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[giveuponyourself]

It seems we're all stuck here together like one big happy family, aren't we? Since that's the case... how about we play a little game to get to know each other?

What is most important to you in your entire life? What would you be willing to do anything for? And I do mean anything~

And please, nothing like 'friendship' or 'world peace.' Really dig down deep; we should all be honest with each other, don't you think? ❤

[feel free to answer the question or not, Joshua seems to just be very bored. what a chatty nerd!]

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[giveuponyourself]

I suppose you're right, and people could simply be too idealistic to mean any harm. But then that begs the question on whether or not they're in the wrong if their ignorance causes harm, or if they're a similar victim of unintended consequence.

Either idea is viable, but personally I believe the latter; that it wouldn't really be peace at all.

...Though to be fair, I have seen someone try to mind control a population to achieve world peace and unity. It would've been an extremely boring world if he'd succeeded.

[pidgeypidge]

Bold of you to assume I'm talking about just my biological family.

And what do you have against friendship?

[giveuponyourself]

I suppose so. I certainly hope that's a compliment!

But it's certainly not the worst thing I've been called at least.

[shootstyles]

[IZUKU ALREADY...]

Keep me in mind? For what?

[A weird thing to say, he thinks.]

[giveuponyourself]

It would depend on what someone's answer is. I'm not filling out some sort of form or a list of checkboxes after all. I prefer things to be much more personal.

[giveuponyourself]

I suppose it's wise to be aware of one's limits. You've got that going for you.

But I don't particularly care to deal with boring people. I can't stand people that simply coast through life.

[spaceforged]

That's a lot to ask from a group of people you don't know. Has anyone explained to you what happens here in the Circle?

[giveuponyourself]

Then this would be your first experience reaching out on your own. Seeking out your own path and your own desires.

I imagine it must be quite unsettling for you, but it can be exciting as well.

I look forward to seeing what you decide as you forge your own path. I wouldn't want to influence your choices~

[He....... actually does mean that as genuinely well-intentioned, but it's Joshua, so it doesn't really come off that way.]

[giveuponyourself]

Oh? You seek revenge?

What kind of life have you lived that makes your desire so strong?

[giveuponyourself]

The desires of children truly are simple, aren't they? I'm sure even if I asked her, she would believe in her answer from the bottom of her heart. Even if it was just about apple pie.

[...........damn he's hungry.]

[taketori]

[ Wow. Shirogane's already fuming at that comment. ]

And who's saying that any of that requires someone to coast through life? Living comfortably's not something that can just be obtained by doing the bare minimum. I've already had to work hard to get what I have now.

[giveuponyourself]

Oh? A daughter then? Parental pride certainly is a strong thing I suppose.

I've shared with a few other people, but I don't have anything I would give up everything for. I've already given up everything at least once, so it doesn't matter much to me.

If I had to pick something, it would be myself. That's all.

[godcards]

A life of involuntary servitude. Living deep in the dark and upholding archaic law and ritual at the expense of my own life. I never had the luxury of choice.

[giveuponyourself]

What?

I'm outside the kitchen.

[Hanging out in one of the trees nearby, to be more precise. He'd be more cagey about it, but it wasn't like it wouldn't be extremely hard to find him. This place was pretty minuscule.]

Business CEOs are usually just stingy old men who care about living comfortably and doing what they want. Their business is certainly not going to fall apart just because they skip lunch one day.

[Besides, he became Composer because it'd been what he wanted. At the time, at least.]

[giveuponyourself]

Nothing, really.

Well, I've killed someone for trying to kill me once before. But I'm not going to loose an arm and a leg for anything in particular.

[giveuponyourself]

I observe them from afar, and organize things based on what I've observed. You could say that was my job, before I came here. It was certainly never about making friends.

It may not be my job here, but it's still a curiosity. A force of habit, if you will.

[giveuponyourself]

And here I thought you were different. [sighs!!]

People who preach about how friendship is so important and wanting world peace are usually speaking hollow words. That or they're too idealistic. Either way, their tune changes once they're really put to the test.

[downsizes]

I've passed through plenty of hands and learned to adapt. This is just more of the same, if... somewhat different in concept...

[It's fine, he's taking it as encouragement anyway, tbh.]

Still, I can't do anything that would reflect badly on my brother if he arrives here later, so I'll do my best to adjust quickly.

text > offline

[soundsurfing]

[ Beat doesn't even answer the next text, already on the move. Considering he's a teenager and eats like a ravenous beast, he already knows where the kitchen's at and it doesn't take him long at all to get there.

Takes him a moment to find Josh though, as he's not expecting to have to look up. In fact, enjoy watching Beat pass below the tree more than once as he wanders around, scratching his head and looking confused.

Only to turn and finally catch Josh in the tree, strangling a surprised noise out of Beat that sounds like a cross between what and heck. ]

Dude! The hell you doin' up there, yo?!

[heartslight]

[ Oh .... that's actually a bit shocking. And sad? ]

really? nothing?

[ She can't really blame him for that first bit, though ... ]

[giveuponyourself]

Hm. Good point.

Forgive me if you think me deceitful, but I really am simply curious. I promise I'm not logging away your souls for future use, or something like that.

[giveuponyourself]

Oh, you're one of those 'found family' types, aren't you? A band of misfits that band together against the odds. Very charming.

I have nothing against it. I simply don't have time for self-righteous types.

[giveuponyourself]

Oh, did I scare you? [hehehehe.]

Don't worry, it's nothing nefarious. I just like watching interesting people.

[chromatized]

no, she was my partner. and maybe my adopted daughter? it got a little complicated towards the end.

no offense, but that sounds pretty lonely. I guess I can't be too critical though... it's not like other things guarantee happiness. [ see exhibits a, b, and c: Bisley, Julius, and Victor. ]

... wait, how do you give up everything more than once? [ he's thinking in terms of 'dying for your goals'. not everyone has to go that extreme, Ludger! ]

[giveuponyourself]

No more than everyone seems to have little information about what's happening. As I understand it we're here to help this Astoria figure, but I don't really care about that.

Unless you have some inside knowledge about some sort of deep dark secret you'd like to share.