are we actually living? or are we being kept alive?

[finalring]

After the execution, the survivors are dismissed to rest in preparation for the next week. The miasma curls and turns into each room, letting fall a cold and oppressive atmosphere that fills every corner of the place.

And yet, even in a place that has caused so much grief, life must go on. Thirteen has always been considered to be an unlucky number, but that is the number of people that are left--what will you do, in this false calm?

Comments

[onemolife]

Right! That's why we should test if I can command them to leave first.

[ Who knows what they would do... carry her off for a bit.

Lowering his voice as he leans his face close to her ear.]

Also, if there's a chance... take Dazai and run.

[accessorytomurder]

We're taking you, too.

[Her voice is also quiet, but stubborn.]

[onemolife]

What am I going to do? A cute girl says she wants to take me, too.

[ there's a pause as he leans in to press a kiss against her cheek. ]

I have to stay long enough to take care of the souls here, Yachi. I'll join up with the two of you afterwards.

[accessorytomurder]

We're not leaving you!

[onemolife]

He can't stay here any longer and watch anyone else die.

[accessorytomurder]

You think leaving somebody instead of watching... would be easier?

[onemolife]

It'll be hard but it won't be the same.

[accessorytomurder]

...how... is that any different from the homes we've lost already?

[onemolife]

Because he won't be seeing the homes destroyed and there may be hope, however foolish, that they can be brought back or even found again.