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[ryuji]

Looks like Sergeant Gramps is gettin' a little finicky that some stuff hasn't gone down. I got an idea on how to introduce the king to the guillotine. Anyone wanna start a riot with me to kick it off?

Basically, I got this list of VIPs who frequent the bar I work at, right? Turns out, a few of these boneheads are some serious players. All we gotta do is get into a fight of king supporters vs revolutionaries and inspire 'em to start writing some charges up. Who's in?

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[ryuji]

[He reads that message, and then... again. And one more time. Ryuji doesn't know how to respond to that. Yeah, he knows he's not the commander, and he shouldn't have assumed that Achilles would lend a hand just by reference to the night they had a few days ago.

It stings, in a weird way. He knows he's been a failure most of his life, so just seeing that kind of sticks with him and he suddenly feels angry, and insecure, all at the same time.]

You're an asshole.

[chariotry]

It's the truth. How much military experience do you actually have?

You have to consider the possibility of failure. Anticipate what could go wrong and take measures to prepare for it before it happens.

I'm willing to help you, Imilagos, but only if you'll listen. I've fought countless battles and know what I'm worth. So give me some incentive or make me believe that you have what it takes to succeed.

[ryuji]

[An argument of pathos here wouldn't do him any good. But this is how the real world works. People are going to hurt your feelings when you least expect them to, even over something that started out as a light hearted tease.

He tries to put himself in Akira's shoes for a moment. He has to think on his own, come up with plans on his own, be independent and take responsibility for his actions. It's just something that doesn't come easy for someone like him.]

I've infiltrated and robbed a palace, an art exhibit, a bank, a pyramid, a galactic starship base, a casino, and a cruise liner. I couldn't have done that shit on my own. Not in a million freakin' years. I had friends with me to help and support each other every step along the way.

I know I may look like an idiot who doesn't know what they're doin' half the time, but you gotta know something about me. I don't give up. So don't take me lightly.

Now how about instead of telling me shit I already know, you give me some real advice and tell me how to pull this crap off, hm?

[chariotry]

You went through all of that just to steal a few hearts? You're going to have to explain if you expect me to put any faith in you.

[ryuji]

It's the power we got.

We change peoples' minds by stealin' their most twisted, messed up desires. Then they have a change of heart and confess all the shitty stuff they've done. But you have to find out where they keep those desire and you gotta steal it, or else it doesn't work.

It ain't a battlefield or anything, but if anyone knows about figuring out how to get people to change their minds, it's me

[chariotry]

[ Da fuck ]

So you're a mage...

I knew I felt something when we kissed.

[ryuji]

When we what?

[chariotry]

What do you mean what

[ryuji]

What do you mean "what do you mean what"?

[chariotry]

.....

[chariotry]

Are you saying... you don't remember... my kiss?

[ryuji]

Huh?

Dude, stop being weird.

[Must've not been a very good kiss after all.]

[chariotry]

[ You dare disgrace me... ]

I'll just make sure you remember the next one, then.

[ryuji]

Why would I kiss you?

[chariotry]

[ Because I'm DEAD SEXY AND YOU'RE A HORNY 17 YO BOY? ]

Why wouldn't you?

[ryuji]

Are you into me or somethin?

[chariotry]

[ Is this a trap ]

What does that mean?

Are you asking me if I'd like to fuck you?

[ryuji]

[Oh.

God.

Okay, this is a little much even for this game.]

What?

Dude, keep that thing in your pants where it belongs.

[chariotry]

Then why ask me at all?

That's besides the point anyway.

You're a mage, right?

[ryuji]

Because, I was tryin' to remember something but it sorta slipped away. Might be able to recall it, but it's like... just at the tip of my tongue.

Maybe if you offered to come help with this riot I'll remember.

[That's dirty, Ryuji. And you know it.]

Mage? You askin' if I can use magic?

Yeah. 'Course I can.

[chariotry]

I'm actually impressed. I'll commend you this time, but don't think you can pull this again.

Fine. I'll help you. Now indulge me.

Good. Since you're a mage you should provide me some of your mana if you expect me to help you.

[ryuji]

[Achilles, you were concerned about Ryuji's ability to get people to do things they didn't want to do, right?

Ryuji smiles, leans back up against the wall of the tiny stock room upstairs from the bar. He's learned a few things tonight. (Achilles is into him. And. Now that he's played his only spade in this hand, he's going to have to come to terms with the fact that he kind of has a thing for him too. Whoops.)]

We call it SP. Is that what this stuff is?

Uh.

Why do you need it?

[chariotry]

I need it because I'll fade otherwise.

If it's magical energy, it's fine. It'll be enough to sustain my physical form.

[ryuji]

[...




What?]

What the hell's that supposed to mean?

[chariotry]

I'm a Heroic Spirit, didn't I tell you? I was summoned by a mage and then I was brought here. Without a Master, I don't have a supply of mana, so I have to find my own.