[And that's...unexpected, actually; it's not exactly common that that sort of sentiment should be expressed so openly when they talk, usually they just sort of agree to barely tolerate each other and that is literally the extent of it.
...Give him a moment because what the hell, sir.]
Well, it would be for the best if the alliance didn't dissolve, obviously.
[...NO REALLY HOW DOES HE...RESPOND TO THAT
he's not stupid, he's fairly certain you guys want him...not there
jesus he's obviously overthinking this or something
but dropping logic bombs on him like that isn't fair, asshole]
[It's partially Kaneki being angry at Tsukiyama would be inconvenient once he's left and partially because it would end with Kaneki angry at both of them and that's just... no good.
Even if he would rather have Tsukiyama go away.]
Exactly. Especially if he ever shows up here permanently.
[That is an entirely valid point in that it would be inconvenient in a lot of ways once Kaneki left - since really, you would have to put up with whatever Tsukiyama decided to do as a result of Kaneki being angry with him, and knowing Tsukiyama it would be the exact polar opposite of pretty, rational, sane, or dignified.
Just the same, the lack of self-awareness is strong with this one, so he's just going to try to shake off the general confusion and move on with his life.]
I have no interest in seeing this go badly, Banjou-san.
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You don't have to be concerned about any attempts to take advantage of having our physical bodies restored on my part, either. Regardless of Kaneki-kun gracing us with his presence or not.
[...no offense, but he's pretty sure he would have to be concerned about it, but Banjou isn't an idiot. He's well aware of the fact that he couldn't do anything if Tsukiyama decided he wanted to test out his kagune again.
At the same time, the assurance means something to him. He doesn't know what, so he's going to shove it aside for now.]
We shouldn't have any problems if it's just for a few days.
[Then again hunger problems have never been why Tsukiyama does anything.
[...They're both entirely aware of the fact that hunger problems are never why Tsukiyama does anything, and as such that bit of reassurance Banjou is giving him is a little pointless.
At the same time, really...]
Speaking of things that disinterest me, outing myself in front of anyone isn't high on my list of priorities.
[He's content to leave it at that and not reply anymore, because Banjou doesn't know what to say and every conversation he has with Tsukiyama is precarious, but he learned something halfway interesting so he may as well share.]
I was told recently one Halloween apparently involved people having their souls stolen.
It's not like something like that will probably happen again, but it sounds like it's not uncommon for strange things to happen in this place.
If two people trying to end the world last month wasn't a clue already.
This world does seem to run on a tight schedule in general, have you noticed? There seems to be an increase in new people on the first and third weekend of every month; since there are five weekends in November, we'll have to see if anyone arrives then - whether it's truly every two weeks, or just the first and the third, but either way I suspect a pattern will be adhered to and I'll be vastly surprised if it isn't.
This place also observes holidays, it seems, given that there are strange things that have happened around Halloween on multiple occasions, and my source has told me that every six months this strangeness we've been discussing happens - that would put one instance of it it near America's Thanksgiving celebration. I'm not sure what May's significance is, since that's a bit late for Easter - it's possible that it's Golden Week, but it could be a local holiday, too.
I wouldn't be surprised if something happens next month as well, what with both Christmas and the New Year so close together. We should keep an eye on it.
It's hard to say. It's possible that all of this is coincidence, or maybe human interference - after all, the holidays are a human creation, it's not as though the natural world itself has reason to care - but at least one of the Halloween incidents hasn't been manmade, from what I've heard. If this soul-stealing incident was another, that's two, and we can probably dismiss both of those possibilities as the cause if that's so.
As for what could be causing physical changes like that...I know someone who likely has a better idea than we do. If they don't have answers, they may be able to give me a direction.
I'll follow up on it.
[He knows that everything about this is likely pointless, what with the general culture of "shrug and accept it" that this place has instilled in those inhabiting it, and it will be decidedly more difficult without Chie around; just the same, it's...refreshing, in a way, to do this again. His contacts and ability to network were a large part of what kept him valuable back in Tokyo; even if he doesn't have hunting to stave off the ennui this world tends to cultivate, usefulness is an acceptable substitute for the time being.]
I don't think soul-stealing could be something manmade, no. It sounds like the plot of a horror movie more than anything. That probably makes it timely, but I can't imagine that sort of thing is fun to experience.
If your contacts know what's going on, I wouldn't mind hearing the explanation.
[As long as the explanation doesn't involve a God llama because he won't stand for that, no way.
But the mystery of how this place works will keep Banjou's interest for a while, even if he doesn't think he'll figure it out on his own.]
[It means they're never going to discuss it properly and will instead limit it to mindless banter like this in future, because discussing it leads to some bizarre Observer Effect. Observing any positive movement in a relationship between a pair of people is guaranteed to send that relationship straight to shit. Or something.]
Well, we may get to see how things go soon, if he's brought here.
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Even if it's just for a few days, seeing him again would be nice.
[And then horrible when he leaves again, but Banjou doesn't want to talk about that.]
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As I've told you, he wasn't well when I left him last.
[He imagines the So let's not fuck this up, Banjou-san is implied.]
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You'll get no arguments from me.
I don't want Kaneki angry at either of us.
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...Give him a moment because what the hell, sir.]
Well, it would be for the best if the alliance didn't dissolve, obviously.
[...NO REALLY HOW DOES HE...RESPOND TO THAT
he's not stupid, he's fairly certain you guys want him...not there
jesus he's obviously overthinking this or something
but dropping logic bombs on him like that isn't fair, asshole]
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Even if he would rather have Tsukiyama go away.]
Exactly. Especially if he ever shows up here permanently.
[Do you know how mad he'd be?
Let's not piss off Kaneki.]
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Just the same, the lack of self-awareness is strong with this one, so he's just going to try to shake off the general confusion and move on with his life.]
I have no interest in seeing this go badly, Banjou-san.
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You don't have to be concerned about any attempts to take advantage of having our physical bodies restored on my part, either. Regardless of Kaneki-kun gracing us with his presence or not.
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At the same time, the assurance means something to him. He doesn't know what, so he's going to shove it aside for now.]
We shouldn't have any problems if it's just for a few days.
[Then again hunger problems have never been why Tsukiyama does anything.
He tried.]
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At the same time, really...]
Speaking of things that disinterest me, outing myself in front of anyone isn't high on my list of priorities.
Believe it or not, I do know better.
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This time, anyway.]
I wouldn't have found out until I woke up as a ghoul if you hadn't said anything.
[That's probably meant to be a "thank you."]
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[...He knows.]
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I was told recently one Halloween apparently involved people having their souls stolen.
It's not like something like that will probably happen again, but it sounds like it's not uncommon for strange things to happen in this place.
If two people trying to end the world last month wasn't a clue already.
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I see...
This world does seem to run on a tight schedule in general, have you noticed? There seems to be an increase in new people on the first and third weekend of every month; since there are five weekends in November, we'll have to see if anyone arrives then - whether it's truly every two weeks, or just the first and the third, but either way I suspect a pattern will be adhered to and I'll be vastly surprised if it isn't.
This place also observes holidays, it seems, given that there are strange things that have happened around Halloween on multiple occasions, and my source has told me that every six months this strangeness we've been discussing happens - that would put one instance of it it near America's Thanksgiving celebration. I'm not sure what May's significance is, since that's a bit late for Easter - it's possible that it's Golden Week, but it could be a local holiday, too.
I wouldn't be surprised if something happens next month as well, what with both Christmas and the New Year so close together. We should keep an eye on it.
It was good of you to tell me that, Banjou-san.
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[Somehow.]
If there's such a set pattern, I wonder what causes things to change?
Strange things happening on Halloween, us turning back into ghouls twice a year...
What the hell could cause things like that to happen?
[It's probably not important to think about at the moment, though.]
You're right. Assuming the pattern is true, something will happen again at the end of the month.
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As for what could be causing physical changes like that...I know someone who likely has a better idea than we do. If they don't have answers, they may be able to give me a direction.
I'll follow up on it.
[He knows that everything about this is likely pointless, what with the general culture of "shrug and accept it" that this place has instilled in those inhabiting it, and it will be decidedly more difficult without Chie around; just the same, it's...refreshing, in a way, to do this again. His contacts and ability to network were a large part of what kept him valuable back in Tokyo; even if he doesn't have hunting to stave off the ennui this world tends to cultivate, usefulness is an acceptable substitute for the time being.]
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If your contacts know what's going on, I wouldn't mind hearing the explanation.
[As long as the explanation doesn't involve a God llama because he won't stand for that, no way.
But the mystery of how this place works will keep Banjou's interest for a while, even if he doesn't think he'll figure it out on his own.]
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[He's joking. Probably!]
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[Tsukiyama does raise a good point, though. They are managing to get along fairly well, all things considered.
That's... something. He doesn't know what, but it means something.]
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Well, we may get to see how things go soon, if he's brought here.