burningrescue | week 1 scalie patrol

[ She nods. ]

So how are we doing it, then? At the trial?

That’s what I’d do. I know we don’t want to get off track, but keeping something like this from everybody doesn’t sit right with me.

We shouldn't keep it from people.

[ phoenix is considering this. ]

We don't know the girls' role in this, and if they're participating willingly or not.

. . . I don't believe they are.

Peach mentioned they have their own rules. Like ours.

If they are innocent and we announce this at the trial..... they may get attacked.

[lmfao, listen, he's attacked two of them though, they were fine]

I do not believe we have the power to hurt them. But I understand what you are saying.

[ that's bc lio is a little baby. ]

I think timing will be key. We should say it at the beginning of the trial, then brace for any.... overreactions.

[UGH HE'S JUST GETTING MAD ALL OVER ABOUT IT]

There is so much to get through! We must inform everyone of this, the fact that Meltryllis is a-- killer. What if we lose control again? We don't finish in time--

[Something like what happened to Asch happen again.]

.... Calm down and get some sleep, Lio.

We made our mistakes last time so we can learn from them.

Besides, I'm pretty sure everyone already knows about Meltryllis.

[DON'T TELl mE TO CALM DOWN, YoU'RE NOT mY REAL DAD]

I am perfectly functional.

[ yes he is. ]

Are you?

I have gone without sleep before. I likely will again. Do not patronize me.

If a human goes for several consecutive days without sleep they'll die.

[ phoenix's fun facts. ]

I am not so easily hurt.

[i mean. fine. apart from the several kinda obvious wounds on his arms, which he's tried to keep covered with long sleeves.]

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You think it's possible they're on our side somehow...?

[ :( ]

Collect every side of the story, and then use your own judgment.

[ thanks for this cryptic advice ]

[Actually. He likes that advice. He nods.]

Yeah. You're right. If something isn't adding up, we'll figure that out.

Have you been talking to them?

[Nodding.]

Mostly Peach. Plum this week a bit, too. I was surprised at how much Peach was willing to tell me. In trials, too. Last week, I thought she was working really hard for us.

I can't say I'm the best at knowing when someone is being straight with me, though! All I'll say is, I wanted to think she was.

Peach is pretty friendly.

[ ... ]

You'll just have to keep investigating, then.

[Nodding again! Phoenix is smart, it turns out! Wow!]

Exactly. We can't write them off without giving them a chance to tell their side! That's not the same as being tricked by them.

It's looking at all the facts.

[ so smart!! ]

But does that mean you don't agree with telling everyone tomorrow?

Because if people find out we knew this and didn't share it, they'll feel like we're making decisions for them.

No... I don't think we should withhold this.

[ keyword: this. ]

But do it at the beginning of the trial, before we can get derailed.... and make sure to have a plan to defend those girls, if anyone acts rashly.