This implies that you trust me, Akira, and that's an incredibly poor life choice. My closest friends would never dream of trusting me.
[Tiernan clicks his tongue in mild offense and disapproval. Though the light, almost playful objection sidelines into a frown when Akira goes on.]
...I saw. I was there for everything, just not quick enough.
[He sighs. Whatever he thinks about having the scope of Akira's abilities confirmed, he keeps it to himself.]
I'm not surprised to hear that. 'Eyes are the windows to the soul', they say. Hers changed colors before she finally revealed herself. Sometimes green, sometimes blue. I was fully aware she was more than she seemed.
[He doesn't seem put off by Tiernan's warning at all. There's a blink, and his gaze softens a little at the admittance that he was there and not fast enough. He shakes his head. He doesn't think anyone could have been...]
Before, huh... [He looks thoughtful.] ... for what it's worth, I also recall the image with her screaming was on the side of her with the blue eye.
The only thing I could think of that would lead to something like that is a case where someone has two spirits... like in possession.
[It's fondly exasperated, and only barely exasperated at that.]
Hm... but both are named Jennifer. It isn't impossible that they are simply sharing the name, granted. I do think there's a second possibility, though I'm not certain which is more likely.
Schism. One becoming two instead of two becoming one.
But it seemed like the cruel part was completely overpowering her. That sort of imbalance in power doesn't seem quite right...
To me, it felt more like a takeover— two people with only one in control, while the other could do nothing except watch.
[...]
Granted, who knows... We've only seen her for short periods of time. Maybe the control does go back and forth between the two. But the screaming... did feel helpless to me.
[His expression sobers into something far more grave.]
I also know I'm in a precarious position. This room, and other things... I am favored. And that will not look good to our fellows, so please keep it to yourself.
[He watches Tiernan quietly... After a moment, he shakes his head.]
What doesn't look good is you knowing things and not sharing it with other people. People don't know if they can trust you... And considering all the Mafia shit going on, it does make you look extra suspicious.
Good. That trial was a disaster, Akira, from start to end. I should have intervened more and that is my burden to bear but Lucas should not have had to save us from our own incompetence.
[Tiernan's eyes are sharp in a way he rarely allows to show.]
If playing antagonist will urge anyone on to watch and think and learn from their mistakes? To be suspicious instead of blindly trusting? It's hardly the first time I've taken on the role of the villain in the minds of others.
[Tiernan sighs quietly at that reaction and rubs at the bridge of his nose.]
I'm not primarily talking about you, Akira. It's clear that you're not accustomed to violence, you pushed yourself quite hard in the investigation, and then the trial stripped you of your powers. You did your best against a number of inherent obstacles.
I still feel responsible. Was the wish I proposed really the right choice...? Maybe... we really should have gone with something that would've helped us with all the rest of the trials. Something to end the game quicker.
And Lucas... [His brow furrows.] Maybe I shouldn't have asked so much of him.
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Date: 2019-04-05 02:24 am (UTC)[Tiernan clicks his tongue in mild offense and disapproval. Though the light, almost playful objection sidelines into a frown when Akira goes on.]
...I saw. I was there for everything, just not quick enough.
[He sighs. Whatever he thinks about having the scope of Akira's abilities confirmed, he keeps it to himself.]
I'm not surprised to hear that. 'Eyes are the windows to the soul', they say. Hers changed colors before she finally revealed herself. Sometimes green, sometimes blue. I was fully aware she was more than she seemed.
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Date: 2019-04-05 02:44 am (UTC)I've always wanted to live my life dangerously.
[He doesn't seem put off by Tiernan's warning at all. There's a blink, and his gaze softens a little at the admittance that he was there and not fast enough. He shakes his head. He doesn't think anyone could have been...]
Before, huh... [He looks thoughtful.] ... for what it's worth, I also recall the image with her screaming was on the side of her with the blue eye.
The only thing I could think of that would lead to something like that is a case where someone has two spirits... like in possession.
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Date: 2019-04-08 07:18 am (UTC)[It's fondly exasperated, and only barely exasperated at that.]
Hm... but both are named Jennifer. It isn't impossible that they are simply sharing the name, granted. I do think there's a second possibility, though I'm not certain which is more likely.
Schism. One becoming two instead of two becoming one.
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Date: 2019-04-10 02:01 am (UTC)...?]
How does that work? Like... parts of the psyche are separated, or something?
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Date: 2019-04-10 05:51 am (UTC)Split personality is the mundane equivalent, though it doesn't tend to come with changes in eye color.
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Date: 2019-04-11 12:20 am (UTC)To me, it felt more like a takeover— two people with only one in control, while the other could do nothing except watch.
[...]
Granted, who knows... We've only seen her for short periods of time. Maybe the control does go back and forth between the two. But the screaming... did feel helpless to me.
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Date: 2019-04-11 05:12 am (UTC)[Tiernan taps his fingers lightly against the bed.]
There's so much we don't know. Even me.
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Date: 2019-04-15 02:49 am (UTC)[He gives a light snort.] Even you, huh? So what do you know?
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Date: 2019-04-15 04:45 am (UTC)[Tiernan smirks slightly, leaning his head back.]
I expected Jennifer and Shea both, Akira.
[His expression sobers into something far more grave.]
I also know I'm in a precarious position. This room, and other things... I am favored. And that will not look good to our fellows, so please keep it to yourself.
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Date: 2019-04-15 04:54 am (UTC)What doesn't look good is you knowing things and not sharing it with other people. People don't know if they can trust you... And considering all the Mafia shit going on, it does make you look extra suspicious.
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Date: 2019-04-15 05:07 am (UTC)[Tiernan's eyes are sharp in a way he rarely allows to show.]
If playing antagonist will urge anyone on to watch and think and learn from their mistakes? To be suspicious instead of blindly trusting? It's hardly the first time I've taken on the role of the villain in the minds of others.
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Date: 2019-04-15 05:32 am (UTC). . . yeah.
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Date: 2019-04-15 05:20 pm (UTC)I'm not primarily talking about you, Akira. It's clear that you're not accustomed to violence, you pushed yourself quite hard in the investigation, and then the trial stripped you of your powers. You did your best against a number of inherent obstacles.
Not all of us can say the same.
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Date: 2019-04-15 08:16 pm (UTC)I still feel responsible. Was the wish I proposed really the right choice...? Maybe... we really should have gone with something that would've helped us with all the rest of the trials. Something to end the game quicker.
And Lucas... [His brow furrows.] Maybe I shouldn't have asked so much of him.
[He gives a sigh, then shakes his head.]
... sorry. This isn't what I came to you about.