Week Three Afterparty - How we'll drink until we're kind, searching for our wasted time

[goldenmaniac]

It had been a strange day - while they were no fewer in number than they had been the day before, the guests had learned a harsh lesson. That no one, even a dear friend, could be trusted when the power of a Witch was concerned. That Misfortune could not be avoided forever.

They had seen a glimpse of the Witch's true face, and all were shaken by the knowledge...🗈

No one was exactly eager to gather after the disgusting sight of Akira's execution. But drifting off to their own devices seemed too cold, so Takumi, almost frantic, set about making some light food for everyone. Mostly sandwiches, some rice and fish, soup... fare that would be easy on the stomache.

He didn't bother sending out notes. After three weeks everyone knew how this played out, and would arrive if they felt up to it. Or not.

Comments

[fullbodied]

[she doesn't like that. don't take that away from that conversation.]

Fuck that. I like you the way you are, Takumi-kun.

[goldenmaniac]

[That surprises him a little]

I don't want any of you to have to find me dead somewhere because I wasn't paying attention...

[fullbodied]

No-- I don't mean that.

Trusting people isn't something you should be afraid of. And if you were fooled, then I'm the biggest fool in this whole mansion.

[goldenmaniac]

Ah...

[he rubs the back of his head awkwardly]

You're no fool, Ann-san. You were... amazing out there today. I don't wanna start distrusting people but... I don't wanna die either.

[Even though he said he was preparing for it]

[fullbodied]

...Thank you.

[but she just looks at him, quietly.]

... But you were really kind. And I guess... I just don't want you to think that was a mistake.

[goldenmaniac]

[He thinks of the things Anon had said. How he wasn't exactly the best at survival.]

... I...

[Was he really willing to give up on his beliefs just to get through? Wasn't that, in a way, just what Akira had done]

I won't. I won't disappoint you like that, I promise.

[fullbodied]

[anon is.

anon.

ann, however, looks a little relieved.]

Thank you. I still trust you.

[goldenmaniac]

...thank you, Ann-san. You... you don't know how much that means to me.

Heh, look at me. You're comforting me when I should be comforting you.

[fullbodied]

Mm.

Well, you looked like you could use a little comfort too. And now I get to share it with you. Kind of like a comfort worm or something.

[goldenmaniac]

Comfort worm??

[What does that MEAN Ann???]

[fullbodied]

Yeah! Like... Hmm.

[she scrunches her fingers at him as she approaches]

It's infecting you with good feelings! Of comfort!

[goldenmaniac]

A-ahhh-!

[Nooo, no love bugs?? He is only half serious, a tiny bit of laugh in his tone]

[fullbodied]

[and then she presses her fingers against his shirt.]

Do you feel it yet?

[goldenmaniac]

[He yelps and squirm away, face pink. Not upset, clearly. But... ticklish?]

W-waaah, I feel it just fine-!!

[fullbodied]

[she laughs at her accidental discovery.]

Takumi-kun, are you ticklish?

[goldenmaniac]

N...no?

[Oh no he's in danger...]

[fullbodied]

Oh, I could have sworn..

[she lowers her hands for a moment.

and then, without warning lunges forward and tickles him]

[goldenmaniac]

[CAUGHT!!!! Luckily he's not the type to start swinging when tickled, but he is definitely flailing]

A-annnnnn-!!?

[fullbodied]

So you are ticklish!

[she's nice and it's short. but no promises on if that gets taken advantage of later?!]

[goldenmaniac]

[Even such a short tickle has him beet red]

Aaaa... that's not fair...