( EXECUTION - WEEK 4 )

[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 pool area. 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 Pool/Outdoor Dining Area 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 under the pool's shiny new tent while all the current survivors gather. Once everyone is there, with the exception of Suzaku, the staff member will take a poster out of absolutely nowhere and hang it up for everyone to see. It seems to be a result of last night's events. VICTIMS: ALOY, THE SCIENTIST APOLLO JUSTICE, THE MORTICIAN L'ARACHEL, THE FASHIONISTA RYOU BAKURA, THE REPORTER SETO KAIBA, THE PSYCHOLOGIST MAJORITY VOTE: SUZAKU, THE WOODSMAN EXECUTIONER: H.C. ANDERSEN INNSMOUTH MOTEL & CO ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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[g101]

Oh, feelings nausea!

[ hajime? she stands at full attention, and tilts her head to ensure the flower in her hair stays. the whole movement looks stupid. ] There was? I think everyone just got heated! Sometimes arguing is a really nice thing...?

[18x0]

Do you really think so? I'm not sure that was the nice kind of arguing.

[g101]

Umm, it's sort of like... Everything happens really loudly and fast, and there's so many colors and explosions. It's so distracting, but everyone sees something like that, and I think that it's sort of important to have things all colorful like that? Like, boooooooooooom! Pop, pop, pop! And if we don't look, then maybe we'll never know what sets it all off? That's the good part of arguing.

[ a translation for this would be that it's good everyone brought their ideas and argued their parts - otherwise, different options not be explored. the more exploration, the more you learn.

hajime is bad at words? ]

[18x0]

Mmh. I think I see what you mean, but...

[She's just not a big fan of arguments. It's nicer when everyone can just get along!]

I'm worried there's going to be some animosity left over. What if it leads to someone getting hurt?

[g101]

[ hmmm. ]

Are you hurt right now?

[ genuine question. ]

[18x0]

Me?

[She's genuinely taken aback by the question.]

Why are you asking?

[g101]

Um, 'cause... you're worried about it. Is it hurting you?

[18x0]

I... I wouldn't really say so. It's not like I was even directly involved in the things that went on at the trial, so there's no need to be concerned over me.

[g101]

Hmmm... I am concerned, though! You showed up looking like it was eating you up!

But... I am sorry. Even though Andersen was probably right about me being wrong with my theory, I can't forgive him. I can see why he said it without giving up my own resolve, you know? And that's the one thing I won't ever compromise.

[18x0]

[She hesitates, but then nods sadly.]

I understand. Those things he said... he was out of line.

[g101]

Well, even if you understand, you're still sad about it. That's why you're a good person.

[18x0]

[DIRECT HIT]

Um, th-thank you...? It really isn't important how I feel about this, though!

[g101]

[ hajime's specialty tbh ]

Maybe it's not! It doesn't mean that I can't feel it is, though, just like you can't still be sad about something that doesn't really need to be a bother for you. It's a two way street, Aka-chan!!!

[18x0]

[how dare you do this to her???]

W-well! Then! We'll just have to do our best to help each other feel better, right?

[g101]

[ the REAL MURDER METHOD: giving akane nicknames and positive attention ]

Hehehe, yeppers! And we didn't do too bad this week. Maybe it still feels bad, but we managed to find out Ryou-kun's truth and find out Suzaku-kun's betrayal.

[ which andersen caused.

:/ ]

[18x0]

There are still two more killers at large, though. And who even knows how many of us actually belong to that group...

[There's still plenty to be sad about is what she's saying.]

[g101]

Ah, that's right. But dwelling on the bad stuff will tire you out waaaay faster. Just remember: Gatcha!!

[18x0]

...Gatcha?

[g101]

[ a peace sign! it's a little awkward because she can't grip her hand like she used to, but! ]

Gatcha!!!

[18x0]

...What does that mean, exactly?

[g101]

It's like when you're ready to do good and save the day, like a hero! It's that kind of feeling. Sorta like "baaaaaaam, I'm here!"

[18x0]

Oh, that feeling... I see.

[Yes, that is definitely a feeling that Akane knows well. For the best of reasons.]

I'll have to keep that in mind.

[g101]

[ Ominous ]

Good! Even if you're sad, then you can make it something to use to go forward.

[18x0]

[Akane is about to respond, but then Suzaku does his big villain speech and it seems to shake her quite a bit.]

[g101]

[ this almost slips past hajime - until andersen's speech is over, then her attention is on akane, again. smile in place, as ever. ]

They're both annoying old men, but... It kind of makes me want to try. What about you?