thefoundation | week one afterparty ★ where is this warmth going? when it's tomorrow, it'll vanish

The day had ended on a rather solemn note, with not just one innocent dead, but two.

Both the Great Detective, Erika Furudo and the magical girl known as Cure Aqua, Karen Minazuki were killed in cold blood, and all that was left behind was a pool of blood that acknowledged their deaths. And yet, in spite of that, they had to move forward... 🗈

Of course, in spite of the lingering feeling that hung in the air, the possible suspicion that would probably stick through them for the rest of their stay here, if not for the rest of their lives.

Being used to death, he knew very well the sting of having blood on your own hands. He understood too well the consequences. But he didn't want people to simply just blame themselves for something that wasn't entirely their fault.

Which is why after a while, he goes on ahead to search people out to tell them that if they would prefer not to be alone, they can come to the dining room and that there will be food. For those who stay in their rooms, however, they'll find a neatly handwritten letter:

To the one who might read this:

We're dealing with a difficult time and I know that because of this turn of events, that people might start to distrust one another and even make the decision to not face the future. But I don't want to hide and run away from our present; I want all of us to face the reality and change the future so that it isn't a sad one. I'm certain that the two that we lost would not want that from us, either.

Feel free to meet me in the dining room if you wish to mourn, or if you'd wish to not face all of this alone. Nobody deserves to be alone on a day like this. Food will be provided. Don't force yourself to come, though.

- Syaoran

Set up in the dining area are a lot of various comfort foods - a lot of soup based dishes, kebabs, hot pots, you name it. Even if the times are difficult, especially with the results, at the very least there's a small glimmer hope, right...?

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... Okay, Ruler has the book. We're good.

.... [He turns to Takumi.]

You need anything before we go to bed?

[He shakes his head]

Thank you, for coming with me, Wheatley. I would probably be dead if not for you and Ruler.

Oh! Anytime, mate! Honestly, I don't think we would have known all this was a thing if we didn't go into the chapel.

[So... They did good. Sort of. Marginally.]

Now, how do we explain this to the others?

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Maybe by starting from the top?

What?! I'm not going back in the chapel! Not while it's burning and all!

[He's frazzled and stupid, forgive his literal interpetation.]

I- [ oh. he gets it ]

No, I meant with telling the story. Starting from the beginning of it.

Oh...

[Takumi got it, though. Ask him.]

The Epitaph. I solved the first part of it... there was a whole secret basement under the chapel.

Oh...

[ His eyebrows lift. ]

... Where does the fire come in? [ . . . ] And I'm guessing you didn't inhale too much smoke?

[ . . . . . ]

Maybe you guys should go sit down... Want me... to fix you some tea?

I'm not sure. Once we solved the last puzzle the room just caught on fire- I think it might have been a trap.

... yes, please.

[He'll nod in agreement, tea would be good]

... I can't drink tea, I don't even have a mouth or anything. Plus I think liquids would kill me.

[He's uh... Glancing about a little.]

Do you guys mind if I wandered off? I think I may as well get some rest. Or something.

Go for it. And keep the bag- I don't really need two.

Thanks!

[He kind of forgot about it but hey. Bag get!]

Goodnight. I'll check up on you in the morning.

[ He lets out a sheepish 'heh'... ]

Then double up on relaxing?

[ CAN... ROBOTS RELAX? ]

Will do, goodnight.

[And he jingles out the door...

Hey, at least the bells survived.]

Go ahead.

[And into a chair he goes]

Arlight. Goodnight, sir. Pleasure working with you.

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[ To Takumi and Ruler, he will nod. ]

Then, I will have some waiting for you guys in the kitchen, okay?

[ HE'S OFF... ]

You're really good at figuring things out and puzzles, aren't you, Takumi? That was great, especially the fire part!

[Anon's clapping in the background. He should probably wait for the end of the story but he thinks solving the Epitaph in one day is kinda cool??

Also arson. Arson is definitely cool.]

Ruler-san did most of the heavy lifting once we were inside.

Nonsense. You were the one who opened it in the first place, and did as much figuring out as I did.

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You saved my life, I'm allowed to praise you a little, Ruler-san.

Oh, was it a life-and-death adventure, too? I'm almost jealous.

[He's totally jealous?? He already set a bunch of things on fire today metaphorically but look.]

[Takumi actually laughs a little at that]

It was pretty scary!

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