WEEK SIX

[killerwaves]

WEEK SIX

16 Vacationers

Throughout your time on the island, there's been a steady rhythm; the murders, the trials, the executions, the clean-up afterwards that leave just up remnants for you to remember what was lost. This Monday morning though, things are different. The debris and any biohazards are cleared, but no effort has been made to repair the games at the arcade, or to restock the chemicals and damaged equipment at the laboratory.

Odd.

If you cast your eyes to the sky, you'll also notice that the distortion is also lingering—there's certainly less of it at least, a haze still lingering over the go-karts, one whirlpool lingering out in the sea. It could be worse, surely.

Though there's no new locations for you to take your mind off of all these oddities either. In fact, looking at your device to access the resort map area and scrolling past Kakapo's Nest triggers an error.

There’s one more, slightly more eclectic change: the kittybots, instead of having cute kitty ears and faces, are now without exception round-headed. This would make them look like ordinary robots, but their heads actually now look like a bowl of fish swimming, which occasionally form up into expressions. A change of pace for everything, it seems.

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WEATHER ALERT:

Bulletin:
The current barometric pressure is 29.90 inHg, and is expected to steadily decline over the coming days. Rain and storms are likely in the latter half of the week.

(( OOC: Welcome to endgame week everyone. We'll be running an endgame investigation Friday during our typical investigation timeslot, and Saturday will be endgame proper.

This week your admins can be contacted Monday and Tuesday only, after that they'll be incommunicado. ))

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[chrysaline]

Of course. I always... hoped you would.

[ It is what he deserves on every level. She pauses a little for that question and gives a sheepish laugh. Just how much did he see...? ]

I think I'll be alright. Really. But you know... I think you'd have better luck with ladies if you were a little more tactful? [ Teasing! ] Maybe I can teach you when you're back properly.

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ A lot~! But Merlin fortunately does not put people on blast even if he teases. Too gentle for that. ]

What are you talking abo...

...

[ ... ... ... wait. Don't tell him she saw a certain memory? It's basically his only terrible memory with ladies. ]

Oh, that. That was at least a really long time ago! I definitely learned my lesson since then, fortunately. I respect all women, as they should be, just so you know!

[ And run away from the angy ones. Immediately. ]

[chrysaline]

[ Is it??? And if so, how? But Psyche won't press too hard when she thinks it's a little sad, too. ]

Hmmm... I'm glad, then. Are you getting along with everyone there? It sounds like you've been leaving out a lot.

[ Give her the gossip! ]

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ ... ]

So, you noticed, huh?

[ Merlin asks with a teasing tone in his voice, but then answers semi-seriously: ]

I have been getting along with mostly everyone on the other side, yeah. Maybe it's because you can say that I'm a pretty popular kind of guy. But maybe that's not surprising, considering what I'm capable of~

[ ...

Yeah he's still at least like this. He's talked more about himself before but maybe it's because there's so many people around or he's still kind of like This. ]

[chrysaline]

Intuition about a friend, maybe?

[ They can tease and be serious at the same time, it's fine. ]

But, you're right. I don't think it's surprising at all. You're so good at being warm and patient and listening to people. Of course you'd be popular! [ He wanted to talk about those kind of skills, right? Is he embarrassed yet? ] I'm sure that's what Fou likes about you so much, too.

[mysticpowerbroker]

Your intuition is spot-on indeed!

[ That works just fine with him!

And...wait. What is that kind of compliment?! Psyche, are you trying to embarrass him in the afterlife??? ]

Hey, where is this coming from? That kind of attack is unfair, just so you know! And Fou's just a little troublemaker who misbehaves all the time, there's no w—[FOU NOISES INTENSIFY]—you know what I mean?!

[chrysaline]

[ She is. It's character-building, and good for him. ♡ ]

Hm, is it an attack? I thought you'd be happy to be praised a little. And I didn't think it was untrue...

[ Is that what makes it more embarrassing? ]

But, I'm glad for both of you. For the help Fou's given us, too.

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ Wow...! ]

Well, I am good at listening to people! And being patient. And warm.

So, it is true.

[ Just...people don't praise him for those qualities usually. Unless they were trying to embarrass him like Psyche...thanks Psyche!! But ok, two can play at that. ]

You've got good qualities too, you know. A good head on your shoulders, a bright kindness, and a friendliness that'd make people wish they'd have the same.

[ Fair is fair if they're offering teases and such. ]

Anyway, naturally I'd have to assist as much as I can. Fou too. Though, I'll admit that it hasn't all just been the two of us, you know. I couldn't have done all of this without the others. They've been helping me all along, and I'm actually grateful for that.

[ Saying this now since everyone is talking and a bit distracted but lmao ]

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[chrysaline]

[ Oh, hm. She should have expected a counterattack. It's only for a second, but her expression falls. ]

[chrysaline]

[ It's okay. She bounces back quickly. ]

Merlin... if you're trying to embarrass me in front of everyone, I'll really have to go on the offensive.

[ Threat! Definite threat! But she laughs. Since everyone is distracted, it's probably fine. ]

Of course. I'm glad everyone could come together for this. Since we actually have a chance to talk, I want to hear about everything that's happening over there!

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ That sure is a threat... ]

Ahh...I'm not sure what I'd be able to do if you really went on the offensive!

[ Also wow she sure boomerang'd back to whatever he is doing on the other side. His distraction tactics have failed. He's a crafty man but Psyche really is too perceptive. ]

Everything, huh? Hmm, well, nothing too exciting is happening on the other end except everyone continuing on bonding with one another. Surprisingly, everyone's also very well-behaved! I think it's because the setting's nice and calms the soul~

Everyone kind of just does their own thing, you know? Private activities, when not watching what you guys are doing...

[chrysaline]

I'm glad you realize.

[ He really has learned about pushing his luck with women, hasn't he? That's something. ]

"Bonding with each other" sounds exciting, though. Have you all been having parties still? I wish you could have come to our gatherings on this side. I think you would have liked the onsen.

[ Want to spill about those 'private activities,' Merlin? ]

[mysticpowerbroker]

[ It's how he keeps them from getting angy at him. ]

Ah...well, the parties are less. I'd set them up myself, but you know, a mass revival spell is actually quite a bit difficult, so my energy levels aren't always so high, and all that.

I was sad about missing out on the onsen, though! Though on second thought, I could have probably made something like that appear on this side, and it just occurred to me only now...drat!

[ This mun will spare everyone Merlin's further thoughts on the matter. ]

[chrysaline]

Not that I hope this ever happens again, but... I hope you take better care of yourself next time. Even moreso if you're using so much energy on the spell.

[ She thinks he deserves an onsen! She's sure his reasons are entirely wholesome and he shouldn't be blamed.

Also maybe it would keep Lobelia occupied. ]