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[sancrimony]

[ he's just gonna let them talk. he's emotional support luci ]

[sunflowering]

[ That... causes her to become even more somber. She glances to Lucifel briefly, and then back to Sekhmet. Her brows knit. Not judging... simply the fact that she needs to know the context of what is going on here. ]

. . . What happened? And what is it I can do to help?

[ . . . ]

You're...hoping for a contract, right?

[nihilmancy]

Absinthe, Maki, and Corona. I killed them brutally in a game. I treated Maki like a tool, beating her and using her to kill Corona, before ordering her to take her own life. I was under the effect of several conditions, but the lust for violence and the cruelty was already a part of me. I had known there was something dark inside of me since I had gotten here. It was only amplified.

[She swallows hard, and pulls her hands away. She is unable to look Kaguya in the face.]

Yes, I need a contract to ensure that I never commit such sins ever again.

[sancrimony]

[ metaphorically stepping in now, to speak ]

If you would like some form of recompense, that can be arranged.

[sunflowering]

[ . . . Maki.

She hadn't been there for the most recent game, but she had thought the game was actually an innocent one. To hear this, though... apparently not.

Kaguya releases a breath she hadn't realized she'd drawn. ]

. . . [ She reaches out to grasp a hand once more. Had she harmed these people and taken joy in it... she wouldn't be here asking for a contract, to begin with. She speaks clearly to Lucifel now. ]

I wouldn't try and extort money from you over one of the few things I might be able to do for you in return for your own services. After all... both of you are SensitIV. All of us depend upon you after dangerous games. I would not feel right taking something like that from you under normal circumstances.

. . . But I don't yet have that ability. If you can help me purchase it, then I can help you. But more importantly...

[Her attention returns to Sekhmet]

What are the conditions of the contract that you hope for?

[Softly inquiring]

. . . I can't agree to forge a contract for you that could potentially harm you, either.

[nihilmancy]

[She gets her phone, and sends 1000 points to Kaguya.]

I, um, don't think that this contract will result in harm to anybody. Nevertheless, if I were to be punished- [She cuts herself off, her voice thick with self loathing. No, it will not do to engage in this sort of self flagellation now. She must take action.]

Nevermind. I will list the terms. "Should Sekhmet of sensitIV attempt to act on the impulse of causing fatal harm to another person unbidden, whether by ability or physical force, whether directly or indirectly, she will be rendered immobile until she is no longer a threat. Her eyes and ears will shut and she will no longer be able to move or speak until the impulse has passed."

[Notably, there is no provision for self defense!]

[sancrimony]

[ around the same time sekhmet is fiddling with her phone, lucifel is fiddling with his.

to kaguya only:

higanbana: We can add self defense in the contracts writing
higanbana: Please dont bring it up right now

his phone is tilted so sekhmet can't see his phone, either. He's quick with it, and then switching to the bank app, and - ]

. . . Ah, I don't know what name Kaguya-san is under . . . How should I send the points, Sekhmet-san?

[nihilmancy]

[She is none the wiser.]

I have already sent them.

[sancrimony]

- I said before that I would support you, didn't I? You don't have to bear that alone . . .

[sunflowering]

[ The points come fast. Quickly followed by the text from Lucifel. She doesn't respond in text, merely shoots him a meaningful look, before going to the store on her phone to purchase the ability.]

Just give me a moment to get it...

[nihilmancy]

[She turns to Lucifel] Thank you, but I would like to pay for this. We can discuss other methods of support later, if that's okay.

[And then to Kaguya.]

Thank you, Kaguya. You have no idea how grateful I am to you.

[sancrimony]

[ he knows she's seen, so he doesn't need to acknowledge it - he looks to sekhmet instead, eyebrows knit together ]

. . . Very well. . .

[sunflowering]

[ She lifts her hands, shaking them in protest. ]

No-- you don't have to thank me for anything. This is... already something difficult you've had to think on.

[ Ability, purchased...! ]

Lucky for you both, I've been trying to practice my calligraphy, so I carry around the proper materials in my bag with me.

[nihilmancy]

I will thank you nevertheless. It is a tremendous weight off of my own shoulders as well, in addition to protecting everybody here. I have feared myself since I have gotten here, and now, I can finally be free of that fear.

[she smiles a little, a small smile, but with warmth and affection in her eyes, despite how low she feels right now.]

Shall we start, then?

[sancrimony]

Shall I find a bench . . . ?

[sunflowering]

[ Poor Sekhmet.

Kaguya wasn't there, and so obviously she has no idea of knowing what truly went on between her and the others, but... her relief is palpable.]

Mm. A bench would make writing this out easier.

[nihilmancy]

Very well. I would also like to include another clause, if that is possible.

[sancrimony]

[ finding them a seat ]

[sunflowering]

[ She settles down, pulling out all of the needed materials. ]

Alright, tell me again what you'd like said, and I'll write it out.

[nihilmancy]

"Should Sekhmet of sensitIV attempt to act on the impulse of causing fatal harm to another person unbidden, whether by ability or physical force, whether directly or indirectly, she will be rendered immobile until she is no longer a threat. Her eyes and ears will shut and she will no longer be able to move or speak until the impulse has passed.

Furthermore, in the event that Sekhmet of sensitIV should gain mental compulsion over another individual, she will be forbidden from attempting to harm that individual physically or psychologically, through powers, physical actions, or words, and from ordering that individual to harm another through the same means. Violation of this clause will trigger the aforementioned consequences."

[sancrimony]

[ texting to kaguya, away from sekhmet ]

higanbana: In the corner, please write this:
higanbana: "This clause does not apply in instances where she is in danger of fatal harm herself, or in acting with the intent of preventing fatal harm to another. Nor does it apply to her choice of voting in games produced by Imeeji Idol Productions."
higanbana: If she asks it's a right of Taisho to add whatever clauses and caveats they like

[sunflowering]

[Carefully, she begins to scribble things down, noting Lucifel's own addition, at the bottom. Her handwriting is neat, though quick.

In the end, it reads:

Should Sekhmet of sensitIV attempt to act on the impulse of causing fatal harm to another person unbidden, whether by ability or physical force, whether directly or indirectly, she will be rendered immobile until she is no longer a threat. Her eyes and ears will shut and she will no longer be able to move or speak until the impulse has passed.

Furthermore, in the event that Sekhmet of sensitIV should gain mental compulsion over another individual, she will be forbidden from attempting to harm that individual physically or psychologically, through powers, physical actions, or words, and from ordering that individual to harm another through the same means. Violation of this clause will trigger the aforementioned consequences.

This clause does not apply in instances where she is in danger of fatal harm herself, or in acting with the intent of preventing fatal harm to another. Nor does it apply to her choice of voting in games produced by Imeeji Idol Productions. ]

That should be it...

[ She glances up at Sekhmet. ]

Once you sign your name here, at the bottom, I'll sign my own. And then this paper will be binding.

[nihilmancy]

[She glances at the contract, not expecting the final words, but she simply nods. Yes, that seems like something Lucifel would have wanted to add.

She signs.]

Very well, then. Thank you, truly.

[sancrimony]

[ hey now

just because you're right ]

Thank you, Kaguya-san.

[sunflowering]

No... like I said, this is no trouble at all.

[All she had to do was write something down. And she signs her name now, making the entire thing binding. ]

I'm actually a little honored you thought to ask me.

[She... wants to be useful.]

And I hope this brings you some peace of mind, Sekhmet-chan.