PCs with Anon

[foundfate]

I get the feeling Watanuki will be Stressed a lot in this PC post.

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[anonnomnomnom]

So her name is the important part after all. She really should keep better track of her things.

Why do you need her name?

[foundfate]

Because I refuse to give up Yuuko-san's name. If we have her real name, and I offer it to her as terms for yielding, I think it might succeed.

She dosn't want the power of Dimensions. She wants an identity. And if I can provide that to her, then perhaps the game can end.

[anonnomnomnom]

Right, so an identity for a Witch is made up of a real name and a title. If she's nothing except the Witch of Misfortune... is that what happens?

[He means Nirrti's literally everything. Like, he likes her fine but the lady needs a Xanax. Not that he knows what that is.]

[foundfate]

She seems afraid of that, so I suspect it's nothing good.

[This talk is. Something. So he's going to use a tiny bit of magic to summon some tea to drink. Anon might notice that his fingers are tightly grasping the cup.]

Is there a reason for your questions?

[anonnomnomnom]

[He watches the teacup, and Watanuki's gestures. They're easy to notice for someone like him, trained on his opponent's every move and flicker; the awkward and oppressive atmosphere is heavy but he can move through it somewhat easily.]

... We're all stuck in this Game. It's more like I have a million reasons for my questions, especially this week.

[He can also easily spot a crack, and pry it wider to let the steam escape.]

[foundfate]

[He's not quite to the point of letting off steam yet, but he's getting there.]

You have definitely been the most inquisitive participant. Even Syaoran didn't talk to me as much as you do.

[anonnomnomnom]

Why wouldn't I be? The only way to really play any kind of game is to understand the rules, and all the participants. Otherwise, all you're doing is going along for the ride or messing around.

[Apparently his general state of being, at least previously, doesn't count as messing around.

His eyes darken briefly at the mention of Syaoran, but he doesn't rise to the bait just yet.]

[foundfate]

You're playing better than literally everyone here, following that description. Shadow questioned the rules, but now he's out of the game, so he can't participate anymore.

[He sees the way Anon's expression changes, and he continues to watch him, waiting to see if he makes any kind of move. He had guessed that Syaoran would be a sore spot, but this is Watanuki's room and he will not censor himself.]

[anonnomnomnom]

I wouldn't say that. I just like asking questions and understanding the challenges I'm going up against.

Shadow was acting on the information he had at the time. It wasn't exactly right, but it opened up a new path anyway.

[He just watches Watanuki back; his voice is somehow patient.]

[foundfate]

Responding to the challenges you're going up against, hmm?

Was Syaoran that much of a challenge to you?

[A quick, targeted barb, to see how Anon reacts.]

[anonnomnomnom]

[He... laughs, soft and a little cold.]

He wasn't any kind of challenge at all.

[foundfate]

Your brutality speaks otherwise.

[anonnomnomnom]

[The laugh fades into a smile, equally cold.]

That wasn't because he was a challenge, Watanuki.

It's because he deserved it.

[foundfate]

[It's met with a thoughtful look, surprisingly.]

I see, I see. For hurting someone close to you, yes?

[anonnomnomnom]

For going anywhere near Koide. For not being able to commit to his wish. For giving him a really stupid, half-baked, pointless death. There are a lot of reasons.

[foundfate]

Those points sound quite infuriating! Of course, that brings into question what to do now.

[anonnomnomnom]

I've already done what I needed to do. Syaoran isn't really my problem anymore.

[foundfate]

You may think so, but you would be incorrect.

[anonnomnomnom]

Oh?

[foundfate]

[Watanuki smiles, and he reaches out to pat Anon on the head, like one would do to a child.]

Of course not! Did you really think I would let a conversation like that happen just to listen to you talk about your part in it?

[anonnomnomnom]

[He narrows his eyes, more at the patting than anything, but all he does is scoot out his chair a little -- out of reach.]

I'd say it's not like you to be cryptic, but that would be a total lie.

[foundfate]

[Watanuki frowns a little at Anon pulling away, but it's no matter. Instead, he holds up that hand that had been patting Anon's head, and he snaps his fingers.

Anon will find himself frozen in place, unable to move anything. It's as if his own personal time has 'stopped', but he can still perceive the world around him.]

[anonnomnomnom]

[Ah, it's just like Friday. Friday sucked, so he is not down with this, but what can he do.]

[foundfate]

[He can sit patiently as Watanuki sets his cup down and stands up from his chair.]

Do you remember what I told you about grudges, Anon?

[He makes a 'zip your lips' motion after a moment, but instead of silencing Anon, it frees him to speak. The rest of his body won't be able to move, though.]

[anonnomnomnom]

I remember that you barely told me anything about grudges.

[Did you free him up to be sassy because RIP.]