idolpro | (no subject)

Nnn...

[Frowns some more before attempting to mess with the strings... Pulls back when it's a pretty messy cat's cradle connecting teammates, lovers, and close friends (that she knows of/remembers/can think of) rather haphazardly]

...How's that?

Pretty messy, but you're on the right track. What about —[pointing at Requiem then Sunshine] — Any connection there?

...Pointy teeth?

Okay. And between Izanagi and Cobalt?

...They...smile...at people...?

Sounds like you're struggling to see any connection.

I don't mess with Sensitiv, they can't be trusted.

It's not a web of people you can trust. But I can tell you there's a connection between them. Try to figure it out.

I mean, I don't spend time with active threats, so I don't know much about 'em 'cept when I have to.

[Then, less defensive]

...So--probably they connect to somebody in the inner--ring thing? That would make the most sense, right? Otherwise, why have 'em on the list at all.

Mmhm, you're starting to get it.

So--the point is...he wants to keep tabs on the important people of his important people...? Plus me, 'cause I'm on the list. ...But not all the important people, just ones he feels like he can talk to, or like--learn something from...maybe? Like...people with strategic value.

That what's going on here?

I'd say that's a pretty cold way of looking at it. More like, somehow, if something happens to Haruto, it ends up coming back and connecting to you. The web gets pulled on, and everyone feels the tug. Somehow.

Because you're all connected, aren't you?

I don't see how that's any less cold to think you're screwed 'cause you like people who like people who like people. I mean...I get it, it ain't wrong. But at the same time, if the web's big enough, then most of the tugs don't gotta be much more than annoyances...there's other people who can pick up the slack. You don't gotta avoid every connection, y'know?

Didn't say anything about anyone being screwed. But . . . Okay, you pass. Good job. One down, three to go. Or two. No one's really counting how many you get done.

Hooray, gold star for me...

[despite her tone she does look somewhat accomplished]

So--what, where to now, since apparently the hole in the wall doesn't count? Unless it's a shortcut...?

Not much of a shortcut unless you've got a death wish. There's the other rooms. Different puzzles, different guides.

Oh yeah? Who's the best?

Out of the guides? I don't know, they're all strange.