trustfelled | Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

[Well, that was one hell of a trial. Kogami’s tired and hungry. He’ll get his staple hamburgers, but maybe he’ll be nice enough to help make some for everyone.

So there’s a note that goes out:]

Food in the dining hall – K, P, Q, & R

[It’s quickly written and straightforward.

And indeed there is food. There’s a shitton of hamburgers made by Kogami and Rose, the sliced cheese prepared by Pizzaz, and cake by QQ. Pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and other such condiments are set out as well as an assortment of buns.

There’s not lighted candles this time, so it’s clear that the usual preparers didn’t help with this ‘buffet’. (Well, if it wasn’t clear with the note).

So rest, relax, and well, you’re probably going to have to get your own drinks this time, sorry…]

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Did you hear them from her?

[ George hasn't quite figured it out yet and that is entirely attributable to how unrelatable it is to him. Rin and he share a stubborn attitude, understanding her feels like it comes naturally to him. ]

I believe so, yes. But they're as obvious as you'd think, even if I'm missing some details.

[ Just a quizzical look.............. he's really not getting it. ]

"Committed."

[ She answers that, a little ambiguously ]

... to Rin?

[ ... catching on? He hopes? ]

That's the part I'm uncertain of.

[ She tilts her head ]

Because the real person she's devoted to isn't here, but her and Rin both are from the same place. It could be that she's shifted motivations, or that Rin plays a part in her ideal normal.

But you think it's safe to say she is driven by her personal connections first and foremost. Rin is definitely among the closest of those, but we need to keep an eye on her if something happens to anyone else she's close to as well.

Yes. Going back to your theory about threatening loved ones, I think she is one of the most tempted by that.

And she's terrifying with weapons.

[ Her archery skill impressed George deeply anyway. ]

If it comes to that, we'll have to be very very careful. Good thing she has already demonstrated that holding someone with murderous intent back is quite possible.