( EXECUTION - WEEK 3 )

[abhoth]

Unlike the previous day, those who are asleep past 8:00 AM will experience no pain as they're roused awake. Instead, they're pulled from their sleep peacefully, almost as if enveloped in a mother's loving embrace. A comfortable warmth spreads through their body as they open their eyes, finding themselves free of any grogginess or disorientation. Similarly, those who woke up early or were unable to sleep at all will find themselves alert and ready to take on the day. Considering what is about to transpire, however... no one would be blamed for wishing they could stay asleep. "Good morning. My staff and I hope you were able to sleep well. As promised, an execution will take place on this fine day. Please make your way to the Dining Hall. A member of our distinguished staff will be waiting for you with a summary of last night's results." Just like the previous day, residents who do not make their way to the Dining Hall before 8:15 AM will be forcibly escorted out of their rooms (or wherever else they may be). True to Craftly's words, one of the faceless men will be waiting in the Dining Hall while all the current survivors gather. Once everyone is there, with the exception of Mira, the staff member will slip a transparency into the projector, switching the device on to reveal what appears to be a telegram. VICTIM STOP MARTY MIKALSKI STOP THE BOOTLEGGER STOP VICTIM STOP RACHEL CLAUDIUS STOP THE ATHLETE STOP MAJORITY VOTE STOP MIRA STOP THE GHOST STOP EXECUTIONER STOP JAKE ENGLISH STOP INNSMOUTH MOTEL & CO ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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[splinten]

[Oh, great. Jake is basically vivisecting himself for as empathetic as he is, and Dirk has to keep the Little Mermaid here from turning into seafoam. There's a brief gesturing because why???????? ANDERSEN??? and then he grabs at the back of Andersen's shirt to try to stop him.]

Dude.

[No.]

[splinten]

[There's a sharp jerk of his hold, like a dog shaking prey that tried to get loose.]

Nice try going for a weakspot. As if I can do a damn thing for him here except keep someone he gives a shit about alive.

[But he looks at Andersen again, and lets go of him.]

[ungodly]

[ it seems like heather found her way to the lakeside of her own accord, and she looks shocked to see dirk and andersen here. she practically jogs to dirk's side, waving at andersen manically. ]

What the hell are you doing?! Are you loony? That's why I brought this!

[ heather digs through one of the pockets of her vest for a second until she pulls something out. something.. nasty. with fur of white and a plump, pink tail, it's clear what it is — it's a dead rat. ]

[ungodly]

Sure you can catch it with your stubby little arms?

[ either way, she's lobbing it right to him, its little nasty matted form flying right towards andersen. ]

[ungodly]

Sorry. Force of habit.

[ you get used to referring to people's arms in the plural. ]

Fine. But don't wade too far. You only have like, one more foot to submerge.

[ she crosses her arms and turns to walk back to the main execution area, glancing back at andersen every once in a while. to make sure he's still kicking. ]

[splinten]

[Oh thank fuck, thanks for your random dead rats]

[ungodly]

[ it's not a random rat it's a very purposefully procured one!! ]

Uh.. don't ask. I had it prepared.

[ that means she fuckin killed it herself ]

[splinten]

[That... makes sense. Actually. He nods.

But his eyes stray up to Jake, distant. He's such a kind person. And....]

It was a good idea.

[To Heather. But his voice has lots its present edge.]

[splinten]

[Hah. He doesn't laugh, but he knows exactly the line to say.]

I might splinter. But I don't break.

[It feels like the words of another person. Maybe it is. Maybe it comes from another splinter of him, fractured but in another way, split into fragments and configured into a different person than the mass of shattered pieces he is now. It doesn't matter. Jake is suffering and Andersen has to be kept alive. He stands at the edge of the lake and readies himself to dive in and drag Andersen back out.]