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[syckophant]

This is Tenshouin Eichi, His Majesty the Emperor, also known as Bordeaux. I'm so terribly sorry I couldn't get to you in time, but if you leave a message I am sure to get back to you~ ♪

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[tradesecret]

I suppose if going home really doesn't put a world under the protection of heaven, it's a bit of a waste, isn't it?

But if I chose the other option, I don't have anything I'd wish for anyway. Furthermore, it would put me in the employ of someone I know very little about. If I go back, at least I know who I can refuse to work with.

[syckophant]

It doesn't necessarily mean you work for a Prince, living in their territory. Plenty of demons don't do anything for them.

[Probably. Eichi does sound convinced of that, though.]

They might think you owe them, but who cares what some over-inflated imp wants? It's their fault we're here anyway. They don't take your free will.

[tradesecret]

[ There's a vague smile, self-reflective ]

We really are different. Not that you're incorrect, but I can't really think like that at all...

[syckophant]

[He frowns a little.]

It's a shame. You work so hard. Surely you deserve more.

[tradesecret]

[ that earns a laugh ]

I definitely don't see things that way. Not that hard work is its own reward, but if I'm feasibly able to do something, then I'll do it. I don't mind the work if it must be done, and I'd rather do it, than leave it to someone who wouldn't be happy handling the task.

[syckophant]

But does that make you happy?

[tradesecret]

I'd be more unhappy if something vital was overlooked and the unit suffered as a result.

Maybe it doesn't make me happy, but I don't have time to dwell on that. I have learned to love what I must do.

[syckophant]

You have plenty of time, Yvette. We all do. We have nothing but time. There are plenty of times when we don't, but much of our time is simply spent in our dorms or playing in "lives". Do you just not want to think about your own happiness?

[tradesecret]

What is the point in doing so, if everything can change tomorrow?

If I can bear it better than most, why shouldn't I capitalize on that?

[syckophant]

Because we all have to bear our own burdens, Yvette. You can't take them all onto your shoulders, and despite our burdens, that doesn't mean we just ignore ourselves...

I know you work best by diminishing yourself, but... what would you do with no one else to work for? Not as an employee, but in general. You said yourself, everything could change tomorrow. What if we were all made to play solo?

[Sighs.]

I just don't understand anything about you.

[tradesecret]

[ if she had no one else to work for...? What a terrible thought. ]

Realistically, there's never a shortage of people who would rather hire someone to do something they don't wish to do.

And if I had to work alone... mm... I'm actually more accustomed to working independently. I remember only having minimal direction and making my own judgement calls.

If there's something you'd like to understand, you're always free to ask me questions. I'm fairly transparent about my thought process and methodology, I just can't explain much about my past, since my memory is limited.

[ and she's not going to be looking at memories for a while ]

Day 157 or smth

[intimitation]

I don't know about the production people here, but I doubt the other units can see this message so I'm just sending what I really want to say through here.

I also understand pride. If anyone used me as a way to exploit some sort of weakness, I'd hate it more than anything else. If they expect me to sit there and cry because I'm just "a normal kid", then they're wrong. I don't want this to affect BARiTONES either. I don't wanna see some of those guys go through even more hell just because I couldn't handle whatever this stupid place tries to hand over to me.

If that means faking over how much we get along then I'll do it. I hate the idea of losing so I'll work with you.

[syckophant]

Even if we don't personally care for each other, I'm invested in the health and well being of BARiTONES. I would kill for anyone on my unit. I would die for them. And so, even if we do not get along, I will strive to prove my loyalty to the unit and to you by extension.

[intimitation]

I would, too.

[typing...]

I already have.

[but he isn’t specifying which tyvm]

[syckophant]

As have I

[But Wildfire wasn't there. So it hardly matters.]

Let's try not to have to die again~

sometime around 159

[heavenlyvisitor]

artemis ☾: Ehh...
artemis ☾: You're very rude, Eichi-san.

[syckophant]

Bordeaux: Is that so?
Bordeaux: I'm usually told my manners are impeccable~

[heavenlyvisitor]

artemis ☾: We planned a date a very long time ago, you know.

[syckophant]

Bordeaux: So we did~
Bordeaux: We hadn't set a time in particular, but now is as good a time as any, isn't it?

[heavenlyvisitor]

artemis ☾: Ehh ... Well, I'm not busy.
artemis ☾: So, we can go now.

[syckophant]

Bordeaux: Excellent!
Bordeaux: Where would suit you best, hm?

[heavenlyvisitor]

artemis ☾:Is it bad that I want you to come up with something for me? I want to see where you think of, in regards to me.

[syckophant]

Bordeaux: How would that be bad?
Bordeaux: All of us like to be thought of, and to see a glimpse of what others think of them.
Bordeaux: Even so, I've not known you long~


Bordeaux: The onsen would be terribly forward of me. How about the amusement park? I've not yet been.

[heavenlyvisitor]

artemis ☾:Will you win me a prize?

[syckophant]

Bordeaux: My, but I'd be a poor date if I didn't!~ ♪
Bordeaux: I'll be by to pick you up in about an hour.