[It's late morning when she manages to track down Connor. Unfortunately, the fact that he's in the east wing means she has to don The Coat (TM) once more, but she raises a hand in greeting regardless when she sees him.]
[Luckily(?) for Zoe, Connor doesn't seem to care about her unwilling fashion choices. His expression remains as polite as always as he looks up from his current task, giving her a curt nod as a way of greeting.]
[She takes a breath, because she knows it's a big favor, but:]
If there was a good reason for it, and you could switch back after a week without any punishment... Would you consider switching alignments temporarily?
Ambition gave me a task to have someone switch to her for a week. She said if I could convince someone, she'd give me some kind of hint about this competition... Something that could help everyone here.
I can't. [Conflicting priorities. Zoe's request, though important, was not the victor.] I've already promised my god I would remain loyal to them for the duration of this competition, and that's what I intend to do. However— I can help you identify someone who would be willing to temporarily change their allegiance. Who have you reached out to?
Yu Narukami, Mizuki Ioti and Entrapta. The first two seem determined to reach the best possible outcome in this competition, and may agree if it's for the benefit of the group. Entrapta, is... [Uh.] She possess a fondness for machines. She may agree if I were to ask as a favor.
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week two, sunday.
Hey, Connor. I wanted to ask you something.
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Hello, Zoe. How can I help you?
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Can I ask you a favor? As friends. It might be a big one, so it's okay if you don't want to.
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Of course. Ask away.
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If there was a good reason for it, and you could switch back after a week without any punishment... Would you consider switching alignments temporarily?
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... That's quite the favor. What's the reason behind this?
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I can't. [Conflicting priorities. Zoe's request, though important, was not the victor.] I've already promised my god I would remain loyal to them for the duration of this competition, and that's what I intend to do. However— I can help you identify someone who would be willing to temporarily change their allegiance. Who have you reached out to?
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Yeah, that's fair. I probably wouldn't have said yes if someone asked me. You're the only one I've asked so far.
[But, hm.]
You're the first person I've asked. Can I ask who else you might have in mind? I'd rather know who you're going to ask.
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[And, holding up a finger as he lists them off.]
Yu Narukami, Mizuki Ioti and Entrapta. The first two seem determined to reach the best possible outcome in this competition, and may agree if it's for the benefit of the group. Entrapta, is... [Uh.] She possess a fondness for machines. She may agree if I were to ask as a favor.
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[Hm.]
I know Yu a little bit better, so I think he's more likely to try and help me out on this.
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[So, you know. Totally a great prospect.]
He may be... He placed his faith in Piety yesterday. I can see him placing his faith in you, as well.
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[But maybe let's not!! Either way, she gives a small laugh.]
Well, I'm not quite a god. But... Yeah, hopefully. I'll talk to him, do you want to come?
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[Or something. But now that she's offering:]
I would like to, yes. Are we going to search for him now?
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This temple's pretty big, so we should probably start looking.
[...]
Thanks, Connor. I owe you one.
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There's no need to thank me. I'm only acting in the best interests of the humans in this competition.
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Just the humans, huh?
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[Is he joking? We just don't know.]
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Look at that, you have a sense of humor after all.
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[... Yeah, he's just shitting around now.]
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