You're right, no one is innocent. That's why I pulled Makoto away when he tried to go for Jack-san. I had this conversation with someone rather recently, actually, that none of us are free of guilt and bloodshed.
[ A beat. ]
But there was no way for us to know that, because Hamelin hasn't told us much. So please understand why the rest of us assumed the worst of them, Yuri-san. We had nothing to work off of other than the information we found on our own.
Yes... We are going to need everyone to cooperate with each other, to think before they judge, so we can get through this. I believe we can.
I found out recently that rather a game, the entirety of this has been a ritual. I don’t know anything more than that, but it doesn’t surprise me, considering the creature that looks to consume us.
Not Red, no. It was one of the fairies, actually. They were very, very adamant about me keeping this a secret so Hamelin wouldn't find out, but I'm pretty sure he knows by now.
Ferry-san in particular said they were working against Hamelin, and they were the one providing me with information on Jack-san and McGillis-san. They're also the one sending my notes to the deceased, and vice-versa. I think they're afraid of getting caught.
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The information they've provided wasn't wrong, in the end.
Well... I guess I'm curious about what the agents' involvement in all of this was, anyway. They didn't seem to really interfere in anything; all I was told regarding their motivations was that their objective was to keep the game going.
They... oversee the game, but they only know what Hamelin knows. He can tell them a little more than he tells us, but they are not privy to who kills each week.
From what I can gather... [ She actually sighs here because it’s kind of annoying!! ] - their most prominent contribution is helping Hamelin compose the afflictions at the start of each week.
[ Would Riku still welcome her - after what happened yesterday? Hm. ]
You know I love Hamelin, Tenn. I can’t let him spend forever playing the villain against his will. And if he has to, if that’s the price he has to pay to save us, I can’t let him do that alone.
Hmm. So you're saying you'll probably end up going wherever he goes?
[ He doesn't seem too surprised by this, and there's a brief moment in which he looks a little disgruntled, but he ultimately ends up letting out a sigh and not arguing. ]
I would like to, but I don’t know if that’s possible.
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Once the magic of this place breaks, I don’t know if Fate will grab me again. Unlike the creature that made this place, unfinished and reeking of indolence, my world is fully fleshed out. The divine creature that controlled me is stronger than anything here. Careless enough to have let her slip through once, but likely not again.
I hope that you can break free of the chains that have been holding you down, and I hope that creature doesn't reach out to grab you again.
Even if it does, though... I'm glad you were able to meet people who accepted you as you are. You haven't walked an easy path, but your strength and perseverance have been commendable. So, for your sake, I hope that Hamelin is able to help you get away from all of that.
[ She glances at his covered mirror, frowns a little, then leans in to whisper in his ear. Her voice nearly soundless. ]
Beware of what your eyes perceive. She can turn her ragdolls into people you care about. I know not what it is you desire, but she knows it full well and will exploit the cracks in your heart. Her power... lies in button eyes.
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[ A beat. ]
But there was no way for us to know that, because Hamelin hasn't told us much. So please understand why the rest of us assumed the worst of them, Yuri-san. We had nothing to work off of other than the information we found on our own.
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[ Besides, he’d been painted the villain from the start. ]
I’m glad you kept Lord Makoto away. Hamelin would have killed him for touching his famiglia.
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[ we stan yuri in this house okok!! ]
I'm glad nobody decided to do anything stupid, in the end. It really is a blessing that all of us are still here.
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I found out recently that rather a game, the entirety of this has been a ritual. I don’t know anything more than that, but it doesn’t surprise me, considering the creature that looks to consume us.
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[ That's a promise.
The ritual part, however, makes him shudder a little. ]
...Great. Maybe that explains why the bodies were being crystalized...
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[ And Hamelin won’t help if harm comes to Yuri or McGillis. And if anything happens to Jack on the other side... ]
Maybe so. May I ask you something? Who gave you your role? Was it also Red?
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Not Red, no. It was one of the fairies, actually. They were very, very adamant about me keeping this a secret so Hamelin wouldn't find out, but I'm pretty sure he knows by now.
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But are the fairies not fond of him? Then again, fae folk have ever been mischievous and contrary.
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[ ... ]
The information they've provided wasn't wrong, in the end.
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[ Something about all that just doesn’t... fit. ]
And they were the one who labeled them traitors in the first place?
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[ ...COCO IS A MORON, NEWS AT 10 😂 ]
I don't really remember, to be honest.
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That’s fine. We still have time to make sense of it all.
[ Maybe never mind the meta text earlier, maybe not!! ]
Do you have any questions for me, so far?
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Well... I guess I'm curious about what the agents' involvement in all of this was, anyway. They didn't seem to really interfere in anything; all I was told regarding their motivations was that their objective was to keep the game going.
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From what I can gather... [ She actually sighs here because it’s kind of annoying!! ] - their most prominent contribution is helping Hamelin compose the afflictions at the start of each week.
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[ That. Explains so much. ]
Jack-san's a musician, so that makes sense. ... Is McGillis-san one, too?
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Um... I don’t know if it has anything to do with being a musician.
[ Maybe more to do with watching them struggle to even walk properly and having a good laugh about it. Sigh! Villains. ]
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[ NO MORE TENNCARE FOR YOU, MCGILLIS -- ]
Incredible.
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[ The creature that runs this place, a way to steer the ritual into completion... ]
I wonder if we will have another song next week, but I doubt it... I think we are truly near the end at last.
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But it does feel like we're near the end, doesn't it?
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I'm glad you're still here, you know. And my offer to you still stands -- the one about going home with Riku and I.
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[ Would Riku still welcome her - after what happened yesterday? Hm. ]
You know I love Hamelin, Tenn. I can’t let him spend forever playing the villain against his will. And if he has to, if that’s the price he has to pay to save us, I can’t let him do that alone.
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[ He doesn't seem too surprised by this, and there's a brief moment in which he looks a little disgruntled, but he ultimately ends up letting out a sigh and not arguing. ]
Well, that's to be expected...
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[ ... ]
Once the magic of this place breaks, I don’t know if Fate will grab me again. Unlike the creature that made this place, unfinished and reeking of indolence, my world is fully fleshed out. The divine creature that controlled me is stronger than anything here. Careless enough to have let her slip through once, but likely not again.
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I hope that you can break free of the chains that have been holding you down, and I hope that creature doesn't reach out to grab you again.
Even if it does, though... I'm glad you were able to meet people who accepted you as you are. You haven't walked an easy path, but your strength and perseverance have been commendable. So, for your sake, I hope that Hamelin is able to help you get away from all of that.
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[ She glances at his covered mirror, frowns a little, then leans in to whisper in his ear. Her voice nearly soundless. ]
Beware of what your eyes perceive. She can turn her ragdolls into people you care about. I know not what it is you desire, but she knows it full well and will exploit the cracks in your heart. Her power... lies in button eyes.
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Tenn looks at the mirror as Yuri says this, wrinkles his nose, and then looks at Yuri with a nod.
Just as quietly: ]
I won't let that happen to me. I know Riku would be upset if I mistook a phony for his real self.
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