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[enteloki]

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jk i can read I JUST WOKE UP LEAVE ME ALONE

[placation]

Hah. We'll see. It's fine if you don't – obviously I won't be doing anything with that paper for a while.

So. You "solved" your own crimes?

wow jail for caitlins JAIL FOR CAITLINS

[enteloki]

It gives you time to review the areas where you were deeply incorrect. That's likely a blessing in disguise.

[He ignores the second comment. Crimes manufactured, people exploited and Shido propelled into power by rotten sycophants getting their comeuppance. If an ant was sacrificed in the process, oh well.]

[placation]

[ That's a yes. What a joke. The Detective Prince image was already a false one to uphold, of course, but to the extent that even the foundational basics are lies–

A split psyche indeed. ]

Maybe. I don't know.

You told me many times Robin Hood has been powered down by this place - I believe you. Is it the same with Loki?

[enteloki]

Yes.

The power of the Loki's retained skills reflect their true ability, but it's missing some.

Including the innate power of evading bless skills. Your little attack wouldn't have hit so much if I had it.

Robin Hood gained an ability that was initially Loki's in our true reality - the almighty explosion.

Though I'll let you in a secret - it's Robin Hood that's missing instant kill attacks. The healing tentacle would go down in a single hit with either one at my disposal. I wonder when those will be returned to me.

[placation]

What on earth did the Tentacle of Healing ever do to you! Leave it be.

Its weaknesses do seem surprisingly easily exploitable compared to the rest of Azathoth. I can't say it pleases me to witness.

[enteloki]

[Oh, it pleases Akechi - it's the best entertainment he gets around here.]

It's somewhat poetic, isn't it? A great asset and an Achilles Heel all at once.

You're lucky it isn't a lynchpin to your persona's power overall or you would be easy to defeat. You could be demolished by a weak shadow with a low level bless skill.

It's quite funny to imagine.

[placation]

Well, the near infinite regeneration ability does come in handy. So long as no one is trying to break my neck with something, I can bring it back again and again.

What was it, anyway.

[enteloki]

A rock, I believe.

[placation]

Thank you. My nightmares will take this new information into consideration.

Final question, for now: Don't insult me by pretending you don't know, or have only heard "hypotheticals and anecdotes." Is there anyone else with two or more personas?

[enteloki]

Pay closer attention to your surroundings next time.

And that's your final question? I'm surprised.

[Nothing comes immediately. Nothing typed. Only read at XX:XX for a full minute, two, three and-]

Yes, there was one other person, though our circumstances were vastly different. He could wield a seemingly unlimited amount, but he also had his own.

That's all I'm willing to indulge you regarding this matter. I won't accept follow-up questions about it.

[placation]

[ That rival discussed weeks ago. Their last conversation before everything shifted irrevocably. ]

Well, I did say for now.

Thank you for answering.

Whenever you're ready, I want to see Loki again.

[enteloki]

If you're looking to fight it, that can wait until our normal training regimen resumes.

Tonight, if you're willing.

[placation]

Oh, I'm willing. It's a plan.

I would like the opportunity to just see it as well though.

[enteloki]

For what purpose?

If you want me to summon it simply for your entertainment, that won't happen. It's not a toy.

[placation]

Not entertainment. Observation.

Also, that's rich. Please refer to every time you've had me summon Azathoth in the middle of the night so you could "just see something."

[enteloki]

I had a purpose. You have a baseless request.

[Akechi did try to kill him. Viciously.

Seeing Loki isn't an unfair ask though it's the last one he's willing to indulge.

He turns pings his location on 'family share' for Maruki. Where is he?

Just splayed along the couch in the castle.]

[placation]

I'm a researcher, Akechi. None of my requests are ever baseless.

[ What a surprise! Akechi's being a lazy layabout on top of being an obstinate brat. ]

If you're offering right now, you're welcome to come to Eyn Sof for an emergency.

[enteloki]

[Ugh.]

An emergency that's growing more dire by the minute. You're truly bad at figuring out and solving problems. Are you sure you should be in this line of work?

My schedule is somewhat busy today - please keep that in mind. I'll come by now, but my visit will be short.

[placation]

[ Akechi's schedule is quite literally never busy! Maruki has proof now! But o k a y!!! ]

No, I shouldn't be. With your deduction skills and innate empathy, you'd make a far better counselor than I do.

[enteloki]

[READ AT XX:XX!!!!

He can be incredibly empathetic, thank you! Sometimes. On a rare occasion and if someone deserves and earns it.

But he does wander over to Eyn Sof - detouring and deviating a couple times to the crystal, to sit at a bench and-

Then he's there! He even knocks in case some pathetic sadsack is crying inside - expression so empathetic and happy. Ever the gracious and kind detective prince.]

[placation]

[ GET

THE FUCK

AWAY FROM THAT CRYSTAL

BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Great news: No snivelling patients to be found. Maruki wouldn't have invited him if he had anything on the schedule for the afternoon. If someone drops in, well–

Actually, no. As soon as he lets Akechi in, he's locking the door behind him. No drop-ins. The doctor is out. ]

Did you wish for a little more homework?

[enteloki]

[No whiners, no other people - the act drops with the click of that lock. An expression morphing and sardonic smile replacing a false one.]

I only wanted to look at it. Were you watching my route the whole time?

[Phone slides out of his pocket and tracking is turned off. Something he forgot to do before leaving. An accidental lapse in care over his privacy - it won't happen again.]

You need better hobbies.

[placation]

[ Oh, tracking off won't matter soon enough. Maruki has plans.

He just levels a Look at Akechi as he finishes up putting away updated patient files in the Definitely Normal Box. ]

You can understand my trepidation. You're smart, I'm sure if you think deeply about it, it'll come to you.

[ Little shit. ]

Make yourself comfortable.

[enteloki]

I haven't the faintest idea. Your mind is a mystery to me.

[It would be a damn shame if Hamaon was returned to him after his little glance today.

A damn shame.

He doesn't move. Simply continues to stand in that same spot by the front door, to the side of a couch he's lounged in more times than he can count.]

I'm comfortable here. Are you ready?

[placation]

[ He's so obstinate.

Maruki likes him much better this way.

Definitely Normal Box set aside, he turns and rests his palms on the desk behind him to lean back. ]

Go for it. And if you attack, we're going to have a very different outcome this time.