pc catchall | 7rings | fukuda

[liuli]

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[holeful]

Do you think it's even possible? We've failed every time so far.

[liuli]

Someone told me that the accuracy of the counted votes at the end is one of the only things we can trust, always, about this place.

[ ... he taps his working fingers against his knee, thoughtful. ] Truthfully, it makes me wonder if perhaps the only way to win - to 'catch' someone, so to speak, is to use the system and not vote at all.

[holeful]

Mm. It's the Prisoner's Dilemma. That would make sense. The best outcome in that for the group is the hardest to achieve.

[liuli]

Right. So then, the question becomes, how do you stop people from voting entirely? From 'indulging', and taking the selfish action, when one vote could instantly condemn one person if the rest abstain?

[holeful]

.... Someone could take the voting box away?

[liuli]

[ ...

he. laughs. it's a sharp bark, surprised out of him. ]

I suppose someone could!

[holeful]

I'm sure there's some factor that will make it not work, but if there's someone who's really committed to it, if they keep a hold of the box the entire trial... In theory, that would work. Maybe the Avatars wouldn't let that happen, though.

[liuli]

Maybe it would count for Greed. Hoarding the votes, and all of that.

[holeful]

Ah, maybe! You should talk to someone you trust on Greed then about this idea! Definitely not Medb. I'm sure she would selfishly put a vote in.

[liuli]

[ pfft. ]

You two don't get along, huh? You and Medb.

[holeful]

Mm. She's the only person here I dislike.

[liuli]

Why's that?

[holeful]

[Well she kicked him out of his own room.]

Mm... I think it's just not possible for us to understand each other. And then... everyone seems to like her even though she's always unkind to me. That didn't help, either.

[liuli]

[ it is bold of you to think gy pays attention to these things. ]

Mm. Suppose that makes sense. I'll keep it in mind. [ different mindsets, and all... fukuda's mindset is certainly an. uh. unique one, so. ] Is that what led to what happened at trial today, too? With Douman, and all. I can't say that I had any of the context.

[holeful]

I suppose so. I just got angry when miss Qingxuan asked her a valid question and she wormed her way out of answering by being charming.

... And I liked mr Douman, so I was upset that he was taking her side.

[liuli]

Those two certainly have an interesting relationship, Douman and Medb.

[ it's

something!! whew. what's the hot gossip. ]

[holeful]

[He just shakes his head.]

I'd rather not think about it.
[He has no idea either, really.]

I just hope everyone else will be ok. I'm worried about Aoi...

[liuli]

Agreed.

[ hmm. that last part. ]

... We'll keep an eye on her. [ strange girl... ] I will. It's the least I can do.

[holeful]

[He looks genuinely grateful.]

Thank you. I know she's strange. I know people might not understand her... But I want her to be happy. Because she has a better chance than I ever did.

[liuli]

[ aw, buddy. ]

I'll do everything I can do to help that happen, then. [ with that, he stands up, brushing his hands off on his robes. ] You're an interesting person, Fukuda.

[holeful]

Haha... Well, I do have a hole in my head.
[That would make anyone interesting.]

Good Luck, Gu Yun. I hope you and everyone else can solve the mystery of this place.