I almost always have a moment, when all I need to do to send a message is think about it. What is your idea, Giogio?
[Is it about collecting information. Oh! Maybe putting together a list of dedicated supplies they should aim to have whenever they hit the ground of a new planet. Or a set of primary working contacts. Or maybe he's thinking about mentoring new members? There are plenty of practical things Giorno would like to discuss about this subject.]
Yes, I would. I mean it only makes sense, considering that period of time usually could be described as the "information gathering" phase of our operations during long-term missions.
[Could this be.............. an idea.... about maximizing their time for maximum productivity???]
Well that would depend on what definition you're referring to. Please clarify:
1. A particular month, day, and year at which some event happened or will happen. 2. The day of the month. 3. An inscription on a writing, coin, etc., that shows the time, or time and place, of writing, casting, delivery, etc. 4. The time or period to which any event or thing belongs; period in general. 5. The time during which anything lasts; duration. 6. An appointment for a particular time. 7. A social appointment or engagement arranged beforehand with another person, especially when a romantic relationship exists or may develop. 8. The oblong, fleshy fruit of the date palm, a staple food in northern Africa, Arabia, etc., and an important export.
my proposal is to aim for one date per mission and count that as a mission goal. let me explain my reasoning.
one: during the information-gathering period of missions, it is imperative not to overload on data analysis or we run the risk of missing something simple due to mental exhaustion.
two: one date per mission would provide a diversion and some rest and recuperation.
three: given the variety of missions we are assigned to along with the fact that we have collectively been on zero (0) dates in our lives, we would be able to collect data on each mission about what our mutually preferred date is.
four: having something to look forward to during a stressful mission would be helpful for morale.
[Wow, this is a lot of text about dates. It's all very logical. And none of it is bad logic, even if the subject matter is pretty silly. Giorno has put a surprising amount of thought into what Fugo first assumed was teasing.]
I can see you've taken a lot into consideration about this. Please give me some time to think it over.
[There are no messages from Fugo for some time. After taking a moment to calm down to prevent any knee jerk reactions or hasty decisions, he really does properl thinks about it. He weighs the benefits Giorno brought up against his own rattling collection of worries and finds that it's not entirely impossible to balance them out.
He is, perhaps, making up for his own embarrassment about the by taking it maybe a little too seriously.]
I am not opposed to spending some of our leisure time on missions with you. Specifically as a pre-arranged date, as described by definition 7. I think your points are all very compelling, especially the fifth one.
However, I would like to keep these points in consideration:
1) I would prefer not to mix dates & mission work. (example: infiltrating a social setting to gather information/accomplish a goal is part of the mission and therefore should not be treated or considered a date) 2) In the case of missions in a dangerous/tense environment, dates should be
What? No. That's not what I meant. I overthought it please disregard most of that message, it was stupid. I think I want to go, it's just the way you asked makes me nervous.
Don't worry about it. Why are you even worrying about that to begin with?
[You are above and beyond the call of duty already.
It's those words, niggling at the back of his mind, that keep him from further dismissing Giorno's worries. He can see the shape of it: because Fugo would do anything for him, Giorno worries about Fugo going along with things he doesn't want to do for his sake. What he can't quite figure out on his own is why that's something worth worrying about.]
It's not your fault. I'm just getting worked up over nothing because I didn't expect the conversation to turn out this way when you first messaged me. And I can tell that you're joking, mostly, with the way you asked.
I like spending time with you. I'm not nervous about that. We do things and eat together all the time, this would just be setting time aside specifically to do that in places we wouldn't usually have the opportunity to visit.
I'm nervous about it being a measure of success. I think? You aren't wrong about our collective inexperience, especially mine. I don't want to fuck up going on a date with you.
shit, that's not what i meant. i was trying to make it seem lighthearted and not a big deal because i was nervous and i did it completely backwards.
FUCK okay forget all of that
it's not a benchmark of success at all that was stupid. i just want to have one every mission because i thought it would be a good idea and i thought it would be less overwhelming if it was introduced as part of the mission but it's not, at all. and anyway quality isn't a factor of dates, it's just
you couldn't fuck up on a date with me because the success of the date is the fact that you're with me.
No that's okay I can tell that now. And I was making a joke too, sort of, except it was stupid and honestly I should probably stop trying to be clever when I am surprised and/or annoyed.
I'll forget everything you said except not really because that would be ultimately counterproductive and honestly it would be kind of stressful to have this conversation twice.
But... ok. Are you sure? It seems to me like a date could fuck up because it's boring or the movie is bad or you end up with a stomachache. Or whatever. You get what I mean, right?
but if we're on a date and the movie's bad and i get a stomachache or, i don't know, lose a pin or something, it would still be better than anything else i could be doing. if the movie's bad you'd help me make fun of it, and if i got a stomachache you'd make me tea, and if i lost a pin you'd help me look for it. i don't care about what we do, really. i want to spend time with you as just us, not as coworkers or teammates or anything like that. as
this other thing that we are
we don't really have a word for it yet, do we. but: as that. that's how i want to spend time with you. i promise you can't fail at it. you could deliberately plan the most boring date ever and i wouldn't even notice because i'd be too excited that you planned a date.
I would never, even though all of that is ... it's a lot and I'm embarrassed and mad that I'm embarrassed because nothing I want to say is going to come out right.
What you said doesn't make sense logically speaking but I think I've just got to terms that this-- other thing we are, it's probably never going to be logical and that's ok. If you're sure about all of that, I'll try not to worry too much about it. But I can't promise not to worry at all because I really don't know what I'm doing and even if I can't fail I want to do a good job if I'm the one planning. Which I realize will not be all the time, but even if I don't plan I don't want to be
I don't know. I'm thinking too much. I believe you. That's the important thing I hope. I'm going to stop writing this message now, it's really long and stupid
[. . . This is a good message. He likes it a lot. As distressed as he is to have made Fugo this nervous by going about this conversation as nonsensically as possible, he can't not love this message. It's cute. It's really cute.]
[Still. Minimizing distress seems like the right thing to do in this situation. On the other hand, everything he's tried to minimize distress so far has been pretty disastrous. His other option is . . . being honest. Isn't it.]
[He considers a message, reconsiders it, gets ready to send it after all, hesitates, and then just thinks: Well, he'll just have to deal with it.]
[A yellow headband, folded into a neat square, is hiding somewhere in Fugo's bag. Inside is a sheet of ripped-out journal paper, with a note written on it in a neat hand.]
Fugo,
This belongs to a good friend of mine. Takeda will expect it back at some point, but you can borrow it for a bit. Take care of it.
Nice work, Sherlock. Your reward's this sappy note. ☺ I knew this day would come eventually... just not this soon. Kind of stupid of me after ALASTAIR came apart, right? That's what I get for being sentimental, I guess.
There's a ton of stuff I could write to you here, but even with invisible ink it's kinda embarrassing. So I'll keep it short and sweet:
I'm glad that we got to meet, I'm glad that I got to know you, and I'm gonna miss you.
Keep an eye on Giorno for me whenever he gets back, but most importantly, take good care of yourself. You're better than you think you are, and you deserve more than you think you do. You're a pretty impressive guy. Trust me on that, if you have to pick one thing to trust me on.
We've got the tech to do it in my world, so I'll figure out how to get to yours at some point. I've always wanted to visit Italy. ...Also, you better keep up with your forms, I didn't teach you those katas for you to just slack off and forget them.
This isn't goodbye. I swear Travel safe, and I'll see you soon.
--Jin
[And no, Fugo doesn't get a say in whether he's taking this with him or not.]
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1/14; evening; i've done my waiting!!!
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[Is it about collecting information. Oh! Maybe putting together a list of dedicated supplies they should aim to have whenever they hit the ground of a new planet. Or a set of primary working contacts. Or maybe he's thinking about mentoring new members? There are plenty of practical things Giorno would like to discuss about this subject.]
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would you agree with the assessment that we often have an excess of downtime on missions, especially in the early stages?
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[Could this be.............. an idea.... about maximizing their time for maximum productivity???]
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[So....... that would be a no.]
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[Oh my god. Why is he like this??? Dates. What. No, that doesn't have anything to do with future missions. Why is he bringing this up now.]
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Well that would depend on what definition you're referring to. Please clarify:
1. A particular month, day, and year at which some event happened or will happen.
2. The day of the month.
3. An inscription on a writing, coin, etc., that shows the time, or time and place, of writing, casting, delivery, etc.
4. The time or period to which any event or thing belongs; period in general.
5. The time during which anything lasts; duration.
6. An appointment for a particular time.
7. A social appointment or engagement arranged beforehand with another person, especially when a romantic relationship exists or may develop.
8. The oblong, fleshy fruit of the date palm, a staple food in northern Africa, Arabia, etc., and an important export.
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none of the above, actually. i said dates, plural, and the definitions you provided were all singular.
[Two can play at this game.]
that said, pluralize #7 and you've unlocked my secret meaning.
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... yeah, I figured.
So.
Dates. Definition 7. Specifically on missions, as a measure of success (???)
That's what we're talking about.
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my proposal is to aim for one date per mission and count that as a mission goal. let me explain my reasoning.
one: during the information-gathering period of missions, it is imperative not to overload on data analysis or we run the risk of missing something simple due to mental exhaustion.
two: one date per mission would provide a diversion and some rest and recuperation.
three: given the variety of missions we are assigned to along with the fact that we have collectively been on zero (0) dates in our lives, we would be able to collect data on each mission about what our mutually preferred date is.
four: having something to look forward to during a stressful mission would be helpful for morale.
five: i would like to go on dates with you.
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I can see you've taken a lot into consideration about this. Please give me some time to think it over.
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He is, perhaps, making up for his own embarrassment about the by taking it maybe a little too seriously.]
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With regards to your mission dates proposal:
I am not opposed to spending some of our leisure time on missions with you. Specifically as a pre-arranged date, as described by definition 7. I think your points are all very compelling, especially the fifth one.
However, I would like to keep these points in consideration:
1) I would prefer not to mix dates & mission work. (example: infiltrating a social setting to gather information/accomplish a goal is part of the mission and therefore should not be treated or considered a date)
2) In the case of missions in a dangerous/tense environment, dates should be
[Abruptly, the message cuts off.]
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yes, giogio, I'll go on dates with you let's just not mess around while we're working or go out when it's dangerous
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[The response--responses--when they come, are reassuring. Mostly. He heaves a soft sigh of relief.]
okay. good. i'm looking forward to it, then.
[. . . wait.]
hold on, are you not opposed to it or do you actually want to go? you shouldn't say yes if you don't actually want to!
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Don't worry about it. Why are you even worrying about that to begin with?
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i didn't mean to make you nervous. sorry.
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It's those words, niggling at the back of his mind, that keep him from further dismissing Giorno's worries. He can see the shape of it: because Fugo would do anything for him, Giorno worries about Fugo going along with things he doesn't want to do for his sake. What he can't quite figure out on his own is why that's something worth worrying about.]
It's not your fault. I'm just getting worked up over nothing because I didn't expect the conversation to turn out this way when you first messaged me. And I can tell that you're joking, mostly, with the way you asked.
I like spending time with you. I'm not nervous about that. We do things and eat together all the time, this would just be setting time aside specifically to do that in places we wouldn't usually have the opportunity to visit.
I'm nervous about it being a measure of success. I think? You aren't wrong about our collective inexperience, especially mine. I don't want to fuck up going on a date with you.
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shit, that's not what i meant. i was trying to make it seem lighthearted and not a big deal because i was nervous and i did it completely backwards.
FUCK
okay forget all of that
it's not a benchmark of success at all that was stupid. i just want to have one every mission because i thought it would be a good idea and i thought it would be less overwhelming if it was introduced as part of the mission but it's not, at all. and anyway quality isn't a factor of dates, it's just
you couldn't fuck up on a date with me because the success of the date is the fact that you're with me.
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I'll forget everything you said except not really because that would be ultimately counterproductive and honestly it would be kind of stressful to have this conversation twice.
But... ok. Are you sure? It seems to me like a date could fuck up because it's boring or the movie is bad or you end up with a stomachache. Or whatever. You get what I mean, right?
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you're going to laugh at me.
but if we're on a date and the movie's bad and i get a stomachache or, i don't know, lose a pin or something, it would still be better than anything else i could be doing. if the movie's bad you'd help me make fun of it, and if i got a stomachache you'd make me tea, and if i lost a pin you'd help me look for it. i don't care about what we do, really. i want to spend time with you as just us, not as coworkers or teammates or anything like that. as
this other thing that we are
we don't really have a word for it yet, do we. but: as that. that's how i want to spend time with you. i promise you can't fail at it. you could deliberately plan the most boring date ever and i wouldn't even notice because i'd be too excited that you planned a date.
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not going to laugh at you
I would never, even though all of that is ... it's a lot and I'm embarrassed and mad that I'm embarrassed because nothing I want to say is going to come out right.
What you said doesn't make sense logically speaking but I think I've just got to terms that this-- other thing we are, it's probably never going to be logical and that's ok. If you're sure about all of that, I'll try not to worry too much about it. But I can't promise not to worry at all because I really don't know what I'm doing and even if I can't fail I want to do a good job if I'm the one planning. Which I realize will not be all the time, but even if I don't plan I don't want to be
I don't know. I'm thinking too much. I believe you. That's the important thing I hope. I'm going to stop writing this message now, it's really long and stupid
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[Still. Minimizing distress seems like the right thing to do in this situation. On the other hand, everything he's tried to minimize distress so far has been pretty disastrous. His other option is . . . being honest. Isn't it.]
[He considers a message, reconsiders it, gets ready to send it after all, hesitates, and then just thinks: Well, he'll just have to deal with it.]
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Fugo,
This belongs to a good friend of mine. Takeda will expect it back at some point, but you can borrow it for a bit. Take care of it.
Nice work, Sherlock. Your reward's this sappy note. ☺
I knew this day would come eventually... just not this soon. Kind of stupid of me after ALASTAIR came apart, right? That's what I get for being sentimental, I guess.
There's a ton of stuff I could write to you here, but even with invisible ink it's kinda embarrassing. So I'll keep it short and sweet:
I'm glad that we got to meet, I'm glad that I got to know you, and I'm gonna miss you.
Keep an eye on Giorno for me whenever he gets back, but most importantly, take good care of yourself. You're better than you think you are, and you deserve more than you think you do. You're a pretty impressive guy. Trust me on that, if you have to pick one thing to trust me on.
We've got the tech to do it in my world, so I'll figure out how to get to yours at some point. I've always wanted to visit Italy. ...Also, you better keep up with your forms, I didn't teach you those katas for you to just slack off and forget them.
This isn't goodbye. I swear Travel safe, and I'll see you soon.
--Jin
[And no, Fugo doesn't get a say in whether he's taking this with him or not.]