Day 10

[andascholar]

[Everything is terrible and Zelda has no time to mourn forever. She needs to make plans and solidify alliances. And so she is making invitations to her dressing room whenever boys are available.]

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[talktothestand]

And he doesn't even know me that well... [ Oh, thank god. Thank god for Niles, for both Zelda and Okuyasu, really. (He was also aware he helped Zelda and Link in the fire.) Okuyasu almost wants to fall to his knees in relief that he barely lives another day. But he's a punk! Gotta be tough... So he might at least lean against the wall to keep balanced. ]

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I thought she cared about me. She's Rohan's friend. Rohan said it himself that Lotus and those Ushiromiya ladies would help me too if I ever needed it. [LOOKS LIKE HE GOT PROVEN WRONG. THEY NEVER ONCE HELPED HIM SINCE DAY 1. ROHAN HELPED ONE DAY AND STOPPED AFTER THAT.

They were just like his big brother, Keicho. Would be alright with using Okuyasu even if it meant him dying.

He's... not going to cry. NOPE. I'M A PUNK HIGHSCHOOL KID. PUNKS DON'T CRY... Just tear up a bit. Fists are clenched and shaking.

He punches a wall in a fit of rage. He'll apologize later, Zelda..]

I already know my chances here are slim. I'm not that smart. But... I fucking wanna die on my own terms.

[andascholar]

[She might not have been expecting the punch, but after what he's just heard Zelda won't begrudge him an emotional outburst.] I'm sorry Nijimura. But you aren't alone here. Neither myself, or Niles, or Corrin will allow you to be used like that.

[talktothestand]

[A few more moments of deep breathing before he finally lessens in shaking and starts to look less like He's going to wring someone's neck on the spot. Don't worry Zelda, he wouldn't hurt you. Just... Someone named Lotus. that's all. ]

....

Fuck that "network" they've got going on. [That word that Rohan so fondly liked to call it.] It's shady and I want nothing to do with them.

I'll beat her to a bloody pulp. Tell me where to find her.

[andascholar]

['Network' huh] -Nijimura no. I understand you're angry, but if you attack her she has allies that can endanger you. We won't let her get away with this, but we have to be smart about it.

[talktothestand]

And if you know this... Niles had to tell ya, huh? [A hand runs through his slightly disheveled hair. Ok, he's almost calm, but he sure is seeing red. ]

Can't do that and make Niles look like a guy who can't keep a secret in front of people. ...You're right.

...I may not be smart. But if you need some help somewhere. I can step in.

[andascholar]

Thank you. We would appreciate your help, if you're willing. [She's still not sure how much they should trust him with, they haven't spoken enough, but she hopes they can work together.] Can you tell me more about this network you mentioned?