Last week, one of the Residents said - they didn't know whether Kazuma would have needed to die if he chose the combat option. Since we were able to stop the fight when Damien and Riff battled each other. [...] I do not want to give you any false hope. But - there is a chance, at least, that whoever did this might be alright.
It may have been a coincidence last week. I mean... That the two of them were so close. But - even if whoever killed Buzen wasn't close to him, it would not change what happened to him, and I imagine it would be hard for anyone to contend with killing someone like that regardless of if they were his friend.
Assuming things are the same as they were last week... That's true. Although, if things are the same - I do not understand why there were two people. It's possible they didn't both have the same motive, with how rapidly this place changes.
Some people disagree with that idea. The people I was working with before I came here... They are kind, and more trusting than most. But it is still not as normal to be...
[she just kind of gestures, not sure what word to use here.]
Open about it, I guess. I would say that they care without showing it so warmly, or speaking about it so much.
[she pauses for a moment. there's maybe a tiny smile on her lips as she continues.]
Their names are Spook, Dockson, Hammond, Sazed, Breeze, Clubs, and - Kelsier. [fantasy names...] Spook is the youngest, even younger than me. He is kind... Probably the softest of us all. He gets frightened and nervous easily, so - Spook. Dockson is probably the smartest of us - he handles things like finances and other bureaucratic things. Hammond likes philosophy, and having discussions about questions he thinks up out of nowhere. He's very strong, too. Sazed is a record keeper - he specializes in religions or faith systems of the past. He's very patient, and very kind as well. Breeze is... charismatic, if a bit egotistical. He does not take much seriously. Clubs doesn't speak much and likes to seem gruff, but he cares much more than he lets on. Kelsier...
[she pauses for a moment, the smile fading as she glances away. briefly:]
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:15 am (UTC)[He squeezes her hand for a moment.]
And I know that, whoever did it, they probably didn't actually want to kill him.
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:19 am (UTC)Last week, one of the Residents said - they didn't know whether Kazuma would have needed to die if he chose the combat option. Since we were able to stop the fight when Damien and Riff battled each other. [...] I do not want to give you any false hope. But - there is a chance, at least, that whoever did this might be alright.
[she doesn't really believe it, but.]
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:24 am (UTC)Then...we should bring that up at trial. So that, whoever it was, knows to pick that option.
[Even if it doesn't work, the worst is that the person dies anyway, right?]
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:26 am (UTC)They should know what the choice may offer them, at least.
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:30 am (UTC)[He's quiet for a moment, and then:]
It's terrifying. He could have been murdered by one of his close friends. How horrible must it be, to be coerced into something like that?
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:35 am (UTC)[her frown deepens slightly.]
It may have been a coincidence last week. I mean... That the two of them were so close. But - even if whoever killed Buzen wasn't close to him, it would not change what happened to him, and I imagine it would be hard for anyone to contend with killing someone like that regardless of if they were his friend.
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Date: 2022-03-05 03:59 am (UTC)[He sighs.]
It's going to be hard. I want to help, but I feel like I'm going to lose it.
[He is a big baby who might cry at trial.]
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Date: 2022-03-05 04:06 am (UTC)[she pauses, though, glancing at him.]
...I think you will be able to help.
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Date: 2022-03-05 04:16 am (UTC)[He blinks a few times. His sadness isn't completely gone, but it's like a bit of clarity is coming back to him.]
It could be different this time, and assuming it will be the same is probably a mistake.
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Date: 2022-03-05 04:18 am (UTC)It may turn out that whoever killed them acted for the same reason, but we can't know for sure until we find them, I think.
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Date: 2022-03-05 05:02 am (UTC)[He gives Vin's hand another squeeze.]
Thank you. For being a shoulder to cry on.
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Date: 2022-03-05 05:04 am (UTC)[but - progress, maybe, because she follows up with:]
But you are welcome.
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Date: 2022-03-05 05:13 am (UTC)[But he's smiling a little more now. Just being near her makes him feel better.]
I guess we're good friends like that, huh? That we want to help each other and everything.
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Date: 2022-03-05 05:25 am (UTC)I- suppose?
[#bad at friendship]
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Date: 2022-03-05 11:31 am (UTC)Is the idea surprising to you?
[He's looking a lot more amused now.]
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Date: 2022-03-05 02:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-03-07 02:55 am (UTC)[He remembers their talk about an undying ruler.]
Do you know why they're not as open?
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Date: 2022-03-07 02:56 am (UTC)The place I come from... It is typically not a good idea to trust anyone too much.
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Date: 2022-03-07 03:40 am (UTC)How does anyone make friends there then?
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Date: 2022-03-07 03:45 am (UTC)Some people disagree with that idea. The people I was working with before I came here... They are kind, and more trusting than most. But it is still not as normal to be...
[she just kind of gestures, not sure what word to use here.]
Open about it, I guess. I would say that they care without showing it so warmly, or speaking about it so much.
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Date: 2022-03-07 04:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-03-07 04:09 am (UTC)[she pauses for a moment. there's maybe a tiny smile on her lips as she continues.]
Their names are Spook, Dockson, Hammond, Sazed, Breeze, Clubs, and - Kelsier. [fantasy names...] Spook is the youngest, even younger than me. He is kind... Probably the softest of us all. He gets frightened and nervous easily, so - Spook. Dockson is probably the smartest of us - he handles things like finances and other bureaucratic things. Hammond likes philosophy, and having discussions about questions he thinks up out of nowhere. He's very strong, too. Sazed is a record keeper - he specializes in religions or faith systems of the past. He's very patient, and very kind as well. Breeze is... charismatic, if a bit egotistical. He does not take much seriously. Clubs doesn't speak much and likes to seem gruff, but he cares much more than he lets on. Kelsier...
[she pauses for a moment, the smile fading as she glances away. briefly:]
Kelsier was our leader.
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Date: 2022-03-07 04:40 am (UTC)But then her smile fades, and he hears that 'was', and he can guess at what happened. So he gives her hand a little squeeze of encouragement.]
They sound like good people.