[WEEK 3: Saturday, post-trial, wherever Perc is; Percy]

[nowyouseeit]

[Kaito might be Super Tired, because that was an intense trial, but. fuck exhaustion tbh?? he seeks Percy out soon after the whole debacle ends]

Yo.

I need to steal some of your time, if you don't mind.

["steal". . . at least he's honest about it]

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[lohengrins]

[ he's a door over, cheeks still slightly flushed from the alcohol. he looks more irritated than anything, but-- ]

You aren't stealing anything if I give it to you. What is it?

[nowyouseeit]

[. . .]

Are you drunk???

[lohengrins]

No.

[ yes. ]

[nowyouseeit]

[BUDDY. . .]

You're a really bad liar.

[DEEP SIGH]

Can I come in?

[to his room, so they won't be overheard]

[lohengrins]

Like you're one to talk.

[ percival doesn't answer, instead opting to open the door for him. it shuts behind him hastily. ]

What is it?

[nowyouseeit]

[slips inside, immediately slumping against the wall because damn is he tired]

. . . you told me to "be less obvious next time" during the trial.

Why?

[lohengrins]

[ alcohol does one potentially good thing for any sober parties involved: it induces honesty. ]

You made Yukina and Jay's roles obvious. People are keeping track. This is starting to become dichotomous; in a matter of weeks, it'll be war.

[ he grimaces. ]

Mira wasn't working alone. I know that.

[nowyouseeit]

[. . . he slumps]

Nobody was listening to Jay. He piped up about knowing Yukina's role, and everyone just ignored him. I couldn't-- I couldn't let people gang up on her when I knew she was innocent.

[deep exhale]

It's obvious she wasn't working alone, no matter what she says. I feel like. . . anyone who was vocal at today's trial, especially, has a huge target painted on their backs now.

[lohengrins]

[ he sneers, evidently amused. ah, what a boy. ]

You can't let your personal feelings get in the way. You're reckless -- there were other means of defending her. What do you think the rest of us do?

[ percival folds his arms, lolling his head back. he sighs. ]

I'm acquainted with the private eye. I listened to the tape. There were two people in that hallway. Someone shut the door on Marty.

[nowyouseeit]

[. . . ah]

You too, then.

[it seems their rivers of allies cross at some point]

[lohengrins]

[ a nod. ]

I'm the Doctor.

[ if kaito looks towards his nightstand, he'll see a bottle of pills manifest. ]

If you make me regret telling you that, I'll be sure to make you regret it even more.

[nowyouseeit]

[he blinks in surprise, clearly not having expected that, and then he just. . .]

[chuckles lightly and shakes his head]

If we're talking to the same people, then I imagine we're on the same page. I won't make you regret it-- I promise.

[but, that said]

. . . I would tell you what I am, but I. . . [he hesitates]

I'm no use to anyone dead, and I worry my role will make me a target.

The less people who know, the better.

[lohengrins]

Do you truly think I'd tell anyone. I'm the Doctor. My intention is to
protect you.

[ he harumphs, clearly a wee bit intoxicated. ]

I suppose I can understand that. You're currently their biggest threat, Kaito. That's what I think.

Still, there's something I need to know.

[ percival sighs. ]

What are we fighting?

[nowyouseeit]

-- me? Why. . . me? Because I talk a lot and try to solve things?

[he looks up again, brows furrowed]

And. . . I think the answer to that question is pretty simple, actually.

We're fighting the unknown. The worst enemy any of us could ask for.

[lohengrins]

Because you know things. I can tell, meaning they probably do as well.

[ well, that sucks. his lips press into a thin line. ]

Be careful. And if you need anything, knock on my door. We can use my pills as a last resort.

[nowyouseeit]

Everyone knows things by now. Including you.

[he says, thunking his head against the wall with a sigh]

. . . I'll be careful. And I'll keep you in mind if I'm injured again.