Week 2 Mingle

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WEEK 2

With the nature of this 'game' out, the resort might not look so welcoming anymore. The staff are still ready to jump in and serve guests in any way they can, provided a request doesn't make them short-circuit, and the resort itself seems as warm and cheery as usual. But everyone knows the truth now. This resort is hiding some pretty big secrets, and it's only a matter of time before someone else turns up dead.

The weather is holding steady, at 'cold but still safe for outdoor activities'. The temperature seems to be dipping lower each day, though, and the previously-blue sky is starting to stay grey more often than not. Could that signal an approaching snowstorm? Who know. There is still music playing in the halls, and the cover songs continue with some low-key music for the week.

On Monday morning, another memory is returned to everyone. Another piece to the puzzle, one step closer to finding the truth of this place. But it might not be enough to put everything together yet, that might take some more time.

Most importantly, everyone needs to get to know each other. This 'game' is one of 'know your enemies', and your very survival depends on knowing when someone is acting odd.

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investigation

[13thpromise]

[ After the meeting, Roxas has a lot to think about. A lot's happened, including someone dying again, but there was nothing to be done about that for now. He decides that it's time to head to the restaurant to try eating, but he's having a hard time of that even if he's gotten some mid day food in front of him. Seeing a body really kills the want to eat any food... ]

Can't believe that all happened again so soon.

[ Shortly after and before it gets too late into the afternoon, he moves on from that, though, heading to see if he can head up the stairs because of course he's going to attempt it again.

Once the blond reaches the third floor, he starts investigating the master suite almost immediately. Everything looks so sparkly clean and nice that it's really been kind of...off-putting to him, even with the feeling that something is off. So he's trying to identify if there's anything he could spot as odd.

Like any secret doors, maybe? Anything underneath the bed...? ]

restaurant

[enter_the_darkness]

You really can't?

[ He's stiff as he moves to just. Sit down across from Roxas, chin resting on a closed fist. There's a questioning gaze as he studies the blond. ]

This is the kind of game we're in. The sooner you accept that, the better.

[13thpromise]

[ His eyes follow him when he hears the voice, welcoming to him despite the words being decidedly and obviously not. Then he makes a face as he looks down back at his food. ]

It doesn't mean I have to like it though, right?

[ He just picks at his scrambled eggs idly. ]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He sighs, taking a sip of his coffee, holding a blink as he does. ]

If you did, I'd probably think something's wrong with you.

[ Because that just wouldn't be very Roxas-like, now would it? ]

Anyway, if you start getting weaker from something as stupid as not eating, that'll just make it all the easier for me to kick your butt, next time.

[ Yet, he's only having coffee, the hypocrite. ]

[13thpromise]

[ That...actually makes him smile, and: ]

There's no way I'd let that happen.

[ The blond begins to eat a little at that, though. But at the same time... ]

You too, you know. You're just having coffee, so why not grab a bite to eat too?

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He takes a long sip of coffee, eyes briefly resting on Roxas. ]

... Not hungry, yet.

[ After sitting the coffee down, his gaze drops to the table. There's something distant in it. ]

[13thpromise]

[ At that, the smile does manage to drop, and he picks up that there's something wrong, so he pushes the plate away focusing on his companion instead. ]

What's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind.

[ Roxas doesn't know if it'll be easy to get out what's bothering him, but he's determined to do his best. ]

[enter_the_darkness]

[ He shakes his head. ]

I'm fine.

[ Behold: the lying liar, full of lies. ]

[13thpromise]

[ There's a difference between a legitimate "I'm fine", an "I'm fine" with bravado, and then a "I'm fine" when clearly the person knows they're not fine and are just being lying liars. Roxas has definitely heard the first two with Vanitas, but hearing the third does not make him a happy camper.

He absolutely hates it. ]

What's the point in saying you're not fine when you really aren't?

[enter_the_darkness]

[ The look he gives is one of attempted calm, total certainty. It basically fails to be what he wants it to be.

Frankly, he has no idea how to answer that question. ]

Would you rather I just say I don't want to talk about it?

[13thpromise]

[ Admittedly he wasn't sure what he was going to expect. It's still not ideal, but...he wonders if it's something he could work with, maybe. ]

Yeah...sure. There's no harm in that, and the offer's still there if you want to take it up later, because really what are friends for?

[ Roxas also really kind of wants to push it, but he doesn't know how to convince him, and while he's kind of disappointed, he'll leave it open if he ever wants to take it up. ]

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[relentlesslyonwards]

[When Roxas speaks up, Rean pauses at sipping his soup to look over. After a blink, he gently puts the bowl back down and turns his gaze back to the soup, watching the reflections glint on the surface of the liquid.]

Yeah. Yesterday, it seemed like things were starting to settle down a bit with that sleepover, but... I guess it's just a reminder of how fragile these moments can be here.

[13thpromise]

[ Soup for the soul and eggs for the heart, or something. ]

There was another sleepover?

[ He looks at Rean questionably for a second before returning to picking at his food, kicking his feet a little. ]

...I guess we can at least count on people trying to watch out and not make the same choices, but anything else can happen because of other things.

[relentlesslyonwards]

[Well, more like he just doesn't feel like having anything solid, but meh!! Close enough...!]

Yeah, in the lobby. They had a pillow forts and snacks set up there too.

[Please thoroughly judge their collective decision-making skills by deciding to sleep out there in the open, Roxas. But anyways, he nods.]

Right. There's too much we're in the dark about, especially since we don't even know much else about what other roles there are.

[13thpromise]

...When was that?

[ That is definitely kind of a pouting face. Yeah he judges a little, but also wishes he was there for a bit. He's such a kid...he can't always be the responsible one... ]

Yeah, which is dumb. Too bad punching them in the face doesn't get any answers or anything.

[ It just does nothing orrrr ... gets you punished depending on who you're trying to do what to anyone. ]

[relentlesslyonwards]

[He can't say he knows Roxas too well, but admittedly he's not expecting to see that pout? He's seemed fairly serious, but then again it's not like meetings and talking about bags of bones is good for judging someone's personality, so. Either way, Roxas gets a sympathetic smile.]

I don't remember what time it was last night, but I don't think it started until later. Either way, I doubt anything will stop them from making an attempt some other time, so there's bound to be another chance to join in.

[The smile drops quickly though as they move onto the next topic.]

Not that I'm a fan of interrogating people like that, but... yeah. The game would be too easy if it were allowed, I guess.

[Kohaku would probably have a field day though...]

[13thpromise]

[ ... being around dead bodies tended to steel someone into being serious, and admittedly most of the time he's rather serious or stressed, so Rean can't be blamed for haven't seen this side of him yet. ]

Yeah, I guess so.

[ Well, while they're here, talking... ]

There's a lot they really try to make sure things are difficult for their own enjoyment. [ ... ] But, speaking of this "game" and all...can I ask you something? I was just curious where do you think we might be? If you had to take a guess - it can be as broad as you want too.

[relentlesslyonwards]

[Where, huh...]

I've heard some speculation we were in a place called America, but aside from that, I don't really know. What I am certain of is that it's nowhere near home -- I mean, I didn't even recognize the currency they mentioned when we first got here.

[13thpromise]

The Staff did say we were on a world called "Earth", so I guess America is a place on there too?

[ There was so much going on Roxas supposed he missed that part of speculation, so he doesn't really fault himself for missing it. ]

...Unless you're from Earth and haven't heard of America being a place there.

[relentlesslyonwards]

Nah, I'm not. I think I remember seeing a place like that on a map someone showed me, but I can't be sure. It seemed like a pretty big place though, so I don't know how easy it would be to pinpoint where we are in a country like that.

[13thpromise]

I wouldn't know either.

[ Sadness... ]

I guess it's to be expected even something like this will take awhile to figure out.

INVESTIGATIONNNN

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[This room isn't quite as clean as the rest of the hotel! That is to say, while the staff does change the sheets and clean up messes, it looks very obviously lived in.

In addition, Roxas will be able to find a pink ribbon barrette on the floor near the dresser. Hm!]

[13thpromise]

[ That's pretty weird...then again, this place tended to just be very weird in general. But hey, that pink ribbon barrette catches his attention, so he'll just pick it right up.

It probably just looks like a normal pink ribbon here or nah? ]

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[It's a pink ribbon (made of real ribbon material) that has been attached to a barrette. It's about as big as the palm of Roxas' hand. So yep, normal ribbon!

There is nothing else particularly interesting in the room, though.]

[13thpromise]

[ Oh well...he'll just skaddadle after taking a short look once again. ]