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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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Ah...

[ Inaba's face goes from a cycle of surprised to slightly flustered, ending up twirling a strand of hair to flush out the embarrassment. ]

Let's go with truth.

Tell me the happiest memory you have.

. . .

[ She's quiet for an awfully long time because she honestly cannot think of one. But then she eventually goes with: ]

I had a sleepover with my friends, once. Back home. We had it over in my place. It was kind of rowdy, but it was a lot of fun...

...Mmm. That sounds like a really nice time...and it's a lot like how it is here, huh?

...I hope you're having just as much fun here as you did back home. At this party, I mean.

It is. They're... my best friends, after all.

But I guess I am. Although I think I also got really embarrassed by a lot of people already.

Isn't that the whole point of this game? You do or admit embarassing things to each other, and have a good laugh over it.

Yes, but I didn't want to think about my forever non-existent love life!!

Aw, come on. It won't be forever, Inaba. I'm sure you'll find someone you can be with.

[ She shakes her head as her voice lowers, just barely audible: ]

There's no way that someone could possibly like someone like me in that way.

...

[Yeah, okay, he's putting a hand on her shoulder.]

If you think like that, then...you really will be alone, Inaba. And you'll miss - the people right in front of you, who are begging for you to notice how they feel.

[ She actually bristles a little bit at the sudden hand on her shoulder, and she just lowers her head, just a little bit. ]

It's fine if I'm alone. I've always been alone for the longest time. And... once they all know my true nature, they won't like me anymore.

...Your true nature of being someone who's kind enough to check up on a total stranger, even when he's dead?

You know that's not what I mean.

I think you just don't want to admit you're a good person, Inaba.

That's not it.

It's-

[...]

Do you mind if I message you my response?

I don't mind at all.

[ WELL, OKAY THEN ]

[ aaaalso in the midst of texting, other people who might be playing some truth or dare might see her cry? and attempt to wipe her tears while she's at it, trying to hide it from everyone else.

that's a thing. ]

[ !!!

She's going to go over and wrap her arms around her. ]

What's wrong Inalin? Did someone hurt you?

Huh?

[ She hides the tablet behind her back rather swiftly, smiling. ]

No, I'm fine, I just got a little emotional, that's all.

[ Also that's a relief! Stepping back as she open her hands and makes a handkerchief appear there. Offering it over. ]

Here you go. You sure you're okay?

[ Not going to question the tablet hiding ]

Yeah, I will be. Like I said, I just got emotional, okay? I'll be fine.

[ She'll use her free hand to dab her tears, however, even as her shoulders still shake. ] I just... needed to talk about some stuff. To someone.

[ Keeping her arm around her as she reaches up to stroke her hair. ]

It's okay, Inalin. You can get as emotional as you want. I'll wait here until you're done, okay?

[ So she can take longer to compose herself if needed. ]

Thanks.

[ She smiles, just a little bit. ] Can you leave me alone for a bit after, though? I still kind of want to...

[ ... ]

There's just things I need to say in private.

Okay. Come find me when you're done, alright?

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