( MINGLE - WEEK 2 )

[abhoth]

SURVIVORS: 40 The sun is shining, the air conditioner units hum as they always do, and a gentle morning breeze blows against the windows. The scent of pine cones and evergreen follow you wherever you go in the motel, save for the parking lot and outdoor pool. It seems like someone was very generous with the detergent while moping the floors. The two grandfather clocks (one on each floor) will ring with each passing hour, indicating the time of day without fail. With this knowledge — they'll note the motel will continue to be surrounded by fog until 8:00 AM on the dot. It is at that hour that the fog will begin to recede. Not enough to reveal the whole city, but enough to allow residents to explore some of the buildings surrounding the motel. And speaking of the motel, it seems like the Storage room has unlocked itself overnight. How quaint. Welcome to Week 2's mingle, everyone! As of this week, we are now accepting murder proposals. If you're interested in having your character murder someone this week, please send in your proposal before Tuesday, 9:00 PM EST. We'll be contacting you on plurk over the week to finalize the details, or ask for rescheduling if necessary. As always, feel free to PM us or send us a PP over plurk if you have any questions! ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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[rextenebrae]

[ He'll face Apollo with a bit of a smile. ]

There are many other flowers here that can be used for someone who had passed, and these are one of them. Though, they can be a symbol for 'rebirth' and enduring life as well.

...They are also easy to take care of, and don't wilt too quickly. So, I thought that they may be fitting for the recently departed.

[vitamin_a]

That's nice of you. Enduring life and rebirth...I see...

[Well it's not a bad idea, and the meaning is fitting]

Got a place in mind to put them in? It's the kind of thing that'd be better where people can see it. It'd be like a memorial for the departed.

[rextenebrae]

[ It's really the little things. ]

Oh, I see. Well...I don't have a place in mind. Would you like to help me pick out one?

[vitamin_a]

Of course. You need a place where everyone passes by, where does who want to honor the deceased can do it anytime. That'd be...the motel entrance?

[Apollo crosses his arms]

If you can find a way to make sure nobody can mess with it that'd be a good place.

[rextenebrae]

Alright, thank you.

[ ... ]

Hopefully I can. Though, if anyone did mess with it, that would bring misfortune upon them.

[ Respect the dead and all that. ]

[vitamin_a]

Nobody would be so petty as to mess with memorials for innocent people.

[...he hopes]

[rextenebrae]

People can be rather cruel.

[ ... ]

After what had just happened last week, I was simply reminded of that. But, we'll see I suppose.

[vitamin_a]

I know people can be rather cruel, but messing with the memorial would be nonsense, even for the real killer.

[Apollo hasn't met anyone who is a major jerk for the sake of being a major jerk, all the criminals and killers he knows always had a concrete objective in mind]

It's still worth a try. What do you need besides those two flowers? I'll help you.

[rextenebrae]

Yes, that's true.

[ ... He is sure Apollo would flip if he had the chance to meet Valter. Then again, who wouldn't. Still, for now he concedes. ]

I supposed I'll need something to put them in... like a small pot? Though, I supposed we could put them in cups too. I don't believe I need much else besides that.

[vitamin_a]

There must be an empty pot somewhere in this whole garden. I'll be back in a moment.

[And there he's back, with a small pot]

Do you do this kind of thing often back at your home? Looking for flowers for special occasions and remembering the dead for one reason or another?

[rextenebrae]

[ For a moment, Knoll's expression is grateful when Apollo does that and he murmurs a soft, 'thank you'. ]

There are many back home who do this. I...

[ He's about to say he doesn't, but then, he recalls Prince Lyon and a grave of flowers. His eyes are filled with sorrow and a tinge of regret. ]

I didn't do it very often. But, after what had happened, I thought Hana and Jason deserved that much. It's a reasonable thought... isn't it?

[vitamin_a]

It's a reasonable and kind thought. This'll sound a bit cliché, but I'm sure Jason and Hana would be glad you're taking the time to think about them.

[Cheer up, Knoll, it'll be fine]

[rextenebrae]

[ Knoll actually has little faith things will be fine, but at least at Apollo's words, he'll be able to manage a small smile. ]

I think it sounds more than just cliché--it sounds just about right.

[ ... ]

Hmm, can you humor me for a little? If you returned home, what would you do?

[vitamin_a]

I'd go to my workplace immediately, see if my friends are okay.

[They must be deadly worried about him. Apollo hopes they're not in a state of continuous panic. They're competent, but it's doubtful they'll think of looking in another world]

Why the question?

[rextenebrae]

... I was just curious, that's all.

[ He begins to reach for the pot. ]

[vitamin_a]

[Here, take it]

You have been thinking of what you'd like to do once you're back at home, haven't you?

[At least that seems like the likely reason]

[rextenebrae]

[ He'll take it. ]

No. I don't even know if I will return home [ ye of little faith strikes again. ], and on the chance I do, I have already decided what I will do.

[vitamin_a]

[You really are a pessimistic person, eh, Knoll?]

And what is it?

[rextenebrae]

[ Knoll considers not answering, but he figures that it matters little. ]

... Disappear. I've done all that I can to help my fellow people, and it would not serve anyone well if I were to linger within the kingdom.

[ Living out a life as a hermit as his own personal punishment, essentially. ]