[This is usually the point where he'd say 'too bad'. Because honestly, he doesn't want to be an accomplice to Euphie's potential murder. And he's well within his rights to think that Tetsuo would, too. If he saw what they both think happened.
If its ANYTHING like what was in Heropa...
But he bites his tongue, knowing full well that Euphie wouldn't do this unless she needed to know to keep herself going in this place. He'd given Tetsuo some of what happened back home and it gave them solace.
Maybe he needs to do the same here.]
Alright. If you wanna know this so bad, we're doing it my way.
It might not be that simple, though. Or... maybe it'll be easier, actually.
Kaneda, remember what my power is? I'm immune to anything that affects my mind. If he's going to look into it, I'm going to... need to take power blockers.
[Which means whatever happened to her the last time she didn't have her powers...] I may need to be unconscious.
I don't know. [It's the truth of it too. He knew what Tetsuo became, and...honestly, he expects that Tetsuo can do anything.]
...
[But that last part snags him--as if the answer was completely obvious. Of course he'd be there. He wouldn've have had it any other way. But he's no psychic. He can't fight entirely on Tetsuo's playing field inside someone else's mind.
[He lets out a huff of air, rather amused at her line of thinking. Anyone else would have probably left it at that. But Euphie's always been that sweet, hasn't she?]
no subject
Euphie, he can crush your head like a grape, and his temper's as bad as his conversational skills.
no subject
I know it's not without risk.
But-- I need to know. Kaneda, it feels like it's driving me mad, not knowing.
no subject
[This is usually the point where he'd say 'too bad'. Because honestly, he doesn't want to be an accomplice to Euphie's potential murder. And he's well within his rights to think that Tetsuo would, too. If he saw what they both think happened.
If its ANYTHING like what was in Heropa...
But he bites his tongue, knowing full well that Euphie wouldn't do this unless she needed to know to keep herself going in this place. He'd given Tetsuo some of what happened back home and it gave them solace.
Maybe he needs to do the same here.]
Alright. If you wanna know this so bad, we're doing it my way.
no subject
What is "your way"?
no subject
People get stupid, and I'm not letting you be one of em.
[Especially with how dangerous this is.]
Tetsuo's honourable. He'll agree to it if we show we trust him with it.
no subject
The only trouble is... I don't know what he'd be looking for. I could tell him the last thing I remember, but...
no subject
Things like 'don't control my body', even if he wouldn't do that. Make sure HE knows.
[Psychics are quick to assume permission.]
no subject
Kaneda, remember what my power is? I'm immune to anything that affects my mind. If he's going to look into it, I'm going to... need to take power blockers.
[Which means whatever happened to her the last time she didn't have her powers...] I may need to be unconscious.
no subject
no subject
...besides, you'll be there with me, won't you?
no subject
...
[But that last part snags him--as if the answer was completely obvious. Of course he'd be there. He wouldn've have had it any other way. But he's no psychic. He can't fight entirely on Tetsuo's playing field inside someone else's mind.
So he'll need help, too.]
One condition. Maya's going to be there too.
no subject
She's a very nice person from what we've said to one another, but does she have a power that can help?
no subject
So she'll know better than anyone if stuff goes south.
no subject
...what did she do?
no subject
[It's short, as if he wants to end that conversation as quickly as he can. He's...not too eager to discuss brain diving tactics....]
no subject
Would you be willing to ask Tetsuo for me? I think he'd probably listen to you, more than he would me.
no subject
But...
I'll try and talk him into it for you, if it means that much.
no subject
Thank you, Kaneda. I really can't tell you how much this means to me.
no subject
Don't go thanking me just yet.
[Who knows how Tetsuo's gonna take this...]
no subject
Even if he doesn't say yes, you're willing to ask him on my behalf. And I appreciate that.
Thank you.
...let me know how it goes?
no subject
[He lets out a huff of air, rather amused at her line of thinking. Anyone else would have probably left it at that. But Euphie's always been that sweet, hasn't she?]
Yeah.
Yeah, I'll let you know.
Wish me luck. And let's hope it lands on heads.
no subject