[that came earlier than josh expected, so the surprise on his face is genuine for the second it's there. then it's replaced by his usual smile because CAN'T!! BREAK CHARACTER!!!]
I'm not sure if I should be grateful you agreed or worried you did while thinking I've got "crazy schemes" planned out.
[neku JUST accepted and can absolutely take it back but look. josh has to establish who he is as a person he can't lie that much.]
Don't worry about it. I didn't ask to rob you of your agency. I'm just self-aware enough to know as much as I'd want to go it alone, with everything being about "partnership", that's not going to be possible. [and then, wryly:] Not to mention, since a vote is apparently involved, half of this game is going to be a popularity contest, and I'd almost rather die than have to play nice.
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I'm not sure if I should be grateful you agreed or worried you did while thinking I've got "crazy schemes" planned out.
[neku JUST accepted and can absolutely take it back but look. josh has to establish who he is as a person he can't lie that much.]
Don't worry about it. I didn't ask to rob you of your agency. I'm just self-aware enough to know as much as I'd want to go it alone, with everything being about "partnership", that's not going to be possible. [and then, wryly:] Not to mention, since a vote is apparently involved, half of this game is going to be a popularity contest, and I'd almost rather die than have to play nice.
[neku earned at least one truth]