You could have but...timing didn't really allow for a tactful answer.
And we're not really known for tact with each other anyway.
[It was true though. How often had they gotten on one another's nerves because of their lack of tact?]
At least I knew you always had someone watching your back. Even if that ended up being just me. But I...We need to find you a way out. I know this group needs to be taken down, but I worry about you being tied up in all of this for much longer.
Until we can figure out how to approach this differently though...You've got cover and support. As much as I can provide.
[ It is true...but this seems a lot more serious than rearranging figurines or not properly appreciating his animal puns. ]
Yuri said the same thing, that night with Adachi...
[ And last night, before Yusuke fell asleep nestled comfortably in the crook of his neck, he said that he was afraid, and angry. Even if he doesn't blame Yusuke for it, the artist knows that he has to do something about it. ]
I would not know where to start. I don't imagine asking politely to leave would get me anywhere.
I know that he agrees...I texted him. I figured if you weren't coming here until today you would have headed there...
[She shifts where she sits, turning bodily towards him--back to the arm of the couch, legs crossed in front her, and a serious look on her face.]
It's not going to be an easy thing, but I'm finding you a way out. I'm not going to just sit and wait, hoping something doesn't happen to you because their leader has some whim about loyalty. I promise whatever we do will get you out of there safely.
[ Is it bad to tell her he spent the night there? He's really bad at this. ]
Can you really promise that? I think if anyone can do it, it would be you, but...there is a strong possibility of retaliation, if I even try. Even after Adachi was caught talking, Dooku made sure he was still on board.
Probably. Yuri said you were pretty upset...He was worried too.
[At least she already figured he was staying there? It's the surprises that hurt the most--making her reevaluate how they got here and recognizing missed chances. She can't be upset for things she expected.]
Screw Dooku. I've never failed to give you cover before, and I'm not going to start now. Just...keep a low profile, don't take unnecessary risks, and I'll keep looking for a way to get you out that doesn't end in a repeat of Adachi's situation. I'm not going to let you get hurt because of this, Yusuke.
[Her conviction is practically palpable. If anything was going to happen, she's going to make sure this is a promise she keeps.]
I know he was. He still is. I need to be better, for his sake.
[ For everyone. ]
After the raid, I intend to stay out of the spotlight. If I find anything of value there, I will be expected to share it, but after that...I will be keeping my head down. Nothing could make me do something like that again.
I promised I'd make sure he's aware of our plans too...Even if he can't help, I think it'll help...
[Look, Yusuke. She's letting one of your boyfriends in--Otabek will get that privilege eventually.]
That's probably a good plan. If I find anything that would be worth contributing that won't give them too much I'll hand it off--they might back off if you give them something to chew on for awhile...
His skills are more suited to something like this than most. Speed, ice magic, stealth. [ Sound like anyone else you know? ] He is getting better all the time. And do not worry, I would never expect you to stop working with Akira.
I know...he's helping me with something at the Swear-out. Possible distraction. If we need it.
[Yeah. About that. Sorry Yusuke.]
I'll make sure you're all up to speed if I hear anything...Even if you and Akira aren't...[She sighs softly.] We need to be on the same page or this isn't going to work.
[Okay that...that was not going to work she knew that. Instead, she sighs and flops over, draped across the arm of the couch with her face to the ceiling.]
Don't be mad.
Akechi was talking to him without realizing who he was and kind of...got roped into possibly meeting him. And I maybe volunteered to go with him...?
He neglected to mention that yesterday. It would be best if neither of you went, I don't see what he could possibly hope to gain that I could not tell him.
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Date: 2017-08-16 02:43 am (UTC)And we're not really known for tact with each other anyway.
[It was true though. How often had they gotten on one another's nerves because of their lack of tact?]
At least I knew you always had someone watching your back. Even if that ended up being just me. But I...We need to find you a way out. I know this group needs to be taken down, but I worry about you being tied up in all of this for much longer.
Until we can figure out how to approach this differently though...You've got cover and support. As much as I can provide.
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Date: 2017-08-16 03:27 am (UTC)Yuri said the same thing, that night with Adachi...
[ And last night, before Yusuke fell asleep nestled comfortably in the crook of his neck, he said that he was afraid, and angry. Even if he doesn't blame Yusuke for it, the artist knows that he has to do something about it. ]
I would not know where to start. I don't imagine asking politely to leave would get me anywhere.
I was going to save this icon for memes and PSLs.....eh.
Date: 2017-08-16 03:35 am (UTC)[She shifts where she sits, turning bodily towards him--back to the arm of the couch, legs crossed in front her, and a serious look on her face.]
It's not going to be an easy thing, but I'm finding you a way out. I'm not going to just sit and wait, hoping something doesn't happen to you because their leader has some whim about loyalty. I promise whatever we do will get you out of there safely.
OH WELL
Date: 2017-08-16 05:07 am (UTC)[ Is it bad to tell her he spent the night there? He's really bad at this. ]
Can you really promise that? I think if anyone can do it, it would be you, but...there is a strong possibility of retaliation, if I even try. Even after Adachi was caught talking, Dooku made sure he was still on board.
IT WORKED SO WHATEVER
Date: 2017-08-16 05:01 pm (UTC)[At least she already figured he was staying there? It's the surprises that hurt the most--making her reevaluate how they got here and recognizing missed chances. She can't be upset for things she expected.]
Screw Dooku. I've never failed to give you cover before, and I'm not going to start now. Just...keep a low profile, don't take unnecessary risks, and I'll keep looking for a way to get you out that doesn't end in a repeat of Adachi's situation. I'm not going to let you get hurt because of this, Yusuke.
[Her conviction is practically palpable. If anything was going to happen, she's going to make sure this is a promise she keeps.]
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Date: 2017-08-16 10:24 pm (UTC)[ For everyone. ]
After the raid, I intend to stay out of the spotlight. If I find anything of value there, I will be expected to share it, but after that...I will be keeping my head down. Nothing could make me do something like that again.
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Date: 2017-08-16 11:55 pm (UTC)[Look, Yusuke. She's letting one of your boyfriends in--Otabek will get that privilege eventually.]
That's probably a good plan. If I find anything that would be worth contributing that won't give them too much I'll hand it off--they might back off if you give them something to chew on for awhile...
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Date: 2017-08-17 07:25 pm (UTC)[ Look urself. Otabek already knows. ]
I do not think I am under suspicion. After all the talking I have done, if I were, we would know.
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Date: 2017-08-18 01:49 am (UTC)I'm...going to keep him updated on things with Akira too...I'm still working with him and--well we never know where answers will come from.
[L O O K. She doesn't know that Otabek knows everything yet.]
Still, better to give them a good reason to leave you alone for a bit--makes it easier to avoid suspicion in the first place, right?
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Date: 2017-08-18 02:04 am (UTC)Anything to help my case would be valuable.
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Date: 2017-08-18 02:13 am (UTC)[Yeah. About that. Sorry Yusuke.]
I'll make sure you're all up to speed if I hear anything...Even if you and Akira aren't...[She sighs softly.] We need to be on the same page or this isn't going to work.
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Date: 2017-08-18 02:30 am (UTC)[ Futaba pls. ]
What did he say, when you talked to him? Is he on board with whatever you're planning?
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Date: 2017-08-18 02:34 am (UTC)[She winces slightly. Oops.]
He seemed to be...I mean it's a start at least.
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Date: 2017-08-18 02:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-08-18 03:01 am (UTC)[Okay that...that was not going to work she knew that. Instead, she sighs and flops over, draped across the arm of the couch with her face to the ceiling.]
Don't be mad.
Akechi was talking to him without realizing who he was and kind of...got roped into possibly meeting him. And I maybe volunteered to go with him...?
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Date: 2017-08-18 06:57 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-08-20 03:16 am (UTC)His "politics" and ideals. We haven't hammered out the specifics of our plan just yet, but...I wasn't going to let him go speak to Dooku alone.
And I wasn't going to keep that from you, so...sorry?
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Date: 2017-08-20 05:15 pm (UTC)He came to me to tell me that Dooku reminds him of Shido, why would he want to go anywhere near him?
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Date: 2017-08-21 12:53 am (UTC)They were talking on the network before Dooku introduced himself...He told me it was a mistake. I don't think he really wants to, but feels he has to?
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Date: 2017-08-21 01:06 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-08-21 01:09 am (UTC)[She sighs, now unsure if this was the right move to make after all.]
It's better than him going by himself...
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Date: 2017-08-21 04:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-08-22 12:30 am (UTC)We'll be careful.
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Date: 2017-08-22 01:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-08-22 02:01 am (UTC)...Sorry.
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