WEEK 6 - LOBELIA

[foundationmods]

Six weeks.

They had been here for that long, and still...the game was continuing.
Yet, it felt like they were finally about to reach the end of it...
Just a little longer. 🗈

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.
Yet, it felt like this week would be the week they would finally get all the pieces to the puzzle.
But...could they solve it?

Only time would tell.

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THE WITCH'S FINAL TEMPTATION

[lutea]

[On monday, Nirrti reappears - and all the demons will feel their connection back with her.

She's waiting in the ballroom, as everyone is ushered in - but she looks tired, like she's been crying for a while and managed to get a little sleep in.]

...This is - the final week you will have to do this. After this, no one else will die.

[Though that should be a joyous thing to hear, there's a menacing atmosphere in the air....]

...That being said, I have decided to change things - just for this last week.

You may, of course, kill for me for your own Wishes. However -

I will bring back a Piece to play for every person you kill.

All I ask is that you approach me first, and tell me of who you wish to kill...and who you wish to bring back.

They will completely back in play, at the expense of one of your fellow pieces...ones you have gotten to know here.

[Normally, she'd cackle and taunt them...but she seems much too worn out to even attempt it, closing her eyes before continuing.]

...That is all. It matters little to me if you take it or not.

[And then, just like that....she vanishes in black fire again.]

[keydomhearts]

Do not be tempted by the wish, everyone! We can do this. We only have the final piece left to find. Let's all work together to figure it out!

[rikuchi]

[ He'll just nod and stand off to the side like the usual wallflower he is. ]

[keydomhearts]

[ What a good supportive wall flower. He'll go lean against him after everyone is done talking ]

[rikuchi]

[ Sora gets a lovely cheek kiss when he does. ]

[keydomhearts]

[ What a dork. Just grabbing one of his arms to put it around him. ]

[rikuchi]

[ Fingers curl into the brunet's waist, holding on gently, as he turns his head to pass Sora a soft smile. ]

[keydomhearts]

[ That'll keep him pretty distracted for a bit because dat smile. Folding his other hand over Riku's arm to rub circles with his thumb against his skin. ]

[cryosurgeon]

[That... that's....

Erhard swears he can feel everyone's eyes on him, their judgement, even if they're not. They must be expecting him to take this. He's wobbling, drained, but still fighting because he's pissed at Natsuno's harsh words and hypocritical hatred.

There's no one here he'd kill. He cares about most of these people, and the ones he doesn't know well still don't deserve death. He already took out his rage on the one who deserved it, it's all gone.

He turns and walks out of the ballroom, not wanting to be questioned or stared at a moment longer.]

[chaoscontrol]

[Erhard seems to have a new friend following him around... the wolf watches anyone who approaches him warily.]

[cryosurgeon]

[Now and then, Erhard reaches down to pet Terios's head in a familiar way, as if this isn't the first time he and the wolf have been close. In his other hand, he's squeezing the toy mushroom Takumi gave him.

Yeah, he's stressed.]

[chaoscontrol]

[wolf got your back, fam]

[sotoshini]

[ Yeah, there was probably some staring from this direction. Natsuno won't approach though, or at least he won't approach Erhard. Hey doggo.

Pet? ]

[chaoscontrol]

[Terios is trailing behind Erhard enough that you can ostensibly touch him without bothering the doctor.

He accepts your gift of pets]

[sotoshini]

[ ! That is a pleasant surprise actually. Pet, pet. ]

Good boy.

[chaoscontrol]

[well you are one of his master's sons, after all. He even wags his tail a little. But it's clear his attention is on Erhard]

[sotoshini]

You're going to have your work cut out for you. Maybe I can give you a steak later.

[ He'll step back after a final pet and a small nod. ]

[chaoscontrol]

[he whines a bit -- he knows. thanks though, vampfren]

[incrediblystressedout]

...she's trying to turn this into a bloodbath now, huh?

[keydomhearts]

Yeah, she is. I don't really like it, but I think it means we're getting to her.

[ So some positive in all of that? ]

[byanyother_name]

So the Game nears the end... Of course she would raise the stakes.

The Other Witch's Final Encouragement

[foundfate]

[After Nirrti disappears, Watanuki shows up. His clothes are not as fancy or colorful as they normally are, resembling loungewear or bedtime wear more than something a person might wear during the day. He also seems tired, but like he is staying awake for a purpose.]

If we're right in our assumptions, then you should get the final piece you need this week. That should be all you need to put an end to this.

[And with little time to spare, given his condition.]

I believe in all of you. Please, save her. And...I'm sorry. For everything.

[And with that, he's gone in a flourish of sakura petals.]

[incrediblystressedout]

...let's get out of here, and then we can all apologize a lot for our parts in this.

[She knows you can hear her, noodle.]

[fullbodied]

... Even she's recognizing misfortune and wishes might not be enough.

[but Ann has... well. several fears.]