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graveyard.
 You remember dying. In fact, you remember the exact feeling and fear of how you died, and yet in the next moment, you're suddenly standing in a cold room. You're not sure how you got here at all, but it's as if you were suddenly put here the moment after you died. As you look around, the first thing you'll notice is that you're standing in front of an open casket. And you're inside. The corpse inside the casket is definitely you, and it's also definitely dead, which certainly makes this confusing. Luckily, here's someone here to explain. When you wake up, there's footsteps walking closer, and then a familiar face appears. Iván is here, or someone that looks very much like her is. All she starts off with is two simple words— "You're dead." Which would seem obvious, but she explains that you have been before you ever arrived to the island. The shipwreck and the island are't real, after all. This is purgatory, and the Hunt is a way to judge the souls of the living. People show their true nature when they're put in a stressful situation, so it was deemed that this was the way that these judgements would be passed. She explains that you'll know your fate when the game ends, but if you really can't wait that long, you could always ask, but hope isn't lost. After all, the "killers" are on your side. If they can win the game, then everyone can come back to life. They know this, and it's why they're fighting so hard to win. It's a shame that the odds don't seem to be in their favor, but that's also part of the Hunt. Exploring your new surroundings, you'll realize that you're likely at the bottom of that giant sinkhole, at least if that light far above you is any indication. You no longer feel the need to eat or sleep anymore (technically, you never did, but the habits of being alive are hard to break), so it's a good thing there's enough to do while the game continues. You can watch the proceedings of the Hunt in one room where there's plenty of comfortable couches to sit in and lounge, as well as a fully stocked bar, if you feel like indulging. Another room offers a game room with cards, billiards, and any other games you'd like to play in a group. If you ask your host nicely, she might provide more, but for now, there's not much to do other than to watch and wait for the Hunt to end. |
day 4 trial commentary
[ Unlike that other trial, Sephiroth was already keen on watching early, and making his own words about whatever is going on. Or maybe he just wanted to see if the certain two people he really intended the letter for would actually bother to look at it. When that was so, he found himself feeling mostly satisfied, even if at the same time he had his own earlier reservations regarding one of them on an emotional level. Remembering that if the General is victorious and all will be well diminishes it greatly. But, he supposed he allowed the foolish subconscious thought of being someone's friend in a place like this become considered. And, it bothered him.
None of which he allowed to show really on his face as per the usual (it was all in the eyes), and he had simply crossed his arms as always, forgoing sitting on the couch. ]
However, today should be an interesting debate as well, judging by the amount of reactions and... actions taken by them all now as well as much earlier when they found the bodies.
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[ As if that were even practical, but whatever. Ema is sitting on a couch with a glass of something sweet and alcoholic, because spectating is always better with drinks and snacks. Snackoos would, of course, be her edible accompaniment of choice, but alcohol is all they have on hand, soooo. ]
I wonder who they'll send us this time.
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[ Sephiroth doubts anyone remaining would have thought to, but if he were in the General's place, he might've, to help distract investigation. That aside, he might be tempted to grab a drink too... not that he's planning on getting drunk or anything, but it is simply fitting for the situation. ]
Suggesting by way of discussion I predict an individual who had associated with Orion before he died. That would possibly get them to discuss names, even if no one truly wants to.
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[ She swirls her glass idly. They might've spoken privately... ]
If they're going for the Orion angle, I expect Matt will have the most to say about any suspects.
[ She scoffs quietly. Trying to hunt down a bad guy to avenge an actual bad guy. Not that Orion is a bad guy in the grand scheme of things, but still. If anything, whoever killed Orion was almost certainly aligned with the innocent. ]
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[ That could be it. ]
And then it could possibly tip the game in the killers' favor, depending on if he should take that route.
[ But in a way, he supposed that would be a good thing. So they should be leaping for joy, and spilling confetti everywhere! Yay, yay-- except that was not happening. ]
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[ Who knows if the village will agree, though. Who knows!! They can be a little short-sighted at times. They need to give their lives over to Science. ]
Actually, the General's choice was interesting. I suppose it was only a matter of time until he had to kill one of his sword friends.
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[ He says softly, but they know that some people in this village were rather... well. Difficult. ]
... In retrospect, yes, in order to lessen the suspicion. But who can say how long that will last, either? They are still such a large group.
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Statistically] Scientifically speaking, there's a very high chance of one of the swords being a Foxhound or the General, but no one is choosing to address that problem. Blind eyes turned everywhere.[ Young friends. Alas. ]
It's a cruel game that forces you to suspect your friends. Which is the correct path to Heaven, I wonder? Trusting in your friends unconditionally, or viewing them critically for the good of the group?
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[ What is friendship? Even on his world, he had little he could call that, and there are times where he wondered how long would that last. Although, at her question, he could only help but wonder. He's... hesitant to say what he thinks here, because he believes it might require some elaboration, but it's an important matter to discuss. ]
I won't pretend I know the answer, because I'm not sure what exactly I've done that would make myself any more qualified than anyone else. I had presumed my actions of spearheading naming someone on nothing and being judged guilty by so many as well as finding out the truth could mean that I was in for something more dark entirely. It's possible trusting or not trusting in your 'friends' is not just the simple criteria.
Perhaps it is what else you have done... how your own actions were toward others. How much effort you put forth in order to shed light on your own situation as well as others, instead of just sitting back, and letting others take the risk. If you were willing to assist someone you didn't know, even if you knew you could never meet them face-to-face. How hard you are willing to fight.
[ He was willing to fight, even in the end, but he hadn't wanted to hurt Royce too badly, for his own reasons. ]
Of course it could be something rather simple. But, this game has a habit of being anything but.
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[ Amused. She doesn't seem bothered by there being three bodies; she's been through however many games and is aware there are more than the listed roles. ...Not that she's really sharing a bunch of information. ]
Ehhh, I can't believe they're wondering if I lied about Reimu...how rude. I went to the trouble of clearing up which person I killed, and no one's believing it...
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One of those kids seems to think that Ivan was your real target. Did you really receive your gun from someone else?
[ That kid being Kamui. Ema speaks almost boredly, but she looks askance at Shijima with curiosity. ]
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Not in the way you mean. I said I had all the tools in the world for what I did, yes? I had access to all sorts of weapons...up to and including a way to fake anyone else's "powers", though I never used that this time around. Even with that, I didn't even really need any of them except to be tricky. I do actually have weapons of my own, and I'm much stronger than a human - faster, too.
[ Without any warning, there are metal claws hooked over her fingers, as she holds up her hands for Ema to see. It's a practiced movement, and she's clearly had them on her all this time... ]
See? Assuming I was weaponless at all and then assuming again that I didn't have access to extra weaponry is just a mistake of theirs, you know?
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[ Her hands fly up in surprise. Her glass goes flying as well, sailing over her shoulder with a spiral of liquid and crashing to pieces across the floor. ]
... ... ...
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[ WHAT EVEN ARE THOSE............. this cat roleplay has simply gone too far ]
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[ She returns them to their hiding place. Ninja cats... ]
I don't have any interest in harming anyone here at this point, so don't worry so much. [ SHE LOST, IT NO LONGER MATTERS ] I'm just making a point. If they make their choices based on who has weapons, or who seems to have weapons, the choices aren't guaranteed to be correct...the game will always facilitate murder for the killing roles.
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[ Huff huff. She isn't particularly surprised by any of Shijima's points -- it's become clear that this game is psychological above all else. She would agree more agreeably if she didn't just fling her drink all over the place. She sighs internally before getting up to clean up the mess. Lana raised her better than to leave it be for long... ]
And the part about Ivan? Was that really your win condition?
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[ Does she even have a clear-cut idea on how to win... ]
It was one option. The other was to make you lose. [ She means the village. A mafia win...might work out for her. ] ...Or kill until something new happened. In all honesty, though, I just dislike Overseers. They almost always hate me for my role.
[ PARTLY BECAUSE SHE'S GUNNING TO OVERTHROW THEM ADMITTEDLY BUT WOW ]
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[ She died, no other body showed up with the Eye of Providence. SURELY SOMEONE WILL COTTON ON EVENTUALLY? ]
It does me no good that it's still confusing them, now that I'm out of play.
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It might take them until the next death, but even so, that might be a premature estimate, giving how some here seem to enjoy talking in circles.
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No one has even suggested it was my fault to my hearing...though they're apparently not trusting my word about Reimu. Well, I can't fault them for that part. Except for those foxhounds who definitely know I'm not responsible for Stocking or Ema.
[ She also had nothing to do with Alois but doesn't seem inclined to attribute him to herself or the mafia for some reason. ]
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It is more likely at this rate for them to name someone before a vote than for them all to have their facts straight concerning your role.
[ Of course not counting the General and his foxhounds. ]
On top of that, do you have any preliminary guesses as to who they may lynch first? It is rather early, but they only have three hours and a little over a half to vote.
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[ In other words: not really. ]
It's almost impossible to guess. Without the fox pinning someone, they're just going to go with someone based on mob mentality, you know? And if the fox had found a foxhound, I'm certain the lawyer would have said something by now. So they have nothing.
[ Which is...good? For the mafia? Sort of... ]
...Personally I'm hoping it's someone I like. [ so they can like talk again and stuff. ]
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They do have nothing, although from the reactions I've observed, it seems the lawyer had some sort of affiliation with one of the victims.
[ He thinks it might come into play. But eh, something else could happen so--he pauses at the possibility of someone he likes coming down here. He had entertained the thought much earlier, but... ]
...As for hoping who, I can see why you would. In my case, I would like the one I had the audacity to name while I was still "alive" to come into here so I might speak with him more. It could be interesting.
[ Clarine and Gi-ne are out because the latter needs to deliver that letter, and the former ... well. He has no excuse for that, really. ]
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[ Orion, that was. They have three foxhound names and Shijima plans to keep collecting them, if only because she's incredibly curious. ]
Which means whenever he shows up here, he can give us the rest of the names, I guess. ...Unless he refuses to share... [ She's actually mildly curious if Sephiroth was right about the guy he accused or not. It's not like she'd cared either way on the first day. ]
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Orion, hm? That is rather interesting.
[ He was curious too, and out of the whole group of those 'swords', Souza was the only one who really caught much of his interest. And since they could only small talk here... ]
Although I can't surmise as to why he wouldn't share, should he be asked.
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WHAT THE HELL WAS MY HTML...
It's alright. HTML can be a butt.
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