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[420blazeit]

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13:37 pm

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" 미안하다!
I'm not here right now,
but leave a message and I'll get back to you asap!
♥ D.Va"

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[crossmyheartandhope]

Pretty sure no one but the ones in charge knows that.

[Hesitates, then looks at Zhongli again]

That's really all that was in there?

[leaveofabsence]

If there were other tasks I was meant to perform, I have no recollection of them. Nor of any other additional requirements.

But considering how the production warped the requirements of the guest units at the last moment, I would suggest we all proceed with caution in this.

[420blazeit]

[ she flashes hurricane a look, like, so it's up to you. she'll back whatever he's comfortable with. ]

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Shares a glance with Dva. Then, to Zhongli:]

...if we were gonna proceed with caution. Like... how would you think it would be good to do that?

[leaveofabsence]

As far as I am aware, there is nothing in my contract that precludes me from discussing the specifics of it with you. So I will let you know if there happens to be a conflict of interest so I might remove myself from the situation and try to keep all of you out of harm's way as much as possible.

[420blazeit]

I think that's fair. I don't think something like that is bound to come up. Most of the important stuff is discussed in the dorms, away from listening ears and prying eyes, so they don't know who knows what.

[crossmyheartandhope]

I mean... it's someone else being in harm's way that's the problem.

[A beat, and then another, thinking]

You're, like... you're big into contracts, right?

[leaveofabsence]

Yes, my home country of Liyue was overseen by the God of Contracts. We were able to create a peaceful and prosperous nation through the order established via fair and impartial rules and standards. To break a contract which you have willingly agreed to is the greatest offense that can occur there.

[420blazeit]

Sounds like you guys had a real good system going there.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Yeah... sounds like pretty serious business, too.

[leaveofabsence]

Of course. The entire country was built upon the notice that trust is the most important currency. That is to not say one cannot be fair and kind at the same time. But if you do not set the proper expectations, you invite failure in your midst.

[420blazeit]

...if it makes you comfortable, Hurricane, maybe we could make a small contract about the information about to be passed around if you're still concerned.

[crossmyheartandhope]

S'kinda what I was thinking.

But, like. If you got a contract that says you can't say nothing about something, and then an older contract, like... changes terms, to make it so you gotta spill the beans. Which one trumps which?

[leaveofabsence]

The terms of a contract cannot be changed once it is established unless both parties consent to the change.

[420blazeit]

Just have to make it so it doesn't, like, infringe on the old contract, since that'd put Zhongli in a bad spot, but also protects you and yours, y'know. May be kind of hard.

[crossmyheartandhope]

I mean... long's it includes something about, like. Him not saying nothing, but also not being able to admit he knows anything in the first place, that should cover it, right? Can't get in trouble if no one knows he knows.

[Hesitates, considering again]

...D.Va's right, though. We don't wanna get you hurt or nothing.

[leaveofabsence]

I appreciate your concern, but please do not worry. And not because I believe I would needlessly shoulder such threat to myself, but more that I have navigated many contracts before. As long as it is worded carefully I will be able to protect myself and do what is right by you two.

[420blazeit]

[ she nudges hurricane and gives him a smile. ] It sounds like things are going to be okay, so maybe we can share a little and draft a contract for the full details! assuming at that point Zhongli would like to continue. Ooor, if not, we can just contract his silence or something.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Yeah... yeah.

I guess whatver we wanna do, first thing's getting the paperwork done.

[leaveofabsence]

Yes, of course, let us be explicit as we can about what I am to do with the information you may entrust to me. Is it something you do not wish me to share or reference to anyone not currently in this room?

[420blazeit]

I'd say this is something to keep between me, you, Hurricane, and [ looks to hurricane. we mentioning nem here? ] ...

[crossmyheartandhope]

...and Nem.

[leaveofabsence]

Very well. Whatever is spoken in this room will remain between the four of us then.

Do you wish me to act on this information or merely act as its guardian?

[420blazeit]

Depends. Not much to act on now, but I guess that may change. Alright, Hurricane, you want to drop the deets?

[crossmyheartandhope]

Sure, I can fill him in.

[To Zhongli:]

But, uh. More than acting as guardian or acting on it, I was kinda... wondering if you got any advice. For, like. Action that could get taken.

[A beat, as he considers]

Do we gotta write this down? People usuall write contracts and stuff down, right?