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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monday, library

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[While she's certainly started sleeping better, this weekend was an emotional roller coaster and she's never been so drained in her life.

She grabs a book at random and sinks into a chair nearby.]

Not really.

[finethanks]

No? Is there anything you'd like to talk about, perhaps? I could bring us some tea, and I'll sit and listen to your woes. ♪

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... I don't know if I want to talk about some of it yet.

[Because it's so scary to actually think about what she feels and have to deconstruct it.]

I'm worried about the end of this week and we haven't even gotten there yet.

[finethanks]

That's how it is, isn't it...

[He leans forward in his chair, folding his book over his finger so not to lose his place, but still trying to be a little closer to Rebecca.]

Please, don't worry yourself too much. Your presence helps Goro as much as his helps you, so I'd appreciate it if you could stay calm. Things are coming to an end, slowly but surely, aren't they?

1/2

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It's a lot easier said than done! [She snaps.

It takes her a moment to realize she's done it.]

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[She pulls in on herself.]

I'm sorry that I yelled, Eichi. I'm trying. I'm really trying.

[finethanks]

[Eichi doesn't flinch at her snapping at all. He manages to remain calm, somehow, reaching over to cover one of her hands with his own.]

There's no need to apologize, Rebecca-chan. After all... there are many people in this castle who should be yelling at me, who either refuse to or never had the proper chance. [Does that make it better]

Dealing with emotions of this level is similar to dealing with physical illness. Focus on your breathing. Long, deep breaths, and only allow yourself to focus on something positive, such as a goal. We will get through this. Things can be fixed. We're nearing the end, and we have to do our best.

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You're protecting who you love. [As long as love is involved, of course everything is forgivable. For love, for true love. Rebecca can't hold it against him.

She breathes, long and deep, trying to focus on winning this game. But instead her mind wanders and she jerks out of it, shaking her head.]

[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...~

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[Somebody else started saying that to her recently as well. But the whole fairy tale ideal was something that's completely ingrained into her subconscious.

She takes a short breath before she starts counting up with Eichi.]

Four... Five... Six...

[At least her breathing is getting easier.]

[finethanks]

Seven... eight...

[Eichi is helping her patiently, calmly, and makes sure she's breathing as she should be as he does, too.]

Nine... ten! Even if it's just a small amount, isn't that a bit more calm? Thinking of it that way, you can take control of yourself little by little. Whenever I'm in a panic and feel as if I can't control it at all, I use that technique to regain that control.

It really does work, even if it may feel a bit silly. If we do it together, it's not so bad, is it?

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[At least with that, she looks considerably more at ease. Even if she doesn't look entirely calm, it's better than she started out.]

A little. ... Does this happen to you a lot?

[Because it definitely used to happen to her, but not enough that she ever learned any actual coping mechanisms.]