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[ MY SUBJECT LINE you can tell it was past my bedtime
anyway. he frowns, immediately, watching the way four's practically vibrating, and then sighs. ]
...I think, in the most impulsive way, it does. [ that people will jump at the chance. that bucky isn't the only one among them who is the type to kill someone if given the chance, to not think through a literal deal with the devil. ] No matter what we hope might happen otherwise.
[ lu bixing, personally, cannot imagine jumping immediately to murder when "just get really good at booze and be fun and funky fresh and interesting" is also there, but that's because he's lu bixing. ] And that's... we're going to have to take stock of that, and find out where people's heads are.
I wish I had a better answer for you than 'yes'. [ that comes with a small, rueful smile. ]
anyway. he frowns, immediately, watching the way four's practically vibrating, and then sighs. ]
...I think, in the most impulsive way, it does. [ that people will jump at the chance. that bucky isn't the only one among them who is the type to kill someone if given the chance, to not think through a literal deal with the devil. ] No matter what we hope might happen otherwise.
[ lu bixing, personally, cannot imagine jumping immediately to murder when "just get really good at booze and be fun and funky fresh and interesting" is also there, but that's because he's lu bixing. ] And that's... we're going to have to take stock of that, and find out where people's heads are.
I wish I had a better answer for you than 'yes'. [ that comes with a small, rueful smile. ]
[ she shakes her head. ]
It's not like you can control people, but you do get to know them. I don't want to give up hope on people, but I don't want to be unrealistic either.
[ she's seen enough of how horrible people can be in her time alive, and there's the constant reminder that they're in hell. ]
I don't like thinking we'll have a repeat of today.
It's not like you can control people, but you do get to know them. I don't want to give up hope on people, but I don't want to be unrealistic either.
[ she's seen enough of how horrible people can be in her time alive, and there's the constant reminder that they're in hell. ]
I don't like thinking we'll have a repeat of today.
[ it's well said - he feels the same, really. once upon a time, he might have been much more optimistic, but his outlook right now is more pragmatic. the idea of a repeat seems, unfortunately, very likely. ]
Mm. [ the quiet that falls here is thoughtful. ] ...What do you make of it, Four? The twenty number.
Mm. [ the quiet that falls here is thoughtful. ] ...What do you make of it, Four? The twenty number.
[ four has realized by this point that there is something wrong happening this week, and her emotions aren't exactly as under control as she's used to.
that's why, the moment she sees lu bixing, she does a heel turn and tries to walk away.
(aki voice) fastly. ]
that's why, the moment she sees lu bixing, she does a heel turn and tries to walk away.
(aki voice) fastly. ]
It makes for a small party, but there's no reason for me not to believe it's true. Or no reason for me not to believe others won't believe it's true.
[ she's quiet for a moment, thoughtful, turning the numbers over in her head. ]
And if it is true, that means ten more of us will likely be targeted in next six weeks if enough people think like Bucky - unless someone openly states they don't care about the invite.
[ she's quiet for a moment, thoughtful, turning the numbers over in her head. ]
And if it is true, that means ten more of us will likely be targeted in next six weeks if enough people think like Bucky - unless someone openly states they don't care about the invite.
[ HELP THIS MADE ME CHOKE ON MY COFFEE
lu bixing is minding his business drinking shitty d*nkin donuts coffee this fine morning when he sees four. he opens his mouth to say hi, raises his hand
and then watches her turn away
hello ]
... Uh, Four...?
lu bixing is minding his business drinking shitty d*nkin donuts coffee this fine morning when he sees four. he opens his mouth to say hi, raises his hand
and then watches her turn away
hello ]
... Uh, Four...?
....O...kay. Have a good day....?
[ ?? ???? ??????
he will
let her escape for a little bit. not very long, though, he's gonna go see where she's gone after like. ten or fifteen minutes, because now he's worried...? where are you running away to miss four ]
[ ?? ???? ??????
he will
let her escape for a little bit. not very long, though, he's gonna go see where she's gone after like. ten or fifteen minutes, because now he's worried...? where are you running away to miss four ]
[ hello sweet baby. it doesn't take her long! he's just kind of sitting in the common room, king bileygr sitting on his chest, eyes closed and head reclined back. but!! when four calls his name, he sits up, and looks at her - and gives her a smile, gentle. ]
Hi, Four. I'm okay.
Hi, Four. I'm okay.
[ she crouches by the couch or wherever he decided to recline, so he doesn't have to look up. ]
Are you? [ the look she gives him is (unsure). sounds like something he would say because he's him. ] It did look like you were luckier than the others. Was whatever happened hellish?
Are you? [ the look she gives him is (unsure). sounds like something he would say because he's him. ] It did look like you were luckier than the others. Was whatever happened hellish?
[ baby girl. he like. scoots over a little on the couch and pats the spot? come sit down you little weirdo ]
If I was hurt, I wouldn't be able to hide it. I promise. [ the smile is reassuring, a little soft - very genuine. he looks tired, but otherwise okay. my luck. tch ] And... hellish is a word, yeah. I think that's the right one. It was definitely designed for suffering.
If I was hurt, I wouldn't be able to hide it. I promise. [ the smile is reassuring, a little soft - very genuine. he looks tired, but otherwise okay. my luck. tch ] And... hellish is a word, yeah. I think that's the right one. It was definitely designed for suffering.
[ it doesn't take her long to sit next to him. she didn't want to crowd him too much? or too soon, in case he wanted some space. ]
I had been wondering if Hell would get worse. It seems this answers that. [ her brows furrow in worry. ] I'm sorry.
Is it too much to ask what happened?
I had been wondering if Hell would get worse. It seems this answers that. [ her brows furrow in worry. ] I'm sorry.
Is it too much to ask what happened?
[ he seems to appreciate the company. your local extrovert thrives this way. ]
...It's not too much at all.
[ gotta get that info out, after all. besides, it's not a very long story. ] We were all compelled onto a ferry that took us out to another island - a tiny one, with just a box on it that we were supposed to stick our hands in. There was no way off the island by the time we all came to besides it, so... we did. Then we were all knocked out, and woke up on a space ship, where they had us complete some 'team building exercises'. Rigged games, really, with bloody consequences.
...It's not too much at all.
[ gotta get that info out, after all. besides, it's not a very long story. ] We were all compelled onto a ferry that took us out to another island - a tiny one, with just a box on it that we were supposed to stick our hands in. There was no way off the island by the time we all came to besides it, so... we did. Then we were all knocked out, and woke up on a space ship, where they had us complete some 'team building exercises'. Rigged games, really, with bloody consequences.
Mm. That was literally the first puzzle. We were supposed to solve a mystery, but the clues they gave us were incomplete. We were allowed to ask for three hints, but each hint would harm Ryo, but if we get the entire question wrong, then, we would all be hurt twice as badly. In the end, we agreed to take one hint.
[ there's like - the slightest hint of humor here, a slightly wan smile. ] But that was all I needed, and I solved it.
[ this was the most ic thing i've ever done in my entire life even if it cucked us all out of injuries. anyway. four is so sweet, and the smile he gives her is a little more appreciative. ]
It's okay. Honestly, I think... because of where it was set, and the contents of it, it was probably better that it was me. We were on a space ship, and that helped Lin and I get a little more information than I think we probably should have otherwise. I think we minimized injury as much as we could.
[ there's like - the slightest hint of humor here, a slightly wan smile. ] But that was all I needed, and I solved it.
[ this was the most ic thing i've ever done in my entire life even if it cucked us all out of injuries. anyway. four is so sweet, and the smile he gives her is a little more appreciative. ]
It's okay. Honestly, I think... because of where it was set, and the contents of it, it was probably better that it was me. We were on a space ship, and that helped Lin and I get a little more information than I think we probably should have otherwise. I think we minimized injury as much as we could.
[ what a horrible situation for someone who cares so much. ]
It is still terrible it was something you were forced to endure, but if you could use the setting to your advantage while trapped, I'm relieved. I know you did as much as you could in that situation.
[ she gives him a small smile. she absolutely hates everything she heard, but it's not like she can do anything about it. she can realize that much. ]
I'm relieved you're here and without much injury. I don't know what I'd do if you weren't smart enough to solve your mystery.
It is still terrible it was something you were forced to endure, but if you could use the setting to your advantage while trapped, I'm relieved. I know you did as much as you could in that situation.
[ she gives him a small smile. she absolutely hates everything she heard, but it's not like she can do anything about it. she can realize that much. ]
I'm relieved you're here and without much injury. I don't know what I'd do if you weren't smart enough to solve your mystery.
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