END OF CHAPTER 3 ; EXECUTION

[themodsgrimm]

The Story Continues... END OF CHAPTER 3 - WEEK 329 Narrators Remain ; It's execution day, naughty murder children. Breakfast is served in the dining hall, all the better to fortify you for what is to come. Wherever you might wander in the castle, you will find yourself drawn to the foyer when the clock strikes not twelve, but ten. In the distance, there is the sound of clanking armor. Yamatonokami Yasusada appears, flanked on either side by suits of armor, escorting him to his punishment. His expression is one that may be difficult for anyone who isn't a sword spirit to read, but he seems to have accepted his fate. A moment later, the Tiger appears on the foyer's staircase. Her hand trails down the banister as she sashays down it, and she takes her place at the head of the group, standing in front of what appears to be a wall. "Come along, darlings," she says. "The execution awaits." You blink, and then it's there — a door leading to the outside. The Tiger steps through it. You have no choice but to follow. Welcome to your third execution post! Please see here for the results of yesterday's voting. In addition, make sure you fill out your CR Chart for Chapter 3! If you have any questions, please ask on our Discord server or ping us on plurk. Please direct pings for the NPC to Danielle (Discord DMs preferred, then entrappings), as she will be taking point for today's NPC, and the moderator team will be on deck for all other questions. full navigation. locations taken (statuses) stories (profiles) info & faq wishing well private conversations

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LOOSE ENDS

[themodsgrimm]

[Following the execution of Yamatonokami Yasusada, Rapunzel, and 2B, everyone will be led to the grand foyer. The ornate clock opens beneath the face, revealing a compartment in which a large glass container is revealed to the eyes of everyone present. Two spouts lead from the interiors of the clock into the glass container. From one side comes a stream of crimson ink and from another, a larger amount in purple. Finally, gold ink flows down to join in as well, more than the crimson but less than the purple. When all three colors mix into the container, it appears to be black. The Tiger watches the ceremony with her lips pulled tightly together. It's hard to tell exactly how she feels about it.

Souji and Ion will find themselves overcome with a sudden burning sensation. Many phantoms feelings pass them all at the same time: their feet undergo a sensation like they're being ignited with flame, their heart is going to be pulled out of their chests, and there is the faintest feeling as though a blade is cutting across their necks - the roulette wheel spins for how their death is going to be carried out as partnerless until—

It stops.

They feel perfectly fine, like everything is slotting back into place, and a flicker of a red string is seen connecting them together before it's gone - almost like a trick of the light.

The Tiger, having watched them with narrowed eyes, smiles thinly.]

Lucky you! They've come through for you once more. [She turns back to the rest of the Narrators and announces.] These partnerless have been spared.

[But that isn't quite all. Stephanie is beckoned forward. She will find herself compelled to walk toward her, if she doesn't plan on doing so already; when she comes close enough, Tiger looks her up and down.]

Unfortunate. I'd love to take it easy on you, but I don't give multiple warnings for the same broken rule. Voting for yourself will not move this story forward. Maybe this time, the lesson will stick.

[It happens quite quickly. Tiger's claws extend and retract in a slashing motion...and all at once, Stephanie's leg is gone, severed from the knee down. At least she...took the leg that was already broken.]

I'd encourage anyone with bandages to come forward quickly.

[The Tiger will remain for questions.]

[concasse]

[Yeah uh Tiger-sama he's got a question]

Take her down.

[Oh wait was that supposed to be a question--]

... Please. Rapunzel-chan is already dead.

[themodsgrimm]

[Tiger's eyes flash at Sanji's tone, but her expression smooths out in the same instant. She turns away from him and waves a hand, and the animated suits of armor that brought Rapunzel to the gallows gently free her body and lay her respectfully on the ground.]

[concasse]

[Oh he's probably gonna get his ass kicked at some point and knows it but

it's fine.]

Thank you, Tiger-sama.

[He'll nod (as if in apology, wonder of wonders he does feel bad) and take his leave (and actually probably come back later with question after he's fetched some alcohol to so someone here doesn't die of infection.)]

[asswipe]

[jfc this whole execution is! a! lot!!!! but presumably as soon as stephanie is Safe and veronica isn't about to puke, she heads over to ask a question.]

Tiger, can... [nvm still a little queasy, but—] What were the gifts of the executed?

[for posterity... and also because she's curious, tbh.]

[themodsgrimm]

One had enhanced speed, another could control birds, and yet another could walk the castle freely without being constrained by curfew.

[axilium]

[belph's glancing in the direction of steph and co. every once in a while, because dear god, but too many cooks spoil the broth, so he'll leave them be.]

... So, can only two partners be spared, or is that something you can't answer?

[themodsgrimm]

[She looks toward the state of the execution.]

Unless you have such poor faith in your peers, I'd say that question may have already answered itself.

[axilium]

Doesn't hurt to confirm.

[fonlines]

[ Ion, still mildly dizzy, stumbles towards her before straightening himself out as best he can.

This is a long shot, but Belph has been throwing plenty of questions the Crafters' way. Why not. ]

Miss Tiger...

I thought I might ask. If any of the other parties involved in this game, such as the Historians, are lost... Would we be told their roles, afterward?

[ or only their titles, as they're erased from the list? ]

[themodsgrimm]

[She considers his question, regarding him with...worry?]

I...can reveal the additional roles of the deceased under certain circumstances. Only if the role will no longer play a part in any capacity for the remainder of the war.

[fonlines]

I see.

[ It's wan, but he smiles politely at her. Phantom deaths are... something, when you are already dying. ]

Well, thank you very much for that, then. [ ... ] Ah, are those certain circumstances in fact 'if the role will no longer play a part,' or did you mean that as an additional condition alongside whichever circumstances would be necessary in the first place?

[ he never did press the Dragon that hard for any clarification, that very first time. he sort of regrets that now, but there's nothing for it now. ]

[themodsgrimm]

The role no longer playing the part would be the circumstance.

[She gives him a polite inclination of her head.]

Do you have anything else you'd like to ask me?

[fonlines]

[ he hesitates, seeming unsure for a moment, but; ]

... Would you like simply to talk? It doesn't have to be about anything important, if you don't care to, or if it's not allowed. I'm a fair listener, I would like to think. My counterpart mentioned speaking with the Dragon, some time ago...

I wondered if you would care to do the same.

[themodsgrimm]

[There's evident surprise in her expression, but she gracefully evens it out into one of her regular smiles.]

Oh, yes, I would be delighted to share in your company. If you ever hope to speak with me, my door shall appear to all who wish for it.