If you did kill her, she's not someone I knew particularly well, and you got away with it fair and square. [ aka I don't care ] If you didn't kill her and he's looking at you as a suspect because of something that I expected him to notice before trial started, then, well.
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He'll at least know you weren't pranking him, and it wasn't meant to be a distraction during trial.
I didn't kill her. I have no interest in taking out someone who can't give me a good fight. [Bluntly.] I've made no secret of that. Unfortunately, one of the only people here who could match me was Mahito.
[Who has gone and fucking DIED ON HIM, so presumably Ming Yi can see the problem here. If not, Childe will specify a little more--]
I'd rather not be accused of a kill I didn't do, on the basis of another kill I didn't do, because of a power I can't prove I have.
[ His tapping stops when he mentions Mahito, and there's a little - blip of agitation at that, before he resumes, finishes the message he sends, and looks back up at Childe. ]
So, then you won't be. This is something that I can smooth over on my end easily enough, even if I imagine Mineo will be particularly cross with me. You'll be fine.
[Well, he appreciates that. But more importantly, he notices that blip. He's quiet for a minute, then reaches out, resting a hand on Ming Yi's arm. Not hard, just a touch, to get his attention.]
I didn't kill him. [There is no humor on his face as he speaks, lightless eyes even darker than usual.] My word may not mean much to you, but I promise you that.
[ A moment of assessment follows that, and then Ming Yi moves to slip his phone back into its spot in his belt, an easy motion rather than something tense or hostile. ]
I believe you. [ For what it's worth, between them. ] No, I imagine he walked into something that he didn't expect last night, rather than finding himself in a more evenly matched fight. But I guess we'll see tomorrow.
[A little nod, and he withdraws his hand, shoving them into his pockets.]
I'd be willing to bet that you're correct. [He sighs.] Thank you, though. I wouldn't have bothered you about it, if not for this.
[He doesn't actually care that much about being suspected of killing Eleanor or cursing Mineo, even if it's a bit insulting... it's just the way things are shaping up that's pushed him to come do damage control.]
Given what I know about him, it was probably something that he hadn't even entertained as an issue.
[ Mahito's chaotic nature does a lot for being prepared for the unexpected, but also... ]
It was something that got out of hand, so I'll deal with it, since you came under fire when Sheila was forthright and I made it out of Saturday without saying anything. [ He turns his tattooed hand over, flexing his knuckles to watch it shift on his skin. ] Better that you don't go the way of netting yourself a round of votes you didn't earn.
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He'll at least know you weren't pranking him, and it wasn't meant to be a distraction during trial.
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[Who has gone and fucking DIED ON HIM, so presumably Ming Yi can see the problem here. If not, Childe will specify a little more--]
I'd rather not be accused of a kill I didn't do, on the basis of another kill I didn't do, because of a power I can't prove I have.
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So, then you won't be. This is something that I can smooth over on my end easily enough, even if I imagine Mineo will be particularly cross with me. You'll be fine.
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I didn't kill him. [There is no humor on his face as he speaks, lightless eyes even darker than usual.] My word may not mean much to you, but I promise you that.
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I believe you. [ For what it's worth, between them. ] No, I imagine he walked into something that he didn't expect last night, rather than finding himself in a more evenly matched fight. But I guess we'll see tomorrow.
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I'd be willing to bet that you're correct. [He sighs.] Thank you, though. I wouldn't have bothered you about it, if not for this.
[He doesn't actually care that much about being suspected of killing Eleanor or cursing Mineo, even if it's a bit insulting... it's just the way things are shaping up that's pushed him to come do damage control.]
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[ Mahito's chaotic nature does a lot for being prepared for the unexpected, but also... ]
It was something that got out of hand, so I'll deal with it, since you came under fire when Sheila was forthright and I made it out of Saturday without saying anything. [ He turns his tattooed hand over, flexing his knuckles to watch it shift on his skin. ] Better that you don't go the way of netting yourself a round of votes you didn't earn.
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[Assuming he'd be the one to make it out of there?? But he certainly wouldn't roll over and die, so.]