[akira catchall]

[slobjection]

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[survivaltricks]

[. . .]

I'm not, either. And I'd rather circumvent the rules if we can. but if we can't, then. . .

It's something to look into, right? Just in case.

[slobjection]

[ and a nod. ]

Like I said, I'm open to suggestions for more things to research.

[survivaltricks]

[hmmmm. . . Akira lapses into silence, his brow furrowed]

I-- don't have any ideas myself.

But I might be able to get some from a few other people. [. . .] Have you spoken to Sanji, Yasusada or Dick?

[slobjection]

It's an open offer. Come to me anytime... and I can keep you updated on what I find. And I don't mind you crowdsourcing for ideas, as long as you're smart about it and it's not traceable to me.

[ unlike akira, phoenix trusts his son!!! ]

Not as much as I'd like to... but I'm working on it. Did they talk to you about their adventure?

[survivaltricks]

[a light laugh, and a two-fingered salute]

Yeah, don't worry. I don't plan on going up to someone and saying "hey, give me a what-if so I can pass it back to this guy who has the power of future sight."

[THAT'D BE STUPID??]

I'd be sublte.

. . . and they did. That's why I asked. What did they tell you?

[slobjection]

I appreciate it. But I know there are others who are trying to unravel the mysteries of this game, so collaboration will help.

[ takes a sip of his coffee..... and then a bite of the sandwich i totally forgot about for the last 5 tags. ]

Not much. I know they were in a director's cabin and saw some pretty personal things.... that's about the gist of it. Do you know more?

[survivaltricks]

As much as we can collaborate safely, that is.

[also takes a sip of his coffee]

[. . .]

That's the gist of what they shared with me, too. But there's one more thing Dick mentioned that I think is important.

Everyone from our other games is here, in a place only accessible by the directors.

And they're all asleep.

[SO LIKE. YOU SEE WHY AKIRA GOT EXCITED WHEN NICK SAID THEY WERE ONLY ASLEEP AND NOT DEAD]

[slobjection]

Exactly.

[ veeeeery interesting ]

Huh. Well, that adds some perspective to what I saw. Have you -- or they -- asked the directors?

[survivaltricks]

Yeah. It does.

. . . and I haven't. Dick might have, though. I'll check with him.

[a pause]

That actually might be a good thing to ask, too. "What happens if we break into Winter Wizard's or Black Shadows' cabins."

[slobjection]

I'd appreciate it. I think you might know him better than I do.

[ hmmm ]

It would help if I knew more details about what was found in Purple Heart's.

[survivaltricks]

I trust him.

[and he means that earnestly]

If you were to share your gift with anyone else, I'd suggest sharing it with him.

I don't think he's willing to share the personal details of what he saw in Heart's cabin, but. . . we don't need those, anyway.

We just need to know where everyone is being kept.

[because then they could!! break in!! and rescue them!!]

[slobjection]

I'll think about it. Did you put in a good word for me?

[ he's teasing a little bit -- but nods in agreement. personal details are beside the point ]

There are a couple of other things I wanted to know.. such as which items were gotten, and if there was anything not personal that they found. I'm trying to figure out the common themes between all of these adventures, and if there are any overarching clues like in the mansion.

[survivaltricks]

I will if you want me to.

[ONE (1) BONA FIDE REFERENCE FROM KURUSU AKIRA]

Those are questions for the people who broke into that cabin. All I know is the part about everyone being here-- asleep-- and the stuff about everything in there being persona.

. . . can I ask a follow up question on the outcome you saw if Purple Heart's team won, also?

[slobjection]

Thought you would have done it without me asking. I'm hurt, Akira.

[ gosh!!!! also wow i cant believe everything in there is persona, but he nods. ]

Yes?

[survivaltricks]

Hey, you're the one telling me to make sure nothing is traceable back to you.

[HE'S TRYING TO PROTECT YOU PHOENIX]

The people left behind. . . the ones who were asleep, and not dead.

Did they include those who have been killed here?

[the ones they already lost]

[slobjection]

Oh, yes, but independent of that.... telling him how charming and likeable and trustworthy I am. [ but no he's teasing. ]

There weren't any faces, so I couldn't tell who was who. [ which is why he said it might be symbolic!!! ] So I don't have an answer on that.

[survivaltricks]

Oh.

I guess this means I should bring up your pudding habits.

[hm]

. . . and all right. I want to follow up on what you saw, so I hope you don't mind if I ask the directors a little bit about it.

[slobjection]

Don't forget my hilarious jokes.

[ wink wonk. ]

As long as you let me know what they say. And I'll do the same, of course.

[survivaltricks]

He'd appreciate those.

[Dick is the JOKE LOVING TYPE]

Mm. I will. That part goes without saying.

[. . .]

[he breathes out deeply and pulls up a tiny, exhausted smile for Phoenix]

. . . If it's not a symbolic sleep, and they really are here, alive and well and being held somewhere within reach, then. . .

That's. . . good. Right?

[slobjection]

Hm... no wonder you two get along so well. [ jokeson... ]

Probably the best news we've gotten so far. [ phoenix smiles too, but his is a little grim. ] And it puts new perspective on our endings being in jeopardy.

[survivaltricks]

It is.

[he lifts a hand to touch the pendant around his neck]

Gives us something more concrete to hold onto. Even if. . .

[he trails off]

[. . .]

[he doesn't say what he's thinking]

There's one other person I think you should share with. Lili is trustworthy, too.

[slobjection]

[ puts his hand on akira's shoulder again. ]

She doesn't like jokes, so I'm afraid that's off the table.

[ he's joking. maybe. ]

[survivaltricks]

. . .

She's going to be heartbroken.

[HE IS JOKING, TOO]

[slobjection]

Oh...? A secret joke fan?

[survivaltricks]

No. She just likes knowing everything.

[he says that so fondly but god Lili is a busybody]