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voice, un: noir; dated during when people are puppeted

[Anyone who knows Haru might hear that there's an odd tone in her voice. It might not be different to the point where it causes concern, but she certainly doesn't sound as expressive as she normally does.

This is because, of course, she's been ordered to do this.]

I've read that there are multiple Moonblessed who have been feeling compelled to follow peoples' orders, yes?

Is anyone aware of a remedy? A fix to the condition? We should try to come up with a solution.

Thank you.

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[a beat.] Fair point. And I imagine if anyone actually approached him about the subject, he'd either put them under too or just order you to back off. Fuck. I hate geases.

[...Yeah, he has his guesses what she means.]

I won't be acting alone. My goal right now is to just incapacitate him and restrain him for interrogation, and I know the value of having backup for an arrest.

I think we both know that saying 'don't worry about me' makes me think I should worry about you.

Are you being held somewhere?

[He can probably hear the way she winces.] I mean it, though. You don't have to worry about me being in danger, because I'm safe.

[There's another pause.] I wouldn't say I'm locked up or anything. I'm in a hotel room.

[That probably sounds a lot more ominous than it is.]

Yeah...you got it.

[ yukari knows, logically, that ren has things under control. he has that field leader tone of voice; one of authority and drive she'd heard from both mitsuru and minako in equal measure. if anyone would be able to best judge if haru was okay, it'd be him.

still. ]

Are you sure you're alright?

[She's not all right. He feels placid, weirdly so, but she also recognizes that she's not anywhere close to being all right, becuase this is weird.

She can't say that.] I'm safe, if nothing else. I don't think I'm in any danger.

[Which isn't what Yukari asked.]

Why not wait for the authorities to do so instead?

[It's a genuine question. She, after all, had been trying to be a real helpful hero.

But does he have that same desire? Is it genuine, with him, or is this putting himself in danger to try and atone?]

[A slightly uncomfortable pause, since that's what happened.] That's not an unreasonable assumption, I'd think.

I'm sorry, "geases"?

Yes, that'd be... ideal. I'm somewhat autonomous now, at least. [Because she's been told to be. There's an irony in that.]

...Multiple reasons. The simplest is that the natives have shown remarkable hospitality, and I want to repay it where I'm able. This isn't the first time that's involved putting my skills to use to help resolve a dangerous situation.

But in this case, I'd help even if I didn't have appreciation to show. People controlling others...I don't know if you saw that interview, but I've said I consider it to be the worst thing you can do to a person. I despise people who rob others of their will, and I wouldn't be content to just sit by and hope the authorities resolve this quickly. Especially with the involvement of children.

I am the same way.

I will keep looking into this curse, and keep an eye on the news reflecting that snake man.

Sorry, I can't just stop worrying like that.

[It that does not sound like what Ren wishes to hear at all, but he sighs. A hotel room. They probably both know he would tear every single one until he found her if he needs to.]

That doesn't sound very safe to me. Whoever is looking out for you...I hope they are listening right now, because I will go out and find you if I need to.

You're under one and you don't even know what it is. I wish I could say that never happens, but that's usually exactly how it happens. Fuck me. This is gonna be difficult. I hate difficult.

[Try explaining a geas when you're under one that you can't talk about. That's fun.] It's a strong enchantment. You have to follow the stipulations of it exactly or it gets bad. Have you tried resisting your orders? I don't recommend it.

[ that is definitely not what she asked and if this were video, haru would see her eyes narrow in suspicion. this is just great.

regardless, it's a comfort, however fragile, that she thinks she's safe. ]

Ugh, there's probably only so much you can say, but...okay, that's good for now. Until we get you back from wherever you are. [ the emphasis on "we" should be implied to mean whatever persona folks aren't puppeted. ]

[There's a bit of a pause as Haru considers the words, and then answers, simply enough:] Why would I want to do that?

[It's literally not occurred to her.]

I know you can't. I'm sorry, I wish I could tell you more than this. [And she sounds genuinely apologetic.]

But... you have to trust me, okay? I'm not in any danger.

As soon as this is over we can talk about it.

I see.

[It's a flat answer, because she doesn't know what to make it of it, even without the complications of her difficult mental state. He doesn't sound like he's lying, but it's also a fairly altruistic motivation, and she has trouble ascribing those to him.] ...I can understand why you would hate that.

[She does, too.

She doesn't like being like him.] Be careful, then.

Would you prefer if I said it was for fame, or some sort of reward? Sorry, but I don't take situations like this so lightly.

[Not that he really expects her to believe that. He's sure that no matter what he says, she'll assume his true motives are selfish.]

Don't worry, I have no intention of becoming a liability.

[There's a little smile on Haru's end, that Yukari of course can't see, but maybe she can hear.] ...yes, until then.

[A pause.] Please trust me when I say I'm not in any danger right now, all right? I promise I'm not lying.

[ her reply is fast and tone assured. ] I know you aren't. Someone might be telling you what to do right now, I'm sure they'd never get you to lie.

But I can't help but worry just a little bit, you know? Hoping you're safe kinda comes with the "friendship" territory.

Because believe it or not, free will is amazing, and you don't know how great it is until you suddenly don't have it, which you, girly-girl, definitely don't have. You're pretty fucked right now.

[Unlike the others, he's still not getting it...]

Are you worried that it is dangerous to venture out alone? I could come and escort you.

No, I'm someplace that's safe, for now.

[There's a pause.] Yusuke, I can't go to where you are right now, I'm sorry.

What do you mean when you say you're safe 'for now'? Your reassurances are worrying, Haru.

W-well, if I'm asked to go someplace else, I'll go there instead. [She sounds frustrated that she can't say more than this.] I don't mean to be worrying, so please-- please, I promise you that I'm not in any danger.

I just... can't say any more.

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