[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: 2019-04-15 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.