[Junior nods again. Just like how he'd kept his back to the wall in the banquet hall during their first meeting, there's an aura about him that even when his eyes aren't on Hickey, his guard isn't down.]
I thought about that, too. Theoretically, we don't have to get away with it. He'll still grant our wishes if we get caught, on the condition that we don't admit to what we've done during the trial...because he wants his show.
[Of course...]
I'd assume if we were wishing for something that we'd need to be alive to receive, this doesn't really matter. I was just curious what he'd say about it.
Even so, if I'm going to take a life for a wish, I'd prefer to be alive to receive it.
[ He keeps his voice measured, but Junior may be able to tell regardless that his mind is working away. ]
But staying undetected through one of Ish's carnivals is possible enough. None among us seem particularly skilled detectives... Throwing them off your scent would be simple with the right preparation. And perhaps the right allies.
[Hickey had already hinted at it, and Junior had been pretty sure he understood what was being proposed. Now it's certain. He gives his full attention, turning away from the different implements on display in the workshop.]
[ What luck, that he was able to find someone like-minded so quickly here. And from the outside, it must look like an odd pairing. Good. That will suit them, should either of them need to call upon each other.
As for the request, he hums and makes a gesture with his hand. Go on, he's listening. ]
An Lili, Clover, and Hwylryn, from my suite. Leave them out of any plans you make. If you go after anyone else, I'll help cover your tracks to the best of my ability.
[It would be useful to have that effort reciprocated, if he found himself in the same position.]
[Junior considers him carefully for a long few seconds...but then nods and accepts the handshake. His hand is small in Hickey's, but he still holds on fiercely.]
[ Excellent. A hearty shake, and the pact is sealed. ]
Allies.
[ With that settled, he purses his lips. There's not much of a plan to share yet, but... ]
I won't move this week, though. Best to wait and use the time to strategize. In the meantime, let's keep our distance, yeah? We don't want to draw attention to ourselves.
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I thought about that, too. Theoretically, we don't have to get away with it. He'll still grant our wishes if we get caught, on the condition that we don't admit to what we've done during the trial...because he wants his show.
[Of course...]
I'd assume if we were wishing for something that we'd need to be alive to receive, this doesn't really matter. I was just curious what he'd say about it.
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[ He keeps his voice measured, but Junior may be able to tell regardless that his mind is working away. ]
But staying undetected through one of Ish's carnivals is possible enough. None among us seem particularly skilled detectives... Throwing them off your scent would be simple with the right preparation. And perhaps the right allies.
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Do you want to be allies?
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It would benefit the both of us, to have each other's backs in a situation such as this.
[ He takes a few steps toward his little friend, lowering his voice. ]
I need that wish, Junior, if I have any hope of survival beyond this game.
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[Junior still didn't know what he wanted, if a wish would benefit him or not. But if Hickey was going to kill someone...]
I have a request.
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[ What luck, that he was able to find someone like-minded so quickly here. And from the outside, it must look like an odd pairing. Good. That will suit them, should either of them need to call upon each other.
As for the request, he hums and makes a gesture with his hand. Go on, he's listening. ]
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[It would be useful to have that effort reciprocated, if he found himself in the same position.]
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I'll leave them be. You have my word.
[ He holds out a hand. Shake on it? ]
I'll do the same for you, should you decide to get your hands dirty as well.
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All right. Allies, then.
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Allies.
[ With that settled, he purses his lips. There's not much of a plan to share yet, but... ]
I won't move this week, though. Best to wait and use the time to strategize. In the meantime, let's keep our distance, yeah? We don't want to draw attention to ourselves.