FINAL TRIAL

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TRIAL

After a very, very long six weeks, it has finally come. The last time everyone will need to trudge up those stairs and meet in the master suite. It's do or die time, and hopefully everyone knows what needs to be done by now.

As soon as the guests walk into the room, they will be able to smell the food that the chef has provided: duck l'orange, served up on a nice platter. Eat up everyone!

There are a few unexpected guests this time. A large group of the rats is here, and they show up in a swarm as they carry Gabe into the room, much like how they had carted him off to the Child Daycare last night. Once he is deposited in the room, Gabe will also stand up and remain there, crossing his arm and looking a bit standoffish.

They're not the only unexpected faces around here, though...

VICTIMS: ICHIGO KUROSAKI and THE RESORT THE HOTEL

10 11 GUESTS REMAIN

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[maskarang]

[ It takes some time but, eventually, Gerome takes one of the bodies. He's probably another one from the last group, but at least he does show up.

The first thing he does is warily check his hands and arms over. The rest can wait until he's alone, but he at least wants to inspect this much. ]

[swordhandled]

[ TOO LATE

owain is just throwing himself at you and getting you into bone crushing hug ]

[maskarang]

Owain! [ no surprise there 'cause he expected this?? but he can at least say owain's name

he can

say

owain's name

as that dawns on him, he winds his arms around owain and whispers into his ear ] And I missed you.

[swordhandled]

And I missed you, what we briefly had last week was not enough.

[ and with that he's kissing him ]

[maskarang]

[ public affection still isn't something he cares for but, once again, owain gets a pass. he kisses back, letting it go long before he steps back ]

A lifetime wouldn't have been enough. [ there's a pause of consideration before he slides off his mask. guess that can just... be off now ] I have more to say to you, much more, but now that we have the time... I'll save it for when we're alone. For now, tell me about Minerva and Deirdre. Have they been giving you any trouble?

[swordhandled]

No more trouble than what's to be expected considering what occurred.

They missed both you and Cynthia dearly.

[maskarang]

We caused them too much grief. I hope they forgive us, though I expect we'll have to dote on them for sometime before they do. [ he doesn't mind though, minerva is worth it ]

... And, of course, I'll have to dote on you as well.

[swordhandled]

With time, I know they will. They care too much to be mad at us for too long.

... And I you. I need to show you how much I've missed you.

[whirlingmace]

[ Just going to hug him!!! ]

Gerbear!

[maskarang]

[ This is what he gets, isn't it? Cinque gets to hug him, but the most she gets is a gentle pat back. ]

Cinque.

[whirlingmace]

[ Not letting go. ]

Welcome back!

[maskarang]

It's a strange sensation being back. One I'm not certain how to react to.

[whirlingmace]

[ Patting him ]

You can probably sneak off for a little bit before we have to go.

[maskarang]

[ ...?!?! He feels extremely called out right now. ]

I— No. I can stay. At least for a while.

[whirlingmace]

Hehe. I love you, Gerbear. Thank you for being my friend.

I couldn't... resist......

[latebluemer]

[Aoi is at least greeting most of the people coming off the cart, and she's still here for the stragglers, quiet and resolute and wearing the slightest smile throughout -- there's something peaceful in it, just watching the life flow back into the Resort like a slow-moving river.

Like the tide coming in softly, after the game had tried to drown them entirely.

It would absolutely be awkward otherwise, if it weren't for some of the atmosphere of celebration and gladness, because if her relationship with Gerome (and Minerva) was an interesting one before, well... She looks thoughtful for a moment when she comes to him.]

Welcome back, Gerome-san. [...] Thank you for the duck, by the way.

[Yes, that was an important thing to get out of the way. Absolutely.]