week 4

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seven vices week 4 28 players remaining ♫ monday - thursday Monday morning begins just like the rest, slow and uneasy. At 12pm, every television will go off with its usual bout of static, followed by a calm, albeit disinterested, voice. "Please gather in the hotel lobby within the next hour." That's all that it says before the televisions turn off. Anyone not in their rooms will hear the voice echoing around them as if through a speaker system, although there are (still) no speakers present. After hearing the motive, characters who choose to explore will find that the void around the town has retracted a bit, and there is now a police station to the far east of the chapel. On the chapel wall near the altar, black and white portraits of Youko, Zelos, and Morrigan have been hung up. Anyone looking for them will find that Youko's pink shoes and the fragments of Zelos's crystal are now gone. >Mingle? This is Week 4's mingle log, covering Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Investigations will go up on Friday. When posting toplevels, specify the time and location. If you plan on having any private conversations between characters, remember to let us know in the post linked below. More plot elements will be introduced this week. Mod comments will be occasionally distributed to open toplevels, accordingly. cast setting rulebook profiles private conversations

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[stupidly]

[Honestly that is not an incorrect assessment...

But Gilbert pauses, shifts where he stands, considers those words.]

...It's— not really about luck, I don't think. [Break would probably be better off without him? They would both be better off without each other?? They're a vortex of Bad Luck and Gilbert isn't even really that nice to him, all things considered...]

But I won't.

[minogame]

( It's definitely about luck. Urashima can tell! He just thinks it's Break's good luck having Gilbert for a friend versus either of them having bad luck. Because as an optimistic turtle sword it's always about good luck versus bad luck. )

Nu-uh, it's definitely about luck. He's really lucky you're a kind person.

( And he begins to gather his things from the table like he's ready to leave himself. )

... What're you going to make?

[stupidly]

[The adamant reply just earns Urashima a little huffing sound that might be something close to a laugh... IF YOU SAY SO, TURTLE SWORD.]

—I was going to make a few savory pies tonight.

[...]

Have you eaten yet?

[He can still fuss even if he's keeping his distance, okay.]

[minogame]

( What kind of huff was that... he's being serious! Gee. )

Not yet.

( THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS NO HE CAN BARELY FEED HIMSELF HERE HE NEEDS AN ADULT IN THE KITCHEN )

[stupidly]

[A LOOK... A look that says "why aren't you eating more!!!!", like a true fussy adult.]

I'll make one for you.

[And off to the kitchen! Gotta start on these pies so no turtles starve.]

[minogame]

( Okay but he actually eats just fine because there are plenty of people he can convince to cook for him? The problem is he can't cook for himself so the answer is literally always no until he finds someone to cook for him! But even then, he's feeding himself decently enough... he's not completely hopeless. )

Ah, thanks! ( He isn't even surrpised when people feed him anymore he's just grateful as usual. ) Do you need help or anything?

[stupidly]

[Gilbert fusses even when people are 100% capable of taking perfect care of themselves okay THERE'S NO ESCAPE...]

It's fine, I can manage it.

[minogame]

( Gee, Gilbert, first you avoid him then you don't let him hang around either. )

Oh... then I'll come back later. ( I guess. ) . . .

( Well, it's not like he wanted to stick around and remind you of anyone from home anyway so he'll just slip away, then. )

[stupidly]

[uuugh UGHHH HE JUST DOESN'T WANT TO BRING BAD THINGS TO URASHIMA'S DOORSTEP. There's a second where he considers going after him, but in the end, he just sets to work instead.

About an hour later, if Urashima doesn't mosey back first, he'll set out with a tray that has a little pot-pie looking thing on it though.]

Urashima?

[minogame]

( He actualy isn't back! He expected the cooking to take longer since it was for more than one person... that's how cooking works, right? But Urashima is easy enough to find, folding another one of his cranes to drop off at the school later maybe. )

Ah!( AAAAH??? He didn't expect Gilbert to come looking for him. ) Mr. Gilbert!?

( Looks at Gilbert looks at the food looks at Gilbert looks at the food LOOKS AT GILBERT-- )

... Is that for me?!

[stupidly]

[MORE CUTE ORIGAMI, oh no--

Also what kind of reaction is that?! Gilbert looks a little surprised, glancing down at the tray.]

Er— yes? It's... got carrots, potatoes, onions and peas, some chicken...

[Like he thinks Urashima has suddenly developed an allergy to any of these things and has just magically sensed they're in there.]

[minogame]

You're finished already? I thought it would take longer. ( Gee, he's scrambling over like it's his fault he didn't show up sooner or something. ) Thanks! It looks really good.

( He's a good sword spirit he isn't a picky eater, he'll eat all of his vegetables, Gilbert. And he'll reach to take the tray from Gilbert if it's all right. )

You're always cooking for me, Mr. Gilbert... I wish I could do something for you too.

[stupidly]

Oh— No, I made the dough the other night. That part would have taken the longest.

[But fortunately he was a smart cookie! Good work, Gilbert. But he'll let Urashima take the tray and seems a little relieved when the dish is complimented.]

—You don't have to do anything for me, though. If you remember to eat and drink and sleep as well as you can here, that's enough.

[minogame]

But anyone can do that. ( Eat and drink and sleep... any person can do that. ) You look out for me so I want to do something special.

( And a beat, )

Just like in the stories!

[stupidly]

Just like— in what stories? And you really don't need to do anything...

[What?! What?? Ah, but he's a weak bean at heart and he can't stand up against Urashima's shonen sparkling.]

[minogame]

When Urashima Taro saved the tiny turtle, her father thanked him by giving him lots of treasure and letting him marry his daughter who was actually a beautiful princess. ( What kind of weirdo story is he talking about, right, Gilbert? ) And when the hunter saved the crane from the trap, she made him and his wife beautiful cloth to sell for money.

( He can keep prattling story summaries off if Gilbert doesn't get the hint... )

And you know... it's the same for sword spirits too. If you take care of a sword, it'll take care of you too so I wanna do something special for you. Ah... maybe that can be the beginning of my story, heh heh.

( Since there aren't any famous stories about sword spirits. Famous swords, yes. Spirits? No. )

[stupidly]

[He gets it, he gets the hint!! And he looks appropriately flustered because what the heck, that's too cute... Too cute! Too pure! When will someone stop Urashima.]

Uh— [What an elegant start.

But really, he doesn't know what to say?! He doesn't want to burden Urashima, but when he phrases it like that, it almost sounds like he'd be the one during Urashima a favor instead?!]

...I— Well. ...I guess if you don't mind, then it's fine. But I still can't think of anything.

[minogame]

That's okay... but if you think of anything, you have to ask, got it?!

( Let him show his gratitude like a good spirit. ) I'll keep thinking of a way too!

[stupidly]

You're really enthusiastic about this...

[Should he feel guilty?? Appreciative?! He's not even sure what he's doing anymore, honestly.]

But— thank you? ...You should eat your dinner before it gets cold, though.