week 4 ( saturday )

[subordinacy]

['Sup, new partner.

... It really is weird to think of—and sobering, to remember that Jacopo is no longer his partner.]

Sorry. I probably should've consulted with you before revealing myself, but..

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[allsetfree]

[ Alex is looking very weary today. she just shrugs listlessly. ]

It's fine, honestly. It's not like - I'm not going to tell you what to do.

[subordinacy]

It might put me at risk next week. If anything happens, make a pact with Makoto—though I guess I don't need to say that.

[...]

You okay?

[allsetfree]

No. I'm not.

And I'm not going to boss you around, you can choose your own risks. But I won't pact with Makoto.

[ that might be something she changes her mind on when she cools down? but she just watched Makoto comfort Miki. She just heard Makoto tell Miki that 'you'll meet Jonas again,' and, yeah. no fucking thanks. ]

[subordinacy]

... I'm sorry. [That she's not okay.] At least with make a pact with someone, if you can, unless you also want a lecture from Jacopo...

[allsetfree]

[ Alex shrugs off his apology. she can't really tell him it's okay. but it isn't like it's his fault. ]

Doesn't sound too bad.

[subordinacy]

... Is this entirely about Jonas, or...?

[allsetfree]

What do you mean? I'm pissed that Jacopo died too. Especially since he was - he was supposed to be safe. He told me he was safe. And we didn't solve it.

[ this week is a clusterfuck, basically ]

[subordinacy]

You think I'm not aware of that?

[allsetfree]

Of course I don't think you - man. [ she sighs and runs her hand down her face. ]

I'm with you. I'm mad with you.

[subordinacy]

... I won't deny that I'm mad [because oh, if he doesn't show it, he's furious] but at this point, I don't think being angry is what we need.

[allsetfree]

It can be hard, sometimes, to hold onto much else.

[ hm. but, she shakes her head. ] But I'm sure you're right.

[subordinacy]

I'd rather make the effort. I've watched enough people lose themselves to hatred.

... But you're right. It isn't easy.

[allsetfree]

[ that... seems to hit a chord with her. she shakes her head again, this time to shake off her own mood. which only barely works, but. still. an effort was made. ]

I... Yeah.

[ after a sigh: ]

Sorry. I'm alright. Iiii'm fine.

[subordinacy]

... You don't have to pretend if you aren't.

[allsetfree]

It's not pretending. It's just understating.

[ they're different! ]

[subordinacy]

... If that's the case, then I'm glad. [a beat, before he awkwardly corrects himself:] Um, not entirely glad, but...

[Hopefully, Alex gets what he means.]

[allsetfree]

[ she gives a. weak laugh. ]

I get it, I get it.

[subordinacy]

Good.

[...]

I know we don't... really know each other, but since we're partners now—if there's anything you need, tell me. I'll do my best to help.

[As long as it's not, like, murder.]

[allsetfree]

Yeah. Yeah, of course. I wish I knew more - about what to ask of you, though.

I just want you to stay safe and do your best as a Player. That's all.

[subordinacy]

It doesn't have to be anything related to the Game. Even if it's just...

[Even if it's just small things. Whatever he can do to make her life easier here.]

... Thanks.