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You won't even tell me information I could ask probably any other person on this ship and they already know That's not secretive to you? Because it's secretive or it's playing hard to get.

[ He lifts his flashlight to take a look down the tunnel before starting to walk, stepping off the tracks and making sure the other does too just in case. ]

Perhaps I am just shy about singing my own praises?

[Follows him, aiming his flashlight down to better watch his step]

We could play a game.

[ actually laughs! ] Oh, yeah, the guy who said he was too rich and good-looking for jail. Mhm.

What kind of game?

[ Sam keeps walking, and it seems like he's gotten used to what's lying around here on the ground since he avoids any obstacles with ease. ]

I have since been incredibly humbled.

[Steps with far more caution considering he hasn't been down here yet, but does his best to keep up]

A guessing game. And a trade.

What're we trading?

Information, of course.

Obviously.

Give me specifics, sweetheart. I'm running out of traders quickly with you.

Sweetheart. You tell me something about you....and I will tell you something about me that I deem to be of equal value. The idea is that you have to give as good as you want to get. And...if there is something specific you want to know... I will give you a chance to guess a part of the truth. And, if you get it right, I will answer truthfully.

Hmmmmmm... I feel like I've given you all my interesting information already. That's a little problematic.

[ he stops to scan the area, his flashlight going to linger on the tunnel that is now adjacent to them and perpendicular to the track that they've more or less followed. Sam's expression is thoughtful... but then again he does also have to contemplate the offer! ]

Come on now, there is no way you've told me everything worth knowing about you already.

My name, all my jobs, the fact I haven't always been with Cirrus, I have a lot of time on my hands that I spend on domestic stuff, I don't like my hands touched... yeah that sounds pretty much like everything?

I warned you I was boring. I don't even have friends or siblings to tell you about, yikes.

I don’t think you’re boring. And also I don’t think that’s all there is to you. There are plenty of other things about you worth knowing.

Still…I have been pretty greedy.

Ahh, that's such a fascinating thing to hear you say, but I don't dislike it.

[ wow cute he's admitting to it. what a good sport. ]

Oh, you have my love life status, what my type is, my sleep issues. [ Sam laughs good naturedly. ] If you were a spy like in those movies, I'd be so in trouble, haha.

Hmmmm, okay okay, let's play your game, though... I got one. My family used to be with the Order. I guess it doesn't tell you much about me personally, though.

Maybe I am a spy. It could be a hiding in plain sight situation. Afterall…who would suspect an idol?

[Taps the flashlight against his leg, thinking]

…I used to be with another family, but I got bought out in a sense. Can you guess which family I used to be with?

Yeah, you could be. [ he says deadly serious. ]

But, I'm choosing to trust you because we made a promise to each other.

I can very easily guess, actually. Bought out, huh...

Don’t worry, I always keep my promises.

In a sense. What’s your guess then?

I'm not worried.

That's kind of ... not great sounding? Is it ambiguous on purpose?

Forge.

Forge is correct. What gave me away?

And…it wasn’t bad until it was bad.

[ he's going to keep walking along the tracks but at a slow pace. ]

I've been watching the movements and interactions of the families. There's a lot of secrecy I'm guessing because some people still think whatever this is is a game. I need to know if things go bad which Families are going to potentially group up if they feel threatened. Siren and Forge having a sleepover was the biggest giveaway— I've been trying to figure out the connection. Siren attributes all get togethers as your doing, so if you are inviting a Family over for this sort of thing, you must know a few people and be decent friends with at least one. I haven't seen Siren do this with any other Family yet.

...But, I only knew about the get together because the Showmaster made us all drop everything and half of you were very clearly mid-routine. [ he chuckles. ] It was kinda cute on some level or would have been if I wasn't in such a bad mood.

In all honesty, though? I would say you didn't give yourself away at all. Like I said, you're very good at collecting information while offering very little about yourself. But the explanation just fits too nicely. Could have been easily wrong, but it had the highest percentage all other things equal, and I'm trained to never ignore the odds.

[ Sam is quiet for some moments before sighing. ] ...Ah, I see. Sorry for prying.

…You are not wrong. The sleepover was my doing. There is in fact someone I am rather fond of there and two others I know.

I have not hosted another inter family exclusive event yet. However, I am already planning another one.

[Waves his free hand in a dismissive little motion]

It’s not prying. You simply asked and I chose to answer.

Glad to hear it. Bonds are important. [ or so he's told. a low whistle though. ] And you call me busy? Maybe we just are really efficient at different work.

[ Sam avoids acknowledging the last part, but offers: ] I guess I owe you a little more then for equal exchange. What do you wanna know?

Edited 2024-09-13 21:45 (UTC)

I was thinking of hosting a murder mystery party to give Cirrus the chance to flex their information gathering skills for fun. Would you attend if I did?

What I want to know… Let’s see. How about…is there anyone you dislike?

Want to know who my top five on the boat are, who love interests are and now who I dislike, huh? So interesting to me you emotional profile. Is that on purpose?

Nah, if you mean on this boat. I haven't spent long enough time with anyone yet for them to hit the wrong buttons.

Off the boat... Yeah, two. Dislike might be a kind word, though.

Edited 2024-09-13 22:53 (UTC)

Of course I'd come. I gotta support you if I can't get rid of you.

I don't know if Cirrus will do much flexing, but I think they would enjoy themselves. [ considers the other members... ] Well, half of them would, at least. I think.

Oh good, because I will need your help with one eensy teensy detail for the party.

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