[ YEAH FOOL. never taking fukuda vampire hunting, he might fuck them ]
No. [ He drops his gaze. ] Blood Breeds are quite often, as monstrous as you can imagine. [ He's not lying. He's met so many who would, without even a moment's hesitation, use humankind as its blood bank and play thing, lord their superiority over the fragility of man, make a show out of how easily they could rend him and his team asunder.
[ Fine, he's most certain that Fukuda actually has a point he's getting at, here. He may have some screws loose, but Steven's dealt with those kinds of types. He just needs to get on his level. ]
All that about your status as "capable" of being a, quote, "Brilliant Detective". That's what we were talking about.
I understand that you actually are a smart individual, speaking purely objectively -- if I recall, you're apparently rather good at arithmetic and other general, let's say computational skills. So I trust there is actually a point to all this.
So, what is your question, then. [ Your turn to clarify something for once in your life, bitch. ]
[Well, Steven seems unaffected by his tacit admission, which makes sense, since he's a killer too. So.]
Well, I suppose calling it a machine is reductive. the cockpit is only a node of the entire Mizuhanome system. A device is used to gather cognition particles at the scene of the crime, the culprits "killing intent," as they like to say. These are used to generate a simulation called an Id Well. By being injected into one and becoming a Brilliant Detective, we're meant to solve the case by examining this representation of the killer's subconscious.
[ Stop calling him a killer, he didn't say that, wow. Be nice.
Cockpit... like... a plane or helicopter? Fukuda's clearly coming from a very technologically powered, not very magical world. Though... the idea of a culprit's "killing intent" being left behind as a tangible concept? How wild. ]
What an advanced method of forensic work. So in effect, you literally walk in their shoes to understand their way of thinking.
[ It doesn't, but how about I give you a gold badge for trying? ]
Hm... well, "Brilliant" detective or not, if you have experience in the field, then it might be useful. Just whatever you can contribute, then, as long as it's not detrimental.
Well, as odd as Fukuda is as a person, Steven can't refuse someone on his side. Given the nature of the trial and executions, he's sure it'll be important. ]
Of course. Like I said, two heads are better than one, after all. As odd as you are, I don't think you're stupid. [ At least yet. ]
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[ He sure does. His face speaks of "they've gotta be fucking kidding me". Though, his expression shifts back to neutral after that rather quickly. ]
We're getting along.
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[THAT'S HOW THEY SUCK YOU IN, YOU FOOL.]
If the vampires you're familiar with are like that, rather than monsters, I suppose it would be like killing a person.
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No. [ He drops his gaze. ] Blood Breeds are quite often, as monstrous as you can imagine. [ He's not lying. He's met so many who would, without even a moment's hesitation, use humankind as its blood bank and play thing, lord their superiority over the fragility of man, make a show out of how easily they could rend him and his team asunder.
But he did say, "often", not all. ]
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You might have it, then.
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What does that have to do with the vampires? [ ?! ]
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[ Fine, he's most certain that Fukuda actually has a point he's getting at, here. He may have some screws loose, but Steven's dealt with those kinds of types. He just needs to get on his level. ]
All that about your status as "capable" of being a, quote, "Brilliant Detective". That's what we were talking about.
I understand that you actually are a smart individual, speaking purely objectively -- if I recall, you're apparently rather good at arithmetic and other general, let's say computational skills. So I trust there is actually a point to all this.
So, what is your question, then. [ Your turn to clarify something for once in your life, bitch. ]
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I asked if you've killed anyone. You, essentially, said yes. That's the other qualification. Otherwise the machine won't work.
[And he's said that he too qualifies to be a Brilliant Detective, so.]
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...So to be a good -- sorry, Brilliant Detective, you're suggesting only someone who has killed can qualify as one.
What is this "machine" you're talking about?
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Well, I suppose calling it a machine is reductive. the cockpit is only a node of the entire Mizuhanome system. A device is used to gather cognition particles at the scene of the crime, the culprits "killing intent," as they like to say. These are used to generate a simulation called an Id Well. By being injected into one and becoming a Brilliant Detective, we're meant to solve the case by examining this representation of the killer's subconscious.
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Cockpit... like... a plane or helicopter? Fukuda's clearly coming from a very technologically powered, not very magical world. Though... the idea of a culprit's "killing intent" being left behind as a tangible concept? How wild. ]
What an advanced method of forensic work.
So in effect, you literally walk in their shoes to understand their way of thinking.
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Ah, well, it's a bit more abstract than that, but essentially yes. Of course, it's a one of a kind operation. The public doesn't even know about it.
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A man of a top secret operation, are you. Quite a special person, more than you come off as.
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Am I? I think it's more a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
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Steven is silent for a brief moment. And just kind of looks upwards, then shakes his head. ]
Well, the bottom line is -- you can be a brilliant detective, but as you are currently, you're not a detective. Right? So.
[ The original point, about people who could actually figure out these things. ]
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So if I'm to say, absolutely, whether Fukuda Tamotsu is a brilliant detective, I'm not quite sure.
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So in a sense, an alter-ego of sorts.
Though, if we're not capable of accessing this Detective Anaido form of yours, then it's a little moot point.
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[That counts, right.]
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Hm... well, "Brilliant" detective or not, if you have experience in the field, then it might be useful. Just whatever you can contribute, then, as long as it's not detrimental.
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[Partners!!!]
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Well, as odd as Fukuda is as a person, Steven can't refuse someone on his side. Given the nature of the trial and executions, he's sure it'll be important. ]
Of course. Like I said, two heads are better than one, after all.
As odd as you are, I don't think you're stupid. [ At least yet. ]
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I'm glad you think so. Hopefully whatever happens tomorrow, we can all figure it out.
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Let's just hope it isn't the worst.