And he's quick to answer the door, too. They've spoken after every trial at this point, so part of Dist expected that Iago might pay a visit. He turns out to be right in this case, and so he smiles as soon as he catches sight of Iago.]
Good evening, Iago! Come to visit, have you?
[They probably spoke a bit at the afterparty, but he's always up for hanging out in one of their rooms too.]
[Of course, as though he wouldn't hang out with Dist?? Dist remains the only valid person here.]
I have, yes. There's something I'd like to discuss with you.
[So once he's in and we're settled (probably on the bed again, right?) he won't waste any more time.]
You did a fantastic job today. I want to thank you again for sharing your knowledge of Klados with me. It was rather obvious from the start that it had to be Shin, wasn't it?
[Shame Iago does not give a single fuck about actually being helpful in trials outside of sharing whatever evidence he found, but it's fiiiiine...]
[They indeed get settled on the bed, yes! For Iago's eagle eyes, he may notice some additions to Dist's room as well. On his desk is a little toy robot, and a box of tools sits just beside the desk.
The praise widens his smile into a confident grin. Honestly, he felt pretty damn good about all of that, even if it got tense at times.]
Many thanks! And think nothing of it- I am happy to have been of service. But I must say, I certainly didn't expect that knowledge to be put into use quite so quickly!
[It's okay Iago, you still helped a ton refuting accusations on Dist. He hasn't forgotten!]
[Good god that sure was something, wasn't it? And he didn't even have the decency to do it for the incentive! He knows how much that was eating at Iago, so he was pretty miffed on his behalf.
That last bit, though...h-hm. Honestly, Dist had forgotten all about it until just now. In a way, it's good that Iago brought it up again so he can't be taken off guard by some curious mind later...but it still causes him to stiffen a little and tinge his cheeks with a trace of red.]
Well I hardly blame you. It is obviously their fault for jumping to conclusions...!
[You really do have to stop being so cute, Dist!!! It's exceptionally rude???]
Oh, it certainly is. I'm not surprised at some of them, but I believe it's in our best interests to get our story straight.
[.........once again it is such a struggle not to tease Dist—]
Rideaux is entirely too much of a pain to deal with, so it may be for the best to claim we're spending the nights in your room. I'm fairly quiet anyway [when he's not throwing a fit] so it isn't as though he could tell otherwise. Should anyone question me about it, I simply plan on saying I prefer to have company in the room and your presence is preferred, but there's nothing between us. Does that sound acceptable to you?
Yes, of course... Of course it does. [Because there isn't anything between them! They are friends, god!!!] In return, I shall claim the same. We won't have to concern ourselves with potential prying ears here, anyway...
[His neighbors are dead. Um. That's actually kind of hitting him right now.]
[Hmm. Weird!!! But hey, that works in our favor, so no complaints here!!]
That should do just fine for now. If we're lucky enough to avoid questions about it this week, then I'm sure the next trial will draw it out in the open again.
[What a pain...]
Try not to get too embarrassed if it happens again.
[He's accepting it, but probably not well. He just looks like he wants to kick Iago out of his room and hide in here for the rest of the week, honestly.]
Don't worry, it isn't as though I mind. I really couldn't care less what they think.
[Well, about this much, at least.]
Regardless of what they end up saying, it's worth a little discomfort to have an alibi. It may not always hold weight, however, so we'll have to be careful.
[Well, at least there's that. It helps Dist loosen up, finally.]
Yes, that is entirely true. We ran into some issues with it before, so we should be prepared for it again. I believe it was different this time since I was already contributing with the Klados information...
Precisely. The information you provided was more than enough confirmation that you couldn't have done it - you wouldn't have been so honest about it if you had. While it is possible there's another of us with Klados, it seems a bit unlikely at this point. We may not be so lucky next week.
[Hmm...]
I don't have any intention of revealing my power if I can help it, but since I have no intention of killing anyway, I will should it become a necessity. At this point, it's primarily because I don't want to give Rideaux the satisfaction of knowing.
[ty for understanding him, dist, truly the greatest of friends...
At that, Iago lifts his shoulders a bit in a shrug.]
I can't imagine anything the Lady could possibly offer that would be more appealing than regaining my magic. I'm also not particularly fond of the setup, both the trials and the period of time allowed for investigating stacks the odds far too high against the killer. I'm not desperate enough to attempt it.
[They're all concrete and solid reasons rather than emotional ones; Iago's never been one to rely on emotions, after all.]
Besides, I am curious in seeing how all of this ends. I want to be there when it does.
So no, I won't kill. You don't have to worry about that.
[He has come to trust Iago for being logical, even if they both have their irrational moments. So it's reassuring to know the Iago has also worked out the pros versus cons to various choices within the Lady's ridiculous game.]
I am not quite sure what I would do without you at this point.
I have no doubts you would survive. You're easily the smartest person here and you know to keep your head down and play into your strengths when necessary. Making yourself essential to the group will keep them from turning on you, so I see no reason to worry about what would happen to you in such a hypothetical situation.
[...The words are more or less to fill space while his brain stalls and tries to restart itself. It's... such a strange sentiment. It's one he understands in some ways - losing Dist would certainly not be pleasant and might even be worse than the Pizza Disaster earlier, but...
This is a topic he doesn't like and doesn't want to dwell on, so Iago abruptly shakes his head.]
Well, there's no need to worry about it. I'm not going to do anything stupid or get myself killed, and neither are you. We'll make it to the end of this together.
[And that's simply that, as far as Iago's concerned. It isn't a promise, it's a fact.]
[Oh... He didn't actually expect a response quite like that, because he didn't want to imagine a hypothetical situation in which Iago was dead. That much is evident on his expression as he seems to go numb for the briefest of moments. Thankfully the conversation is redirected in time for it to really set in.]
O-Of course we will! After all, we are the ones who will unravel this mess of a web! Dying is not and never was an option!
[He reaffirms a prior conversation of theirs with just a bit more force than was really needed. Maybe if he says it louder, it will make it all the more true in the end.]
[...we're such a disaster duo, it's amazing we've managed to last even this long.]
You're right, it isn't. Can you imagine what would happen if we died? Who would the others rely on for any sort of intelligence? Rideaux?
[iago that man is a doctor]
There's no need to even consider it. We'll make it through just fine.
[We may be the noodliest of noodles, but we're also useful noodles, so we (probably) won't be murdered. Maybe.]
Should the incentive be anything particularly irritating this week, I trust we'll discuss it. While I can't imagine anything else she could offer me, it's certainly possible she'll find something that annoys me.
[You're free to seek him out too if she hits on something that upsets you as well, of course.]
[Their sheer level of disaster is what keeps them alive.
Also he totally stifles a scoff at the mention of Rideaux, but he's on...okay-ish terms with him. For now. So he refrains.]
Yes, do not hesitate to come to me should you need to vent any frustrations. I highly doubt that she could manage to sway me at this point either, despite her desperation to get me on board with her nonsense.
That seems to be the best way to go about it. I don't even know what I did and her opinion on me changed drastically within the span of a conversation.
[that conversation is going to be real funny when it's unlocked.]
I'm pleased that you've been given tools and permission to continue working. May I accompany you sometime? I can't guarantee I'll be of much use, but I would like to see what you can do.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
And he's quick to answer the door, too. They've spoken after every trial at this point, so part of Dist expected that Iago might pay a visit. He turns out to be right in this case, and so he smiles as soon as he catches sight of Iago.]
Good evening, Iago! Come to visit, have you?
[They probably spoke a bit at the afterparty, but he's always up for hanging out in one of their rooms too.]
no subject
I have, yes. There's something I'd like to discuss with you.
[So once he's in and we're settled (probably on the bed again, right?) he won't waste any more time.]
You did a fantastic job today. I want to thank you again for sharing your knowledge of Klados with me. It was rather obvious from the start that it had to be Shin, wasn't it?
[Shame Iago does not give a single fuck about actually being helpful in trials outside of sharing whatever evidence he found, but it's fiiiiine...]
no subject
The praise widens his smile into a confident grin. Honestly, he felt pretty damn good about all of that, even if it got tense at times.]
Many thanks! And think nothing of it- I am happy to have been of service. But I must say, I certainly didn't expect that knowledge to be put into use quite so quickly!
[It's okay Iago, you still helped a ton refuting accusations on Dist. He hasn't forgotten!]
no subject
Right, maybe he'll ask about that in a moment, but for now—]
Neither did I. Though to be fair, I doubt any of us had any idea about Shin's true nature.
[He's not even all that bothered by it, but wow. What a mess.]
I'm very pleased he couldn't attempt to pin it on you, even though I... may have given off the wrong impression by jumping to your defense so quickly.
[rideaux and dazai totally think we're banging, don't they...
Not that Iago seems embarrassed or bothered by that idea, but he at least has the decency to look a bit exasperated.]
My apologies if anyone troubles you about it.
no subject
[Good god that sure was something, wasn't it? And he didn't even have the decency to do it for the incentive! He knows how much that was eating at Iago, so he was pretty miffed on his behalf.
That last bit, though...h-hm. Honestly, Dist had forgotten all about it until just now. In a way, it's good that Iago brought it up again so he can't be taken off guard by some curious mind later...but it still causes him to stiffen a little and tinge his cheeks with a trace of red.]
Well I hardly blame you. It is obviously their fault for jumping to conclusions...!
no subject
Oh, it certainly is. I'm not surprised at some of them, but I believe it's in our best interests to get our story straight.
[.........once again it is such a struggle not to tease Dist—]
Rideaux is entirely too much of a pain to deal with, so it may be for the best to claim we're spending the nights in your room. I'm fairly quiet anyway [when he's not throwing a fit] so it isn't as though he could tell otherwise. Should anyone question me about it, I simply plan on saying I prefer to have company in the room and your presence is preferred, but there's nothing between us. Does that sound acceptable to you?
no subject
Yes, of course... Of course it does. [Because there isn't anything between them! They are friends, god!!!] In return, I shall claim the same. We won't have to concern ourselves with potential prying ears here, anyway...
[His neighbors are dead. Um. That's actually kind of hitting him right now.]
no subject
[Hmm. Weird!!! But hey, that works in our favor, so no complaints here!!]
That should do just fine for now. If we're lucky enough to avoid questions about it this week, then I'm sure the next trial will draw it out in the open again.
[What a pain...]
Try not to get too embarrassed if it happens again.
[...okay, maybe a little teasing!!]
no subject
...
Actually can they go back to that? It's better than talking about Dist getting embarrassed. Which he kind of is again now.]
Did...I look embarrassed?
[Is that why people are getting the wrong idea??]
no subject
[This is at least 50% your fault, accept responsibility!!]
no subject
M-My apologies.
no subject
Don't worry, it isn't as though I mind. I really couldn't care less what they think.
[Well, about this much, at least.]
Regardless of what they end up saying, it's worth a little discomfort to have an alibi. It may not always hold weight, however, so we'll have to be careful.
no subject
Yes, that is entirely true. We ran into some issues with it before, so we should be prepared for it again. I believe it was different this time since I was already contributing with the Klados information...
[But who knows what next week will bring.]
no subject
[Hmm...]
I don't have any intention of revealing my power if I can help it, but since I have no intention of killing anyway, I will should it become a necessity. At this point, it's primarily because I don't want to give Rideaux the satisfaction of knowing.
[ah yes... just petty things........]
1/2
[As a fellow member of the petty bitches club.]
no subject
You've concluded you do not intend to kill?
[He actually sounds hopeful about that! It's very much a good thing to hear.]
no subject
At that, Iago lifts his shoulders a bit in a shrug.]
I can't imagine anything the Lady could possibly offer that would be more appealing than regaining my magic. I'm also not particularly fond of the setup, both the trials and the period of time allowed for investigating stacks the odds far too high against the killer. I'm not desperate enough to attempt it.
[They're all concrete and solid reasons rather than emotional ones; Iago's never been one to rely on emotions, after all.]
Besides, I am curious in seeing how all of this ends. I want to be there when it does.
So no, I won't kill. You don't have to worry about that.
[unless he gets rolled!!!!!!!!!!]
no subject
[He has come to trust Iago for being logical, even if they both have their irrational moments. So it's reassuring to know the Iago has also worked out the pros versus cons to various choices within the Lady's ridiculous game.]
I am not quite sure what I would do without you at this point.
[Ah.]
no subject
I have no doubts you would survive. You're easily the smartest person here and you know to keep your head down and play into your strengths when necessary. Making yourself essential to the group will keep them from turning on you, so I see no reason to worry about what would happen to you in such a hypothetical situation.
[...The words are more or less to fill space while his brain stalls and tries to restart itself. It's... such a strange sentiment. It's one he understands in some ways - losing Dist would certainly not be pleasant and might even be worse than the Pizza Disaster earlier, but...
This is a topic he doesn't like and doesn't want to dwell on, so Iago abruptly shakes his head.]
Well, there's no need to worry about it. I'm not going to do anything stupid or get myself killed, and neither are you. We'll make it to the end of this together.
[And that's simply that, as far as Iago's concerned. It isn't a promise, it's a fact.]
no subject
O-Of course we will! After all, we are the ones who will unravel this mess of a web! Dying is not and never was an option!
[He reaffirms a prior conversation of theirs with just a bit more force than was really needed. Maybe if he says it louder, it will make it all the more true in the end.]
no subject
You're right, it isn't. Can you imagine what would happen if we died? Who would the others rely on for any sort of intelligence? Rideaux?
[iago that man is a doctor]
There's no need to even consider it. We'll make it through just fine.
[We may be the noodliest of noodles, but we're also useful noodles, so we (probably) won't be murdered. Maybe.]
Should the incentive be anything particularly irritating this week, I trust we'll discuss it. While I can't imagine anything else she could offer me, it's certainly possible she'll find something that annoys me.
[You're free to seek him out too if she hits on something that upsets you as well, of course.]
no subject
Also he totally stifles a scoff at the mention of Rideaux, but he's on...okay-ish terms with him. For now. So he refrains.]
Yes, do not hesitate to come to me should you need to vent any frustrations. I highly doubt that she could manage to sway me at this point either, despite her desperation to get me on board with her nonsense.
[Apparently she's still been at it...?]
no subject
[hey back off, lady??? that's his emotional support genius????? go get your own?????]
no subject
[At the very least, he doesn't seem to be as irritated when talking about his dealings with her.
He motions to the tool box by his desk.]
She has allowed me to continue my work on restoring power to the city's buildings, so far as to lend me some of her own tools to do so.
no subject
[that conversation is going to be real funny when it's unlocked.]
I'm pleased that you've been given tools and permission to continue working. May I accompany you sometime? I can't guarantee I'll be of much use, but I would like to see what you can do.
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)
(no subject)