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Nothing too big. I just need you to buy an item at the gift shop. Doesn't have to be anything specific.

Oh. I mean, sure, I don’t mind - but can I ask why?

Something I'm doing for the hosts.

Just curious, but... What are you getting from it? I mean - if it’s the kind of favor they offer where you get something in return.

I'll show you when I get it.

[ mystewious ]

Oh... You can ask them for things that weren’t in the gift shop? I kind of thought it was limited to answers to questions.

You can ask for both, yeah. Technically more expensive than just spending money, considering the time and effort required, but let's just say our gift shop selection is a little... limited, sometimes.

In that case, I’m happy to help. I’m sure it’ll be worth it, whatever you asked for.

I'm hoping so.

[ anyway no dick is not done switching subjects on her, so-- ]

By the way, I heard from Kagachi you guys talked about me this weekend?

We talked about you?

[She frowns, looking confused for a moment, before—]

Oh. You... You’re the role we talked about?

[ he gives a jaunty little wave. ]

And luckily, that confirms it for me on your end, too.

[After a sigh:]

Thank god. Can you imagine how awkward it would have been if you had no idea what role I was talking about? [...] Not that that’s the only reason I’m glad it’s you.

You really would've had to scramble for an explanation then. [ dick tilts his head a bit ] You had no clue who it was at all?

Not really. I’m not sure whether he knew we’re friends, but either way, he was pretty careful about not saying who you were. Kagachi’s a good guy.

[But... Hm.]

How much did he tell you?

I know. I trust him.

[ dick tilts his head ]

The gist of what your role does, but as for the hint... He said I would've been one of very few people who could recognize the same connection you two did during the trial. Those marks on Saturday seemed the most obvious clue.

Well... At least we can skip the questions for both of us. I am curious, though - Junpei said Kanesada kept receiving messages, did you have anything to do with those?

[Either way, though, she pauses.]

Did you get hurt, too?

[ dick... blinks ]

Uh. No. I don't know what he told you about it, but it's not exactly that ... straightforward.

[ he shakes his head at that ]

No. Whatever the three of you had in common outside of that... It didn't affect me.

...Right. Pretend I didn't say anything, then. But - just to make sure, you are the one who's been getting some kind of clue, right? That's what he mentioned.

[She breathes in and out, then, nodding.]

Good. I hope it doesn't.

Don't worry, I'd heard about the notes before. [ but speaking of-- he takes out a silver bookmark and a paper that reads "THE RUINS HOLD THE KEY" ] And... yeah, some kind of clue is the word for it.

[ he looks a bit worried at that ]

I'd rather it didn't either, but-- you're dealing with that okay? It must've freaked you out when you woke up.

Do you think the notes are because of another role that we haven't found yet? Unless... You have found it, I guess.

[She shakes her head, though, breathing out a sigh.]

It was less of a big deal than I thought it would be. Like, I'll admit that when I woke up I was definitely like - cool, an inexplicable bruise the day after multiple people got killed, I'm definitely going to get voted for. It seems weird to say I'm glad other people had the same issue, but...

I haven't found them yet, but it's likely.

[ he continues after she trails off: ]

But it meant you didn't get the brunt of everyone's suspicions. I get it.

[She nods, even as she glances at the bookmarks again.]

I asked Carlos about the ruins after Kagachi told me that's one of the messages you got, but he told me he isn't allowed to tell us about it, even if we do a favor for him. What do you think it means, though?

[ he taps at his lip in thought ]

Something about those ruins is important. You know the new ruins that pop up, when people... die? I've been wondering-- is it that they show up when they go to the other side, or is it that we can't see them until they do?

It kind of makes you wonder if this is all, like, an illusion... Doesn't it? As crazy as that sounds.

It doesn't sound crazy. I've considered the possibility. But-- treating this like it isn't real bears real danger if that turns out to be wrong.

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uncurtained - 2019-11-03 02:20 (UTC) - Expand