Audience: Gojou Satoru

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[mukagen]

Right, right! Anyway, the point is I can do a lot with two knives. [ Hmmm, but two dispels. ] I'll just use it on the gum.

[ Cause he's sure he only needs one pointy thing. ]

Did you enjoy the crepe?

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As you wish. [he's not even sure that'll work but that's a gluttony problem.]

It wasn't too sweet. [which is actually a compliment so he nods.] ...I appreciate it.

[he does not bother to ask why gojou picked the flavor he did, he just assumes he's predictable to these kinds of people.]

[mukagen]

[ I see the implication is two knives if it fails— ]

You’re welcome! Mine’s pretty sweet in comparison.

[ Gojou motherfucking guessed strawberries, but yeah Greed seems like a “I don’t like sweets” type of guy. ]

So... Mineo and Harrowhark are pretty attached to you. Are they trying to save you?

[ does Gojou ever have like......... not dates with avatars... like do anything useful... no he just goes on dates. ]

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[there's a nod of acknowledgment if only because that doesn't surprise him, somehow. and then the conversation switches and he tilts his head.]

Enomoto's determined to. Harrowhark...will do what she thinks is best, regardless of what anyone else thinks.

[and he doesn't sound like he minds that. why does gojou know so much.]

[mukagen]

[ they legitimately just gave him that information without him asking. all he needed to do was mention greed and they both ripped off their shirts to show they have a greed stan shirt underneath. ]

What would you say is the success rate?

[ Gojou is a numbers kind of person... ]

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...I've already told both of them that it doesn't matter in comparison.

[mukagen]

[ Greed tone and aura: ]

That isn't what I asked you though.

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[too bad he ate his crepe. now there is nothing to shove in gojou's face.]

It isn't high enough to be satisfactory for them. And if we tell them that, they will only be determined to try harder when they should be focused on their own desires.

[mukagen]

[ you have hands ]

So there's a chance! I'm sold and on board.

[ haha, stupid binch. Then again, Greed probably knew how this was going to go... He knows the type. ]

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[somewhere, a piece of greed shrivels up and dies inside as he hates every single vaguely stubborn person he's ever known. he did in fact know. he had expected gojou to be reasonable for about five seconds before reminding himself of why, precisely, he feels strangely at ease around him.

it's a familiar sort of determination, easygoing personality layered over something more complicated and less complicated all at once.]

Absolutely not.

[mukagen]

[ And, of course, Gojou anticipates the retaliation. He isn't surprised... Logically, a small chance isn't worth it! He would normally say that, but hm. Let him ask. ]

Why not?

[ No smug arrogance, just asking. ]

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Because there's no sense risking everything you've earned for yourself on something that may or may not happen.

[mukagen]

[ He tilts his head. ]

Am I really risking everything? I can make my own wish come true.

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You hardly know us. [which is another flat argument, and it sounds more curious than actually discouraging yet.]

[mukagen]

Not like I know every person I saved at home? You all could keep your hoods on and I think my answer would still be the same.

[ he isn't a good person... despite how it's generally a good alignment choice. ]

If you're fishing for something, I do like you enough, but you should already know that.

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I'm not fishing for anything. [a clarification, if only because he's aware of how it sounds and doesn't want it to come off as, you know, weird.]

And if I said it wasn't worth the effort? In terms of resources, time, everything.

[mukagen]

[ It's okay. You get your daily "I like spending time with you" comment, anyway. ]

You'd have to tell me that the possibility is zero, Greed.

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[well. fuck.

the actual possibility is unknown and while greed could say it's zero, the results of saying it and it not being true would be worse than just not saying anything. so that's what he does. he goes quiet, a hand loosely wrapping around the elbow of his opposite arm as he stares straight ahead.]

I already told Enomoto that the end results might not be something he likes or wants to pursue. Shall I say the same to you?

[mukagen]

[ good job. if greed even tried to lie, gojou would have been like well we have to make a chance and laughed at him.

At least the scenery is pretty. Gojou, instead, stares at him. ]

I'm not as optimistic as Mineo, so I understand everything you're trying to say.

[ Which makes it harder because he knows and it isn't changing his mind. ]

You can have everything if you want it enough.

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[there's some irony in saying this to the avatar of greed who is absolutely aware that you can take what you want if you want it enough. it's really just that greed thinks people are wanting the wrong things now and should remain as focused as he is.

even so, his own focus is wavering a bit. he could stand here and argue with gojou, but he knows exactly how this will go.]

Having it is one thing. It's keeping it that takes skill.

[mukagen]

[ The truth is Gojou is parroting some things he has heard Greed say before, but he wholeheartedly believes it. Gojou Satoru has everything, after all. ]

We'll figure it out. [ Here! Have a one-armed hug. ] Unless you want to be an Avatar a little longer?

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[boo. this just proves greed is right and smart but also a huge dumbass. also this sure is happening. he tenses for a short, quick blip before he shakes his head.]

While I appreciate the life insurance this isn't something I'd want for forever.

[mukagen]

[ Yeah, yeah, you're right, Greed. He rubs his shoulder! Even if Greed is chilly! ]

Then you just have to rely on your kids to help you out.

[ nyehehehe. ]

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[there's a heavy, put-off sigh even if it seems more thoughtful than anything. ]

If this doesn't work, do I get to say I told you so?

[mukagen]

[ He bonks the sides of their heads together! Gently. ]

Sure, but then you would have to deal with my smug smile and hyena laughter when it does. I'll hold it over your head until I die. [ 0 to 100. ] Is it worth it?