CHAPTER 7 ; MINGLE

[themodsgrimm]

The Story Continues... CHAPTER 7 - WEEK 715 Narrators Remain ; Just before Narrators awake, those who are still attached to partners will dream of the two of them together – and then the sudden snap of a red string that connects the two of them. Once they awake, they’ll find the entire section of the rulebook pertaining to Partners has disappeared entirely. Apparently the time for partnerships is over. In addition, the castle has begun to empty out. Perhaps Narrators will notice it now especially on this morning, as their footsteps echo and the halls lack the familiar faces they’ve come to know. Upon entering the dining hall, the tapestries of Evan Hansen, Lord El-Melloi II, Natsuo, Fon Master Ion, Fane, Varian, and Zelos Wilder will all catch flame and disappear as the fire engulfs them entirely, leaving nothing behind. Yet one oddity seems to have enchanted the castle this week – there are the sounds of running footsteps and the familiar laughter of those who have departed. Should you choose to follow this noise, you’ll be led to the Puppet Room. The door will shut behind you – you’ll catch be movement out of the corner of your eye. Yet instead of a puppet entering the stage and re-enacting a dramatic scene, it will just suddenly appear… closer to you. It lingers there, and makes no other move. Welcome to Week 7, everyone! We would also like to remind players to submit all of their Chapter 6 PCs and new PCs at the Private Conversations page and review the weekly ooc notes for important details in the castle. Something odd will be arriving on Wednesday, July 25th so keep your eyes peeled for that as well. full navigation. locations taken (statuses) stories (profiles) info & faq wishing well private conversations

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[nivation]

[ NO SOUJI FOR ENDGAME OR KYOUKA WILL RIOT

She should have put Souji in her yan ultimatum, too. She indirectly hurt Souji, and now she wonders what else she could have used to cause a loud sound. Maybe she should have caused an explosion? (No.)

Kyouka is stiff when he initially hugs her, but she relaxes after a moment because it's Souji. ]

You should bandage your hands.

[nivation]

[ Nico, you should've stayed asleep.

Kyouka doesn't see why she shouldn't obey Nico's request, so she walks up the few steps to stand next to him. ]

That wasn't rash.

[ She is pretty sure.}

[disclosures]

Yeah. You know... I had some talks recently. They worked out pretty well.

[She's not doing amazing, but she's better than she was. Sometimes improvement is as good as it gets.]

[resumed]

[He should have stayed asleep but now he's aware and will be for the next like four days. Irregardless he gives Kyouka a quizzical look even as he just. Kind of sighs.]

I suppose not given you at least gave some warning. [Still rash tho.] What did I say yesterday though?

[Don't be a target!!]

classics

[nivation]

[ Nah, Kyouka will let him get covered in the ink of his kills. ]

Are any of us winning?

[ Everyone is some kind of combination of sick, tired, or depressed. ]

[nivation]

Unless someone changes their faction, it's fine.

[ She's not worried. Someone can try to call her bluff, and who knows what will happen then? ]

[sanguinairy]

[wow eichi doesn't actually kill anyone in canon??? the biggest twist yet

Souji glances up at the tapestries at that, though, lips briefly pressing into a thin, thoughtful line.]

--Probably. [WELL, THIS IS FINE.] We should get you cleaned up.

[sanguinairy]

[Akechi please stop kicking podiums and bruising your toes over books because of your issues.]

Well, it hasn't been very predictive or informative for a while.

[It's almost like they're the ones determining what goes in it, hm.]

[sanguinairy]

[NO REST FOR THE WICKED DIDN'T YOU HEAR BRITT]

No, it's fine. There's plenty of space.

[He only has one or two letters to consider, anyway, so he won't need to spread his paper out very far.]

Should you head back to your room, though...?

[sanguinairy]

With the objectives being unnecessary now, I would hope there won't be any need for one.

[Unless someone destroyed Waver in such a weird way because of a grudge and not an objective. RIP in that case.]

[sanguinairy]

[NO, HIS LADDER... HIS LIBRARY!! This is the second time in days he's been carried out of the library, why is this is life now.

That said, with a last brief backward glance at his abandoned shelf, he'll just apparently resign himself to this fate. At least he's like, the least fussy person in the world to carry. Very light, and he settles neatly into Shirasu's arms like he's Long Since Accepted that people are just going to carry him around like sick potatoes.]

Just water is fine. Thank you...

[sanguinairy]

[ONE PERSON IN THE YAN ULTIMATUM IS ENOUGH!! And plates are definitely better than an explosion, he'd much rather deal with that, okay.]

They're fine.

[Unlike! Kyouka!! Who has clearly just been having one big nonstop Moment™ since Jae-ha died. He wishes he could be better at helping to hold people together, but this is about the best he can do for now. Just helping to clean the messes she may make and offering what little support he can.]

Do you intend to stay here?

[How long is Kyouka planning on loudly threatening people gosh.]

[sanguinairy]

[Considering their not-too-distant conversation about loss, Souji's brow immediately creases in an empathetic sort of understanding. Exactly what she hadn't wanted is exactly what had ended up happening, huh...]

...It's not usually a bad thing, to be able to make connections like that.

["Usually". Softer, somewhat gentle in its apology:]

But I know you were hoping to avoid it.

menagerie

[axilium]

[veronica...]

... I was just about to say that you look like you're living your best life?

classics, monday

[psychedelica]

A miracle happened for you. You shouldn't be complaining.

[ Hikage doesn't seem to care one way or another whether Eichi gets his hands dirty (literally, in this case.) ]

[disclosures]

[She hears that "usually" and usually she would be in agreement. But the circumstances of this place makes her less willing to connect, especially as they draw closer to the end.]

I hate this feeling.

[finethanks]

I appreciate your understanding, but it shouldn't grant me a pass to do anything I'd like. Even I understand that.

[Still, he's not focusing on himself, right now! Or he's not trying to. He coughs, covering it, but then reaches to cover her hand with his free one, squeezing her hand.]

Come, now. Don't grow frustrated with yourself, or you'll make it worse. I'd sing a song, but we're in a library, you know? So why don't I just help you count to ten, instead. One, two, three...~

[finethanks]

Well, I did spend some time doing that, if you insist on bringing it up. But there was plenty else that I was up to, you know?

I spent so much time discussing you, that I forgot that I hadn't said hello at all. It's my fault... I hope you'll forgive me.

[finethanks]

In the end, I believe we will have that victory.

[Or, that's what he's hoping for. He's still just watching the ink pool in his hand then drip down.]

Are you doing alright, Kyouka-chan? If you're one of those who is angry with me, it's fine if you want to punch me.

[finethanks]

[Not if mentally breaking them doesn't count! Yay!]

Does it matter? I've already stained these hands beyond what can be cleaned. [dramatic] Well, but I'd like to avoid getting it on my face, I suppose.

[finethanks]

[Ah, Hikage, pal, buddy. A comment like that gets a bright smile, and then a flick of Eichi's fingers to send some ink his way.]

I'm not, though? [That question mark] Don't tell me you're jealous, Hikage-kun?

[axilium]

Discussing me? My, should I be concerned?

[finethanks]

Not at all. ♪ They were all good things.

[axilium]

Somehow, I doubt that.

[finethanks]

Why is that? [Eichi chuckles.] It's true, you know?

And anyway, why are you telling everyone secrets except me? That's so lonely... Even when you already knew what I was.