role - foxes

[foxhounds]

FOXES Instead of waking up in the jungle, you wake up elsewhere. This is the square where the Foxes comes to decide what to do, and Ivan patiently sits on a bench. It's your job to pick someone to investigate. After all, you're saving them. You have a little while to think about who you'll pick tonight, but don't think too hard, since you only have until dawn. "So? Who do you want to know about?" Ivan asks, so clearly, she's not going to let you think on it that long. rulebook character statuses profiles All night votes will be due 5PM EST two days after trial.

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[baaaaka]

[ nothing like waking up to Ivan's lovely face. Except today was a bit of a wash, and Auger's left with dwindling suspects and dwindling time.

And few leads. His nose wrinkles, and he sits up with a stretch and a sigh. It's not like he cares about the rest - if they all die except for him, that'd be just perfect - but the chances of Urashima or Kamui getting killed are rising. He has to pick off the remaining killers, or he'll be in trouble. At this point, ironically, the best he has is a hunch. ]

Yo, Ivan. For three fourths of us being dead, you look pretty all right.

[foxhounds]

[ She nods ]

Things are drawing to a close. I think things will be over tomorrow.

[baaaaka]

[ he thinks so, too. That's not a good thing. There are - probably - three killers left. He can only identify two people. And they can only kill one. Max's gun is nowhere to be found, and the one he got from Kasen has no bullets.

He's not one for introspection; he'd rather go out in a blaze of glory. Die interestingly, leave a handsome - or gory - corpse. Still, he finds himself sighing. It feels like a waste. ]

The Generals get to go home if they kill us all, right? That's why those people are after us.

[foxhounds]

[ She tilts her head with a small, enigmatic smile. ]

They have their reasons.

[baaaaka]

[ that's his guess. Makes sense. The people that were Generals didn't seem like the type to be able to kill at random - or kill their friends. (Because they are weak, of course. It's unfair that he has been assigned to this role of prey when he's so much stronger.) ]

Yeah, whatever. I figured you wouldn't tell me. [ he gets to his feet, then reaches inside of his vest, pulling out the empty handgun Kasen had found at the site of his friends' killing. He'd hidden it away when another strip search was announced, much like he'd said about the taser; he'd made sure to retrieve it before they were called away. Auger holds it out, testing how to grip it rather awkwardly - he's never used one. ] Before I go pick some names for you, I wanna ask you for a favor. Maybe two. Are you listening?

[foxhounds]

[ She nods. ]

I am. I can't promise that I'll fulfill it, but I'll listen.

[baaaaka]

[ with a sort of dark playfulness, he points the pistol at her, one eye winking shut for aim, as he speaks, though it is most certainly empty. ]

First thing. I want more ammunition for this. Can I get that? [ lowering the weapon. ] The other guys say you give out weapons. I don't know if that's true, but it'd sure be helpful. Things might get dicey tomorrow, after all.

[ the next thing... well, there are a lot of things he could ask for. He could ask her to tell Mejojo what happened to him in the case of his death, but he's not sure he wants him to know. It'd probably push him past the brink, and Auger doesn't want that. ]

Second thing... Hm. I wanna meet the Judge and ask her why she made me a Fox.

[foxhounds]

[ Ivan stares at the gun without any change in her expression, but then laughs as she closes her eyes peacefully. ]

You can ask her tomorrow, I think.

[ How ominous... ]

I can't give you ammunition for that. I have none to give.

[baaaaka]

[ well, it was worth a shot. He laughs shortly, too, tossing the weapon off to the side with a clatter as if it hadn't mattered at all. ]

That figures. You're just in this for yourself, after all. You don't care how many people have to die for you, do you? What a selfish woman.

[ but at least he got some information. He looks forward to seeing the Judge tomorrow. ]

Tell me about Bols and Rena.

[foxhounds]

[ She laughs, though it's gentle. ]

Then your choices are Bols and Rena Ryuugu?

[baaaaka]

Yeah. Lay it on me, Ivan.

[foxhounds]

[ She reaches into a pocket of her dress, since this dress is actually useful, and pulls out a little Moleskine notebook and a penknife. The book is opened on her lap, and she cuts a little incision into her pinky. She winces a little as she cuts herself, but speaks clearly to the book. ]

Who are Bols and Rena Ryuugu?

[ She holds her pinky out over the book, and the red is seemingly absorbed into the pages, leaving no trace of where it stained behind. After a moment, red letters surface on the page. ]

BOLS. INNOCENT.
RENA RYUUGU. INNOCENT.

[baaaaka]

Ahahaha, of course. Of course... What a waste of time.

[ this sucks, basically ]

Hey, I left a treat for the dogs tonight. Do you think they'll find it?

[foxhounds]

[ She looks up at him, then smiles a little more. ]

They will, I think.

[baaaaka]

Oh, good! They really deserve it. Filthy mutts.

[ unsurprisingly, he doesn't like dogs, even when they're not eating people. ]

You know, I was the court musician back home... I miss my violin. You can't get me one of those, could you?

[foxhounds]

[ auger has officially lost it ]

I think so, yes. If you'd truly like one, it'll be waiting in the parlor for you tomorrow.

[baaaaka]

[ that happened like 15 years ago man... he's just run out of fucks to give about this game by now.

his expression brightens at the unexpected affirmation, and he nods, grinning. ]

Eeh, seriously? Looks like you're good for something, after all! I'll play everyone a beautiful song before they get sent off to hell.

[foxhounds]

[ She just looks at her notebook passively, then nods. ]

If there's nothing else you need, have a pleasant night.

[baaaaka]

You're gonna just leave me like this? I might die tomorrow, you know.

[ he tilts his head at her. ]

You could at least comfort me a little.

[foxhounds]

I suppose I'm not very good at providing comfort. But what do you have in mind?

[baaaaka]

[ a small, cool smile. ]

Spend the night with me.

[foxhounds]

[ She laughs, short but soft. ]

That's an odd request. Would it really provide any comfort?

[baaaaka]

Maybe. I might as well do something fun before the sun rises. Tomorrow is going to be a big day for me, I'm sure.

[ he'll fight against it - there's no doubt about that. He always fights. But if his fate is as good as sealed, he'd like to spend his time doing some more stimulating activities than sleeping. ]

Besides, you owe me.

[foxhounds]

Do I? Why is that?

[baaaaka]

'Cause you wouldn't give me any ammo, but you'd give me a violin. There's no way you've got easier access to a violin than bullets.

[ walking closer, he reaches out a hand to cup her chin. ]

You're always keeping things from me, you know? Give me something at least once.