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[ At some point later in the evening, Tenn will knock on C-ta, Suga, and Riku's doors. Rounding up good boys, nbd. He looks at C-ta expectantly, then at Suga and Riku. ]
Let's go to the courtyard to discuss some things; I promise it's nothing bad. C-ta and I were talking earlier, is all. I'll explain when we get there.
[ It's just a matter of whether or not they'll want to follow, now... ]
Let's go to the courtyard to discuss some things; I promise it's nothing bad. C-ta and I were talking earlier, is all. I'll explain when we get there.
[ It's just a matter of whether or not they'll want to follow, now... ]
Edited 2021-05-31 18:58 (UTC)
[Suga nods. Of course he's going to follow - you wouldn't invite three other people to a murder, and besides that, Tenn and C-ta are kind people?]
[ Riku's got no reasons to suspect anything bad, so he's more than happy to follow. After all, if Tenn trusts C-ta and Suga, then Riku does, too. Besides--C-ta and Suga are nice. ]
Tenn-nii's always on top of things. [ He gives his brother a smile. ] If there's someone reliable here, it's him.
Tenn-nii's always on top of things. [ He gives his brother a smile. ] If there's someone reliable here, it's him.
[ Oh my god, y'all. ]
...I'm just doing what I think is right.
[ He clears his throat and leads them all to the courtyard. He's not in a hurry, but he's not really taking his time, either. They've got Business to discuss, after all.
When they're there, he turns to face them again. ]
Riku, Suga-san. Long story short, C-ta and I were talking about forming an alliance, and we would like you both to be a part of it. We aren't sure who else is trustworthy at the moment, but it'd be best if we could all watch each other's backs.
...I'm just doing what I think is right.
[ He clears his throat and leads them all to the courtyard. He's not in a hurry, but he's not really taking his time, either. They've got Business to discuss, after all.
When they're there, he turns to face them again. ]
Riku, Suga-san. Long story short, C-ta and I were talking about forming an alliance, and we would like you both to be a part of it. We aren't sure who else is trustworthy at the moment, but it'd be best if we could all watch each other's backs.
[Suga considers that for a moment, tapping his pen on his memo pad.]
I hope things don't come to that, but
I don't mind
I hope things don't come to that, but
I don't mind
I have a feeling that it will definitely come to that.
[ c-ta smiles wryly, glancing at suga before directing his gaze to the others. ]
Tenn-kun told me something that's right-- we don't know how desperate people are to fulfill their wishes. And I don't think that any of us are able to defend ourselves if we go against, say, that one knight or that lady that "pretends to be human". So it's best to stay close to each other, just in case.
[ c-ta smiles wryly, glancing at suga before directing his gaze to the others. ]
Tenn-kun told me something that's right-- we don't know how desperate people are to fulfill their wishes. And I don't think that any of us are able to defend ourselves if we go against, say, that one knight or that lady that "pretends to be human". So it's best to stay close to each other, just in case.
[ Riku nods. Tenn had told him the same, and he hasn't been able to forget it. He doesn't like it, but...
C-ta has a good point, too. ]
I don't want to think that anyone would do that... but... we don't know a lot about the others' worlds here. [ And that's the part that trips him up the most... ] So, I'm definitely okay with sticking together. There's safety in numbers, right?
C-ta has a good point, too. ]
I don't want to think that anyone would do that... but... we don't know a lot about the others' worlds here. [ And that's the part that trips him up the most... ] So, I'm definitely okay with sticking together. There's safety in numbers, right?
As much as I'd rather things not play out how Hamelin wants them to, we can't turn our eyes away from the truth. I don't think any of us have combat experience, so we're at a disadvantage; but safety in numbers is one thing we can do to make sure we make it out of this alive.
[ Maybe not unscathed, but being alive at the end of all of this...that's all they can really ask for. ]
I think it's also important to share information, if we can.
[ Maybe not unscathed, but being alive at the end of all of this...that's all they can really ask for. ]
I think it's also important to share information, if we can.
[Suga makes a wiggly hand gesture.]
I've fought spirits
But that's very different from fighting humans
It probably wouldn't help that much
I've fought spirits
But that's very different from fighting humans
It probably wouldn't help that much
Aha, I definitely don't have any combat experience... but, gathering information's something I can do!
[ As long as it doesn't require Riku trying to deceive someone, he'll be golden. But at that, he blinks. ]
You fought them? I can talk to ghosts, but I've never fought one.
[ As long as it doesn't require Riku trying to deceive someone, he'll be golden. But at that, he blinks. ]
You fought them? I can talk to ghosts, but I've never fought one.
[ Oh, that's interesting. Tenn looks at Suga, just like the others. ]
I'm guessing you don't have those same capabilities here, do you?
I'm guessing you don't have those same capabilities here, do you?
[A lot of people are looking at him and he feels like his answer is going to be disappointing??]
I made an anti-spirit charm in the shape of a sword
It's not sharp but weaker spirits are hurt when it touches them
But I don't have it or the materials here + fighting humans doesn't work like that
I made an anti-spirit charm in the shape of a sword
It's not sharp but weaker spirits are hurt when it touches them
But I don't have it or the materials here + fighting humans doesn't work like that
Oh. So kind of like a Ghostbuster...
[ C-TA... ]
Well, I guess we're not all humans here either. We have a Nagaki and Morgan...but they don't seem like ghosts either, so I guess it won't work on them. [ ... ] But carrying a sword must give you some strength.
[ C-TA... ]
Well, I guess we're not all humans here either. We have a Nagaki and Morgan...but they don't seem like ghosts either, so I guess it won't work on them. [ ... ] But carrying a sword must give you some strength.
Even if they were ghosts, would that even work here...? It seems like the sort of thing Hamelin would make sure no one could use...
[ ... ]
Ah, but you're right! Even if it's not exactly combat experience, it's something, right?
[ ... ]
Ah, but you're right! Even if it's not exactly combat experience, it's something, right?
There must be a way to arm ourselves here. I'm sure Hamelin would get bored if we kept beating each other to a pulp with our fists all the time, after all.
[ Hm... ]
Suga-san, are you experienced in swordsmanship? If you are, some lessons may be beneficial for us.
[ Hm... ]
Suga-san, are you experienced in swordsmanship? If you are, some lessons may be beneficial for us.
I can try
But I've never held a real sword before
[This is a lot of faith you're placing in him??]
But I've never held a real sword before
[This is a lot of faith you're placing in him??]
The basics should be the same, though, right...?
Maybe. It also depends on the weight, handle, grip and whatnot, I'd imagine.
A real sword is sharp
Weighs more
You have to put force into your swings instead of just touching the spirit with it
It's not equally effective no matter where you hit them
It's different
Weighs more
You have to put force into your swings instead of just touching the spirit with it
It's not equally effective no matter where you hit them
It's different
[Suga is doing great, by which I mean he has visibly been crying on and off throughout the day. He managed to pull himself together long enough to investigate, but once he's found all he can find, he doesn't have the distraction anymore.
While investigation is wrapping upoops, he knocks on C-ta, Tenn and Riku's doors with a note asking them to come meet him in his room. It's a little cramped, but he doesn't really want to meet anywhere that doesn't have a lock on it right now.]
I was going to ask to meet you to talk about that note
But
[But.]
While investigation is wrapping up
I was going to ask to meet you to talk about that note
But
[But.]
Edited 2021-06-04 22:35 (UTC)
[ Riku's also in a state, and... well, he's not good at all at hiding that. He's upset, eyes red, cheeks still wet.... ]
It doesn't feel real... this isn't right...
It doesn't feel real... this isn't right...
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