[CONTINUE + 4] INTRO

[foundationmods]

[After so long a trip, you're all finally here. Taken through a hidden passage inside of the very mountain itself, you find yourself standing in front of a field of flowers, growing well due to the open roof above it. If you look up, you can just make out the shimmering colors off of the barrier - looking almost like the shine off of a soap bubble.

Try not to trample on the flowers as you approach the open, purple gate. And remember to wear your masks, now that you're here!

...Still, the sight of the yellow flowers waving in the wind....such a cheery sight fills you with determination for what's to come.

Welcome to the Underground.

...Again. The loop happened again, and you're here. Everything is the same.

Someone who was dead is alive again.

The trial...it was...you remember only up until Gilgamesh was FOUGHT against, and then...nothing.

You feel you shouldn't try to remember anything beyond that.

Not only that, But more monster names have faded from your memory.

...When will this end?]

Comments

[accessorytomurder]

...yeah. I-I'm...

[She smiles up at him, tremulous and still a little teary around the eyes, because as Inaba has learned she's not playing fair, right now.]

I'm falling for you, you know? So, um... so, please. Don't... don't make me break over losing you again, okay? I, I... this week, it's... it's pretty obvious I'm still not really... stable again, yet. So.

[onemolife]

[ Oh no not the tears. He feels his resolve crumbling at that as he reaches to brush his knuckles against her cheek.

He can feel his own heart beat picking up a bit at that. ]

Aiming for the heart, are you? That isn't very fair you know... It's okay. I'll see how Drew does first before making my decision, okay?

[accessorytomurder]

If it works with Drew, we won't need other volunteers.

[She nestles her cheek into his hand.]

...I-I can try bribes next?

[onemolife]

I am quite bribable, but I think someone else might need your brand of bribes at the moment.

[ Dazai is having a bad time ]

[accessorytomurder]

...This is one way you need to stop bullying our boyfriend, Wei Wuxian. I'll save laundry-type promises for later.

[onemolife]

I wouldn't call it bullying, just sharing the affection.

[ Also Dazai deserves it way more ]

[accessorytomurder]

Putting him of all people in a position to be forced to watch somebody he cares about do something that might hurt them isn't... remotely affectionate.

[Wrong time for banter, babe.]

[onemolife]

I'm quite the selfish person, Hitoka. It's hard for me to stand still when there may be a way to help out the two of you.

[ Even if it means putting himself at risk. ]

[accessorytomurder]

...Don't say that if you wouldn't let us do the same for you. Otherwise... Otherwise, you're just looking to hurt us while feeling good about yourself.

[onemolife]

[ wow don't call out his hero complex. ]

It's never about feeling good, Hitoka. It's about doing the right thing, while making sure the two of you get every advantage you can to get out of here. You both deserve better than this place. The others do, too.

[ Especially the kids and those he's fond for.

He just doesn't see that for himself at all ]

[accessorytomurder]

We're people, Xian-kun. Grown up people who love you.

[She prods him in the chest.]

Not children, or animals, or slaves, or dolls. You don't get to decide what's right or the best for us. We decide that together. That's basic respect, which... which I hope you have for us.

[onemolife]

[ Give him a moment to reboot after that love part. He knows she said she's falling for him and it's clear certain people are fond for him, but...

sometimes he misses how strong someone actually feels about him. Feeling warm cover his cheeks for a moment. ]

You're still not playing fair, but I am listening. Aiya... what am I going to do with you?

[ Time to press his forehead against hers. ]

[accessorytomurder]

You're going to keep listening to me. To us.

[Another prod.]

Not... not just humor us, or automatically obey, because you aren't our slave or doll, either. But, you'll actually listen and think about what we say. ...th-that's what you ought to do.

[onemolife]

I'm all ears. Don't worry, I don't ever just humor you or automatically obey, but I'll consider your thoughts and feelings before I do anything.

Though I may come off as ridiculous at times, I don't really mean to be.