( DEPARTURE )

[abhoth]

SURVIVORS: 42 At 6:00 PM on the dot, everyone who has died during the ritual will awaken in their respective beds. Whole and unscathed, it would be far too easy to say that everything has been nothing but a fever dream. But the truth, as always, is far different from what the heart yearns for. For the first time in five weeks, night falls over the City of Yuggoth. The sun no longer hangs over your heads, its presence dark and oppressing. Instead, a soft, blue light shines down from the sky. It's not quite the moon, no. The Unclean's avatar is still visible in the sky, after all. But it's comforting. It's the promise of new beginnings, of newly forged bonds, and pacts that neither heaven nor hell are capable of tearing down. Does this singular moment in time make everything they've been through worth it? No, probably not. But this is the end. Their journey is over. Now it's time for forty-one (41) individuals to choose their destination, while one (1) is left behind. The unmarked room between the Kitchen (still wrecked — thanks, Tsurugi) and Laundry room is now open. Faceless men will be giving away baseball caps, pens, keychains and all the splendor of Yuggoth, as well as glossy photos taken throughout the ritual... for most, it will be a photo of their dead body and the manner in which they died. Yikes. A toy machine has also been left here, with a sign that reads TELEGRAM FUND: DEPOSIT YOUR CLUE TOKENS SO EVERYONE CAN CONTACT THEIR FRIENDS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANDERSEN, SO DON'T ASK. - ABIGAIL. Manning the Curio Shop won't be the only duties the faceless men have been relegated to, however. They'll be hunting down everyone but the new facilitator in order to give them a bus ticket. The destination and time of departure will be blank upon initially receiving it, but as soon as one thinks of where they want to go? Both fields will be filled in, and will be adjusted accordingly if anyone has a last minute change of heart. It seems like, in the end, it's up to the residents to decide whether to return home or to catch a ride with one of their new friends. Starting from 6:00 AM on Tuesday morning (a fact only discernible thanks to the Grandfather clocks, as the sun refuses to rise again), double decker buses will roll by the motel to pick residents up. There will be several buses, each one remaining at the entrance for fifteen minutes and the next one arriving after an hour long interval. Bus tickets will refuse to change after the first bus has arrived, so try not to be too indecisive lest you wish to remain in this realm or strike a deal with the Unclean. On the bright side, there are at least two to four days before everyone has returned home. May as well get those final goodbyes over with, right? It's a wrap, everyone! Thank you for the wild ride, and don't forget to check out the Love Meme and TL;CR Meme. You can use this post to thread out those last goodbyes. ( quick navigation ) ic rulebook | locations | statuses | room assignments private conversations | ic profiles | graveyard | full navigation

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[abhoth]

It was my pleasure. Rarely has a Teacher been so perfectly fitted. It was as if the Unclean chose you herself.

[ Briefly: ]

I apologize for the quality of our last dinner. You'll find my men have prepared you a meal for your travels.

[ A small box is brought out by one of the staff members, a bento box filled with fresh greens, steamed rice, and rich flavorful meat. ]

[18x0]

[YOU NEVER KNOW WITH GOBLINS OKAY

but she's squeezing his hand gently.]

I do. Regardless of how evil this place is, it allowed me to save six billion lives, so I'm grateful.

[abhoth]

It is my duty to provide the best service for this motel, even in the final hours of this ritual.

[ He says weakly, almost bitterly. ]

[abhoth]

It's not as riveting a tale as you believe.

We were both natives of this realm before it was offered to the Unclean. With our professions and social standing so vastly different, we only met through pure chance due to a mutual acquaintance.

[abhoth]

Yes, I suppose you are right. But even so— this role is not one I would wish upon another.

[disinterested]

[UM]

[ninjay]

[ you can also spot jay in various places this day.

like kaito, he stops by the curio shop but it's not to go shopping. he's sitting at the table in it, looking at a wikihow explanation of how to rip off your fingernails with forceps. his expression is fairly unreadable, so it's hard to tell if he is thinking of it fondly or is just annoyed about it. it's probably both.

besides that, you can see him just wandering around. he's holding the ugly as shit otter plush that dipper gave him?? it's hideous but he's keeping it. he's also taking with him a few other things, but the otter is the only thing clearly visible aside from the friendship bracelet he made with mabel. ]

[g101]

[ unfurling the paper crane reveals that it's less of a letter and more of a series of instructions. still, the handwriting is confident.

Hajime Ichinose's five step program to never forgetting your friends and loved ones

Step 1: Hold your left arm over your chest and confidently say "Gatcha!!" when you feel alone

Step 2: Wear a boutonniere as often as possible

Step 3: Say fuck a lot!

Step 4: Its okay to love people and say it

Step 5: I'll remember for you if you ever forget

...and from a potted plant, hajime's head pops out. there's a leaf stuck in her hair. ]

I had more planned but I ended up scrapbooking in my rulebook.

[18x0]

Would you rather keep it forever?

[abhoth]

If it meant sparing another, yes.

[18x0]

...You're a good man, Craftly.

[And that's all she can say, because there really isn't anything else to be done.]

[ninjay]

Hello, Craftly.

[ jay, unsurprisingly since this has been his default mood for the whole ritual, looks tired. ]

We could still end it for you.

[crimsonsparrow]

[Suzaku takes a brochure.]

Upon inquiring about this previously, I was told that it should be possible for me to stay in the same realm as Andersen. I expect that that still holds true.

[The brochure is kind of vague...but, well, what other choice does he have. He knows the faceless men aren't going to respond, he's just going to squint at them suspiciously anyway.]

[pinesfortruth]

[TACKLES JAY TO THE GROUND

in a hug!!! this time!! so you know maybe he won't fall to the ground??? look he's not a huggy person he just thought it'd be funny]

[lohengrins]

You should speak with your friends.

[ a hand rests against his hip. knowing where knoll is more like an instinct at this point. ]

There's no telling when you'll be able to again, after all.

[intolerable]

Heh...

[ She wipes away at the tears brimming at her eyes. ] I'm already unstoppable, okay? I just...

[ She has a long way to go, no matter how much her powers from birth have spoiled her. She vows to her own heart she will not stop until she's stronger than every other witch she knows-- and has proven it to herself over and over. ]

I'll become the greatest witch in the universe! In every universe! And I'll come back and save you, so wait for me until then!

[ninjay]

[ when jay spots girge, he immediately walks over. he's not carrying the otter plush because this is one conversation he doesn't want to look completely ridiculous to anyone who walks by. ]

What are you going to do?

[crushcard]

[ He's not letting anyone see his ticket, but it's filled out, and he has it stashed in the pocket of his coat - finally reclaimed, and somehow the weight of it feels right on his shoulders.

He's probably only going to be seeking out a few people in particular, but other than that, he'll probably be found just loitering around, just. People watching, probably.

He's just waiting for the bus. also #nosleep life.

... He does, however, pick up a rather uncharacteristic tentacle beast plushie, on a whim, from the souvenir shop. Actually, it's not really a whim - it's a present. ]

[intolerable]

What curse?

[ She sniffles as she finally embraces him in a hug. Gosh, after all that time, she really did miss him! She was cheering him on the entire time from the graveyard, glad that he kept his promise about making grand speeches to her. She was almost disappointed he missed her trial, but not much. She didn't want him to see her like that, either. ]

[rextenebrae]

... I know.

[ By now, Knoll has strolled into the gardens out of pure habit. He's standing nearby the water fountain, and raises a hand to lightly rest upon the top. ]

But, maybe it is better this way. I haven't a lot to say beyond "good bye". It wouldn't make much of a difference.

[ninjay]

[ WAR FLASHBACKS

ok no. jay has been surprised every time someone has hugged him post-reveal, and that is still the same here. at least this time, it's less surprise that someone else doesn't hate him and more because dipper definitely does not seem the hugging type. ]

Oh no. I'm being mugged.