[Week 6, Monday: Belph]

[doublecrows]

[one day Akechi will approach people without creepily stalking them first??]

[today is not that day]

Belph-san.

You're still interested in our memories, yes?

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[doublecrows]

And I suspect that if you knew any, you wouldn't tell me.

[quirks a brow at Belph]

. . . at any rate, there's something else I've been wondering about your title for a while. Do you work closely with the other Vizier? And if not, do you at least know who they are?

[axilium]

[...]

I'm aware of who they are, yes.

[doublecrows]

[. . . that's a curious reaction. Akechi arches a brow]

I don't intend to ask for a name, if that's what you're concerned about. I'm aware you won't give me one.

[axilium]

Good, because I would wonder if you hit your head really hard if you were dumb enough to. That or getting a boyfriend has messed with your hormone levels too much?

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[doublecrows]

[CHOKES ON NOTHING]

[doublecrows]

[his face is red]

R. . . regardless, we Historians would like to work with the both of you. We want to encourage as many villains as we can to complete their objectives, to make up for the small number.

Pass that message on for me, if you will.

[axilium]

[mission accomplished!]

Yeah, they already know, so don't worry about that.

[doublecrows]

[fuk u]

. . . have you given them my name?

[axilium]

Will your response change depending on how I answer that?

[doublecrows]

[sighs]

No.

[axilium]

Then I'll admit that yes, they know.

[look, akechi, one whole more person who won't be after your neck.]

[doublecrows]

[HOORAY. . .]

Then I suppose it'll come as no surprise that the remaining three Historians also know about you.

[THEY DOXXED EACH OTHER]

[axilium]

Gasp. Shock. Awe.

[doublecrows]

Quite the twist, isn't it? For what it's worth, I've told no one else.

[axilium]

Likewise. I'd appreciate it if you kept it that way, detective.

[doublecrows]

As would I.

[moving on--]

Have you found the Shield yet?

[axilium]

I suspect that they may play a part in why you're still alive.

[doublecrows]

[. . . ah. well]

As do I.

I'll take that as a yes.

[axilium]

Well, you could confirm it for me before I spend a check on him.

[doublecrows]

[FROWNS]

Not unless you give me a name first, as well as the reasons why you suspect. . . whomever it is you suspect.

[axilium]

C'mon, detective, we both know I'm talking about your partner. As for why I suspect him... well, that's a spoiler, but don't worry—it wasn't a method most will have access to.

[doublecrows]

[immediately bristling, gaze narrowed]

Considering it's my partner involved, I believe I deserve that spoiler. Wishing well?

[axilium]

[so touchy!!]

Fine. Yeah, you got me.

[doublecrows]

[YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT]

[. . . he relaxes]

As I thought. That's the method I used to locate Sousei-san.

Yes. He is the Shield.

[axilium]

Cool. You wouldn't mind if I have a chat with him about that, would you?

[... granted, it's akechi so he. might mind.]