gunsmith.

[foxhounds]

GUNSMITH Instead of waking up in the jungle, you wake up elsewhere. This is the ruin that's been chosen, because someone has come to meet you. You've been given a special role, even if it's a bit late. After all, this is your chance to save yourself. 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 give it to?" the woman 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 before the next day post.

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[foxhounds]

I am.

[ She moves her hand so that the gun swings between her fingertips. ]

You're never getting this gun, Royce. You tell me who you pick, and I give it to them, but they'll never see me, and they'll never know it was you that picked them. Unless you want to tell them, of course. But I wouldn't recommend that, since the General doesn't really want competition.

[ She shrugs. ]

I'm not on the General's side, dear. I want them dead. Don't you?

[bywolves]

[ That... sounds a lot more interesting. A lot safer, too. ]

I don't care about the General being dead. I care about not being killed. [ Royce pauses, thinking. ] You're not on the General's side, but you want me to pick a person who will kill someone other than the General.

[foxhounds]

[ She nods ]

Narrowing the field. You're running into a problem of probability, right? These odds are in your favor. If someone happens to kill The General, then that's good enough, and you win. But if someone is frightened enough to kill someone else, you still win.

[ She shrugs ]

Like I said, I want the Hunt done more quickly. Two people a day isn't quick enough.

[bywolves]

[ Makes sense. Makes a lot of sense, actually. Royce curls his hand into a fist by his side and slowly lets it loose, watching her for a long moment. ]

You win in all scenarios. [ He sounds vaguely amused at that. ] Fine. I'll do it.

[foxhounds]

Of course.

[ She smiles, but with the offer accepted, she tucks the pistol back into the pocket it came from. ]

I'm glad to hear it. So. Any ideas on who you'll give it to tomorrow, or should I make some suggestions?

[bywolves]

By all means, make your suggestions. [ He has some ideas, but he's curious to hear what she has to say. ]

[foxhounds]

Auger von Garibaldi, Megumi Shimizu, and Yamatonokami Yasusada could all be interesting choices.

[bywolves]

Do I get to ask why they might be interesting, or am I supposed to take your word for it?

[foxhounds]

Unfortunately not. I wish I could tell you, but that would ruin the surprise.

[ She shrugs. ]

But you can guess and would probably be right.

[bywolves]

[ Royce snorts and shakes his head, pulling up his hood. ] Do I pick now?

[foxhounds]

[ She nods, but says no more. ]

[bywolves]

[ He thinks about it for a long time, but. ] Yasusada. Give it to him.

[foxhounds]

Then it'll be done tomorrow night.

[ She takes a step back, clearly intending to leave. ]

Which by the way, if one of the bodies that turns up is your doing, I'll let you know. You won't have to worry too much

[bywolves]

[ Royce bows his head in her direction, almost exaggerated, mocking. He grins at her as well. ]

I'll be waiting on the edge of my seat. [ Tone down the sarcasm, Royce. He'll watch her leave, unwilling to turn his back on her until she's at least out of his range of hearing. ]

[foxhounds]

[ Her business is done, so she leaves without saying else or looking back.

Welcome to the night role life Royce!! ]