[It's probably late at this point, because he had to make sure Harrow was sorted, but eventually, Vira and Sheila would take over or take a shift or something because. This is kind of important too. Opening the door.]
[It's fine maybe blocking all their crap out will actually make trial easier. He'll just reach for gu yun's hand then and lead him to his bedroom at least. Frumpkin isn't here and neither is his big, obnoxious coat.]
She'll be alright-- That power you mentioned having. That Misa said had the same one. What was it?
If Grace had any wounds, it would have reopened them.
[ with a little shrug. he lets molly take his hand, and - honestly, he couldn't see well enough to tell if frumpkin was there or not, but the coat's absence is noted. who knows where it is - he could probably take a guess, but, doesn't bother for now. ] Misa told me that she saw Grace, during trial. I wanted to check and see if I could confirm any evidence of foul play, if there was any. Thankfully, there wasn't, so it worked to help clear her name, too.
I also said that Misa used a power on me, when she didn't. I was curious to see if someone might try and counteract me. [ in other words, he put himself at risk to try and catch their actual killer. ]
Right, alright-- you said. I just didn't know if you or Misa had been the one lying. I just need to figure out who did that to Harrow. I believe Misa did. So she was misleading us about her power, or had an additional one.
[Pushing him to sit down on the edge of the bed at least. He wants to flop back and just Decompose a little himself.]
[ he's joking! joking. but, he'll go to sit, and after a moment, just drops backwards onto the bed, too, with a flop, hair going everywhere. decomposing after that sounds nice. and... who knows what tomorrow will hold. this could be the last night he can see and hear for a long time.
he hates that, actually. not going to think about it. ]
Vira said Misa asked Gluttony for a power, didn't she? Did we get confirmation about that? It was rather chaotic, at the end.
[Pressing a kiss to his temple, while he's at it.]
... If you do decide to do something, you cannot tell Harrow before you do. It's- she can't feel that blood on her hands. I'll soak mine for you, but I'm scared for her. Tell her after, if you insist on your fucking stupid, idiotic, hateful plan. We'll both help with whatever you need, cover the best we can, but she can't know before.
[...]
And I want to know who you plan to try and goad. If - and this better be a fucking big if - you do attempt that.
It is a stupid, idiotic, hateful plan. [ gu yun agrees, dryly. he does not need to echo the fact that molly had the same exact plan, because, well, that's why they're here, isn't it?
but. he shifts over fully on his side, turning in towards him and scooting a little closer to catch each word. ]
...Mahito. I think it's likely that he's killed someone here before - I think in the week with Luca, Vlad and Steven. Don't know which, but he matched a few pieces of evidence. I also know that he's easy to goad, especially if he feels threatened, and I am very good at goading.
.... Tell me you didn't have the exact same plan. Please.
[ he's -- he's trying not to laugh, and then, as molly starts calling him names the pfft bursts out of his mouth, and he's laughing like an asshole, because this is unbelievably stupid. ]
Douman, as this was-- a few weeks ago. Though Mahito's name has crossed my path now several times as a dangerous individual. I was told explicitly not to goad him.
[truly just two halves of the same idiot card.]
... I'll hate you, if you do this. I'll be terrified.
So was I, which is precisely why it was the first choice of plan.
[ (gy voice) how bout i do it anyway
but, no. the last part makes him soften, a bit, and he looks up, the best he can. he really can't see anything besides molly, right now - his features are blurry at the edges, even up this close, but he can at least look, still. while he can. through the liuli glass, if he forces it. ]
I have no intention of failing the task, if I set out to do it. [ his wish is too important for that. his home needs him. gu yun can't show weakness, and gu yun can't die here, not when great liang needs its marquis of order.
... but even more than that, it's just steel resolve as a whole. i won't die. it's not just his return home depending on him to be safe, anymore. it's harrow. it's wrath. it's molly. ] ...I'm usually the type to act first, and ask for forgiveness later, so perhaps I'll mind my conscious and apologize in advance, for terrifying you, if I do.
You won't be careful at all, which is exactly the problem.
[if he's forcing himself to look at molly, the expression isn't nearly as soft in return, but it's more - just. worry. fear. it smooths out after a moment.]
Fuck you. I'll do what I can. I mean it I'll just-- whatever I can. Just ... don't leave me behind, alright?
[ gu yun nods, serious. his expression's not really soft, either - determination, maybe, and resolve, the grit that's kept him going his whole life long. ]
I promised I wouldn't. I won't. [ no man left behind. he remembers it, from the very first week they met - how quickly, things have evolved, since then. how easy it is to become attached to someone, isn't it?
for a moment, he seems to be thoughtful, deciding. if his vision and sight run out tomorrow, that means he won't be in his own room. it means trusting someone else - means factors that are slightly out of his control.
... ]
Sure. [ he ultimately decides, shifting a little to move his arm up under his head, propping himself up a bit. trusting people with this, with himself, is such a new, terrifying concept, but with molly, it's - he's willing to close his eyes and let it go. ] ... I can stay.
[Seems the horrible bits are done then. Putting them in a grave to rest for now then. molly just relaxes a little - probably more than visibly, he fucking sighs out like he's been holding his breath for a week and just pulls in closer, winding an arm over gu yun's waist.]
... Why are we in my room. Yours is empty. Stupid.
Likely because we're fools, as has been previously proven. [ this is very dry, and comes with a soft huff of a laugh, and, as molly ends up pulling in closer, he does the same, closing the distance between them to scoot into the offered space. something feels a little lighter, after all of that. ]
Could get up and go. [ says gu yun, who makes zero effort or attempt at getting up. ] Though, at this rate, if Yuri's shocked that I'm here, then he's the one who needs his eyes checked.
A room with a view. [ haha get it he's gonna be blind in like 12 hours
anyway. he's hopping up, actually, and offers a hand to molly to pull him up, too, grinning. like this, it's impossible to tell that anything's off - just the same old zixi, mischievous and high spirited and as playful as ever. ] Race you there.
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Zixi.
... So at least you got to see all the dramatics.
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[ at least he could see and hear it, one last time. ] How's Harrow? I haven't checked on her since earlier.
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She'll be alright-- That power you mentioned having. That Misa said had the same one. What was it?
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[ with a little shrug. he lets molly take his hand, and - honestly, he couldn't see well enough to tell if frumpkin was there or not, but the coat's absence is noted. who knows where it is - he could probably take a guess, but, doesn't bother for now. ] Misa told me that she saw Grace, during trial. I wanted to check and see if I could confirm any evidence of foul play, if there was any. Thankfully, there wasn't, so it worked to help clear her name, too.
I also said that Misa used a power on me, when she didn't. I was curious to see if someone might try and counteract me. [ in other words, he put himself at risk to try and catch their actual killer. ]
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[Pushing him to sit down on the edge of the bed at least. He wants to flop back and just Decompose a little himself.]
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[ he's joking! joking. but, he'll go to sit, and after a moment, just drops backwards onto the bed, too, with a flop, hair going everywhere. decomposing after that sounds nice. and... who knows what tomorrow will hold. this could be the last night he can see and hear for a long time.
he hates that, actually. not going to think about it. ]
Vira said Misa asked Gluttony for a power, didn't she? Did we get confirmation about that? It was rather chaotic, at the end.
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[rolling near him, partially so he's close enough that gu yun can hear him better, and partially so he can pet through all of that hair.]
... I need to talk to you. While we can. Horrible shit, and then we can say sweet things.
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Hmmm. [ an agreeing noise. ] Horrible first.
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[Pressing a kiss to his temple, while he's at it.]
... If you do decide to do something, you cannot tell Harrow before you do. It's- she can't feel that blood on her hands. I'll soak mine for you, but I'm scared for her. Tell her after, if you insist on your fucking stupid, idiotic, hateful plan. We'll both help with whatever you need, cover the best we can, but she can't know before.
[...]
And I want to know who you plan to try and goad. If - and this better be a fucking big if - you do attempt that.
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but. he shifts over fully on his side, turning in towards him and scooting a little closer to catch each word. ]
...Mahito. I think it's likely that he's killed someone here before - I think in the week with Luca, Vlad and Steven. Don't know which, but he matched a few pieces of evidence. I also know that he's easy to goad, especially if he feels threatened, and I am very good at goading.
[ its like his number one talent actually ]
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We-- Really are the same fucking idiot, aren't we?
[fantasy jesus christ.]
This is-- Fucking stupid. Idiot! Idiot, idiot, moron. Fool.
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[ he's -- he's trying not to laugh, and then, as molly starts calling him names the pfft bursts out of his mouth, and he's laughing like an asshole, because this is unbelievably stupid. ]
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[truly just two halves of the same idiot card.]
... I'll hate you, if you do this. I'll be terrified.
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[ (gy voice) how bout i do it anyway
but, no. the last part makes him soften, a bit, and he looks up, the best he can. he really can't see anything besides molly, right now - his features are blurry at the edges, even up this close, but he can at least look, still. while he can. through the liuli glass, if he forces it. ]
I have no intention of failing the task, if I set out to do it. [ his wish is too important for that. his home needs him. gu yun can't show weakness, and gu yun can't die here, not when great liang needs its marquis of order.
... but even more than that, it's just steel resolve as a whole. i won't die. it's not just his return home depending on him to be safe, anymore. it's harrow. it's wrath. it's molly. ] ...I'm usually the type to act first, and ask for forgiveness later, so perhaps I'll mind my conscious and apologize in advance, for terrifying you, if I do.
I'll be careful. [ ... ] That I can promise.
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[if he's forcing himself to look at molly, the expression isn't nearly as soft in return, but it's more - just. worry. fear. it smooths out after a moment.]
Fuck you. I'll do what I can. I mean it I'll just-- whatever I can. Just ... don't leave me behind, alright?
[And then he huffs.]
Can you stay here, tonight?
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I promised I wouldn't. I won't. [ no man left behind. he remembers it, from the very first week they met - how quickly, things have evolved, since then. how easy it is to become attached to someone, isn't it?
for a moment, he seems to be thoughtful, deciding. if his vision and sight run out tomorrow, that means he won't be in his own room. it means trusting someone else - means factors that are slightly out of his control.
... ]
Sure. [ he ultimately decides, shifting a little to move his arm up under his head, propping himself up a bit. trusting people with this, with himself, is such a new, terrifying concept, but with molly, it's - he's willing to close his eyes and let it go. ] ... I can stay.
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[Seems the horrible bits are done then. Putting them in a grave to rest for now then. molly just relaxes a little - probably more than visibly, he fucking sighs out like he's been holding his breath for a week and just pulls in closer, winding an arm over gu yun's waist.]
... Why are we in my room. Yours is empty. Stupid.
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Could get up and go. [ says gu yun, who makes zero effort or attempt at getting up. ] Though, at this rate, if Yuri's shocked that I'm here, then he's the one who needs his eyes checked.
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[zing]
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So. My room then?
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[actually sitting up?]
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A room with a view. [ haha get it he's gonna be blind in like 12 hours
anyway. he's hopping up, actually, and offers a hand to molly to pull him up, too, grinning. like this, it's impossible to tell that anything's off - just the same old zixi, mischievous and high spirited and as playful as ever. ] Race you there.
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