11th step: Storm breaking

[favorthebold]

[The PCD switches on, showing Saul seated at his work table inside his house, a red sunset shining through the window at his back and illuminating him in strange light and shadow. He looks somewhat pale and drawn, as though he'd seen hard times, but hardly cowed; he isn't quite smiling, but there's a disturbing happiness in his face. On the table

Comments

[bunny_flower]

You love tempting fate, Saul-san.

[Private to Kuchiki-san//unhackable]

[bunny_flower]

Do not act rashly, Kuchiki-san. Your strength will be needed in this. Going to him is exactly what he expects people to do.

I am wondering if asking for Near-san's head is not just a ploy to have as many people as possible come out and fight him.

[unlucky_blood]

Now why do you want him?

[favorthebold]

He's a bother. I offered him a peaceful way out, and he refused me. He can blame only himself.

[unlucky_blood]

...

How is he a bother?

[favorthebold]

He's openly intent on foiling all I do, and he is neither a fool nor an incompetent.

[fragile_proud]

What do you want with Near?

[rokkuseikatsu]

Like hell you're getting him.

[Voice]

[ethereal_genius]

[Off-PCD, Near's eyes snap open at Saul's demand, and he sits down to keep his voice from shaking like his body is.]

What are you plotting now, Mister Samaren?

[private//unhackable]

[alle_halle]

Do you truly think you can trust his words?

I knew similar person before. All their promises were empty, calculated just to have desired effect.

[private//unhackable]

[ethereal_genius]

Similar is not the same.

[private//unhackable]

[alle_halle]

Do you think he'll leave others alone? I don't think so. According to his own words, Guardian - it's what he is - is above any of the rules.

Of course, the choice to believe it is your own.