46th Detonator [Audio]

[nameofexorcist]

[He's outside, sitting in front of the home that he shares with Yulie.] Japan, Heiji, and Gadget of the Watch have been sent home. [...] Their communicator frequencies are gone.

[Even though he sounds calm, he's actually a little upset. Japan was one of the few people that he actually trusted here... and Heiji was a good detective and has been in the Watch for a while. He was going to discuss a few things with them, but now that's not going to happen.]

This places us at seven members. Until more people join, all normal patrol hours will be extended.

[.....]

...Hm, it's been almost two years now. The overall atmosphere of Fortuna has changed since my initial arrival. [He's mostly just referring to the fact that there are now three habitable cities to live in now]

Comments

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

...You're only going to overwork the people you have left.

[...Why is he saying this? It's got nothing to do with him. ...Right? Excuse his usual social crisis lmfao]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

I don't plan to overwork them.

...If necessary, I'll take up their share if they feel exhausted. [Because he can overwork himself B|b] I'll cut Spero's patrol hours as well until I work a better method.

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

[He has to think about this. Even if Kresnik did take up others' shifts, that'd still be stretching himself thin. Tired, he'd just make mistakes. It's the first rule of battle. Always be at your best. There are other things he could do, concentrate his people to a central area or focus on high-activity hours. What is it... that makes him want to try so hard?]

... ... ...Why is this place important to you?

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[He's quiet for a moment.]

Personally, it isn't. [THIS IS OBVIOUSLY THE BEST THING TO SAY...]

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

... ... ...

[He has to think about this one for a bit lmao.]

You should trust your friends more.

[...I'm pretty sure that's a fail at life qualifier coming from Squall. ...This is pretty sad lmfao as;dlfjk]

[... ... ...] Do you think you could trust me?

1/2

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[.....]

You sound like Seifer.

2/2

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[...] I don't hold any personal attachment to the cities, but protecting the people here is important.

[He thinks for a moment when Squall asks his question.]

Yes, after some time.

I uploaded this just for you. Jsyk. SOB...

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

[S-Seifer? Omg wut? Lmao that's a bit disturbing considering the Seifer he knows. Or Seifer as he last saw him anyways.]

... ... ...Funny.

[Your jokes suck worse than his Kresnik.]

When you can trust me. Tell me.

LOL the best...

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[He honestly doesn't see what's funny either. He's always serious!]

...

Could you trust me?

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

...I think I could. But a one-sided trust won't help anyone.

[He should know. Maybe better than anyone. Squall. It's not like everyone can get by on their own, you know?]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

No, it wouldn't. [...] As commanders, we're supposed to trust the people we work with... and for them to trust us in return.

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

[...] My comrades are my friends.

[So. Uh. He guesses this is an offer of friendship or some shit.]

Think it over.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[.....He thinks everything over for a few moments. Yes it takes him this long to realize an offered friendship.]

Are you suggesting that we should be friends?

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

[This is the most awkwardest friendship initiation thing ever........................... why were they allowed to meet lmfao]

Only if you believe you can trust me.

[No pressure broski]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[The most awkward and beautiful fjdkal;.

More thinking on his part...]

... At this point, I believe that I can.

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

[A nod. Alright. Friends. ...lmao robots are better at this than them sob]

...If you ever want help- ask. I'll keep you posted on what we find outside of the cities.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[That's probably true...]

...The same goes for you. [...] I can alert you if any of your comrades arrive as well.

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

...They're called SeeD. If any of them arrive they'll probably be asking for me.

... ... ...They'll help you too. Just say it's Squall's orders.

[He thinks- ...no he trusts that Kresnik will keep the others on track and watch out for them if they show up while he's away.]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[He nods.]

What area are you planning to explore first?

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

Some city to the east. Mimi suggested it. Lachesis-sis- ...

[Sob he can't pronounce it]

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

Lachesistein? It's a walled city, but I haven't been there myself.

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

According to the map I received no one has. [...] It looks like as good a place to start as any. If there are people there they might know something.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

Denmark and his group went near the area, but never attempted to go inside of the city. Apparently, the people there fired at them, but it's been several months since then.

[...] However, I agree, it should be investigated further.

[paradoxdestined.livejournal.com]

...If there's enemies there, we'll be ready.

[He'll make sure of it.]

I'll see if we can't talk first.

[musicboxsoldier.livejournal.com]

[Another nod.]

When are you planning to leave?