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[fun_thementalist]

[ Gen is lounging in the library, looking a little wistful, putting some book down before the camera can see the title ]

So! I have a hypothetical question, everyone! If anyone could indulge me a little.

Let's play a game.

[ He leaned into the camera's frame with a bright smile ]

Pick three fellow passengers on this train - and tell me, who would you Hug, who would you Marry, and who would you Yeet into the void, if given the ability?


[ Claps his hands together ]

Please, it's all in good fun, of course! Share with me your thoughts!

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[10billionpercent]

Give me some credit, I bet I could do it in two.

[He holds up two fingers.]

[adregem]

Well, now. Your words, not mine. Done deal, then. Make it in two and get yourself a second favor.

[ He chuckles. WOW sorry Gen?? ]

[fun_thementalist]

[ Places his head in his hands ]

You'd be instantly yoinked back into the luggage car because the void would probably kill you. So.

No!

I'll beat out any favor he gives out!

[10billionpercent]

[He's giggling again and he waves.]

Sorry Roland, Gen gives really good favours.

[adregem]

Well, don't make your decision without hearing a counteroffer first!

[ He's holding back a wide grin. ]

[fun_thementalist]

[ Gives Roland a wry look ]

Don't underestimate me, my friend.

I always act in my best interests, and to get out ahead, I will do whatever needed to make certain to beat your offer.

[10billionpercent]

Okay let's hear your best offers then. Winner take all.

[He's trying not to snicker too much. ]

[adregem]

[ Well, well, well. Wasn't that quite a look! Roland matches it like he's right back on the other end of the negotiating table. FUN. ]

Winner takes all, huh? What high stakes.

[ Roland's shooting himself in the foot. He can feel it. Hope everybody's just taking this as a joke!!! SERIOUSLY ]

Okay then. I offer my body. [ SPECIFICALLY-- ] In service of any physical task that requires defense or general labor. [ Playing to his strengths, boys!! ]

1/??

[fun_thementalist]

2 - cont

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DONE

[fun_thementalist]

But Senku-chan, I know you prefer how skilled and experienced I am at accomplishing your tasks ...

[ Biggest smile ]

So you'll always want to call on me instead, for those tasks!

[10billionpercent]

Compelling arguments, both of you. While I would like to take advantage of your body Roland, I will have to pick Gen.

[Sorry, it was an unfair contest.]

1/2

[adregem]

[ ...........................okay maybe let's not word it out like that Senku. ]

[adregem]

[ But he knows when he's beat! He shakes his head, smile clearly amused. ]

Alas. I'm devastated. [ He quips dryly. Now he can't yeet Senku out into the void. Sad! ] I suppose the better man won. Congratulations, Gen. Heh.

[fun_thementalist]

You were up against a superior negotiator ... the odds were a bit stacked against you, my friend.

[adregem]

[ Oh no you don't. He's just as competitive as anyone else, and he knows what he's good at. So for a brief moment, Roland cocks an eyebrow up at Gen and throws him a Look.

A very distinct, sharp Look. A man who has done business and won. Then, he slowly smiles. ]

Superior? You'll find that you may want to reconsider that at some point in the future, my dear.

[ And just like that, he returns to his usual Roland stance, arms folded, eyes closed with a small smile. Knowing. This was fun. ]

[10billionpercent]

[He is chuckling, pleased with the outcome and that Roland rose to that bait? Excellent.

He tapped against the wall near the ICP subtly enough. KEEP, for Gen's benefit. ]

Oh my dear, [he teases] I do believe he wants to challenge you.

[fun_thementalist]

[ Of course he hears that message loud and clear. Since Roland showed his devious streak and cheated during the pillow fight, Gen thought he needed to keep him. ]

[ He almost rose to Roland's bait, but then he heard Senku's message and saw his look. ]

[ Oh. He knows where he wants to go with this. ]

Maybe, Senku-chan, we should give him half a chance? It's unfair that he competes against me, my dear, given all my advantages.

But if you have a few projects where he can prove himself ... perhaps I might be bested after all!

[adregem]

[ There's a lot going on here, but the one thing that catches his attention - or rather, his ear - is that sound. The tapping. It's not random. It's deliberate. Familiar. He sits up straighter from where he is in the standard car, a look of recognition; pleasant surprise with his mouth in an 'o.' ]

Wait. What did you just say? [ And no he was not referring to proving himself in projects because he will and they know he will! It's the other thing. Roland shakes his head and repeats the tapping against the wall with his own finger tapping the table, beat for beat. ]

...Keep? [ Keep what?

No, that's not important. He stares at this strange duo as if he just found an answer. ]

You know morse code. You both do.

[10billionpercent]

Morse code? Whatever do you mean? How could we, two humble teenagers from Japan have any idea about that?

[He smirks, trying to look innocent. Honestly he wants to see if Roland will call him on it.]

[fun_thementalist]

I think that's something they do in the movies, Senku-chan. Like for submarines?

The closest thing I've been to that in my life, my dear, was a yacht. And it was very nice! I only got a teeny bit sea-sick.

[ Innocent look! He sells it more convincingly than Senku. But. ]

1/2

[adregem]

[ ...

That's such a badly put joke. ]

Uhuh.