to run his own investigations on the threat this posed when his boyfriend was less tired and just tail hugging him instead.]
If it really bothers you, we can ask later. Not right now. I need to process my cousin coming over to my house and telling me she was a god. A disaster of a god, from the sounds of it.
[He went quiet again. While this was no excuse for the way she handled things in the past, he knew how mad grief could drive a person. He'd only realized how it felt when he lost Haurchefant and it felt as though every ilm of him, inside and out, had been beat down and down and down and every time he looked up he would be beaten again.
It weighed. It hurt. To this day it followed him, made him afraid to lose what he had here these moments listening to his love talk.
But even then.]
Change is inevitable in all walks of life, to say nothing of an entire country. [His tone was somber, knowing. But the universal constant that was change haunted him as much as the grief.]
[And Yusuke understands why this past Ei would think she'd be safe if she could just keep things the same, and he loves his cousin in this life, but all the same...]
I didn't ask how long she let that go on, but it was probably longer than it should have. At least here she's...taking steps now.
[Takame didn't know his cousin that well yet, but he had something he could understand about her now surely.]
Yes... I'm relieved that she's made this decision. And that she has a colleague who assisted her in making it. [Whoever they may be, even if another former God, as things stood now it was better for Ei to evolve in this way.]
You know, I gave up trying to get her out of the house, once we were over here and the court cases were done. I didn't know how to, and she was the one who got me out of Madarame's, so I just...
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[That's a hell of a revelation. Yusuke turning around also let Takame move his head into his lap where he just pet for a while and otherwise remained silent. There are two former gods in this realm at least... given the fact that Heroes from myth and legend of this world could come here, this was less surprising to Takame once it sunk in.
His eyes briefly drifted to his now bare left hand that held one of Yusuke's tails. Something to rid himself of the agitation creeping into his heart.]
She told you this today? Over the network?
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[You see why he is exhausted]
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[He does see why the poor thing is so exhausted.
Disregarding the fact that Ei went outside as calling that out so blatantly would be... rude. And the fact that if one of them convinced her to do that in the first place they may care about her wellbeing.
Still... The Black Order having at least one former god set him severely on edge that only the affectionate gestures kept him from displaying.]
Did... she share who this colleague was?
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Now his tail is beginning to twitch and lash. He's very uneasy about this and will be until he confirms some vital information. Namely, that they aren't a threat to this world.
But given the Black Order he had his doubts. It would make sense she'd protect the other Gods' privacy... but not knowing didn't help matters.]
The least likely suspects... I certainly did not expect Ei. [Yeah cause she barely goes outside.]
Hm.
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[He knows Takame's on edge, so hopefully whittling down the list will help.]
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Whether or not they bleed the world dry.]
It certainly isn't Waver either... [He ran his hand through the tail, just to release the nervous energy somehow.] Asking Jusis will amount to nothing I am sure. Forgive me, I... have my reservations but I am aware that your cousin is no longer the same person she was in her past life, however...
[It didn't stop him from worrying about it though. Another concern hovering over his head much like the Enuma Elish in the corner.]
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It was less the past life that was a concern because of that. What was his biggest worry encompassing what he knew of his world's kami was--]
The Black Order. 'Tis true she was a former god, but I dislike the idea of having her under their thumb had they been aware of this. [For both her sake and the world.]
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He sighed quietly, opting to run his own investigations on the threat this posed when his boyfriend was less tired and just tail hugging him instead.]
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If it really bothers you, we can ask later. Not right now. I need to process my cousin coming over to my house and telling me she was a god. A disaster of a god, from the sounds of it.
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[Well guess what he's also getting hair pets because that always helped Takame on days like this.]
... A disaster of a God? I'm, ah, not sure I understand. [Which is to say that doesn't narrow it down, most gods he knows are fucking disasters.]
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Ei, no.]
Yusuke, I apologize for, ah, speaking ill of your cousin but... how would something of that nature possibly run a country effectively?
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[He's trying to hard to justify this and make his boyfriend's cousin not look like a fucking mess and failing, bless his heart.]
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[He went quiet again. While this was no excuse for the way she handled things in the past, he knew how mad grief could drive a person. He'd only realized how it felt when he lost Haurchefant and it felt as though every ilm of him, inside and out, had been beat down and down and down and every time he looked up he would be beaten again.
It weighed. It hurt. To this day it followed him, made him afraid to lose what he had here these moments listening to his love talk.
But even then.]
Change is inevitable in all walks of life, to say nothing of an entire country. [His tone was somber, knowing. But the universal constant that was change haunted him as much as the grief.]
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[And Yusuke understands why this past Ei would think she'd be safe if she could just keep things the same, and he loves his cousin in this life, but all the same...]
I didn't ask how long she let that go on, but it was probably longer than it should have. At least here she's...taking steps now.
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Yes... I'm relieved that she's made this decision. And that she has a colleague who assisted her in making it. [Whoever they may be, even if another former God, as things stood now it was better for Ei to evolve in this way.]
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[Couldn't. Didn't want to push his luck.
And now he feels like he failed.]
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Even if she did not come out, you've held concern for her wellbeing in your heart. That counts for something, I believe. You still cared about her.
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