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( look, it's nice that he's so optimistic and assured. but that doesn't change the fact clarke can spot a dozen blaring holes in that argument that seems to comfort mizuki so much. )

Just... think on it. Please.

( not an out and out demand, but damned if clarke isn't shoveling weight on those words in an attempt to get her way. )

[ It might not be a demand to Clarke, but the sternness of it makes Mizuki believe it is one. And he's not one to turn down an order like that. He continues smiling and gives a little nod. ]

Alright, I'll do my best. [ Though, he can't say his best is all that good... ] Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance... but I hope I was able to give you something new to work with?

You've given me a lot to think about, Mizuki. Thank you.

( maybe nothing expressly new, that she hadn't already garnered from her own chats with pirate jenny or being filled in on natsuno's findings — with the fun bonus of jade curtis in the background, offering unwanted but not unwelcome commentary. and then there's so... so much to consider about her little cannibalistic jellyfish friend, with this inability to form his own convictions suddenly at the forefront.

willing to protect whomever he chooses to align himself with to the death, it seemed. willing to follow through hard, bloody orders and terminate enemies. all too happy to be of assistance, and begging for direction...

really, sometimes mizuki comes off more like a weapon begging to be wielded than a person. and as her own personalized instrument of destruction and death, clarke doesn't know what she honestly thinks about that realization. )

Was there anything else you wanted to tell me?

[ Being a weapon begging to be used is not too far off from exactly what Mizuki sees himself as, really. And it may only take a little more time for Clarke to see that in full, if only because Mizuki is often one to speak his mind. There's only a few secrets he keeps to himself, and even then, those aren't too hard to pry out of him. ]

It's not a problem. I want to help where I can.

[ I want to be useful. ]

I think that's everything? For now, anyway. I can report back to you if something else comes up, though. Hopefully, it can just be something I can relay to you over the app next time.

( there are several things to hit on within the scope of her response here, and clarke starts from... the middle. ish. whatever. )

I don't mind if you prefer telling me in person. ( what were alliances — dare one even say friendships — with interpersonal barriers held between them? unproductive, that's what. even if he ends up telling her the same things she already knows ten times over, clarke would rather be one of the first people to learn new things about their circumstances just because mizuki thought he could only text her. )

I appreciate learning whatever you have to tell, and really hope you'll keep sharing these things with me.

( lastly, onto the main reason she'd asked — )

But if we're done here, are you hungry?

( ...for food. for FOOD. but later clarke will realize how horribly this was phrased. )

[ !!! ] I certainly do like hanging out with you, if that's what you mean! [ It's probably not, but he can give her compliment-adjacent things. ] And I will let you know if anything else comes up. I think it's important to have someone reliable around who can sort through the information, and... I at least feel like you fit that bill.

[ Look, it's fine... He understands! This time. ]

Oh! Absolutely. I'd kill for some shrimp right now, actually. [ ... Maybe not literally. ]

( it's not, but like. if you're after being disappointed in answers, ask clarke griffin if she likes anything here, or even has the headspace to relax enough to realize she's accidentally making friends on board, not just allies.

this time. this time?!? mizuki please. )

Then let's go to the buffet. Come on.

( she's only half feral on her best days, and will at least this time use a fork and knife. )

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