Emotions were high. One of yours was in danger, Rin speaks with his heart before his head, and Diluc was a victim of circumstance and shadow.
[ he pauses, thoughtful. ]
A different Lup was someone who I would have called a companion, once. I've had no interest in our two groups being at each others' throats, even before you, Leclerc, and I went on a trip together. And besides, I know it'd be nothing but a bloodbath that wouldn't stop and wouldn't be worth it.
I don't consider us to be at odds, really. I think Rin is an idiot and we'd be better off if he stopped talking entirely, but I believe holding a grudge against an imbecile reveals more about oneself than it does about the imbecile in question. He really irritated me by running his mouth before trial, that is all.
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I do not care that Diluc killed someone while possessed by a shadow, nor do I care that you didn't tell anyone about it. I also do not care that Kaeya killed someone while a shadow. I wouldn't choose either of them before Sheila, but there's no animosity.
Then there are no further issues, in my opinion. We protect what is ours - I respect that, and I understand it. That Sheila killed was none of my interest nor business, for all that Rupert was someone I found enjoyable company, since I was more interested in finding Kaeya's killer.
But I've told Rin to watch what he says, especially at trial. I can't guarantee that he'll accomplish it every time considering he is an idiot, [ no argument here ] but he's promised to make some sort of effort, or a better one, at least. Perhaps we'll avoid that tension in the future.
His mouth is one thing, but he did try to strike Molly.
[which is another.]
I'm aware that he became possessed and killed someone where you were, that it is some quality he possesses, and that he is relying on you to keep him in check.
He did, on both counts. If he hasn't already, it's his responsibility to offer his apologies and explanations, to keep himself accountable. And to prove he means it with action - or lack thereof, in this case. [ to stop taking his fear and anger out on other people who are also afraid and angry. ]
But, yes, I am keeping watch. Just because it's no longer my title doesn't mean it isn't my obligation anymore.
He's only lost - or, in this past case, had a slip of - control twice since I've known him, with a long period between the two instances. We've been training since then to ensure that he keeps that thing contained.
I'm not willing to go that far. If it's trial, I intend to obtain the correct result unless the culprit is one of mine. In which case, I will not begrudge others who do the same, but I do not promise my cooperation.
I've come to the conclusion finding the culprit at trial is important. But once trial is over, it becomes irrelevant save for the fact that there is little reason to suspect a prior culprit going forward.
Fair enough. If there are no other options, then there are no other options.
[ rings are unhinged about each other etc. he's feral, not reckless. ]
At least we're learning more and more as time goes on, with all there is under the surface act of this place, and that includes in trials and with culprits. We'll certainly see what this week brings us.
Sorry. I take your offer of detente in the spirit intended, but for various reasons it would be complex to agree.
I yelled at Rin and he gave me someone of his notes. I doubt he's the one keeping them all. You should probably also inform the others that we know by now the cut up letter notes are from all of you, because only Diluc could have known that information about shadows.
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[a soft huff.]
It got bad, for a bit. Between us and yours.
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[ he pauses, thoughtful. ]
A different Lup was someone who I would have called a companion, once. I've had no interest in our two groups being at each others' throats, even before you, Leclerc, and I went on a trip together. And besides, I know it'd be nothing but a bloodbath that wouldn't stop and wouldn't be worth it.
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I do not care that Diluc killed someone while possessed by a shadow, nor do I care that you didn't tell anyone about it. I also do not care that Kaeya killed someone while a shadow. I wouldn't choose either of them before Sheila, but there's no animosity.
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But I've told Rin to watch what he says, especially at trial. I can't guarantee that he'll accomplish it every time considering he is an idiot, [ no argument here ] but he's promised to make some sort of effort, or a better one, at least. Perhaps we'll avoid that tension in the future.
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[which is another.]
I'm aware that he became possessed and killed someone where you were, that it is some quality he possesses, and that he is relying on you to keep him in check.
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He did, on both counts. If he hasn't already, it's his responsibility to offer his apologies and explanations, to keep himself accountable. And to prove he means it with action - or lack thereof, in this case. [ to stop taking his fear and anger out on other people who are also afraid and angry. ]
But, yes, I am keeping watch. Just because it's no longer my title doesn't mean it isn't my obligation anymore.
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[she chews her lip.]
I don't really care about apologies and explanations, I only care that he isn't going to lose control and hurt someone I care about.
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He's only lost - or, in this past case, had a slip of - control twice since I've known him, with a long period between the two instances. We've been training since then to ensure that he keeps that thing contained.
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But so long as I am here, I will not allow him to slip to what he's already fighting. And I'm trying to prepare him for if I'm suddenly not.
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What's done is done; you won't find animosity from me for guarding what you knew of Diluc.
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If one of yours kills again, I've no interest in pursuing it unless they kill one of mine.
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I've come to the conclusion finding the culprit at trial is important. But once trial is over, it becomes irrelevant save for the fact that there is little reason to suspect a prior culprit going forward.
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[ rings are unhinged about each other etc. he's feral, not reckless. ]
At least we're learning more and more as time goes on, with all there is under the surface act of this place, and that includes in trials and with culprits. We'll certainly see what this week brings us.
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I yelled at Rin and he gave me someone of his notes. I doubt he's the one keeping them all. You should probably also inform the others that we know by now the cut up letter notes are from all of you, because only Diluc could have known that information about shadows.