Mock Week

[sinphony]

[ After the day before, with the reveal of the full extent of the rules and how the game works along with their hosts, the only thing everyone could do was have a meeting with alcohol and go to bed. And when awakened, everything is the same. It's still the large mansion, they're still locked inside, and there's still the idea that they have the choice to murder each other hanging over them. But now the mansion is free to explore to their hearts' content, save for the room under the stairs outside the mud room. All anyone can really do is just enjoy their week and hope for the best. ]

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[bearshercross]

Yeah, well, can you blame us being pissed? But I also know that losing an eye wouldn't stop you. You're not that kind of person.

[ So give her something here. ]

Why'd you stop?

[pervet]

... I didn't realize he was so fragile.

[ He glances aside. ]

I went for something small--stuff that would just disable someone normally. My intent was to break his neck after I disabled his legs momentarily. You're right. Losing an eye would not have stopped me. It hasn't in the past.

[ That's all he says. Boy, the floor sure is interesting right now! ]

[bearshercross]

...Too fragile? His legs were broken... You were just trying to disable him?

[ ...She'll shake her head. ]

Why?

[pervet]

Yes. His bones... they're too...

[ He waves a hand. ]

Easy to break. I don't know. It's not a condition I'm familiar with. Or one I've ever encountered, in my time healing. I mean, I did intend to kill him, but I hadn't gone for his neck yet.

[ ... The why. Ah. ]

Does it matter why?

[bearshercross]

People are gonna wanna know, Lemons.

[ To the point. ]

[pervet]

[ Okay, now he's just... angry. ]

The Devil they are! They're not going to give a shit about the why, just that it happened! And they're idiots if they think someone else won't try to do the same damn thing!

[ Is he angry? A little bit, yes. ]

It's going to happen, and someone isn't going to back out like I did.

[bearshercross]

They're gonna wanna know because that's human nature. But yeah, you're right. It's gonna happen again. Because humans are stupid and unpredictable.

[ She's very clearly stressed, sorry Sherb. ]

[pervet]

[ He sighs. ]

... It doesn't matter. People who want anything are selfish, right?

[bearshercross]

[ She's quiet a moment. Then, she looks up at the picture. ]

...He's the guy from back home, right? You love him, don't you?

[pervet]

[ ... Wow, look at this floor. It's sooooooooooooo interesting!

Look at him not answering you! He is, however, pulling that scrap of fabric he got out of his pocket and turning it over in his hands a few times. He doesn't... really say anything.

Maybe his silence is confirmation enough. ]

[bearshercross]

What was your wish, Lemons?

[ Her tone is harsh, but she clearly has it pegged to the guy. ]

Was killing for him really going to be worth it?

[pervet]

... Yes.

[ His gaze is a little distant. ]

... Even just for the chance. ... Do you know what it's like? Knowing you have to kill the person you're in love with because they say you have to, and knowing you'd be killed yourself if you didn't follow through?

I know what actually happened to us. I can guess, just from what those two told me. We killed each other. We had to have; there's no way it would have ended up any other way. But if I could make Etihw change their mind about demons... for even just the chance... for us to be able to just talk and not be trying to murder each other?

[ ... He knows Yosaflame will probably never love him. But he... he had to try. ]

Even if he didn't love me... I just...

[ His hands grip the fabric really tightly. He just wants... a chance. ]

[bearshercross]

...Even if he didn't love you back, he'd still be alive, huh?

[ ...She... Finishes the thought. It wasn't just a chance, it was a chance and letting him live and have a life. ]

[pervet]

... If I didn't kill him someone else would, you know?

[ He just... he wants Yosaflame to be okay. He's... kind of realized that. ]

It's very stupid for an angel to like a demon. It'll never end well for anyone.

[bearshercross]

...Fuck.

[ ...That's pretty damn close to a selfless wish, she has to admit. It's not perfectly selfless. But now she... She feels bad. ]

...So you tried to kill Ren quickly. But when you realized he was... Too frail, you... You couldn't, could you?

[pervet]

[ Boy this ground sure is better than television. ]

... Yeah. Guess I'm going soft or something, damn. I shouldn't really care about that shit.

[bearshercross]

Welcome to having a conscience.

[ She'll... She'll sit by him. ]

...Fuck.

[pervet]

... If this is what that's like, I think I want it gone.

[ Sorta just. Picking a hem on his pants. ]

I liked it better when I had no choice but to not question anything. It was simpler.