[Same here. We can make all the others last, but there's no sense in waiting when we need to be properly buzzed to deal with anything that just happened!!! Or you know. Not deal with it. That one sounds better.]
If you turn into a sad drunk now, I will leave, just to warn you~
[Not that he's expecting it; it's more of a joke than anything.]
O Great Yeager, you're far too generous fer this sad old man who deserves none of it!
[It's such a mess, but he's trying to deal with it the best way he knows how: being aggressively Raven.
He leans back and watches Yeager pour their second glasses...]
If I had ta list one, it'd be not confrontin' ya sooner. Dunno if it woulda gone half as well as it did here, but... I know fer sure I've squandered somethin' good.
[Sorry Yeager, that got unexpectedly sad already. He got one regret to list and he got sad. Mission failed.]
[He waves a hand at the first part as he sets about pouring their second glasses and he hands Raven his as the second part hits. It gets a sigh from him, but it's one that's more resigned and melancholy than annoyed.]
I truly do hate to admit it, but that might be one of my only regrets as well.
[...He's got more than that, but like hell if he's going to start thinking about them now.]
I imagine things wouldn't have gone very well no matter when we'd tried it. We had every reason to distrust one another, and no real reasons to talk in the first place. I don't think either of us could have suspected that we'd get along this well!
[Maybe things would have turned out very differently if they'd managed it anyway.
And it's fine, we definitely both failed this mission...]
[Raven sighs right back as he brings his glass back up to his lips.]
You're probably right about that. [He takes a sip.] Guess the only real time woulda been back when we first met, but what would we even hafta say other than immediately talkin' about the thing we never wanted ta even acknowledge in the first place?
[Yeah... There was never going to be a good time for this.]
I just hate thinkin' how...it had ta take some eyepatched asshole draggin' us ta another world ta take part in his stupid murder ritual fer us ta become friends.
[And once that's out there, he's internally telling himself he's nowhere near drunk enough for this yet.]
[He doesn't remember the last time he called anyone a friend. That's a lie, it was definitely ten years ago. Yeager doesn't make friends, he makes enemies, but...]
I suppose this place does have a way of bringing people together. Even in truly dreadful circumstances, people can work together. I think that's admirable.
[Casey would have appreciated that much, at least.]
I haven't truly hated it here, and part of that is because I've had the opportunity to drink with you~
[Admitting feelings is so difficult!! He's absolutely taking another sip to play that off like it didn't just make him want to die, don't worry about it.]
Yeager's words do wonders for lifting Raven's spirits back up, though. He probably didn't intend for it, but it makes Raven grin.]
Well, I'm glad ta have made this place a little more bearable fer ya. I'd be lyin' if I said I didn't feel the same. We've had a lotta fun, haven't we?
[And...not-so-fun moments, but they were important all the same. They've really come a long way during their time here. It really is a shame that it's has to come to an end now.
...he flashes Yeager a wink from the other side of his glass as it's raised back up to his lips.]
Ya havin' problems with this whole friendship prospect?
[There's no point in pretending that it was fake, because it wasn't. At some point, it stopped being an act. He's not entirely sure when, but it doesn't really matter. They've had a shockingly good time here, up until now, at least.
But that doesn't mean that it has to end on a bad note - and frankly, it shouldn't. He can imagine how Raven's conversations with everyone else will go, and if he can leave Raven with one last good memory, then he's accomplished something.
...Of course, Raven comes for his entire life, and while it's tempting to roll with it and try to act like he's completely unbothered... Well, he's teased Raven more than enough throughout their stay here. Time to let Raven have a little revenge, as a treat.]
I mean, I get it. Raven here ain't the most trustin' either, and d'you think Schwann has any friends?
[Schwann has no life outside of Alexei and his brigade, it's kind of sad.
He actually takes that sip, then lowers the glass to give Yeager a weary smile.]
But that just makes genuine friendships all the more satisfyin'. Even if only a little, they make livin' easier. [And for Raven to say something like that, you know it has a lot of weight behind it.] I know we both had plenty of friends back in the day, and we might be old n' tired now, but...ya don't gotta be scared about tryin' again.
[That gets him to laugh; the idea of Schwann having any friends is a bit far-fetched, though admittedly everything he knows about Schwann is second or third-hand at best.
Raven has a point though, as agitating as it is to acknowledge it. Hell, Regaey likely had more friends than Yeager, and he was just a means to an end. Maybe Raven's right, maybe the reason why he's been so adamant about keeping everyone at arm's length is because he's afraid.]
I'm starting to wonder if you're putting more thought into my actions than I ever have...
[It's light, but there's certainly some truth behind it. Yeager's been acting without thinking for ten damn years and he's not really sure he wants to analyze everything and see what he determines about it all.]
I really have enjoyed our time together. And...
[I really will miss you.]
I suppose I can try again. Maybe I have been missing out by being so difficult, hmm?
Yeager, do I really seem like the kinda guy who usually thinks? [Yes, Yeager is allowed to answer that.] It's just...hangin' out with Brave Vesperia has gotten me ta do some thinkin', as has hangin' out with you and a buncha others here.
[He just had a head start, that's all! Before all of that, he was content to never think for himself and coast through his life. His experiences as of late have just been a good reminder of what a shitty life he'd let himself become complacent in because he didn't think he deserved it in the first place.
Hearing Yeager's willingness to give friendship another try gets him to smile genuinely.]
I'm glad ta hear it. You'll have ta tell me how it all works out. I'll hear ya, one way or another, even if I won't be here in person.
[Once he says that, though...he sighs.]
Sorry. Didn't mean fer that ta sound like a downer. [...] I've enjoyed our time together too, though. This is the best way ta cap it off that I could've asked for.
[The first part gets a soft laugh from him, but for once he'll let that go without commenting. Neither of them have wanted to think for the past ten years, and while it's probably done more harm than good, at least they can acknowledge it now. Brave Vesperia really did help Rave that much, huh...? Maybe that's why Raven was with them on the Heracles, because he'd chosen that life instead of Schwann's. Or maybe he's reading too much into it, it's not like Yeager really understands what's going on with Schwann, after all.]
I'm sure everyone else will have questions for you or will want to make this a tearful farewell. I've never been particularly interested in those.
[The Don's funeral is the closest he's gotten in recent memory, and that was just sort of a mess all around.]
I think I understand enough, anyway.
[Alexei ordered Schwann to kill. That's all he needs to know, really. Maybe there was more to it and Schwann wanted to kill or even had a plan of his own, but... it doesn't matter now. What's done is done, and he doesn't want to focus on it right now.]
So I may as well make your last memories here at least somewhat enjoyable, ja?
[There likely is something after this, given that we've been receiving letters from the deceased, but that isn't something Yeager's willing to stop and think about right now. Maybe they aren't really dead, just trapped here in some form where the "living" can't see them. He can tell himself whatever he likes to make it easier to bear later. For now, he's going to refill his glass.]
...I will let you know, though. I can't say anything good will come of it, but I suppose things haven't gone as poorly as they could have, all things considered!
[Honestly, his stay here hasn't been all that bad. Nearly killed for being profiled for a crime he didn't commit aside, this is the worst it's gotten. He always knew it was a possibility that Alexei would order one of them to kill, and so he really should have seen this coming.]
[Yeah, a refill sounds like a great idea right about now. Once Yeager's done, he'll hold out his hand for Yeager to pass the bottle.]
I guess you and I makin' friends does have a dangerous edge ta it, huh? [That's said jokingly, though.] I know it's easy ta say these things when I'm the one leavin' ya behind, but...I really do have faith that you'll do just fine.
[Yeager needs to be strong so they can hopefully meet again some day. But...he doesn't say that part aloud. They both have complicated feelings about coming back from death for a very good reason. If this is going to be an enjoyable last few memories for the both of them, Yeager doesn't need to know that Raven actually hopes to come back from this.
So with his glass refilled, he winks and takes another long sip.]
Alright, enough with the gloomy talk, then! Got any last burnin' questions fer ol' Raven while he can still answer 'em?
[He passes it over with a laugh; it's true, Raven's certainly in the easier position here. He gets to leave them behind and they have to deal with the fallout. It's frustrating to be the one left behind, but it's not like he's angry at Raven.]
You have far too much faith in me.
[Way more than most people do, really, which is sort of terrifying if he stops and thinks about it. Maybe he just really likes disappointing people, but more likely it's that he doesn't know how to handle anyone else's expectations and just does whatever the hell he wants because he can.
But Raven shifts the topic and Yeager's all too willing to let that go.]
Ooh, are you sure you want to give me that much freedom to ask? I'm sure you'll regret it~
[There are questions he wants to ask, but Raven doesn't remember enough to know the answers to them. They're certainly more on the gloomy side anyway, though...]
How about this, then? You can ask a question in return for every one I ask!
[...Is this a really backwards way of saying "yeah, there's probably a lot you have questions for me about and I'm fine sharing"? Yes. Shut up.]
Let's start with this, then... When did the Don catch onto you? There's no way he was blind to why you were there, ja?
[...yes he legitimately thinks this is a fun question???? dear god yeager.]
Don't make me regret this instantly. [Though he really did walk into it so he has no one to blame but himself.] But sure, I'd be happy ta ask you some questions of my own.
[Because...yeah. He's got plenty of questions for Yeager. He'll try to follow his own rules, though.
...Boy is that a hell of a first question, but listen, it's definitely more fun than talking about the gloomy things. It's fine.]
Oh, damn near instantly. He caught me spyin' on him from outside HQ and gave my ass a good beatin'. [THE DON LITERALLY KO'D HIM.] He patched me up though, and put me ta work ta make up fer the treatment. Took me two months ta work off the debt, and by the time I got back ta the Empire, Alexei wanted me ta keep up my position as Raven.
[After another sip, he adds:]
Didja know the name "Raven" came from the Don? I wouldn't give him my name so he just tossed that one at me.
[That gets a laugh from him and Yeager shakes his head.]
That sounds just like him! I am a bit surprised he let you stay on and only gave you a debt of two months... but that's part of the reason he's so charming, you never know what to expect from that man!
[Ah, he really does miss the Don, huh...]
Did it? A shady name for a shady man, it's a bit simplistic but it suits you. He has good taste!
[Some part of him wonders if he should tell Raven the truth because it's not like Alexei's orders will matter in a day when Raven's dead, but... there isn't any need for that. It's easier - and better - for Raven not to have to deal with that right now.]
Believe me, I was just as surprised. I expected him ta kill me right then and there, but he saw somethin' in me that made him wanna keep me alive. I guess he's always had a soft spot fer feisty youths shakin' up the status quo.
[It really does feel like it was so long ago... Yeager's right, though, the Don's always been such an unpredictable man. That's exactly why he loves working alongside him.
Anyway, after giving Yeager a joking Look for the comment on his shadiness, he conjures up a question of his own.]
All right. Let's stay on the subject of our guild lives fer now, then. What's the truth behind how ya ended up takin' over Leviathan's Claw? Didja really kill the old leader?
[Yeah, he can definitely see it. So Raven was a feisty youth back then, huh...?]
Oh dear, you really do want me to expose all my secrets~ Well, I suppose there's no harm in that one.
[It isn't as though it matters, ultimately. Raven already knows far too much about him anyway.]
I did, ja. I actually was a regular member for awhile until I got settled. The previous leader was getting on in his years but he was quite talented - I figured it didn't really matter what the outcome was.
[If he won, he'd be the new guild leader. If he died, then he wouldn't have anything left to worry about.]
I thought the rumors would be useful for my reputation - better than someone simply showing up one day from out of nowhere, ja?
And besides, it's done quite a bit for keeping everyone in line! I would allow any of them to challenge me if they wanted to, but they've all been remarkably well-behaved.
[Feisty in the fact that he actually tried to take the Don head-on like a fucking idiot, maybe.
He listens intently, sipping on his drink as Yeager spills the tea. In a way, it really does feel like he's learning some really juicy info that people back home would kill to have.
"I figured it didn't really matter what the outcome was." Yeager might catch him nodding at that if he's looking Raven's way. He knows that sentiment completely. It's the same thought that he carried when he fought the Don.
...sorry, we're definitely talking about Zagi though.]
So that's the truth, huh... [He grins and raises an eyebrow.] How many times has that nutjob Zagi challenged ya?
[Yeah. If anyone's going to understand that sentiment, it's Raven.
But since we've moved onto Zagi... He answers without hesitation, he doesn't even have to think about it!!]
Thirty-two. Maybe thirty-three if we count that time I wasn't having it and just left.
[zagi absolutely deserves this, but lbr yeager likewise deserves this.]
Make no mistake, he's one of the best assassins I've ever employed. But there's quite a difference between a challenge and a murder, ja? He never was able to get the jump on me either.
[...okay is it any wonder why gauche and droite decided they needed to be yeager's bodyguards after this shitshow, though...]
[Reasons Yeager keeps Zagi around: good at killing people, and also he's hilarious.
But he's content to move on as well and he does so with a laugh.]
Good to see you didn't try to get away with it~ Two questions, then!
[Hmm, what to ask, what to ask... He should stick to two questions that go together as well, oh!]
Have you been enjoying spending time with the plucky orphans? I'm guessing that the Don sent you along with them to keep an eye on the little princess, ja?
[Well, maybe it was the other way around, with Alexei sending Schwann after her. Or maybe it's both, who knows. But that first question is important too!!]
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[He grins and raises his glass.]
Ta one last night of forgettin' all the nonsense we've been dealin' with.
[Clink.
...despite saying they should make the booze last, he is absolutely going to down the entire first glass.]
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If you turn into a sad drunk now, I will leave, just to warn you~
[Not that he's expecting it; it's more of a joke than anything.]
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What, ya don't wanna hear my laundry list of regrets ta get off my chest before I face my second death?
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[But he laughs once that's out there because this is so hilariously morbid. It's... sort of enjoyable, despite everything.]
Though... I suppose we do have plenty of time tonight. Maybe I'll allow you one regret. Just one! Good luck narrowing it down.
[...is this even teasing anymore??? this is a mess, is what it is.]
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[It's such a mess, but he's trying to deal with it the best way he knows how: being aggressively Raven.
He leans back and watches Yeager pour their second glasses...]
If I had ta list one, it'd be not confrontin' ya sooner. Dunno if it woulda gone half as well as it did here, but... I know fer sure I've squandered somethin' good.
[Sorry Yeager, that got unexpectedly sad already. He got one regret to list and he got sad. Mission failed.]
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I truly do hate to admit it, but that might be one of my only regrets as well.
[...He's got more than that, but like hell if he's going to start thinking about them now.]
I imagine things wouldn't have gone very well no matter when we'd tried it. We had every reason to distrust one another, and no real reasons to talk in the first place. I don't think either of us could have suspected that we'd get along this well!
[Maybe things would have turned out very differently if they'd managed it anyway.
And it's fine, we definitely both failed this mission...]
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You're probably right about that. [He takes a sip.] Guess the only real time woulda been back when we first met, but what would we even hafta say other than immediately talkin' about the thing we never wanted ta even acknowledge in the first place?
[Yeah... There was never going to be a good time for this.]
I just hate thinkin' how...it had ta take some eyepatched asshole draggin' us ta another world ta take part in his stupid murder ritual fer us ta become friends.
[And once that's out there, he's internally telling himself he's nowhere near drunk enough for this yet.]
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[He doesn't remember the last time he called anyone a friend. That's a lie, it was definitely ten years ago. Yeager doesn't make friends, he makes enemies, but...]
I suppose this place does have a way of bringing people together. Even in truly dreadful circumstances, people can work together. I think that's admirable.
[Casey would have appreciated that much, at least.]
I haven't truly hated it here, and part of that is because I've had the opportunity to drink with you~
[Admitting feelings is so difficult!! He's absolutely taking another sip to play that off like it didn't just make him want to die, don't worry about it.]
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Yeager's words do wonders for lifting Raven's spirits back up, though. He probably didn't intend for it, but it makes Raven grin.]
Well, I'm glad ta have made this place a little more bearable fer ya. I'd be lyin' if I said I didn't feel the same. We've had a lotta fun, haven't we?
[And...not-so-fun moments, but they were important all the same. They've really come a long way during their time here. It really is a shame that it's has to come to an end now.
...he flashes Yeager a wink from the other side of his glass as it's raised back up to his lips.]
Ya havin' problems with this whole friendship prospect?
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[There's no point in pretending that it was fake, because it wasn't. At some point, it stopped being an act. He's not entirely sure when, but it doesn't really matter. They've had a shockingly good time here, up until now, at least.
But that doesn't mean that it has to end on a bad note - and frankly, it shouldn't. He can imagine how Raven's conversations with everyone else will go, and if he can leave Raven with one last good memory, then he's accomplished something.
...Of course, Raven comes for his entire life, and while it's tempting to roll with it and try to act like he's completely unbothered... Well, he's teased Raven more than enough throughout their stay here. Time to let Raven have a little revenge, as a treat.]
I don't know what would have given you that idea!
[..........yeah he is okay shut up.]
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[Schwann has no life outside of Alexei and his brigade, it's kind of sad.
He actually takes that sip, then lowers the glass to give Yeager a weary smile.]
But that just makes genuine friendships all the more satisfyin'. Even if only a little, they make livin' easier. [And for Raven to say something like that, you know it has a lot of weight behind it.] I know we both had plenty of friends back in the day, and we might be old n' tired now, but...ya don't gotta be scared about tryin' again.
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Raven has a point though, as agitating as it is to acknowledge it. Hell, Regaey likely had more friends than Yeager, and he was just a means to an end. Maybe Raven's right, maybe the reason why he's been so adamant about keeping everyone at arm's length is because he's afraid.]
I'm starting to wonder if you're putting more thought into my actions than I ever have...
[It's light, but there's certainly some truth behind it. Yeager's been acting without thinking for ten damn years and he's not really sure he wants to analyze everything and see what he determines about it all.]
I really have enjoyed our time together. And...
[I really will miss you.]
I suppose I can try again. Maybe I have been missing out by being so difficult, hmm?
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[He just had a head start, that's all! Before all of that, he was content to never think for himself and coast through his life. His experiences as of late have just been a good reminder of what a shitty life he'd let himself become complacent in because he didn't think he deserved it in the first place.
Hearing Yeager's willingness to give friendship another try gets him to smile genuinely.]
I'm glad ta hear it. You'll have ta tell me how it all works out. I'll hear ya, one way or another, even if I won't be here in person.
[Once he says that, though...he sighs.]
Sorry. Didn't mean fer that ta sound like a downer. [...] I've enjoyed our time together too, though. This is the best way ta cap it off that I could've asked for.
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I'm sure everyone else will have questions for you or will want to make this a tearful farewell. I've never been particularly interested in those.
[The Don's funeral is the closest he's gotten in recent memory, and that was just sort of a mess all around.]
I think I understand enough, anyway.
[Alexei ordered Schwann to kill. That's all he needs to know, really. Maybe there was more to it and Schwann wanted to kill or even had a plan of his own, but... it doesn't matter now. What's done is done, and he doesn't want to focus on it right now.]
So I may as well make your last memories here at least somewhat enjoyable, ja?
[There likely is something after this, given that we've been receiving letters from the deceased, but that isn't something Yeager's willing to stop and think about right now. Maybe they aren't really dead, just trapped here in some form where the "living" can't see them. He can tell himself whatever he likes to make it easier to bear later. For now, he's going to refill his glass.]
...I will let you know, though. I can't say anything good will come of it, but I suppose things haven't gone as poorly as they could have, all things considered!
[Honestly, his stay here hasn't been all that bad. Nearly killed for being profiled for a crime he didn't commit aside, this is the worst it's gotten. He always knew it was a possibility that Alexei would order one of them to kill, and so he really should have seen this coming.]
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I guess you and I makin' friends does have a dangerous edge ta it, huh? [That's said jokingly, though.] I know it's easy ta say these things when I'm the one leavin' ya behind, but...I really do have faith that you'll do just fine.
[Yeager needs to be strong so they can hopefully meet again some day. But...he doesn't say that part aloud. They both have complicated feelings about coming back from death for a very good reason. If this is going to be an enjoyable last few memories for the both of them, Yeager doesn't need to know that Raven actually hopes to come back from this.
So with his glass refilled, he winks and takes another long sip.]
Alright, enough with the gloomy talk, then! Got any last burnin' questions fer ol' Raven while he can still answer 'em?
[Fun questions only!!]
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You have far too much faith in me.
[Way more than most people do, really, which is sort of terrifying if he stops and thinks about it. Maybe he just really likes disappointing people, but more likely it's that he doesn't know how to handle anyone else's expectations and just does whatever the hell he wants because he can.
But Raven shifts the topic and Yeager's all too willing to let that go.]
Ooh, are you sure you want to give me that much freedom to ask? I'm sure you'll regret it~
[There are questions he wants to ask, but Raven doesn't remember enough to know the answers to them. They're certainly more on the gloomy side anyway, though...]
How about this, then? You can ask a question in return for every one I ask!
[...Is this a really backwards way of saying "yeah, there's probably a lot you have questions for me about and I'm fine sharing"? Yes. Shut up.]
Let's start with this, then... When did the Don catch onto you? There's no way he was blind to why you were there, ja?
[...yes he legitimately thinks this is a fun question???? dear god yeager.]
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[Because...yeah. He's got plenty of questions for Yeager. He'll try to follow his own rules, though.
...Boy is that a hell of a first question, but listen, it's definitely more fun than talking about the gloomy things. It's fine.]
Oh, damn near instantly. He caught me spyin' on him from outside HQ and gave my ass a good beatin'. [THE DON LITERALLY KO'D HIM.] He patched me up though, and put me ta work ta make up fer the treatment. Took me two months ta work off the debt, and by the time I got back ta the Empire, Alexei wanted me ta keep up my position as Raven.
[After another sip, he adds:]
Didja know the name "Raven" came from the Don? I wouldn't give him my name so he just tossed that one at me.
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That sounds just like him! I am a bit surprised he let you stay on and only gave you a debt of two months... but that's part of the reason he's so charming, you never know what to expect from that man!
[Ah, he really does miss the Don, huh...]
Did it? A shady name for a shady man, it's a bit simplistic but it suits you. He has good taste!
[Some part of him wonders if he should tell Raven the truth because it's not like Alexei's orders will matter in a day when Raven's dead, but... there isn't any need for that. It's easier - and better - for Raven not to have to deal with that right now.]
Your turn, then! What's your question for me?
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[It really does feel like it was so long ago... Yeager's right, though, the Don's always been such an unpredictable man. That's exactly why he loves working alongside him.
Anyway, after giving Yeager a joking Look for the comment on his shadiness, he conjures up a question of his own.]
All right. Let's stay on the subject of our guild lives fer now, then. What's the truth behind how ya ended up takin' over Leviathan's Claw? Didja really kill the old leader?
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Oh dear, you really do want me to expose all my secrets~ Well, I suppose there's no harm in that one.
[It isn't as though it matters, ultimately. Raven already knows far too much about him anyway.]
I did, ja. I actually was a regular member for awhile until I got settled. The previous leader was getting on in his years but he was quite talented - I figured it didn't really matter what the outcome was.
[If he won, he'd be the new guild leader. If he died, then he wouldn't have anything left to worry about.]
I thought the rumors would be useful for my reputation - better than someone simply showing up one day from out of nowhere, ja?
And besides, it's done quite a bit for keeping everyone in line! I would allow any of them to challenge me if they wanted to, but they've all been remarkably well-behaved.
[...except Zagi, but we don't talk about Zagi!!]
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He listens intently, sipping on his drink as Yeager spills the tea. In a way, it really does feel like he's learning some really juicy info that people back home would kill to have.
"I figured it didn't really matter what the outcome was." Yeager might catch him nodding at that if he's looking Raven's way. He knows that sentiment completely. It's the same thought that he carried when he fought the Don.
...sorry, we're definitely talking about Zagi though.]
So that's the truth, huh... [He grins and raises an eyebrow.] How many times has that nutjob Zagi challenged ya?
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But since we've moved onto Zagi... He answers without hesitation, he doesn't even have to think about it!!]
Thirty-two. Maybe thirty-three if we count that time I wasn't having it and just left.
[zagi absolutely deserves this, but lbr yeager likewise deserves this.]
Make no mistake, he's one of the best assassins I've ever employed. But there's quite a difference between a challenge and a murder, ja? He never was able to get the jump on me either.
[...okay is it any wonder why gauche and droite decided they needed to be yeager's bodyguards after this shitshow, though...]
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S-Sorry, it's just so hard ta believe between how he is around Yuri and now this! I'm guessin' he's sure not yer stealthiest, though.
[But he won't subject Yeager to too much Zagi talk. He's gotten his share of entertainment.]
Okay, okay. It's yer turn now! I technically hit ya with two questions though, didn't I? Feel free ta throw two more my way.
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[Reasons Yeager keeps Zagi around: good at killing people, and also he's hilarious.
But he's content to move on as well and he does so with a laugh.]
Good to see you didn't try to get away with it~ Two questions, then!
[Hmm, what to ask, what to ask... He should stick to two questions that go together as well, oh!]
Have you been enjoying spending time with the plucky orphans? I'm guessing that the Don sent you along with them to keep an eye on the little princess, ja?
[Well, maybe it was the other way around, with Alexei sending Schwann after her. Or maybe it's both, who knows. But that first question is important too!!]