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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ivan

[foxhounds]

[ Once everyone wakes up, Ivan will approach them each in turn to give them a tight hug, if they'll allow it. ]

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[foxhounds]

look I didn't forget this time

[unrulyprincess]

[You know what...that was a really rough trial for all of them, she's pretty sure. But Clarine in particular is shaken, blood still on her gloves, though now dried.

She looks down at them for a long moment, expression dull, and then bitterly and tearfully she buries her face in her knees, arms wrapped tightly around her legs.

They can plot murder in a second. They have to mourn, first. And even knowing that Gi-ne was already dead hardly helps the feeling that Clarine definitely ripped that knife across her throat.]

[unrulyprincess]

[This is why you're the best Ivan, and not that other chick.

Clarine allows it, breath shuddering at the contact, though she doesn't think to return the hug until it's already over.]

We...can still do this...correct?

[They have to win so desperately, but every time they lose someone it feels even more hopeless.]

[hopefragment]

[What's happening Ivan, are we having a conversation or-- oh.

Ivan's a good five inches shorter than Hinata, so when he finally wraps his arms around her in return, after an awkward, confused pause, he can fool himself into thinking this is for her sake.]

This isn't going to stop us. We're going to win.

[He is absolutely saying that for her sake and not his own. Yep.]

[foxhounds]

[ Clarine gets an especially tight hug, at least, since she knows it was hardest for Clarine. ]

Yes. This is when things get more difficult... But you can do it.

[foxhounds]

[ Just don't Despair, Hinata. That's what she wants to make sure of. :( ]

I know. I believe in all of you from the bottom of my heart.

[hopefragment]

[Alright well we lost murdermom. This... hurts a lot, and honestly, Hinata can't approach Clarine right away. Not because he blames her, but because he's having some SHSL Issues as a result of (seeing himself as) being largely responsible for Gi-ne's death.

Eventually, though, he does venture over, wordlessly taking a seat beside her, close enough that his shoulder bumps hers on the way down. Another moment, then he shifts to move one arm. If she wants a hug, he'll do that. If not, he won't mind.

He's just going to silently grieve beside her either way.]

[unrulyprincess]

[She doesn't mind giving him his space--she knows it must have hurt Hinata a lot as well. Gi-ne had always been there for the both of them, encouraging them and protecting their fragile weenie hearts from Tsuru and Hijibaka, and to have lost her almost feels unreal.

So when he offers her that one-armed hug, she just leans into it.

It's not as though he's Klein, certainly not. But...she feels some sort of affection either way.

But for now, silently grieving--but knowing they're not alone--is the best they can manage.]

[unrulyprincess]

...There were so many deaths last night. Are those killers still out there as well?

[They obviously have to fear for their own lives as well, but...if they can maybe take advantage of that, that'd be nice too.]

[foxhounds]

[ She nods. ]

Yes— And Tayto will be joining them. [ Because I forgot to mention Gi-ne's dog is gone too whoops ]

[hijiwanwan]

[ Ugh... Murdermom is gone and murderdad is left??? Awkward dad that is too...

Hijikata is definitely upset about Gi-ne- how can he not be!!! He only knew her for about five days but he was definitely able to warm up to her (surprisingly), so... ]

Hey... [ Fuck? Fuck... Comfort isn't his forte. He kneels down next to Clarine, and puts a hand on her shoulder, shaking lightly to grab her attention for the most part. ]

Listen, I'm sure Gi-ne wouldn't want you to be crying about her- we have to win this remember? Which means she'll come back and you can see her again.

[ If only if it was that easy back at home though... ] You can still make it through this.

[unrulyprincess]

[There's the faintest of smiles at that.]

...Good dog. She would have appreciated that.

[Go give em hell, Tayto.... A slow breath, and Clarine nods. She doesn't feel as though there's much more to ask--they're in the final stretch, and everything is going to be bloody now. If they can just survive for a bit longer... they can still win.]

I shall believe in us as well. We are not beaten, and we shall not be. For the sake of us all.

[foxhounds]

[ Ivan takes a step back, then puts a hand comfortingly on Clarine's shoulder. ]

...You won't be. I'm on your side, so I'll make sure you live.

[unrulyprincess]

[Clarine blinks in some surprise when Hijikata shakes her shoulder, tears spilling over a little when she does. Slowly, almost bemusedly:]

Hijikata...?

[He's the last person she was expecting comfort from, but...even so, he's right. They have to win. If they win, she'll come back, and everything will be fine. She didn't really kill her. The blood on her hands isn't real.]

... Y-yes... of course. I understand, I do, it is just--

[...]

I will miss her.

[It's okay, Hijikata, you can mourn murdermom with them.]

[hijiwanwan]

Hmm... I will too.

[ Even though Murderfam is a pain in his ass, especially when SOME PEOPLE YELLED AT HIM for how he killed-- well, it can almost remind him of the Shinsengumi. They're fighting (sort of? killing?) for a cause, in a sense... They're saving people...

Well... It's kind of weird. ] It's kind of funny how you can actually learn to like a group of people in such a little time.

Ah, well. [ It kind of sucks when you realize these kind of things when someone dies. Giving Clarine an awkward pat on the head, he stands up. ] So- we're bringing her back and that's that, alright? Which means you can stop crying now. No ifs, ands or buts.

life goal #1: hugging the universal waifu

[gravesite]

[ Considering that he's the tallest one here, her head only comes up to his chest; still, when she offers, he'll press her against him, wrapping his arms around her tightly for comfort. ]

If it hadn't been for her today, I would have...

[ His voice grows softer, and his breath hitches. ]

It's like she died for me. That makes me... It makes me really sad, you know?

[gravesite]

[ We lost all of the responsible adult figures, it's just the do-s squad and the weenie crew now...

Five days have gone by, and he's grown closer to these people than he ever thought he would allow himself to. He feels her loss, though not nearly on the same magnitude as Clarine, who had to... Well, there's no point in repeating it. He'll sit next to her, removing his puffy jacket and wrapping it around her shoulders. If anything, it's immensely... fluffy... and perfect to hold and cry in, if she wants. If not, it's just there to keep her warm. ]

Clarine...

[ And really, he doesn't know what to say! Empathy has never been his forte, after all. He hopes that his actions are enough, but he offers two more words. ]

I'm sorry.

[hijiwanwan]

[ Sorry Ivan, instead of a hug you'll get an awkward shoulder pat from Hijikata :( ]

We'll make sure we win this, don't worry.

[foxhounds]

[ She hugs Tsurumaru especially tightly, and even though she's quite a bit shorter, she's clearly trying to make that hug as warm and comforting as she can. ]

I know. I know, Tsurumaru...

[ Her grip lessens a little, but she won't pull away until she does. ]

I'm still so sorry that I gave you all such a difficult job. You've all been so strong and brave so far.

[foxhounds]

[ At the very least, this is about what she expects. Except you should go hug Tsuru?? comfort your do-s boyfriend and fulfill her shipping dreams as retribution ]

I know... I know you will. I have faith in all of you.

[hijiwanwan]

[ Ivan................. your shipper heart is still strong......... can he stab tsuru instead, ]

[unrulyprincess]

[Aww....murderdad will miss murdermom??? It's like the family is properly coming together now, awwwwww.]

Y-yes... yes, of course. [The headpat startles her, and she looks up at him from under her bangs with wide eyes. Her brother would always pat her head like that--Hijikata is nothing like him, of course, but it's still...comforting.]

I will not cry any longer for her. I... wish to win. For her. [TIME FOR MURDER.]

[unrulyprincess]

[Fluffy is good, she can't really complain about fluffy. Gingerly, her fingers wrap around the jacket, and she looks up at him with wide eyes.]

Tsurumaru...

[They'd almost lost him, too, and they have to be careful to make sure they don't. She knows that much. Losing another member of the murderfam would be too much.]

...Thank you. We...we will not lose anyone else.

[foxhounds]

[ no wtf ]