emma & milla.

[nonbelligerent]

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[foodbin]

It'd be nice if you could use it without risking yourself, that's all.

[But, hm.]

Once per week, or...?

[tothemaxwell]

Once per week, before dawn of each Tuesday. Although time typically stops as I discuss my choice.

There is no way to use such a power without putting myself or others at risk.

That is the price a protector must pay, and one I am happy to fulfill.

[foodbin]

Was it Lune who picked you, or Sol?

[tothemaxwell]

Lune.

And yourself?

[foodbin]

Sol. Lune picked Hisoka, but - I guess the role is just mine from now on.

[nonbelligerent]

Which is a relief, to be frank.

[foodbin]

Absolutely. I don't have to worry about him spreading anything we find out anymore.

[nonbelligerent]

Shirasu is still a concern, though.

[foodbin]

...Right. I'm not worried about him hurting me given the legs, but - he could still tell everyone.

[She sighs.]

[tothemaxwell]

We could certainly rip out his tongue. But that seems a bit over the top.

[foodbin]

Nah. He could still write it down.

[nonbelligerent]

And he probably would, if primarily out of spite if you ripped out his tongue.

[foodbin]

I'm still not sure if he realizes we got to him in part because of the information I found, but if he does...

[She runs a hand through her hair.]

Even if Lea used that talisman for the command we discussed, that wouldn't stop him from telling people.

[tothemaxwell]

In any case, I am not interested in further hurting him. He is currently in a bad enough position, tactically speaking.

[tothemaxwell]

Ha ha, was he that terrible at it? Or simply opaque?

In that case, am I correct in surmising that Four is a different role? The... item role, was it?

[foodbin]

...Not the item role.

[She glances towards Shess, questioning.]

[nonbelligerent]

[he just looks clueless??]

You were the ones who brought up Four having a protective role and a role partner. I merely assumed?

[tothemaxwell]

I am not aware of Four's special role towards anything.

Perhaps we can safely count her out? Or are we missing someone else?

[foodbin]

...No, she has one. I checked her the week before last. I'm just not sure what exactly that role is, or who she's partnered with if it isn't you.

[tothemaxwell]

Has? Or had?

I was briefly given the role of the "Nebula" during last week. Perhaps that was what she held then?

[foodbin]

If Nebula is the one who repartners every week, then no. Lune confirmed that isn’t it.

[tothemaxwell]

Yes, that is the one.

[...]

Then there are more roles yet. I see.

[nonbelligerent]

The item role told me there should only be six, but admittedly, Sol didn't give a definite answer. That was merely their assumption based on his responses.

And if it is six, that was assuming duplicates of the same role counted for more than once. [i.e. hisoka and emma were two.] Maybe one of you should confirm.

[foodbin]

[She nods.]

I can ask Lune. Speaking of which, if either of you have someone you’d like me to check this week... The best bet would be someone with Earth, right?

[tothemaxwell]

Thank you. And earth, hmm? Who do we have, truly?

Equally, in terms of protection... Emma, I believe I shall stake my life for yours, this week, unless you have another target you are concerned for.

[And to Shess:]

What was it that you asked Sol definitively, regarding roles?