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[FILTERED TO NOEL VERMILLION]

Noel, I believe there is one - counted again and it's definitely one - unconscious lug on my couch. I think he belongs to you. Would you mind picking him up when he wakes? I don't mind having him around, but I figure you'd be better with him. All his injuries have been treated so you don't have to worry about that, but remind him not to strain himself unless he wants me to hunt him down again.

... and don't tell him I said anything negative about him. It'll just be between you and me.

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Jeeze, it looks like injuries abound these days! Is everyone recovering alright from their little scrape-ups? Nodoka, I'm a bit worried. Has your condition improved?

[a thoughtful pause]

By the way, guys... I'd really prefer if you don't jump to conclusions with this recent chaos. Please don't start any mobs or something. If there's any danger or major threat being posed to us, it lies in chaos and lack of rationality. So let's not add to the victim count here in Vatheon, alright?

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[ Wiping under his glasses, give him a moment. ]

... I'm sorry. I respect your opinion... but I can't agree with it. My father was exactly the same! I believed that being nice and not acting and talking would fix it--but... but it doesn't! If we do nothing, this scum is going to hurt someone!

[ ... Whoa. That is some EXTREMELY HARSH prejudice against adults for a kid his age. ]

[She'll listen and... well, he does have a point. Crowley's going free and no one's doing anything about it. She was so caught up in other problems that she failed to really acknowledge that. After a bit of silence, she nods.]

Alright. I think I see where you're coming from. But tossing around words like 'scum' will get you in trouble one day, you know. It's not that we're not acting, we're more trying to gather evidence first. It would be bad to kill him and it turns out later that he was telling the truth of it being someone else, right? You can't prove that his story is completely false without jumping to conclusions.

So... how about this? Instead of letting him go around, we should try taking him into custody first. In a secure place where he won't cause any trouble while we find answers. We don't want to do anything that's irreversible.

My sincerest apologies, but that's a request I'm afraid I cannot comply with. He's protecting a certain angel I must rid this place of.

[ And with that, he ends THAT conversation. ]

... Mm. Well, normally you cannot. But I'm fairly certain the abilities I have here would come in far more use. In fact, usually they bring people back from the brink of death. Though it depends on the severity of the injury....

Thanks for your help, Saya.

[This somehow reminds him of his sister. But that's not right, the person before him is another woman. He's confused for a moment trying to straighten out his thoughts.]

What a vendetta.

[She sighs but ends it at that. Waving off the topic since she's not sure how secure this network is. Matthew's paranoia might be rubbing off on her.]

Really? [a pause] Well, if you'd be willing to lend a hand... It would be really appreciated. I'm worried that if he's left like this, and retains his temper, he may just worsen his condition before it heals.

[She is completely oblivious to your inner turmoil, Ragna.]

Not a problem! I'm happy to help. I just hope you're not a frequent visitor like this.

[Lala just going to go over and get those bloodied clothes of yours Ragna]

I'm not...

[he's not involved with any of this yet, but he could feel that he's a bit responsible since he's not much different from any of the ones involved]

I'm worried, though. I don't know what I should do. [sitting still just won't cut it]

[ Carl doesn't care. Unfortunately, his safety is his least concern, nor will he cooperate. ]

... I'm not a child. I'm well aware of what I say, and I mean every bit of it. Do you really think a person like that would be innocent? Maybe I am jumping to conclusions, but Sis told me that guy was dangerous, anyway. If he's dangerous, he should be gotten rid of, not allowed to hurt more people.

[ Carl looks away. ] ... If I'm wrong, it isn't like there's trouble in it. Is anyone truly innocent? Besides, he's an adult! There's no way he's telling the truth.

That depends. Not everyone who chooses to fight does so irrationally. Compassion is a fine trait, and it is good that you act according to your conscience. But rebellion also has value.

It will be difficult to keep things neutral when tensions run so high, besides. What foundation will you build peace upon? Are you capable of finding the necessary balance? How will you maintain it? I do not envy you the task.

Dunno what you're talking about, unless there's more people other than the loudmouth hurt.

I hope I don't have to come back here either.

[He's still not all that comfortable being in the same room with a clone of his sister and someone who has her name but he'll get over it.]

... I-I'm fine, Saya-san.

Really? That's quite a relief. Someone told me that a nurse around here is taking care of you now?

There's a bit of an issue of a girl getting hurt and people just about set to attack her attacker-

Which isn't too surprising, but I highly doubt we need mobs around here.

And the loudmouth is fully treated now, by the way. In case you were concerned at all.

You shouldn't go attacking someone when there is still the possibility that they're innocent, for one. I understand people are upset, and I am, too. But people hurting each other never really leads to anything good.

Hey, if I can convince one less person out of it, that already makes a difference.

Maybe it does, but rebellion with reason. I'd prefer that we get an exact criminal without argue before anyone starts an attack. As long as there is another possible suspect, I can't condone the violence.

Those... are questions that I'm not completely sure I can answer. But the fact of the matter is that when it really gets down to it, all of us here need to start cooperating so that we can work on finding a way out as a united effort.

Aw, don't say it that way. I need the company once in a while.

[she laughs a bit, not completely sure why he seems so tense]

So both of you are welcome to drop by any time, alright? And as much as I hate to say it... especially if you somehow manage to get yourself injured.

Yes, Juri-san. She's been very nice to me.

Thank you, Saya. You've been so helpful, to both of us really.

You can't expect everyone to cooperate, when there is no incentive to beyond their kindness. Have you made any organised and sustained effort? What of allies? With presence often comes influence... and with influence, a voice to shape a resounding change.

Edited 2010-07-12 20:25 (UTC)

I mean... I wasn't going to...

So, don't worry...

Though, I'm worried that when someone least expects it, something might happen again...

Is there really so much violence going on right now Saya?

Shit..

[He struggles to sit up. There was a lot less pain this time around. He can move if he takes it slowly. Lesson learned.]

Hey, Noel. How far do we have to walk?

I'm already part of the greatest mob there is.

Are people really getting hurt, though?

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