Despite himself, Guy laughs, tucking his head down to hide his face in the grip of his free hand. It's not a sound of amusement. It's a reaction, a subtle punch to the gut, tinged with desperation... and almost bitter.]
He braces himself, but with Ion's fingers against his arms, it's impossible to hide how he shudders with his next exhale.]
...I don't have a choice right now. We've already made an agreement. [He won't elaborate. He can't. He knows it's underhanded of him, that it's tactics that go against everything Ion held dear.
But this was his wish. Even if he agreed to shed blood for it to have a better chance at coming true.
I know you won't; you're not the sort of person who would do that, and especially not to a friend.
[But there have been other times where things have been kept from Luke in order to keep him safe or unhurt...and ended up doing the opposite. So Ion's brows furrow.]
Just...please be careful. I don't want either of you to get hurt due to a misunderstanding.
I will. I want to think we trust each other more than that.
[we're just both dumb as rocks on opposite ends of the spectrum emotionally but IT'S FINE
He doesn't hide the slight aura of pessimism in his tone. Ion had been front and center for the curse slot, after all - he knew how Guy had dodged and weaved through that topic until it had exploded in his face. He trusted Luke to be fine. But to know what Luke would do with information that was likely to be extremely upsetting? That was harder to gauge now. It was easier to just put it off until it felt safer to play all his cards and keeping the outrage to a minimum.
Even if that was just his excuse.]
I know you'll take care of him as well. I don't think he really ever found someone he could talk to like he talked to you.
I don't plan on letting him down...or you, for that matter.
[Ion gives Guy a slight smile, hoping to look encouraging.]
After all, he found me when I was still masked, without even knowing the meaning of the word that I was named from. Especially after he was able to put his trust in me under those conditions, I'm going to make sure I'm always here for him when he needs me.
[Hm.]
Please, if you ever need anyone just to talk to, don't hesitate to find me, either. I'm almost always in the study.
[BOY IS THE GUILT THICK IN HERE OR IS IT JUST HIM REGRETTING HIS DAY ZERO CHOICE]
...Okay. Thank you, Fon Master.
Justice mentioned he had his own space that he stayed in one of the other temple rooms - someplace only he could access right now. Is it the same for you?
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Despite himself, Guy laughs, tucking his head down to hide his face in the grip of his free hand. It's not a sound of amusement. It's a reaction, a subtle punch to the gut, tinged with desperation... and almost bitter.]
We really are playing for the same thing, then.
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Yes.
[This time, Ion brings his hands up to grip Guy's arms, as if to steady the blond instead.]
...and that's why, no matter what happens, I'm going to ask you to stay with Cunning. It's the absolute best thing that you can do.
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He braces himself, but with Ion's fingers against his arms, it's impossible to hide how he shudders with his next exhale.]
...I don't have a choice right now. We've already made an agreement. [He won't elaborate. He can't. He knows it's underhanded of him, that it's tactics that go against everything Ion held dear.
But this was his wish. Even if he agreed to shed blood for it to have a better chance at coming true.
...]
Don't tell him any of this.
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[People can become monsters for all the right reasons. And this game enables those changes.]
I won't tell him.
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I told him we'd try to talk about things more. And yet... [Another laugh, just as empty as the last.] Funny how things just work out, right?
...
I don't want to keep him in the dark forever. I just... need some time.
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[But there have been other times where things have been kept from Luke in order to keep him safe or unhurt...and ended up doing the opposite. So Ion's brows furrow.]
Just...please be careful. I don't want either of you to get hurt due to a misunderstanding.
narrator: and then luke got hurt 3 days later
I will. I want to think we trust each other more than that.
[we're just both dumb as rocks on opposite ends of the spectrum emotionally but IT'S FINE
He doesn't hide the slight aura of pessimism in his tone. Ion had been front and center for the curse slot, after all - he knew how Guy had dodged and weaved through that topic until it had exploded in his face. He trusted Luke to be fine. But to know what Luke would do with information that was likely to be extremely upsetting? That was harder to gauge now. It was easier to just put it off until it felt safer to play all his cards and keeping the outrage to a minimum.
Even if that was just his excuse.]
I know you'll take care of him as well. I don't think he really ever found someone he could talk to like he talked to you.
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I don't plan on letting him down...or you, for that matter.
After all, he found me when I was still masked, without even knowing the meaning of the word that I was named from. Especially after he was able to put his trust in me under those conditions, I'm going to make sure I'm always here for him when he needs me.
[Hm.]
Please, if you ever need anyone just to talk to, don't hesitate to find me, either. I'm almost always in the study.
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...Okay. Thank you, Fon Master.
Justice mentioned he had his own space that he stayed in one of the other temple rooms - someplace only he could access right now. Is it the same for you?
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[Why does it feel so weird to be called Fon Master now.]
Anyone is welcome to find it, they need only search. My door is hidden within the private study, but unlocked.
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You're okay with that after what just happened to Fortune?
[GENUINE CONCERN HERE]
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[He sighs. A part of him understands that hope isn't enough.]
Either way, I feel my accessibility is too important for a peaceful resolution to think any other way.
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If that changes, though, know that Luke and I will be here for you. Whatever we can do for you, it's done.
[With how attached Luke is to Ion right now, Guy can absolutely say that with 100% confidence.]