Fabuki & Mephisto
Fabuki
I find that the most powerful moves in a fight are often the ones you don't make. Do you ever consider that in your games of deceit?
Mephisto
Ah, the quiet coup. I never play the move you expect—I play the silence that follows it. In a game of deceit, the real power lies in the pause, in the thought that you’re missing a step when the others are scrambling. So yes, I consider it, always, because the best tricks are those you never even think about making.
Fabuki
Silence can be a quiet companion that keeps the mind still, allowing you to see the next step clearly. When everyone rushes, a calm pause can reveal the path you’d otherwise miss. Keep that stillness, and the others will feel its weight.
Mephisto
So you think stillness is a weapon? I’ve been tripping up entire armies with nothing but a well‑timed pause. The trick is to make them feel it in their bones, then let them rush into a trap of their own making. Keep quiet, watch the chaos bloom.
Fabuki
I hear the rhythm of your pause, and I see its effect—quiet stillness can stir the chaos of others. If you wield it with calm intent, it can guide them to act on their own doubts, while you remain centered. Remember, a steady mind is the strongest shield.
Mephisto
A steady mind? Oh, dear, I’d say a quivering one is far more entertaining. Let them stew on their doubts while I sip from the cup of their confusion. The calm is just a stage, the chaos the real performance.
Fabuki
You speak of chaos as a performance, but even the loudest noise is only a sound. In the quiet, there is a chance to hear the true direction of a soul. Keep your calm, and let the rest unfold around you.
Mephisto
Ah, so you’ve turned the whisper into a prophecy, eh? I’ll keep the hush and watch the world stumble into its own little tragedy, all while I smile.