[STOP THAT'S A TERRIBLE JOKE. He smiles a little, though. Stupid.]
I admit it's a little late to be asking this, but... what's your name?
[Her old name, her real name, whatever it is she was, before she was Lust. It didn't matter much before--just like with their hoods, Childe knows perfectly well that a name and a face have nothing to do with a person's capacity for deception and violence. But it seems appropriate to ask now, considering he could very well be dead before the week is through.]
Oh. [if she seems surprised, it's because she is? not a lot of people have asked for her real name (and some learned it by proxy of gaining her memories), but it isn't something she minds sharing either.
it's also why she lifts her hands to remove her hood. it seems like she's also come to that conclusion, too.]
It's Iris. Nice to meet you.
[and without the hood, childe can notice the heart-shaped pupils of her bright pink eyes and the way her hair is actually tied off into two twintails. the ends appear to be moving on their own, prehensile and shaping themselves into small hearts and waves. there seems to be something moving behind her bangs (and judging by the slight pink glow, it's likely a third eye), and from the collar of her cloak are the tips of those two small rainbow-colored wings. she's also wearing the cat headband.]
[He has more questions, of course--it's probably obvious from the way his eyes linger on that third eye, thoughts clearly moving behind his own. But whatever he's thinking about, he doesn't ask, for now. There will be time for that later, and he's not sure how many of his questions she could answer anyway.
But she already knows the names he actually uses, so there's not much for him to say in return besides--]
It's nice to meet you too.
[He's never gonna get another unmask because he has no intention of asking. Hilarious.
Anyway, with that out of the way... it is time for business!]
That room full of cameras, on the first floor. Is that going to be a problem?
[Do they have to smash the security cameras to murder]
Good. That item of Molly's will be enough of a pain, and apparently I'm already under suspicion.
[His voice is so dry because the logic is so fucking flimsy... also yeah yeah it's only fair for the non-mini maf to get toys too he GUESSES. BUT STILL.
Anyway. This was a handwaved conversation but--]
I spoke with Mahito, and asked him how something like "Electro-charged" could be achieved in a place like this. He suggested using an appliance and the bathtub in Envy's house. [A sigh.] I'll have to apologize to him in advance.
[To Envy, he means, for wrecking his house two weeks in a row...]
[STOP THIS WOW Eleanor never would've gotten all the way from the House to the City and had time to set up a trap, it would've taken him like ten seconds to kill her.
But he nods.]
It's the best choice, from what I can tell. The bathroom has that spot on the wall, where you connect things to access the electricity. [Since apparently outlets were banned by the hot tub, and also he likes Sloth more and doesn't want to wreck their floor too much. Even though they'd probably care less than Envy. Stupid.] If Harrow and the others are still setting traps, my guess is that they'd target somewhere like the Sleep Bay or the elevator.
[It's the most logical thing to do with limited resources; trapping every single room on the base would take way too much time. If he actually cared about catching killers, that's what he would do.]
Thanks to Sloth, Lenore shouldn't be able to give me any trouble, so taking her there won't be a problem. I'll have to leave her body, but it's a boring method that doesn't require much skill or strength. [There's the bloodlust. God.] So I'm not particularly worried about it giving me away.
[Literally anyone can drop a toaster in a bathtub and leave...]
Their greatest enemy is usually wasting time, so Mahito and I will regroup and stage a fight somewhere else. The airport, most likely. That should be enough to distract them for a while.
It's call an outlet, by the way. [...but okay, fine.] I guess that's as good a plan as any? But how do you know they won't just think the fight itself is staged and ignore it in the first place?
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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I admit it's a little late to be asking this, but... what's your name?
[Her old name, her real name, whatever it is she was, before she was Lust. It didn't matter much before--just like with their hoods, Childe knows perfectly well that a name and a face have nothing to do with a person's capacity for deception and violence. But it seems appropriate to ask now, considering he could very well be dead before the week is through.]
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it's also why she lifts her hands to remove her hood. it seems like she's also come to that conclusion, too.]
[and without the hood, childe can notice the heart-shaped pupils of her bright pink eyes and the way her hair is actually tied off into two twintails. the ends appear to be moving on their own, prehensile and shaping themselves into small hearts and waves. there seems to be something moving behind her bangs (and judging by the slight pink glow, it's likely a third eye), and from the collar of her cloak are the tips of those two small rainbow-colored wings. she's also wearing the cat headband.]
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But she already knows the names he actually uses, so there's not much for him to say in return besides--]
It's nice to meet you too.
[He's never gonna get another unmask because he has no intention of asking. Hilarious.
Anyway, with that out of the way... it is time for business!]
That room full of cameras, on the first floor. Is that going to be a problem?
[Do they have to smash the security cameras to murder]
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It's only going to be a problem if you make it a problem. So maybe stay away from the room entirely.
[don't smash the cameras.]
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[His voice is so dry because the logic is so fucking flimsy... also yeah yeah it's only fair for the non-mini maf to get toys too he GUESSES. BUT STILL.
Anyway. This was a handwaved conversation but--]
I spoke with Mahito, and asked him how something like "Electro-charged" could be achieved in a place like this. He suggested using an appliance and the bathtub in Envy's house. [A sigh.] I'll have to apologize to him in advance.
[To Envy, he means, for wrecking his house two weeks in a row...]
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Does it have to be Envy's house? [this isn't necessarily stopping him, but it's prompting him to explain their plan.]
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But he nods.]
It's the best choice, from what I can tell. The bathroom has that spot on the wall, where you connect things to access the electricity. [Since apparently outlets were banned by the hot tub, and also he likes Sloth more and doesn't want to wreck their floor too much. Even though they'd probably care less than Envy. Stupid.] If Harrow and the others are still setting traps, my guess is that they'd target somewhere like the Sleep Bay or the elevator.
[It's the most logical thing to do with limited resources; trapping every single room on the base would take way too much time. If he actually cared about catching killers, that's what he would do.]
Thanks to Sloth, Lenore shouldn't be able to give me any trouble, so taking her there won't be a problem. I'll have to leave her body, but it's a boring method that doesn't require much skill or strength. [There's the bloodlust. God.] So I'm not particularly worried about it giving me away.
[Literally anyone can drop a toaster in a bathtub and leave...]
Their greatest enemy is usually wasting time, so Mahito and I will regroup and stage a fight somewhere else. The airport, most likely. That should be enough to distract them for a while.
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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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