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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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[chariotry]

No. I'm a lion. We've established this already.

[ryuji]

A lion with the best goddamn lookin' wig.

[chariotry]

I changed my mind. Start the riot on your own.

[ryuji]

C'mon, dude.

I need you.

Paris needs you.

[chariotry]

[ Ryuji... Do you realize how stubborn Achilles is. He threw a hissy fit when someone took his toy away and refused to fight a war over it.

He's petty. ]

No. Wigs.

[ryuji]

[He doesn't. They're both stubborn as all hell.]

It's for 15 minutes, tops. Then you can go back to being the green haired weirdo all you want.

[chariotry]

What would I get out of it?

Shouldn't you be offering me something as incentive to go along with your little ruse?

[ryuji]

Uh

No...?

I mean. We are a part of a military organization, so maybe you should... y'know. Help us out here.

[chariotry]

You're not the commander of this army, so I have no reason to follow your lead.

You're pretty clumsy, too... The chances of you failing are likely.

[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?