WEEK 5 MINGLE - AMARANTHUS

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Another trial, another horrible outcome.

This time, it affected so many people...and yet, they still weren't done.
Who would be killed next?
Would they be able...to handle whatever happened?🗈

Still, things were just the same as they had been the past few weeks.

The goats and servants were still around, and so too were the witches.
It was all becoming routine at this point.
Was that a good thing, or a bad one...?
It was...too hard to tell, now...

...Either way, they were now closer to the end.
So, like always...they had to see it through.


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[clearumbrella]

And... it's something you want to do?

[sotoshini]

[ Blink. ]

It's my job.

[clearumbrella]

Eh? You have a job? I see. But, even if it's your duty, that doesn't mean it's something you want to do.

[sotoshini]

It's...it's my servitude to the Lady who kindly employs me.

[ That's not really an answer, but even so it seems difficult for him to get the words out. ]

[clearumbrella]

[ He's quiet for a little bit, listening to that. ]

I understand, Aly-san. Do you want to talk about something else?

[sotoshini]

[ .... ]

What do you have planned for the day, Clear?

[clearumbrella]

My day? Um, I don't know if I have a plan. I was thinking of taking a walk around the island, but I wasn't going anywhere specific. [ Ah! ] Would you like to join me, Aly-san?

[sotoshini]

[ He seems genuinely shocked that Clear asked. ]

I'm on duty until dusk but...if you're still around then, I wouldn't mind.

[clearumbrella]

Yes, I'll be around. Though, I usually return to my room close to nighttime. Would it be all right if it's a short walk?

[sotoshini]

Of course. I'll see you later then, Clear.

[ Smiling at this! ]

[clearumbrella]

[ Pausing again. He doesn't turn to leave just yet, all he does is tilt his chin down to look at Aly's feet. ]

Aly-san, may I ask you a question?

[sotoshini]

Go ahead.

[ ? He is mildly confused why people keep avoiding looking at him today, but it's not the weirdest thing in the world. ]

[clearumbrella]

[ A breath and then, quietly: ]

Are you happy?

[sotoshini]

...happy? Of course I—I was—I- [ For whatever reason, he can't finish the sentence. And then mechanically- ]

Have a great day, Clear.

[clearumbrella]

[ Aly... Natsuno... His hands tighten into fists at his side and his voice is even softer than before. ]

I will try. [ He bows and walks away, more confused than before after this encounter. ]