chaoticlootral | pc: magnus

Yeah, no kidding.

[Slumping down on a bunk, scratching his jaw.]

I feel bad for the guy. But also, wow. Way to antagonize a room full of people deciding whether you are capable of murder.

[Just. Slumping down next to him. Listen, he already got called out on being soft and having feelings, so guess there's no harm in it.]

Do you think that's why someone cursed him? To try and make sure we didn't do that?

Yeah. Or to teach him a lesson.

[. . .]

Hey. Honest opinion. Could it have been Escha? [After a second.] No plans to do anything about it if it is. I just wanna know what's motivating people.

[He looks down, hands twisting into his lap.]

Dunno. I really don't know. If it was - I wouldn't. I couldn't blame her. She's got someone she cares about left on that island, and we made a deal - if we could get him out, we would. But she said she wanted to be left behind, if he couldn't come too. I don't think she's that type of person.

If I won, I was going to pick her anyway. She doesn't-- she shouldn't rot in that place.

Yeah. She mentioned him to me, too. But -

[Hmm.]

She seemed like she believed what they were saying, about only three left standing, more than most. But she's also got lots of people who care about her here.

I feel like, if she did it, there's got to be something else to it, more than the answers they've given us.

[What if he just leans against Magnus' shoulder here it's fine please don't call him out on this.]

Always a 3rd act twist, right?

[Like the first time a sweet kitty cat deigns to rub his head against your cheek, he dare not move.[

Always. Did she say anything weird to you? Was she extra concerned for her boy this week or anything?

No. Not at all. She seemed fine?

Maybe-- someone can change their shape with a power? Do you think that's a thing?

Yeah. It probably fucking is! But. I dunno. I have kind of a funny feeling about Escha. Who knows what that's worth.

Does it matter?

[He twists the end of his braid around his hand.]

Not really. Somebody's gonna kill every week. I just feel like we need to understand the motivations. That's the only way we'll crack this.

What did Ogata say his power was?

Uh. Hmm. If he tells two other people tonight, and I tell you, it could cause problems.

Alright, we can wait then. Did it tell you what team he was on? You just have to know, not tell me.

Yeah, I know what team.

Cool.

[Turning his face for a second, pressing fingers against his temple.]

That guy's probably a fighter, huh? Might come out the other side tomorrow.

You worried?

[Leaning back into him.]

He's a sniper. Ranged fighter, like you. Probably also a glass cannon, so it's just gonna be you two slapping each other.

[Okay, he actually snorts a laugh at that.]

You-- you think I'm gonna get the short straw? You think I can take him? I think I could take him.

Nah. Just thought you're wishing you took some levels in a melee class about now.

He's pretty shrimpy, and you fight mean. I think you'll be okay.

Whatever! You said you were gonna teach me, and then you just threw mud at me! So it's your fault if I have to fight a sword then just beef it.

I'll teach you, I'll teach you! Anyway, you can spread the word now that if anyone kills you in the execution ring, I'll murder them as soon as they get out.

So at least you'll be avenged!

Jeez, way to abandon the death pact so early.

Nah, I still gotcha. We'd better both make it to endgame.

I'm not planning on going anywhere.

[He'll sit up, apparently the moment of vulnerability is over for now.]

So, I guess speaking of the dead - interesting notes. Seem to indicate they're in some sort of . . . town, I think they said?

I didn't read them.

[That thread got. So long.]

But yeah - funny that with us, they tipped their hand so early that they can bring us back whenever they want.

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