RECORDING 13: THE FIFTH WEEK.

[foundationmods]

A fifth week in this place begins, with less of your number among you. It's practically routine at this point, isn't it?

Routine, also is the feeling when you wake up - it's clear the Miasma has gotten even thicker. Now everyone is at level 4 - barring the two 'lucky' negators among you, you are all suffering the effects, your eyes flashing a deep, dark purple when experiencing negative emotion.

Any magic that touches the house itself will corrode over time, just like last week. If a barrier is put in place and touches the floor, walls, or ceiling, in a few hours it will be completely consumed by the miasma and fizzle out. Spells or seals will also give off miasma, and healing is still reduced to even the most powerful of spells only healing minor injuries.

You will not be able to save a grievously injured person from death through spells anymore.

The Temperature has taken another dip. It's now in the 50's, and nippy to need a layer or two. As before, the rooms have changed, so hopefully you kept anything essential in the static area.

17 of your number still remain.

...What new horrors await you this week?


WARNING: Some investigations of new areas will contain traps that may be harmful or even lethal.
MIASMA LEVEL: 4
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[finalring]

And you can’t warn him instead of threatening me!?

[ oh COME ON. he raises his good arm in frustration. ]

I’ll do my best, but I really can’t keep him or anyone on a leash.

[tsunderine]

Who said I'm not going to?

[just spoken pleasantly and casually as if she's talking about like, the weather]

After all, I want to be the only one to hurt him. [is she even talking about Gil at this point?] That is my right.

...Ah, but doctor? I'm surprised you're not denying that he's your boyfriend. We can use that.

[ahaha.wav]

[finalring]

Wait—

[ boyfriend?

....????????????

?!??!?!?!?!??!? ]

N-no, I’m sure he doesn’t see me as something like that. A-and isn’t it a bit warped if—well, never mind. I’m sure that’s the Miasma corroding your personality.

[tsunderine]

...Oh, is that so?

Perhaps you don't mind me announcing it to the whole house, then?

[wow]

And I don't know... you're familiar with wedding vows, right? "For better, for worse... in sickness and in health... and till death do us part..."

But here, death won't part us. We'll be together, forever.

[finalring]

Fine. He might be. And I don’t think he’ll appreciate it if you use it against him. Or if you use it against me. [ he does not want rin’s relationship advice thank you very much.

however, her change in tone immediately makes his gaze darken just slightly, before closing his eyes. ]

Do you think that’s what Battler would want? For you to hurt him and to make him suffer? He has already suffered so much, do you really want to add to that? [ ... ] I passed on the message for you. Just as you asked.

[tsunderine]

If neither of you will appreciate it, then the more I want to use it. But I'll save it in my back pocket for later, because I'm feeling the teensiest bit merciful.

[but is she tho, the real question]

Nope.

But it's better if it's me than if it's anyone else. He's mine.

[finalring]

It’s not the first time I get harrassed by a ghost, I guess. But he does have a short temper.

[ look, rin, you’re not the first one to bully him. you won’t be the last. ]

Well, I don’t think anyone has plans on taking your spot either. He misses you a lot, you know.

[tsunderine]

Oh, how sweet.

You think I care.

[like she'll let him have his short temper. it'll be funny if he does try anything]

And of course.

I'd be even angrier if someone did. Battler-kun isn't allowed to have a harem.

[THAT HONOR IS NOT ALLOWED FOR HIM.] Well, soon enough he won't have to miss me. I'm certain of that much.

[finalring]

Ahaha, I’m not sure if sweet..., I’d just rather not have him fight someone I care about.

[ though he won’t mention the harem thing. he would rather not have any more details about her tastes than necessary! ]

Well, maybe you’re right. Maybe you’re not? I suppose all we can do is continue our path and find out.

[tsunderine]

...do you really care, though?

Enough that you wouldn't continue to hide secrets from me?

[hm.]

But we shall see, in the end, won't we?

[finalring]

[ oh. hm.

romani immediately tenses up, his expression turning a shade paler. ]

I don’t keep secrets without a reason, Rin. And I don’t do it out of malice, either. I’m certain you would understand, as a magus.

[tsunderine]

Understanding it and liking it are two separate things, doctor.

Or should I even be calling you that anymore?

[finalring]

Rin!

[ there’s a flash of panic in romani’s expression as he realizes just what she is referring to.

he feels his legs shaking, gritting his teeth in frustration. ]

I kept your secret when you asked me to. I delivered your message to Battler. Is it not possible that you can do the same for me? Just this once?

[tsunderine]

If you don't break the rules... I won't tell anyone.

[she smirks at him, tapping her chin mischievously]

Oh, but none of it's a secret anymore, you know. We're all aware of it.

[finalring]

...So even if you decide to spare me, the others can still do as they want—is what you mean.

[ he grimaces. what a terrible, hostage-like situation.

at this moment, romani wants little more than to scream. ]

I understand. I’ll do as the Vessel says.

[tsunderine]

Yes.

Of course... I might go back on my word.

[is he winning yet, let's find out]

After all, wouldn't it be fun to see everyone continue to fracture the very second they find out you're even faker than what Dazai-san pretends to be?

[finalring]

.....

[ there are a hundred things that romani wants to shout at rin, but he is quite literally biting his tongue right now to keep himself in check.

deep breaths, archamann. deep breaths.

after a couple seconds, he nods. ]

I understand. Thank you, for enlightening me on the situation, Rin Tohsaka. Or, the little that is left of her. I truly appreciate it. Now, if you’ll excuse me—

[ he’ll be walking away from her. ]

[tsunderine]

[she doesn't stop him.

but as he walks away...

he'll hear rather ominous giggling, sounding almost amused.]