Catch-All for Valvatorez

[specialdog]

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[omegathree]

The power specifically says "Victims of this ability will not be able to share the secret selected by the user at all costs." The universe just makes things more difficult for Sol and Lune. But I don't think they'd die if they share things.

[specialdog]

Ahh, so not really any loopholes at all, huh?

I wonder who else has that power...?

[omegathree]

Else? Do you know somebody with it?

[specialdog]

... No.

[ anyway ]

[omegathree]

[He doesn't even have the grace to look confused or point out the awkward pause.

Nodding his head along, he doesn't believe she'd lie, so clearly she's telling the truth.]

I don't know the Earth aligned people nor their powers.

[specialdog]

[ She just misspoke! Obviously!!! I would die for you Valvatorez. I mean not really. I'd let someone else die for you, though. ]

That's too bad... I feel like it would be such a big help if we knew more powers...

Who's do you know?

[ she asks, super casually, like that's not a big question to ask in a place like this. ]

[omegathree]

[Please don't die for this VERY OLD MAN.]

I only know my own power. I know Kaoru, Milla, Lea, Minato, Ookurikara and myself are fire aligned.

[He had no reason to ask, so he just hasn't.]

[specialdog]

Ohh, that helps! But knowing their actual powers would be even more helpful during trials, don't you think?

I wonder if we could try and figure out more people's.

[omegathree]

It's likely it'll come up again at trial.

No fires have died or killed yet, so it seems increasingly likely something will happen. Though I do think there were two usages of the power I hold.

[who's out there cursing milla and why]

[specialdog]

Statistically, it's gotta happen sooner or later. It would be good to be prepared and ready.

I bet you have totally different friends than me who would be willing to tell you their powers! And you should definitely learn your own partner's, just to be safe, and to be able to protect them, right?

[omegathree]

That does seem like a good idea. I don't know how much they'd be willing to share with me. But I'll certainly try.

[Because Val is generally likable, but also doesn't try particularly hard to win people's trust either.]

[specialdog]

[ She looks very downcast as she "admits" ]

A lot of people here don't like me, or don't trust me. Or they get mad when I try to help out during trials. So it can be hard for me to find out the information we need to help everyone.

So... I appreciate it, Valvatorez-san.

[omegathree]

I can't imagine why. You're pleasant company.

[Even if she might end up as a prinny one day. That doesn't have anything to do with Val.]

But if you're having trouble getting information, I will assist you.

First, who's powers do you already know?

[specialdog]

Ehh, um... Let's see... I knew some of the ones you mentioned.

Four is with earth. Kazuaki-kun told me he was air, like me... Before...

[ oh no, she's just so sad about Kazuaki... It's too hard to continue... ]

[omegathree]

[A pat to her shoulder. It's probably the first time he's actually reached out to touch her at all.]

Yes. My condolences that you've lost a close friend.

[specialdog]

[ Surprisingly, given her track record, she's pretty fine with it. ]

... I could have kept him safe if I'd just stayed home.

[omegathree]

[It doesn't last too long before he pulls his hand back to himself.]

You mean with Milla?

[specialdog]

No. With Kazuaki-kun and Minato-kun.

I stayed the night over there. Only--I got up and thought I'd scout around to see if I could stop anything bad from happening. Kazuaki-kun was fine when I left, so it was just... Bad luck. Bad timing.

[omegathree]

... You cannot predict the future. The only thing to do now, is to take that information and use it when you move forward. If there are people you want to protect, stay by their side.

[Bizarrely it sounds like he's giving advice about something he's lived through himself.]

[specialdog]

I won't be able to stay awake through that magic sleep again.

[ She's sad... ]

[omegathree]

You may gain another item that allows you to stay awake.

[specialdog]

That would be nice. I'd use it better, this time...

[omegathree]

That's the nature of existence. Learning from your mistakes.

[specialdog]

[ ...

Pfft. ]

You really are an old man.

[omegathree]

In human years, that is true.