catch-all for yu.

[selfimmolates]

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[covenantal]

[ Yu is quiet. Without real inflection: ]

Meaning the choice is between using the power proactively to try and help my god, or using the power defensively to try and save myself.

[ He'll shake his head slowly. ]

I thought as much. Thanks, Ray-san.

[selfimmolates]

I think the best thing you could do for your god—especially if you're a loyal follower—is stay alive.

But it's your decision.

[covenantal]

... Love might say the same. [ softly. ] It doesn't feel like it's enough.

[selfimmolates]

Well, that's your prerogative. You going to keep experimenting with Hopelessly Devoted in hopes of helping her out?

[covenantal]

... I'm not sure. It's possible ... there's a third way to use this power. I've been thinking about it all this time, but I just ... can't come up with a good answer.

If I could pick the right person, and give them the right idea, couldn't I help someone break open this contest? [ Yu spreads his hands, stares down at them. ] ... that's why I chose this power.

[selfimmolates]

... You're really setting your sights high, huh.

[covenantal]

[ Yu meets Ray's gaze again. Honest and straightforward: ]

Yeah.

[ No sense in playing it off. It's true. ]

If I could, I would end this game peacefully, so that no one else has to suffer. That's what I'm working towards. ... I may not be able to save everyone, in the end, but I have to try.

[selfimmolates]

We still have a few weeks left. You've got your work cut out for you.

[covenantal]

... I know. [ With a huff. ] I couldn't do it, without the people I've come to know. My friends.

[selfimmolates]

Then for your sake, I hope you've made some good friends here.