[ Well, that trial ended in quite some way. A lot of people are upset, and Jeanne is one of them, but she doesn't seem any different than the day before. She's troubled, but life is like this, and she knows it.
She's taking a walk after being stuck inside a building for nine hours, and when she comes across Claude, she greets him. ]
Claude. What are your thoughts?
[ It's the same as how are you feeling, but she didn't miss him thinking about the ethics of all this. ]
(It's good to get out and get some fresh air. Claude isn't the type of person who does well when he's kept in one place for too long so he really needs to work off the energy and clear his head.
When he sees Jeanne, he greets her with his usual, casual smile, )
Hey, Ruler. (That's something he should really ask her about some time. Just like with "Archer.") Here to pick my brain?
(Facing her to give his full attention,)
About what exactly? If you mean playing detective and putting on a whole trial... Where I'm from, there are usually special people to do that sort of thing. You know, real knights and courts instead of whoever's standing around.
It doesn't feel good. We didn't really find Hajime's killer. In fact, we almost got the wrong guy. (Sorry, Rufus.) I'd say we got lucky in the end but...
I think we're all on an even field when it comes to being detectives.
[ The day proved they could all use a little improvement, and Jeanne's included in that. It's not something any of them expected that they'd have to do, and there's no fault in that.
Who expects to appear somewhere and have to (witness) murder? (A Servant.) ]
Pikachu displayed his skills in solving crimes wonderfully, and he met an end he didn't deserve. I don't wish there to be a next time, and in a best scenario, we wouldn't be here long enough for there to be a chance of a next time.
[ But. The statement ends heavy with an implied but it's likely not going to be that best scenario. ]
(Likewise, he doesn't sound too optimistic. He's an idealist-- absolutely brimming with ideals-- but he's undoubtedly a realist. )
Something isn't right here. I mean, I think a lot of us knew there was going to be some sort of catch but we just had to wait for it to drop.
Our powers or whatever you want to call them not working? Everyone getting stuck and falling into that weird sleep? It's all way too convenient for the wrong kind of reasons.
(He doesn't like it. He doesn't like it one bit and he frowns, running a hand through his hair,)
What do you want to happen to Virid?
(Not what does she think but what does she want. The difference is important!!)
[ What does she want? If only wishful thinking was enough. Isn't that what he said?
It's never really been about what she wanted, not from the time she took up a banner and not from the moment she'd been summoned. ]
Whatever would benefit all of us, for our hearts and our minds.
[ They all witnessed someone so young cut someone down. For someone so young to be driven to such actions, for all of them to vote for someone that young— it's not easy.
Nothing about this is easy. ]
If he really aimed to kill us all, he would have to be stopped. If he could be convinced otherwise, that would be ideal.
Whatever is best for the people, huh? That's awfully compassionate of you. I can't think of many people like that.
(He can, however, certainly name a few.)
I think you and are on the same page there, though. If he was someone who would have kept killing, we would have had to find a way to stop him but if we could convince him to work with us instead-- and in turn, convince others to work with him-- I would have preferred that.
... I'm worried about what will happen after. This is definitely going to hit everyone's morale.
(If we're talking about ideal situations. They wouldn't need to be here to collect Nova or solve murders or anything like that. They would be home taking care of their own problems.)
Like some sort of babysitter? (He's teasing, he's teasing and he holds up his hands, showing his palms to try and show that he's only playing,) Right, right. There are a lot of young people here.
(CLAUDE SAYS LIKE HE ISN'T 18 and cutting it real close to the lower half of the age range here.)
I've got people to watch out for too and I know there are others who will be doing the same. Between us, I think we can catch a fair number of people.
[ She doesn't look offended in the slightest. In fact, she smiles. Claude is sweet in his own way even if he does seem to hold himself at arm's length a bit with his humor. ]
You're right in all respects, but I would prefer to be called a morale booster than a babysitter. [ It's always something to hint to her history to people who aren't from her world. It feels less heavy. ]
I'm not out to run myself ragged, but I hope you don't let your mind get too far ahead of you either, Claude. We're lucky to have you even if our circumstances are what they are.
Like a dancer or a singer? (Someone that rallies everyone's spirits and can inspire people to give things their all,) I didn't see anything like that in your profile.
(Which is... honestly interesting and will probably warrant discussion some other time now that they've established some rapport with each other. The unfortunate thing about letting Claude von Riegan into your life is that he likes to dig in deep once he's there. )
If I knew how to stop it, I would. (No promises there. He's going to think a hundred miles a minute and nothing can stop him.) Careful, Ruler, I might think you're trusting me with something.
It's nothing quite so well-liked. Did you see the flag I brought to trial? It has something to do with that.
[ Jeanne doesn't mean to be coy or anything. She just doesn't feel the need to draw too much attention to herself, and she wonders if Claude isn't someone who'd connect the dots easily from that. ]
If your schemes aim to help more than harm, I don't mind.
[ Her smile is sure. If being betrayed means it'll help others in the long run, she can accept it. Her belief in people is they tend towards good even if they can and will also do terrible things.
She accepts it. ]
I would give you my trust, if you have need of it.
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WEEK 0, POST-TRIAL
She's taking a walk after being stuck inside a building for nine hours, and when she comes across Claude, she greets him. ]
Claude. What are your thoughts?
[ It's the same as how are you feeling, but she didn't miss him thinking about the ethics of all this. ]
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When he sees Jeanne, he greets her with his usual, casual smile, )
Hey, Ruler. (That's something he should really ask her about some time. Just like with "Archer.") Here to pick my brain?
(Facing her to give his full attention,)
About what exactly? If you mean playing detective and putting on a whole trial... Where I'm from, there are usually special people to do that sort of thing. You know, real knights and courts instead of whoever's standing around.
It doesn't feel good. We didn't really find Hajime's killer. In fact, we almost got the wrong guy. (Sorry, Rufus.) I'd say we got lucky in the end but...
(Rest in pikachu.)
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[ The day proved they could all use a little improvement, and Jeanne's included in that. It's not something any of them expected that they'd have to do, and there's no fault in that.
Who expects to appear somewhere and have to (witness) murder? (A Servant.) ]
Pikachu displayed his skills in solving crimes wonderfully, and he met an end he didn't deserve. I don't wish there to be a next time, and in a best scenario, we wouldn't be here long enough for there to be a chance of a next time.
[ But. The statement ends heavy with an implied but it's likely not going to be that best scenario. ]
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(Likewise, he doesn't sound too optimistic. He's an idealist-- absolutely brimming with ideals-- but he's undoubtedly a realist. )
Something isn't right here. I mean, I think a lot of us knew there was going to be some sort of catch but we just had to wait for it to drop.
Our powers or whatever you want to call them not working? Everyone getting stuck and falling into that weird sleep? It's all way too convenient for the wrong kind of reasons.
(He doesn't like it. He doesn't like it one bit and he frowns, running a hand through his hair,)
What do you want to happen to Virid?
(Not what does she think but what does she want. The difference is important!!)
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It's never really been about what she wanted, not from the time she took up a banner and not from the moment she'd been summoned. ]
Whatever would benefit all of us, for our hearts and our minds.
[ They all witnessed someone so young cut someone down. For someone so young to be driven to such actions, for all of them to vote for someone that young— it's not easy.
Nothing about this is easy. ]
If he really aimed to kill us all, he would have to be stopped. If he could be convinced otherwise, that would be ideal.
What do you wish to happen?
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(He can, however, certainly name a few.)
I think you and are on the same page there, though. If he was someone who would have kept killing, we would have had to find a way to stop him but if we could convince him to work with us instead-- and in turn, convince others to work with him-- I would have preferred that.
... I'm worried about what will happen after. This is definitely going to hit everyone's morale.
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If only we were in an ideal situation.
[ For as full of hope Jeanne can be, she's also someone who's lived through enough to know how unideal the world can be. ]
We'll have to keep an eye on how people respond, especially after we find out how Virid will be removed.
[ Will someone try to stop it? Would anyone even be allowed? ]
I'm going to try my best and see how some are faring, especially the younger ones.
[ Whether or not they seem like they've been hardened by their lives already or not. ]
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(If we're talking about ideal situations. They wouldn't need to be here to collect Nova or solve murders or anything like that. They would be home taking care of their own problems.)
Like some sort of babysitter? (He's teasing, he's teasing and he holds up his hands, showing his palms to try and show that he's only playing,) Right, right. There are a lot of young people here.
(CLAUDE SAYS LIKE HE ISN'T 18 and cutting it real close to the lower half of the age range here.)
I've got people to watch out for too and I know there are others who will be doing the same. Between us, I think we can catch a fair number of people.
Of course... watch out for yourself too, Ruler.
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You're right in all respects, but I would prefer to be called a morale booster than a babysitter. [ It's always something to hint to her history to people who aren't from her world. It feels less heavy. ]
I'm not out to run myself ragged, but I hope you don't let your mind get too far ahead of you either, Claude. We're lucky to have you even if our circumstances are what they are.
[ And what they are is terrible. ]
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(Which is... honestly interesting and will probably warrant discussion some other time now that they've established some rapport with each other. The unfortunate thing about letting Claude von Riegan into your life is that he likes to dig in deep once he's there. )
If I knew how to stop it, I would. (No promises there. He's going to think a hundred miles a minute and nothing can stop him.) Careful, Ruler, I might think you're trusting me with something.
(Skills: Being Betrayed.)
I'm a schemer, after all.
(And he owns it. )
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It's nothing quite so well-liked. Did you see the flag I brought to trial? It has something to do with that.
[ Jeanne doesn't mean to be coy or anything. She just doesn't feel the need to draw too much attention to herself, and she wonders if Claude isn't someone who'd connect the dots easily from that. ]
If your schemes aim to help more than harm, I don't mind.
[ Her smile is sure. If being betrayed means it'll help others in the long run, she can accept it. Her belief in people is they tend towards good even if they can and will also do terrible things.
She accepts it. ]
I would give you my trust, if you have need of it.