week 2 - pre-execution; yusuke

[ruffboi]

[Sometime before the execution, Magnus goes to try and track Yusuke down. He spots him near the Livehouse, and immediately approaches, a serious (maybe trying too hard to be serious) expression on his face.]

Hey, you! Uh. Ice boy. [Yeah. He doesn't know his name.] Let's talk.

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[wantsnudes]

[Flatly:] No.

I'd fight to protect others as a last resort, but not kill.

[ruffboi]

Even in a game like this, where protecting the others might mean killing?

[wantsnudes]

If I were to use my powers, there are many more creative ways I could stop someone without killing them. I could freeze their arms or legs, or wall them off, or shield whoever they intended to hurt.

[ruffboi]

...Okay.

So, does that mean the Icer is Sinbad? Kinda important we figure it out. Sounds like there's some folks who want to make sure we kill the person who did it. Not me, but it seems like as long as we don't know who did it or their motives, someone's likely to come for you or for Sinbad. So that's a shame, for whichever of you guys was uninvolved.

[wantsnudes]

I don't want to think Sinbad did it, but I truly don't know. And as I said at the trial, I won't accuse someone only to save myself.

Of course, there's another possibility, that we might be targeted by Reapers if either of us are seen as a threat to their number. So, I will have to be on guard even before the next trial and vote take place.

[ruffboi]

Yeah, that's the danger, too. It just kills me to think this guy might have some kinda way of knowing who Reapers are, or some kinda ability to be out at night keeping an eye out, and he might be in danger this week, and there's no way to find him and help. Maybe there are others who think he's dangerous, but I think he went after Ranpo for a reason. And if I knew who he was, I'd try to help him keep safe.

[wantsnudes]

I'm sure your intentions are sincere, and I believe you. But I'm speaking honestly when I say I have no idea who this person is, and no knowledge beyond what was established at the trial. But it seems that by being honest in saying I know nothing, it has made certain people suspect me more... There's really very little I can do to allay their doubts until more evidence comes to light.

[ruffboi]

Yeah, I hear you. And maybe I'm not too good at this good cop, bad cop thing [He's being both?] but I think I believe you.

But if you change your mind, and you've got anything you want to share, you can trust me, okay? If I want to kill someone, they'll know.

[wantsnudes]

I'll keep that in mind.

[He ducks his head, then says in a small voice:] Thank you for believing me.

[ruffboi]

Oh. You're welcome? You don't gotta thank me. I did just rename you Kevin and yell at you in hopes you'd crack under pressure.

[wantsnudes]

[wryly:] Yes, well, I'd also be thankful if you didn't do either of those things in future.

[ruffboi]

No promises! [Winking at him, because in the end, he still has to be kind of a dick.]

[wantsnudes]

[sigh]

In any case, if you have any further questions in future, feel free to approach me. I'd like to get to the bottom of this matter as much as everyone else.