Eighteenth Consensus

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

[The Twins are on the roof, sitting precariously close to the edge, kicking their feet, which are dangling in the air. They appear to be...sulking.]

Why is it them?

We could have done it.

We can do intrigue.

We can do power.

[They sit and glower for a moment before Tweedledum sighs, seeming to deflate.]

But when there's only two instead of three...

Well, it's a bit limiting, isn't it?

And really, it's four and not three.

[Tweedledee nods sagely.]

Some will know better than others--

And not knowing can kill you.

Comments

[jivitadana]

[It wasn't that long since Minato had been up on the roof. Now he was up there again.]

You're here today.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Oh yes.

The breeze is nice here.

[jivitadana]

How long do you plan on staying?

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

As long as we like.

Which may be only a little while.

Or it may be a great long while.

[jivitadana]

If you stay here, I can bring you something to eat?

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

We certainly wouldn't turn down a snack.

[jivitadana]

Please wait here.

[Minato went to the Diner. He scooped some ice cream into two bowls (same color!) and a spoon (also the same color!) in each. He brought those up to the Twins and gave it to them.]

Not sure if you like lavender blueberry ice cream or not. I made it.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

[They each accept one of the bowls, carefully eyeing the other's to make sure they're the same. Then they both try the ice cream.]

...I think we quite like it.

Yes.

[jivitadana]

I can make you more later? I can leave it in the same place as normal.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Won't it melt if left out?

[jivitadana]

I can put it in a cooler for you. Or you'll have to come right away to get it.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Put it in a cooler!

And then we'll come right away.

We're very prompt--

When we want to be.

[jivitadana]

It won't be my fault if it melts then. I'll leave it for you after this.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

We shan't blame you.

It will be the fault of the ice cream.

And of the temperature, of course.

Of course.

[jivitadana]

Of course. Then expect it. Thank you.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Thank you!

[Audio]

[shslliar]

[On the roof, huh? Kokichi's gonna try to be as quiet as possible as he makes his way up the stairwell.]

You guys have Mirrors too, or did you just wanna clone yourselves?

[Audio]

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Why should we want either of those things?

We're fine just the pair of us.

[Audio]

[shslliar]

Then what were you pouting about...?

Oh, I know! You got yourself some competition now! Is that it? You that jealous?

[Audio]

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Of course we aren't!

Why should we be jealous of little girls?

[moraloutrage]

[Ishimaru seems a bit less energetic than usual as he responds.]

Ah... girls... please, be careful! It is dangerous to sit in such a place...

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Are you sure?

You don't seem so certain of that.

[moraloutrage]

I- I am sure! Of course I am. There is no doubting the danger of sitting so high up...

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

We shan't then.

Doubt it, that is.

We shall keep sitting here, however.

[moraloutrage]

What?! Even being aware of the danger? But... I can't let anyone else get hurt!!

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Anyone else?

Has that happened recently?

[moraloutrage]

Ah! ...It was somewhat recent, but it occurred in my own home world. I am sorry to admit to you, girls, that there are important people who I failed to protect!

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Oh. We are sorry to hear that.

Let us assure you that we won't be hurt.

Nohow.

[moraloutrage]

I... I feel some relief at hearing that. [But he'll still worry.]

Just please be careful, girls! ...I shall place my hopes in your continued safety! If you ever need anything from me, I w-will try my absolute best not to fail you!

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

And we shan't fail you, likewise.

We do consider you a good friend, after all.

[moraloutrage]

Y-you do? Ah... thank you so much! I feel so honored to be able to call the two of you friends!

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Let's get along for as long as we can.

[moraloutrage]

That sentiment earns my wholehearted agreement. I'm sure we will always get along, so we... we may always be friends!

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

We shall look forward to it.

[moraloutrage]

Splendid! Now, do take care, you two!

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

And you as well!

[choosetruth]

Yeah, I'm generally a fan of knowing, myself.

[Yes, Georgia, literally everyone is aware by now. When she has questions, she'll pursue the answers with a terrifyingly single-minded focus.

And she always has questions.]

Have you talked with the White Queen?

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

Why should we have?

[choosetruth]

[She raises an eyebrow.] Even here it's not every day someone comes back to life after being dead for over a century.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

The Red Queen did it, didn't she?

[Tweedledum looks at her sister, who shakes her head.]

She was just sleeping.

[choosetruth]

The Red Queen claims it wasn't her.

[Georgia believes her, though she isn't sure who else could be responsible.]

The White Queen was sleeping? Because everyone I talked to seemed pretty sure she was dead.

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

No no. The Red Queen came back from the dead.

Except she didn't, because she was sleeping.

[The two of them eye each other for a moment as though about to ignore Georgia altogether and start bickering. But then they both relax.]

The White Queen was most certainly dead, though.

[choosetruth]

[Georgia summons all the patience she possesses to keep herself from rubbing her temples. This isn't like the migraines she used to get, but it's still frustrating.]

And she's not anymore. How?

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

How should we know?

Yeah, nosy.

[choosetruth]

So you're saying you don't know.

[Just to make sure they're all clear.]

[twixt_dee_n_dum]

We've never asked.