[well that happened so much. soo-won is actually going to be walking around with a tray, a pot of tea, and a few sets of cups. it's probably as he's headed to his next destination that he notices claude
and offers up a smile]
Oh, there you are.
Shall we pick each other's brains over some tea as promised?
(Here he is just minding his own thinky thoughts when he here's the light clink of a tea set nearby. When he sees Soo-won, he grins and stretches his arms out, relaxing,)
Is it that time already?
(Well, he did say after they found Hajime's killer so yeah, now is the time.
He'll clear off a spot for them at a table so Soo-won can set down his tray,)
Your timing is incredible.
(This is just what he needs! Tea or the talk? He won't say.)
(He doesn't necessarily need tea to do that but tea as always an excuse to sit and chat away some the ideas running around in his head.
He looks down at the tea cup, noting the color and the immediate scent. It's pleasant and reminds him of something the tea that would often be prepared back home. Floral teas were popular in Leicester, especially among the nobility. Especially rose, Claude remembers, though, lavender was also a good choice. )
It smells delicious. (And he raises his cup, giving it a taste. Yes, this definitely reminds him of the Alliance.) It's fine, thanks.
(Just fine. It isn't particularly his favorite but he's accustomed to it. Soo-won will have to try again next time!)
[he smiles at that - it's a floral blend inspired by the wife of a general he'd met, and it's one of his preferred teas given how often the general would bring it with him to meetings.
the closest thing to a taste of home.]
So we did.
There are a few failings I can think of... but the primary one is the belief that it was a crime done in desperation, when it seemed as though the effort to obscure the truth and hide things was rather diligent.
I wouldn't rule it out exactly. If it's a desperate act of self-preservation, it makes sense for one to want to cover up the crime to the best of their ability.
(He taps his finger lightly against his cup, thinking,)
So you think this will all continue as well?
(That more people will die? He'd been thinking the same, as many others likely have but haven't spoken openly about yet.)
It depends, I suppose. On what people think is important enough to kill over, whether that's their own self-preservation or if they buy into this idea of a competition. The factor of the wish makes it a bit more unpredictable -
Some people may not hesitate, if the answers to all their problems lay right in front of them.
[which he doesn't even sound judgmental over - more understanding than anything. he takes a sip of his tea, calm over it]
The work is in seeing if we can only ask them to be patient, and move forward in a way with less bloodshed.
Right, some people would do anything to make their wishes and dreams come true.
(There really are so many factors to consider when regarding what might happen from here on out. Who will make the next move? And for what reason?)
The longer this drags out, the less willing people are going to want to wait. Keep a person into a place where they're living just survive and eventually, they'll leap at the first chance they can to get out.
Most likely - but rushing the process and trying to gather nova by eliminating each other only generates bloodshed, resentment, and less manpower to actually continue the process.
[sure right now there's forty of them, but if everyone has the same idea, it could go to hell in a hand basket real quick]
An alternative that is just as enticing will need to be found in order to truly stay anyone's hands.
It's an argument worth pitching to everyone. If we can't appeal to the hearts of the people, we need to speak to their minds.
(It makes sense! The logic is pretty solid when you put it that way. You collect more when you have more hands.a)
In order to do that, we need to understand Nova better. What can we do to collect it a way that's both efficient and humane? Our best way to find out is to speak to our leaders but unfortunately, they also seem at a loss.
It seems that information is where we're lacking - we'll need to determine a few different methods, test them out repeatedly, and then see how that creates Nova in the rankings.
That said, it could take a bit of time... and the uncertainty builds to it as well. It's hard to get a clean cause and effect experiment.
(And that gets a quiet sigh from Claude as he props his elbow on the table and rests his head in his palm, pushing back his hair. He's thinking,)
The problem with experiments is that they take time and that's something not everyone here will have. (People are going to die! And even more if they take too long.) There's an answer in the teams.
What are some teams doing that others aren't? Wolf, Rabbit, and Fox are at the top this week. What did they do that the other teams didn't? And between the three, what did each team do that pushed them ahead? It's difficult to tell when we don't even know who we're working with.
(And it's here that he glances at Soo-won, almost curiously, like he's trying to figure something out but then he stops,)
To understand the bigger picture, we need to study the smaller parts, too. Finding others on our teams and figuring out what's going on among us is one start.
Hm.... I haven't pursued inquiring about other people's teams just yet - but I plan on doing so if it's something that can be considered useful. Generating an information network of trusted people is probably the best that we can manage, and seeing what we can all compile and compare based on what we've been told.
[he feels like that's probably their best bet, even if it's just sharing notes with each other]
But you're right - ultimately we need to discern what generates nova and how to pursue that without actually harming anyone.
It's still early in the game but I imagine there are already networks in the making. (Or already made if you know what Claude means.) The real difficult part will be connecting these networks and getting information across.
Trust is difficult to find in a place like this. (Where everyone is fighting for their lives, anticipating death at any moment.) If they're smart, they'll play their cards close to their chests and be careful with their risks.
(Sipping some more tea,)
If you ever want to whisper a sweet secret to me, I'm all ears, Soo-won.
If not, I think these conversations will still be good. It helps to have someone to get the mind turning with.
I'll keep that in mind if I ever churn up anything that's worthy of a sweet secret!
But nonetheless - I agree with you. We'll have to press onward and see exactly what it is that we'll be able to find, and what can be shared effectively.
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and offers up a smile]
Oh, there you are.
Shall we pick each other's brains over some tea as promised?
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Is it that time already?
(Well, he did say after they found Hajime's killer so yeah, now is the time.
He'll clear off a spot for them at a table so Soo-won can set down his tray,)
Your timing is incredible.
(This is just what he needs! Tea or the talk? He won't say.)
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[he'll move to join claude easily then, setting down the tray and pouring tea for them both. he'll move the cup in front of claude -
it's a very floral-scented tea]
Let me know if you're not fond of the blend - I can always find another.
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(He doesn't necessarily need tea to do that but tea as always an excuse to sit and chat away some the ideas running around in his head.
He looks down at the tea cup, noting the color and the immediate scent. It's pleasant and reminds him of something the tea that would often be prepared back home. Floral teas were popular in Leicester, especially among the nobility. Especially rose, Claude remembers, though, lavender was also a good choice. )
It smells delicious. (And he raises his cup, giving it a taste. Yes, this definitely reminds him of the Alliance.) It's fine, thanks.
(Just fine. It isn't particularly his favorite but he's accustomed to it. Soo-won will have to try again next time!)
We cut it really close today.
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the closest thing to a taste of home.]
So we did.
There are a few failings I can think of... but the primary one is the belief that it was a crime done in desperation, when it seemed as though the effort to obscure the truth and hide things was rather diligent.
We'll have to be prepared for that in the future.
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(He taps his finger lightly against his cup, thinking,)
So you think this will all continue as well?
(That more people will die? He'd been thinking the same, as many others likely have but haven't spoken openly about yet.)
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Some people may not hesitate, if the answers to all their problems lay right in front of them.
[which he doesn't even sound judgmental over - more understanding than anything. he takes a sip of his tea, calm over it]
The work is in seeing if we can only ask them to be patient, and move forward in a way with less bloodshed.
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(There really are so many factors to consider when regarding what might happen from here on out. Who will make the next move? And for what reason?)
The longer this drags out, the less willing people are going to want to wait. Keep a person into a place where they're living just survive and eventually, they'll leap at the first chance they can to get out.
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[sure right now there's forty of them, but if everyone has the same idea, it could go to hell in a hand basket real quick]
An alternative that is just as enticing will need to be found in order to truly stay anyone's hands.
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(It makes sense! The logic is pretty solid when you put it that way. You collect more when you have more hands.a)
In order to do that, we need to understand Nova better. What can we do to collect it a way that's both efficient and humane? Our best way to find out is to speak to our leaders but unfortunately, they also seem at a loss.
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It seems that information is where we're lacking - we'll need to determine a few different methods, test them out repeatedly, and then see how that creates Nova in the rankings.
That said, it could take a bit of time... and the uncertainty builds to it as well. It's hard to get a clean cause and effect experiment.
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The problem with experiments is that they take time and that's something not everyone here will have. (People are going to die! And even more if they take too long.) There's an answer in the teams.
What are some teams doing that others aren't? Wolf, Rabbit, and Fox are at the top this week. What did they do that the other teams didn't? And between the three, what did each team do that pushed them ahead? It's difficult to tell when we don't even know who we're working with.
(And it's here that he glances at Soo-won, almost curiously, like he's trying to figure something out but then he stops,)
To understand the bigger picture, we need to study the smaller parts, too. Finding others on our teams and figuring out what's going on among us is one start.
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[he feels like that's probably their best bet, even if it's just sharing notes with each other]
But you're right - ultimately we need to discern what generates nova and how to pursue that without actually harming anyone.
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It's still early in the game but I imagine there are already networks in the making. (Or already made if you know what Claude means.) The real difficult part will be connecting these networks and getting information across.
Trust is difficult to find in a place like this. (Where everyone is fighting for their lives, anticipating death at any moment.) If they're smart, they'll play their cards close to their chests and be careful with their risks.
(Sipping some more tea,)
If you ever want to whisper a sweet secret to me, I'm all ears, Soo-won.
If not, I think these conversations will still be good. It helps to have someone to get the mind turning with.
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a bit of a laugh at that]
I'll keep that in mind if I ever churn up anything that's worthy of a sweet secret!
But nonetheless - I agree with you. We'll have to press onward and see exactly what it is that we'll be able to find, and what can be shared effectively.