And none of ours are that, either - but the "purposefully tries and is creative about it" lands us in the place that we are now. [ ie: someone got real creative. ]
And, yes, that sounds about right. I might also include Ponta in that list as someone with the age and the motive, for a few reasons. [ and a few others. the youth thing doesn't really matter to temenos - he travels with an 18 year old, and he's a medieval, but it was a sticking point with reigen, so. someone like that might still apply.
he tilts his head to the side, at the last theory. ]
As for two people...hmmm. It's possible. That could explain some of the inconsistencies.
... To be quite honest, it barely registered. [ but he reaches over the table and pats him on the head anyway. it's not patronizing - a genuine yes you're good. ] But your apology is much appreciated, and all is forgiven. It's quite alright.
Our weekends are extremely vexing for a variety of reasons. A high stress situation leads to short tempers. [ we're all ready to stab hanako is just the only one brave enough to. king. ] And in reverse, I should say: thank you for trusting me enough to allow me to examine it, anyway.
No, but sometimes one has to grease the wheel a bit to keep things moving.
[ aka, even he's willing to acquiesce every now and then, too. there are things even temenos is very stubborn about when it comes to trials - ie, strip check - but sometimes its just easier. ]
as for the question... a thought bubble flickers over his head, though it's more abstract swirls of that bright blue, and then the formation of the phrase: The truth lies in the flame. ]
... It is something of a personal credo of mine, to always seek the truth. I rather hate to leave things unsolved when I can unravel the proper answer, no matter how deep that proverbial rabbit hole goes. [ really, his name as a hero is one from home. the hound, a dogged pursuant of truth, doubter of all, questioner of all. ]
In this place in particular, knowing those answers also helps to provide clarity as to our supposed quota, and I'd rather know anything for certainty and hard fact. I've no need for vengeance, and no need for closure, short of knowing what happened. So, I suppose it is the latter, though I wouldn't say it's 'only' that.
[ so the others in his team don't have to... you know. It's some sort of clue when comparing possible suspects going forward, since Datz told him every team has somebody who knows about this. ]
I guess I'll let you know, then, for your curiosity: our progress on that quota remains the same, whether or not you take into account Satan's case.
... That's what I thought. [ though, he props his chin in his hand. ] Though, you must know that you are asking me to trust that quite a bit, to just take your word for it?
Then I guess you'll have to verify it, one way or another. That curiosity of yours must be infuriating, in a place like this where nothing makes sense and everybody lies.
[ yeah! it's what makes temenos such a good inquisitor, also. ]
Well. As the numbers stand, that seems to be the case. I certainly have no interest in complying with a single sheet of paper that claims to be the truth.
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And, yes, that sounds about right. I might also include Ponta in that list as someone with the age and the motive, for a few reasons. [ and a few others. the youth thing doesn't really matter to temenos - he travels with an 18 year old, and he's a medieval, but it was a sticking point with reigen, so. someone like that might still apply.
he tilts his head to the side, at the last theory. ]
As for two people...hmmm. It's possible. That could explain some of the inconsistencies.
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[ like Temenos does, he guesses, mind palacing outside while his tea get cold ]
So Ponta and... Danny.
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Mm. [ with a bit of a smile, rueful and a bit teasing: ] You don't like Danny very much.
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I don't.
[ not at all. for very petty reasons, but his reasons tend to be that ]
...I guess I should say sorry for being snappy at you when you asked for the knife. I was in a bad mood.
[ he was pissed off and took it out on Danny for convenience and Temenos was an unfortunate bystander casualty ]
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oh! he looks a little surprised. ]
... To be quite honest, it barely registered. [ but he reaches over the table and pats him on the head anyway. it's not patronizing - a genuine yes you're good. ] But your apology is much appreciated, and all is forgiven. It's quite alright.
Our weekends are extremely vexing for a variety of reasons. A high stress situation leads to short tempers. [ we're all ready to stab hanako is just the only one brave enough to. king. ] And in reverse, I should say: thank you for trusting me enough to allow me to examine it, anyway.
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Hanako still doesn't know why he trusts Temenos ]
It wouldn't have mattered anyways. The knife I have here is like anybody else's.
[ someday... his canon knife when i'm not poor ]
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[ aka, even he's willing to acquiesce every now and then, too. there are things even temenos is very stubborn about when it comes to trials - ie, strip check - but sometimes its just easier. ]
Such is the way of life.
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...maybe it was Ponta, so the rest of his team doesn't have to... you know.
[ White Tiger's safe in that regard, although he's still inclined to blame Danny until proven innocent ]
Say it does turn out to be him. Then what? Or is this all just to satisfy your curiosity?
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[ so, maybe.
as for the question... a thought bubble flickers over his head, though it's more abstract swirls of that bright blue, and then the formation of the phrase: The truth lies in the flame. ]
... It is something of a personal credo of mine, to always seek the truth. I rather hate to leave things unsolved when I can unravel the proper answer, no matter how deep that proverbial rabbit hole goes. [ really, his name as a hero is one from home. the hound, a dogged pursuant of truth, doubter of all, questioner of all. ]
In this place in particular, knowing those answers also helps to provide clarity as to our supposed quota, and I'd rather know anything for certainty and hard fact. I've no need for vengeance, and no need for closure, short of knowing what happened. So, I suppose it is the latter, though I wouldn't say it's 'only' that.
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[ so the others in his team don't have to... you know. It's some sort of clue when comparing possible suspects going forward, since Datz told him every team has somebody who knows about this. ]
I guess I'll let you know, then, for your curiosity: our progress on that quota remains the same, whether or not you take into account Satan's case.
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[ ah. he tilts his head a bit, and then hums. ]
... That's what I thought. [ though, he props his chin in his hand. ] Though, you must know that you are asking me to trust that quite a bit, to just take your word for it?
[ doubt is what i do, etc ]
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[ It's Temenos' job to doubt, to question, and- ultimately- to decide. ]
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An unreliable source it is.
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...okay, yeah. But that doesn't mean I'm wrong.
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[ granted he like. kind of already knew that. but still. ]
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Then I guess you'll have to verify it, one way or another. That curiosity of yours must be infuriating, in a place like this where nothing makes sense and everybody lies.
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[ so it's nothing new. he has to deal with the church being sussy every day of his life. ]
I wouldn't call it infuriating. Challenging, perhaps, but I don't mind a challenge.
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[ people are just doing it for funsies ]
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[ and sometimes that's all the motive people need. ]
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[ would he, just because hanako said that? surely not. you could prove hanako wrong by simply punching him in the face ]
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[ DO YOU HAVE TO SAY IT SO OMINOUSLY ]
But, those people exist, all the same.
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And is your team made of brave little rabbits?
[ or are they cowards who've complied ]
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Well. As the numbers stand, that seems to be the case. I certainly have no interest in complying with a single sheet of paper that claims to be the truth.
[ brave little pyonpyons ]
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And the rest of your team? I bet Axel would, if he had to.