phantom thieves ( ic group text )

[jocoeur]

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[wantsnudes]

I'm fine. Are both of you uninjured?

And yes, it was. She betrayed everyone... even another so-called "god"...

[cakebuffet]

I'm okay, just shaken.

[Better off than Delight, at least.]

I can't believe it... I didn't take their threats seriously before. That was a mistake.

[wantsnudes]

Still, what's done is done. There will be time to dwell upon it later, but for now, we should decide on how to proceed.

[jocoeur]

they seem to be coming in from the direction of the tunnels.
i'm going to get a better look.

Yusuke, didn't you... make a deal with her back when you first arrived?

[wantsnudes]

If the tunnels prove dangerous, wait for us. We'll join up with you.

And yes, though it pains me to say it, I did.
At the time, all I could think about was how I could continue my art here, and approaching the gods was the only way. Delight seemed like the natural choice, and it would be of mutual benefit to strike a deal with her.
It seems I've been very foolish... I'm sorry.

[jocoeur]

i don't plan to engage if i can avoid it, not just yet at least.
i have a feeling the null will be keeping close track of anyone who tries to cross them...

there's nothing to be sorry for, and besides
i'm sure you're not the only one that she may have duped.

i don't suppose there was anything said during your interaction with her that might have given some kind of clue as to where her loyalties lay?

[wantsnudes]

Not at all. We only spoke briefly; the nature of the deal was one of an equal trade. The more art I produced that could inspire happiness in others, the more supplies she would grant me in return.

She said nothing of her true intentions. I shudder to think that my art could have helped empower her to do all this...

[jocoeur]

hmm
let's re-group at the house in an hour's time.

that should be enough to get a grasp on the situation, so we can decide how to proceed.