the general - night five.

[foxhounds]

THE GENERAL night five Instead of waking up in the jungle, you wake up elsewhere. This is the square where The General comes to decide what to do, and Ivan patiently sits on a bench, though she's as impassive as ever to what's going on. Each of you has your own foxhound who's barking happily to welcome you back. They'll help you find who you choose to hunt tonight. After all, you're saving them. You have a little while to discuss who you'll hunt tonight, but don't linger too long, since you only have until dawn. rulebook character statuses profiles All night votes will be due 8/26 by 5PM EST

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ruh roh

[foxhounds]

[ Once they've made their choice, Ivan nods, then stands as she makes her little announcement. ]

I'm sorry, Generals. Auger von Garibaldi has been protected by Rainsford tonight.

[ She bows her head lightly. ]

Your job for the night is done.

[hopefragment]

W-wait, hang on!

[He can't say he's surprised, but still.]

Gi-ne was able to get a second chance. Why not us?

[foxhounds]

[ She pauses, then seems to decide on sharing. ]

...That is because Jason Todd committed suicide. It was a different situation.

[ just in case you wanted confirmation of that theory... ]

[hopefragment]

...I see.

It says in the rules that the Rainsford can only protect someone from the General. Is there any chance either Lightray or Tayto could take him out...?

[Last-ditch effort...]

[foxhounds]

[ She shakes her head. ]

The dogs pursue whoever they find first. Once they are without a master, they are wild.

[hopefragment]

So do they work together, or will both of them be able to find a different person?

[One body or two...]

[unrulyprincess]

[WE FUCKED UP GUYS...]

...Is it you, Matt...? Ugh...!

[hopefragment]

It's got to be. Matt... confirmed for us that he spoke with the Fox just before the trial, didn't he?

It's my fault, I... should have... thought it through more carefully.

[unrulyprincess]

It is not your fault...we were all in agreement, so as to try to protect Tsurumaru...

[we're so fucked]

... And I did not wish to think that we would have to...to take on Matt.

[hopefragment]

...Yeah. Yeah.

If... if we make it to tomorrow, I'll... I'll do it. Matt trusts me, so...

[unrulyprincess]

... I will come with you.

[Because she has to look after her weenie bro.]

I owe Matt that much--we must see this through to the end.

CHILDREN THINK CLEARLY i say as i realize this way later

[gravesite]

It can't be Matt.

His name was in blue on the wall... with the rest of the role-less village, right?

[hopefragment]

That doesn't mean anything for us. Someone could easily be lying.

[Just shakes his head.]

Whoever wrote that would be an idiot to put anyone else's names in red that haven't been confirmed. People could easily have assumed that a name in red meant that the other person is a General... so I think, the names in blue are meant to mislead us.

Don't forget, Ivan's name was in blue, too. So blue could just as easily be someone "we," ["we" referring to the ordinary people on the island, not we as in murderfam,] should be trying to protect.

[gravesite]

Right, right. I forgot that the foxes could lie. [ snaps fingers.......... He thought he was onto something, but it's back to square one. Though, he does listen to what Hinata suggests about the names, instead. ] I think that's a good way of putting it. That way, it covers both the village with roles and without roles. And Ivan, too.

[ But he gives a small sigh; there's a pause, for a few seconds, before he speaks again. ] ...We're really lost without Gi-ne and Orion, aren't we?

Tomorrow night, maybe you guys should cut up the remaining names, except Auger's, and put them in a hat. And then, draw one out at random.

Haha, just kidding! But really... if we try to plan things out, it'll end up like this again.

[hijiwanwan]

[ Ugh...

Fuck?

Time to nap bye. ]

UGH AUGER @OFFICIAL_AUGER @BWS FUCK YOU i'm laughing!!!

[gravesite]

Well... That's that. The one time we plan, this happens. [ He laughs, now that the possibility of his death has skyrocketed. He'll quickly put a hand on everyone's shoulder before they leave, please listen to him, he has some last words!!! He's practically dead already, anyway. Auger is probably onto him.... ]

But, hold on! Before you all go... It was really nice killing with all of you. It made me a better person, in a way. In these five days, I think I grew to love all of you more than almost all of my previous masters. I'm a sword, so it was a strange sensation for me, but if love is when your heart feels all warm and tingly, then I've felt it while being with all of you. Hah, that's cheesy, isn't it?

Clarine, I'm cheering for you and Urashima. Take care of him, he's just a little boy. A bit spoiled and unruly, but he's got a heart of gold. Hinata, at least one night, you should kill someone. It's a life-changing experience, you know, unless you're going for the pure mastermind aesthetic.

Hijikata... Now that we know this was going to happen, thank you for embracing me the way you did, earlier today. [ He smiles. ] All these nights, thank you for being with me. Even if you think you're a bad person, demon vice commander and everything, you really aren't! I was happy when I was with you. I was happy when you came with me to kill Horikawa. I was happy when you approved of me. I was happy when you praised me. You made me the happiest while I was here, and I wanted to thank you for that.

Anywaaaaaay. If any of you have to kill me tomorrow, don't hesitate! Make it as painful as possible, I'd love that.

[ A quick nod, before he leaves. ] See you tomorrow, everyone!

Let's have a good trial.

[unrulyprincess]

[TSURU WHY.........

Clarine's just looking so terribly sad at this speech, eyes wide. She's all cried out, though. She has no more tears to shed.]

Tsurumaru...

[... there's not a lot that can be said here, though, is there?]

... I will take care of him, as best I am able to. Let us...hope for the best, tomorrow.

[gravesite]

[ UGH... he needs to get out his last words!

These next few days, a lot of suffering is going to occur, and Tsurumaru just wants to make sure that the murderdaughter that he's so fond of will be prepared... to deal with this suffering. ]

Thank you, Clarine.

Please get some rest. Will you be seeing him tonight?

[ Normally, this would be where he makes his puns... and implications... but now is not the time, and he means his words as they are said, nothing more. ]

[unrulyprincess]

I...yes, I believe so.

[If she knows Urashima at all, she thinks he'll come to check on her after that entire fiasco of an execution. She's grateful for it. It makes her feel a little warm, but at the same time...

It's hard for her to ignore the cold knot in her chest that this brings her.

She doesn't want to lose Tsurumaru as well.]

...We will not allow everyone to remain dead. All of you...we will bring all of you back to life. No matter what it takes.

[gravesite]

I'm glad. [ To hear that Urashima would be watching out for her... he exhales a sigh of relief. ] I don't know him the way that his brothers do, but from what I know... he's fond of you. He likes you a lot, Clarine, and even if you're discovered, he'll deny it. He'll fight evidence, if it's for you.

[ He thinks upon her words carefully, as these are words that she's spoken to him before. Like Urashima, she's adamant on certain things; he's fond of that, too. ]

All of my comrades are good people. For tricking them, I'm the worst one. Tell me: do you think that after what I did to them, that I still deserve to come back?

[hopefragment]

...

[Pure mastermind aesthetic... Since when am I the mastermind?

Either way, Hinata's just going to bow at the waist. He's actually... while he's upset about this, he's almost grateful to have the chance for honest closure for once. The thing he was denied with both Orion and Gi-ne.]

Don't worry. We'll... make sure to get you out, no matter what. So even if it takes some time... please trust us. I'm sorry that I made so many wrong decisions, but I won't... let you down.

[gravesite]

The only way you guys would get me out is if you win. Could you do that, for us? For me, as well as Gi-ne and Orion? If I see them... I'll tell them that they're missed.

[ There's a rueful expression that rests on his lips, and he brushes a strand of white hair from his face. ] You know my lifespan, as much as you don't want to believe it. Waiting a few more days is not something that troubles me.

As for trust... I thought I made it pretty clear that, despite my disdain for humans, I've come to trust all of you even more than my own comrades. You, Clarine, Hijikata, Orion, and Gi-ne, and all of our puppies.

It may sound odd, but for me, dying is a blessing. There is no need to apologize.

[ He reaches out now, giving Hinata's ahoge a warm pat. ] Please take care of everyone else, Hinata.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LOmFBBq4T0

[hijiwanwan]

[ Ugh. Those words. Again. Except he would never have thought he would hear them here. ] Hmph, stop saying ridiculous things.

[ Way to ruin the moment! Again! ]

If you're trying to act like you know me, then you're wrong. Maybe we should just kill you now and get it out of the way since you think you're so sure you're going to die tomorrow. Why wait all trial when it's such a bother. [ Hijikata looks away... However, he clenches his fist and grits his teeth, trying to retain most of his anger. Ugh...

He's so tired of losing people. He's so tired. He really needs to win this game... Damn. ]

this is no longer for ivan she betrayed us. i'm just a sinner

[gravesite]

[ Even hearing words like these from Hijikata is a familiarity that Tsurumaru wants to hear one more time. And really, if it were possible, he would wholly take Hijikata up on that offer. His laughter is shaky, as he covers his mouth with a sleeve, dipping into a habit he's picked up from ages ago. ]

As much as I would love that...

I want to see you tomorrow, Hijikata. Before I die, I want to see you.

You're the prettiest when you're in the sunlight, you know? Horikawa always said that assassination under the darkness was his specialty, and the point of assassination is probably not to be seen, but when I look at you, I never want to look away. The only way that I'll die happily is if yours is the last face that I see.

[ He'll reach for Hijikata's hand, intertwining their fingers together, pressing it against his chest. ]

Will you make me happy one final time?

@ivan let us vote again

[hijiwanwan]

Hmm, I'm not obligated to listen to you.

Actually, you should be listening to me, and obeying quietly. You're in no position to say anything. [ He scoffs. Despite having the hand pressed to his chest he steps forward, pushing Tsurumaru back with him... (honestly he's just... Trying to... Get away from the Weenie Cru okay. Kids go play with your puppies. Build sand castles. Alright? Alright). ]

You know what position you should be in? [ His lips turn up into a small smirk, though his voice at a low, yet threatening whisper. ] On your knees like the dog you are, you don't feel any shame right? So you shouldn't protest.

So... Are you going to listen?

Flattery won't get you anywhere, I'm not the nice person you think I am.