[Text] S03E03: Shit Gets Real

[manicurious]

[Ichijou has received a very alarming message, which despite the general secrecy surrounding anything to do with Nathan he just can't keep to himself. He's trying to maintain a calm tone via text, but in person he's, well, clearly more than a little upset.]

I received a message overnight from the device of my emergency contact in response to one of my distress calls. It isn't him. I don't know who it is or what they've done with my contact. The message reads:

There is nothing for him to say as he does not know you are saying anything at all. Your words fall on ears unable to hear.

And soon, you will have no breathe with which to utter them.

I'm at a loss here. Aside from attempting negotiations, I can only think of one possible measure to take as a last resort...

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[wind_of_reason]

[This is very alarming indeed. This is not the first time their lives have been threatened...]

Normally I would suggest negotiations first. It seems that the chances are very small that this person can be reasoned with, but we need to be able to say that we've tried everything.

Mister Ichijou, in regards to your last resort- are you feeling incredibly delirious, or that you have nothing to loose?

[Which is to say, she think she knows what he's planning, but she wonders which is driving him to it.]

[manicurious]

I absolutely do feel that I have nothing to lose.

But is it really possible to objectively and accurately describe oneself as delirious while in the throes of it?

[wind_of_reason]

Perhaps not. But please hold on a little longer.

Should one of us try to negotiate with the person who sent you that message?

[manicurious]

Acting quickly was never really a concern in the first place. Obviously you can't see it, but I'm shaking so hard that I don't think I'd be able to stand up to get to the proper place anyway.

Since I was the one who received the initial contact, I should probably be the one to take on that responsibility. I'll keep you updated if I receive any additional responses.

[wind_of_reason]

You're doing very well under such trying circumstances.

Thank you.

As you have said, you are the one who wants to be here. I do hope that fact gives you an advantage in your negotiations.
Good luck!