I don't, really. [It's a risk! However--] But I believe they're more likely to be thorough than not, and to look for any possible connections. They're very intent on motives, especially after the last couple of weeks.
[Gay drama has been the focus for a little while now, and people have seemingly forgotten that they're all here for personal gain... of course, Childe is extremely judgmental of everyone's attitudes and feelings around here, but that's why he hangs out with Mahito "actual sociopathic curse" Mahitoson.]
Yeah, that's true. They're probably going to ask us a lot of questions and focus on the wrong things. But it's not like we can really hint much to them anyway.
[sigh.]
...and you're sure Mahito's not gonna backstab you somehow?
It would be just my luck if this is the one week they decide to be exceedingly clever.
[MAYBE THIS TIME THEY'LL SOLVE A CRIME WHEN THE ANSWER ISN'T IMMEDIATELY HANDED TO THEM... he sounds kind of amused by the possibility?! Terrible. Childe please worry more about getting caught.
And also about getting backstabbed, because he laughs quietly.]
No, I'm not. [Which is exactly what makes him so easy to be around! Childe can trust a bitch who is obviously going to betray him sooner or later. It will not be a surprise in the slightest.] But I'm fairly confident he won't just yet. I make a very good pawn, after all.
[If he was entertaining enough for Zhongli, he's pretty sure Mahito will want to keep him around too. Not 100%, because it's Mahito? But still, it's not terribly high on his list of concerns.]
Prepare for everything! You never know what they'll come up with on their own.
[but that laugh is not reassuring. she's heard this response before and it's still not much better, even if childe himself seems okay with it. she's very much not? she's very much not.]
...well, even if you're really confident about that, I'm not. So I want to give you something anyway.
[He can't plan around unknown variables, but he'll do what he can to be prepared--he has no desire to get caught, and certainly no intention of dying for it. With any luck, Endorsi and Medb will be able to cover for him, should he need it. He doesn't really think he will, but he's an experienced enough warrior that he knows better than to assume infallibility.
He tilts his head, though, looking a little curious.]
[it's relying on a lot of people which makes her nervous, if only because they aren't people she's familiar with. but childe's getting himself into this so he can get himself out.]
Check your phone. [he'll hear a notification sound, and when he checks it he will see a new notification called osiris. upon downloading it, he will learn that this power allows him to revive from one killing blow at 50% health.]
[Well, he isn't going to say no to an extra gift, and he certainly isn't going to say no to this one--though the surprise on his face is probably more apparent than he would've liked it to be.
He's quiet for a moment, like he's letting a thought pass unspoken, then dips his head in thanks, lowering the phone.]
...That little faith in my abilities?
[But he says it lightly--not quite a full deflect, but a sort of skirting around the true message that's being conveyed. STOP CARING ABOUT HIM he wouldn't know what to do with it even outside of Murdertown, Spaceland... he doesn't want to sound ungrateful, because he isn't, but still.]
[her expression doesn't change at all, a soft unsure grin following that.]
Yup. You caught me. So try not to screw up.
[she believes in his abilities a little too much, which is why she's worried they'll find him and kill him anyway. but that's the risk he was willing to take. she still isn't a huge fan of him going after her other lust, but...well. sometimes things happen.]
But he smiles in return, which would probably be more reassuring if he wasn't. Himself.]
I'd rather not fail twice in a row. [Technically he didn't actually fail his mission in Liyue, since he DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HIS REAL MISSION WAS IN THE FIRST PLACE, but the sting of that is still fresh in his mind. So he'll do his best.]
[it's been six ooc weeks and endorsi has never spoken to her so she's gonna blame childe for everything.]
You'll be fine. At least for Thursday. [because she knows how childe is. she's already accepted that both of those girls won't survive...which is sad, because she likes aoi.] It's Saturday you'll have to figure out.
And yeah please don't talk to Childe about Mahito and Aoi, god. He knows Mahito isn't human and is very sadistic, which is a terrible combination and will probably lead to a horrendous death for her... that's all he really needs to know.]
Regardless of what happens, I'll be glad to see you there. [The real question is whether or not I, Pixi, will have a braincell on Saturday.] Pride's coming too, right? I'll bring them something.
[Snacks! Snacks for his blatant favorites! What does Pride even like.]
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[Gay drama has been the focus for a little while now, and people have seemingly forgotten that they're all here for personal gain... of course, Childe is extremely judgmental of everyone's attitudes and feelings around here, but that's why he hangs out with Mahito "actual sociopathic curse" Mahitoson.]
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[sigh.]
...and you're sure Mahito's not gonna backstab you somehow?
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[MAYBE THIS TIME THEY'LL SOLVE A CRIME WHEN THE ANSWER ISN'T IMMEDIATELY HANDED TO THEM... he sounds kind of amused by the possibility?! Terrible. Childe please worry more about getting caught.
And also about getting backstabbed, because he laughs quietly.]
No, I'm not. [Which is exactly what makes him so easy to be around! Childe can trust a bitch who is obviously going to betray him sooner or later. It will not be a surprise in the slightest.] But I'm fairly confident he won't just yet. I make a very good pawn, after all.
[If he was entertaining enough for Zhongli, he's pretty sure Mahito will want to keep him around too. Not 100%, because it's Mahito? But still, it's not terribly high on his list of concerns.]
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[but that laugh is not reassuring. she's heard this response before and it's still not much better, even if childe himself seems okay with it. she's very much not? she's very much not.]
...well, even if you're really confident about that, I'm not. So I want to give you something anyway.
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[He can't plan around unknown variables, but he'll do what he can to be prepared--he has no desire to get caught, and certainly no intention of dying for it. With any luck, Endorsi and Medb will be able to cover for him, should he need it. He doesn't really think he will, but he's an experienced enough warrior that he knows better than to assume infallibility.
He tilts his head, though, looking a little curious.]
What is it?
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Check your phone. [he'll hear a notification sound, and when he checks it he will see a new notification called osiris. upon downloading it, he will learn that this power allows him to revive from one killing blow at 50% health.]
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He's quiet for a moment, like he's letting a thought pass unspoken, then dips his head in thanks, lowering the phone.]
...That little faith in my abilities?
[But he says it lightly--not quite a full deflect, but a sort of skirting around the true message that's being conveyed. STOP CARING ABOUT HIM he wouldn't know what to do with it even outside of Murdertown, Spaceland... he doesn't want to sound ungrateful, because he isn't, but still.]
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Yup. You caught me. So try not to screw up.
[she believes in his abilities a little too much, which is why she's worried they'll find him and kill him anyway. but that's the risk he was willing to take. she still isn't a huge fan of him going after her other lust, but...well. sometimes things happen.]
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But he smiles in return, which would probably be more reassuring if he wasn't. Himself.]
I'd rather not fail twice in a row. [Technically he didn't actually fail his mission in Liyue, since he DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HIS REAL MISSION WAS IN THE FIRST PLACE, but the sting of that is still fresh in his mind. So he'll do his best.]
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You'll be fine. At least for Thursday. [because she knows how childe is. she's already accepted that both of those girls won't survive...which is sad, because she likes aoi.] It's Saturday you'll have to figure out.
But I'll be there, too.
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And yeah please don't talk to Childe about Mahito and Aoi, god. He knows Mahito isn't human and is very sadistic, which is a terrible combination and will probably lead to a horrendous death for her... that's all he really needs to know.]
Regardless of what happens, I'll be glad to see you there. [The real question is whether or not I, Pixi, will have a braincell on Saturday.] Pride's coming too, right? I'll bring them something.
[Snacks! Snacks for his blatant favorites! What does Pride even like.]
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Yeah, they'll be there. [a pause.] They like more savory kind of stuff instead of sweet.
[don't bring something pride won't like, bonehead.]
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I'm not surprised. Do they like tea? [Lust will get a hot chocolate.]
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They're okay with it! I don't think it's their favorite but they'll take it. You could also try coffee?
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Alright, I'll keep that mind.
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