graveyard.

[foxhounds]

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.

Comments

[wartorns]

Gi-ne. [He starts off to get her attention, his expression stern but equally grave.] You were acting too nonchalant about all that.

[meatery]

Orion!

[You can scold her later, bro, first things first. Gi-ne leaps up and throws her arms around his neck for a hug.]

I'm so sorry, we still haven't found the person who killed you! [Well, Yamato's there, but she means whoever sold him out more.] But they will, I promise!

[wartorns]

Oof!

[He sees it coming and doesn't back away, but he's not really used to getting hugged. He pats her back a couple times and smiles a little.]

Actually, you did. Yamato was the one who came after me that night. He just lied about not having a weapon. Probably wanted to make things tougher for everyone. I suppose Jason Todd must have given it to him.

[If he really was a gunsmith like some people were saying.]

[meatery]

No, Jason was the Fox. I'll ask him later if he was the one who told him about you though.

[Since there's no way that was just a coincidence?? Or something?? Anyway she does let go of him.]

It's good to see you. We- we missed you.

[wartorns]

Well considering my move, maybe one of the three ratted me out. [And here he thought they'd be grateful he revealed Shijima! Feh.] It's good to hear I'm missed, but I wish we could both be out there. I don't exactly trust those two with the others.

[It should be obvious enough who he means...]

[meatery]

We figured that was it. Greed said it wasn't him, so smart money is on Fuuma, I guess.

[Because Matt just isn't the type?? Though maybe they misjudged him, since he's so tight with the Foxes.]

And... those two are... yeah... [Sighs.] I told them they're grounded from going out alone. So one of the others will have to supervise them.

[Good luck with that.]

[wartorns]

[He wouldn't be surprised if it was Fuuma. He regrets picking such a nosy person to confide in.]

I don't know if the others have the strength to stand up to them. [Just being honest...] I hope they can restrain themselves though. We aren't doing this for the fun of it, but those guys are just insane.

[meatery]

You'd be surprised. [Loves them.] Clarine really impressed me last night, to be honest. I was sure she was going to scream or something when Jason ran at her.

But I think Hijikata's learned his lesson, they'll behave. [She... hopes...

Watch them wake up to Urashima's corpse drawn and quartered.]