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i'm looking forward to seeing what's coming up with the other buildings still under construction. hopefully we'll see something soon - i'm a little too nosy for my own good, as the student directory decided to announce, but i don't want to get too close.
wouldn't want to risk injury, i'm already down one arm.
classes were interesting! theoretical physics isn't 100% my wheelhouse, but there was a lot to absorb even if the doctor isn't the friendliest.
still really don't see the resemblance that prof. derulo is insisting on, though.
have you gotten to attend any of yours, yet, or are you still in paperwork and preparation limbo?
thank you! it was a surprise to see.
though, i have to ask - do you maybe know *why* i made the dean's list?
the marquee was broken, so we didn't have an announcement to go with our pictures being put up.
i'm just curious, is all, since i wouldn't mind making it again.
wouldn't want to risk injury, i'm already down one arm.
classes were interesting! theoretical physics isn't 100% my wheelhouse, but there was a lot to absorb even if the doctor isn't the friendliest.
still really don't see the resemblance that prof. derulo is insisting on, though.
have you gotten to attend any of yours, yet, or are you still in paperwork and preparation limbo?
thank you! it was a surprise to see.
though, i have to ask - do you maybe know *why* i made the dean's list?
the marquee was broken, so we didn't have an announcement to go with our pictures being put up.
i'm just curious, is all, since i wouldn't mind making it again.
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Why do you only have one arm?!
Why does all of Winter Dorm only feel like telling me later what injuries they currently possess?!
Are you alright? Is this why you asked about the First Aid Kit? Kon!
I have to go to a few seminars and lectures regardless - so it's that plus more meetings and paperwork today.
Hopefully I'll be able to go home soon...
Hehe, you're already aiming to be a consistent placement?
Well, Principal Bear decides who goes on Dean's List! I made it myself last year.
He never explained the requirements to me, no matter how much I asked, though...
Though it's certainly an honor!
Why do you only have one arm?!
Why does all of Winter Dorm only feel like telling me later what injuries they currently possess?!
Are you alright? Is this why you asked about the First Aid Kit? Kon!
I have to go to a few seminars and lectures regardless - so it's that plus more meetings and paperwork today.
Hopefully I'll be able to go home soon...
Hehe, you're already aiming to be a consistent placement?
Well, Principal Bear decides who goes on Dean's List! I made it myself last year.
He never explained the requirements to me, no matter how much I asked, though...
Though it's certainly an honor!
sorry, sorry! no, the first aid kit wasn't for me - i'm pretty practiced at not getting hurt, actually, since i don't get myself into trouble i know i won't get myself out of.
[ usually ]
no, i can't feel or really use my right arm from the elbow down. i can get around just fine, for the most part - i like to think i'm pretty adaptive? - but some things are harder than others.
improvisation is key!
that's so much extra work, on top of all of us arriving early and having complaints to make.
work hard, viola! we'll be waiting to see you once you've gotten some freedom and rest.
i'm an overachiever and was in college courses when i was 11. i can't help it?
but that's... weird. i wonder if we'll ever figure it out.
is there any rhyme or reason to what principal bear gets up to?
I see....
Who is it for? I've been hearing about a few injuries...
I can also tell you about the First Aid Kit - I can get you one, but it'll take Vouchers to exchange.
I've told some others about it already - but I'd rather Winter Dorm knows how these exchanges work so you don't get caught in a bad deal later.
Hehe, your support keeps me going!!
I'll do my best so I can meet you all properly.
Since you were 11?! Kon, are you a child prodigy?! Wow!
Principal Bear is a very sensible man, but he's so full of surprises!
I think that ultimately he's a very good leader, though I know that it can be hard to follow sometimes.
Who is it for? I've been hearing about a few injuries...
I can also tell you about the First Aid Kit - I can get you one, but it'll take Vouchers to exchange.
I've told some others about it already - but I'd rather Winter Dorm knows how these exchanges work so you don't get caught in a bad deal later.
Hehe, your support keeps me going!!
I'll do my best so I can meet you all properly.
Since you were 11?! Kon, are you a child prodigy?! Wow!
Principal Bear is a very sensible man, but he's so full of surprises!
I think that ultimately he's a very good leader, though I know that it can be hard to follow sometimes.
[ he's done more complicated info dumps before, so why is this one hard?
(the Trauma™)
he does, eventually, send it. it's in the vain hope that he's not wrong, that they can trust viola, that something will come of it. ]
(the Trauma™)
he does, eventually, send it. it's in the vain hope that he's not wrong, that they can trust viola, that something will come of it. ]
- - all four of us were at separate points across wiwaldi campus, but came together in the same location very suddenly as if we'd just stepped through to it: in front of a house in an isolated neighborhood. attempts to leave the neighborhood (done by bradley) at arrival resulted in looping back to the same point. all four of us had keys to this house, and felt the sense of "home" from it. there were no neighbors apparent at this point.
- entering the house, bradley went upstairs while alphinaud, manwol, and i inspected the downstairs. in the kitchen there was a burnt cake baking, filled with what would later be the same acid that we were attacked with - as well as a fridge full of rotting meat and dead insects and worms. in the garage were two cars with dusty boxes and broken miscellaneous equipment. manwol found a box of rotting meat inside one of the cars. alphinaud found a cell phone with messages from sakyou, nier, and someone that i know from my time before wiwaldi. i'm not sure what bradley found upstairs besides a loaded pistol.
- the entire time, we had the sense of an influence encouraging us to sleep and giving us the feeling of belonging, that the things we were seeing were normal. i succumbed to it when i went upstairs to find the charger for the phone, as it died in the middle of a call where a voice none of us recognized repeated "am i next? are you going to get me next? am i next?" i fell asleep in a room that was "mine," and it didn't feel right - until it very suddenly was, and i was asleep.
- upon waking up on the second day, we weren't ourselves. we were the version that had lived in that house for years, together. we'd gone on road trips, visited parks, taken pictures, been a family for years. and we spent those years [ ... ] killing people. i don't know how many, due to sheer numbers, but we were a group of serial killers. we massacred people on a bus, burnt down a mall, and left an infestation of bugs in this version of sakyou's home. i dreamt of killing someone that i knew from before wiwaldi and i enjoyed it, thought it was normal - i wouldn't be surprised if the same thing happened to the others.
- we had a plan of killing people at a barbeque next door, after we had scoped it out for days beforehand. mandricardo was there, and injured from something that happened when he visited our house. we found lila and tsuyukusa dead. we killed nier. the same voice on the phone said "tomorrow. next. tomorrow. see you tomorrow. sleep." we set the house on fire and caused a gas explosion. we went home and slept as if nothing was wrong.
- the third day, we returned to normal, but with the memories of the years that had been overwritten onto us. something was playing downstairs on the living room tv, which manwol recognized and featured in. in the kitchen, the monster was what was waiting for us "tomorrow" - made up of rotting meat and the bodies of the people we'd killed. when we escaped, after it tried with borderline success to kill us, the neighborhood outside was so bright it was blinding, so i'm not sure which direction we ran in. the monster managed to get out and followed, but exploded, and we made it into the woods where we found the redacted reports and the piece of the map.
- returning to wiwaldi was when i learned that we had only been gone for a day, here, but time did pass there. i haven't made an attempt to leave the campus again to see if there's any way of getting back the way we came.
[she rushes to get there - her face just a little flushed from the combination of the cold and her speed-walking. she approaches him and immediately starts with - ]
How are your injuries? Are you still in pain? Your eyes?
Could you step closer to me please?
How are your injuries? Are you still in pain? Your eyes?
Could you step closer to me please?
[ ma'am? he was expecting her to come at a more normal pace, but, frankly - why is he all that surprised? considering the steel in her voice when he'd come back, and the people in her dorm. ]
Did you run the whole way here? Viola. [ kon does oblige and come closer to her, though. ] My eyes are fine, mostly? I can focus them again without getting tension headaches. [ as much, anyways. ] The pain comes and goes, but everyone's been making sure the burns are taken care of.
Did you run the whole way here? Viola. [ kon does oblige and come closer to her, though. ] My eyes are fine, mostly? I can focus them again without getting tension headaches. [ as much, anyways. ] The pain comes and goes, but everyone's been making sure the burns are taken care of.
[stop don't scold her, what are you expecting from her with her beloved dorm!!!
but she'll falter a little bit at that before - ]
Then please pardon my forwardness.
[she just moves to let her arms lightly settle around his shoulders, trying to avoid anywhere that she saw him getting bandaged, pulling him into a very light embrace that he can pull out of at any moment. maybe it's the effect this week, or maybe it's the feeling of people she cares for who can so easily slip right out of her fingers.]
I'm so relieved you're alright. I'm so sorry you had to go through that.
but she'll falter a little bit at that before - ]
Then please pardon my forwardness.
[she just moves to let her arms lightly settle around his shoulders, trying to avoid anywhere that she saw him getting bandaged, pulling him into a very light embrace that he can pull out of at any moment. maybe it's the effect this week, or maybe it's the feeling of people she cares for who can so easily slip right out of her fingers.]
I'm so relieved you're alright. I'm so sorry you had to go through that.
[ why is everyone just? like this? in winter? he's not sure how he got sidled in with the rest of them, but this is a theme.
there's a stillness of confusion, and then of surprise, but he doesn't push her away. hesitation follows, until kon sets his good hand on her waist, pauses, and then slides his arm properly around her to return the hug. between beau and viola, he thinks he's gotten more hugs in the past week than he has in years now. ]
... it wasn't your fault, Viola. And you couldn't have anticipated something like this, so there was no protecting me from it, no preparation. [ because he'll give her that belief today. ] It's why I wanted you to know, once I could write it up.
there's a stillness of confusion, and then of surprise, but he doesn't push her away. hesitation follows, until kon sets his good hand on her waist, pauses, and then slides his arm properly around her to return the hug. between beau and viola, he thinks he's gotten more hugs in the past week than he has in years now. ]
... it wasn't your fault, Viola. And you couldn't have anticipated something like this, so there was no protecting me from it, no preparation. [ because he'll give her that belief today. ] It's why I wanted you to know, once I could write it up.
[in truth, she didn't really expect a hug in return. kon will probably be able to feel how tense she is - so much so that it feels like she's ready to snap like a whip. but instead she'll just hold onto him and listen and close her eyes for a moment before opening them again, her gaze turning more furious.]
.... thank you for your report. I received some information from the other group as well. I think it would be beneficial for you to compare notes with one another, determine similarities, and see if that can help. Others should also be equipped with items and abilities to try to protect themselves in dangerous situations should it happen again.
[goodness, she's unhappy. she rattles off her ideas immediately, because that's easy. compiling information and making plans? so simple.
the rest of it is - ]
... please rest and relax when you can after too. You've gone through so much. You ought to take time to recover.
.... thank you for your report. I received some information from the other group as well. I think it would be beneficial for you to compare notes with one another, determine similarities, and see if that can help. Others should also be equipped with items and abilities to try to protect themselves in dangerous situations should it happen again.
[goodness, she's unhappy. she rattles off her ideas immediately, because that's easy. compiling information and making plans? so simple.
the rest of it is - ]
... please rest and relax when you can after too. You've gone through so much. You ought to take time to recover.
[ that tension is clear as day to him, but not unfamiliar. he's been carrying it with him, and felt it in beau, too. seen it in everyone from midtrial all the way to sunday night, after watching the expulsion. he stays like that for a moment, before his hand returns to her waist. (mostly because he's unused to the gesture, and because she's steely again.) ]
After what Crow shared with us this morning, I think it would benefit us if we got all of the information out there - at least with Winter. Where we go with that information afterwards, we can decide with each other, but this... If it happens again, I don't know if we'll be lucky again and see everyone come back more or less in one piece if we don't do something about it.
[ rattling off ideas is easy for him, and distracts from all the complicated feelings and general queasiness. ]
... I'll get rest when I can. [ whenever that is. ] There's a lot to go over, and a lot of preparations for all of us to make. But everyone else in the dorm won't let me go too hard.
After what Crow shared with us this morning, I think it would benefit us if we got all of the information out there - at least with Winter. Where we go with that information afterwards, we can decide with each other, but this... If it happens again, I don't know if we'll be lucky again and see everyone come back more or less in one piece if we don't do something about it.
[ rattling off ideas is easy for him, and distracts from all the complicated feelings and general queasiness. ]
... I'll get rest when I can. [ whenever that is. ] There's a lot to go over, and a lot of preparations for all of us to make. But everyone else in the dorm won't let me go too hard.
[she nods along with that and she straightens up a little bit herself, letting her hands fall to rest only lightly on his shoulders. she wants to pull them back to herself, actually, but this week's effect overrides since she's otherwise avoided touching anyone at all.]
Good. We have plans but you needn't take it - all on... your...
[she blinks a few times, as if trying to clear her vision before her hands start to pull back, then trying to steady herself by holding onto the desk]
... ha...?
Good. We have plans but you needn't take it - all on... your...
[she blinks a few times, as if trying to clear her vision before her hands start to pull back, then trying to steady herself by holding onto the desk]
... ha...?
[ MA'AM?
at first, it's just the general unease of recounting everything. an unsettled, empty stomach, the aches and pains from his injuries. being close to people is strange, but not unwelcome.
and then it's the concern, watching her try to focus. his hand goes from her waist to her shoulder. ]
Viola?
at first, it's just the general unease of recounting everything. an unsettled, empty stomach, the aches and pains from his injuries. being close to people is strange, but not unwelcome.
and then it's the concern, watching her try to focus. his hand goes from her waist to her shoulder. ]
Viola?
[her brow furrows, her expression turning to one of both frustration and confusion. she looks left, right, and then back toward kon with a look of befuddlement before realization as everything clicks.
and then the flicker of hope.]
No, that's - that's not correct! I'm not Viola, or - she's not exactly me!
You're with me this time. [one of her bandaged hands reaches out to hold onto him, as if to clutch onto something solid] I - you're on the right track!
and then the flicker of hope.]
No, that's - that's not correct! I'm not Viola, or - she's not exactly me!
You're with me this time. [one of her bandaged hands reaches out to hold onto him, as if to clutch onto something solid] I - you're on the right track!
[ most people would probably be stuck in their confusion, but kon -
snaps back onto the track, leaning forward into her grasp as he locks his focus onto her. ]
You were overwritten, weren't you? [ the words come out of him in a rush. after dealing with heaven's net and the reach of teiten, he doesn't know how much time they have for this if he's right. ] Ichiro said that you fell ill a lot, and had memory lapses. You're Viola, but you're -
[ he grabs her hand, grounding, giving a squeeze. ] I'm with you, but you have to stay with me as long as you can.
snaps back onto the track, leaning forward into her grasp as he locks his focus onto her. ]
You were overwritten, weren't you? [ the words come out of him in a rush. after dealing with heaven's net and the reach of teiten, he doesn't know how much time they have for this if he's right. ] Ichiro said that you fell ill a lot, and had memory lapses. You're Viola, but you're -
[ he grabs her hand, grounding, giving a squeeze. ] I'm with you, but you have to stay with me as long as you can.
[she shakes her head - ]
The first time was when I woke up and I was trying to get out. No one else was there. Viola is like me but she's not me and—
[there's a flash of something so livid in her voice] How much longer will I be made a pu— [her voice turns softer, her gaze less focused] ... ppet...?
[he can hold onto her hand but her grip loosens, her shoulders relaxing]
The first time was when I woke up and I was trying to get out. No one else was there. Viola is like me but she's not me and—
[there's a flash of something so livid in her voice] How much longer will I be made a pu— [her voice turns softer, her gaze less focused] ... ppet...?
[he can hold onto her hand but her grip loosens, her shoulders relaxing]
[ no no nonono - fuck! he almost squeezes her hand tighter, but stops himself and instead swallows down his protests. they can't force this. he doesn't know how deep it runs.
but to know that there's someone underneath the dorm head poise, that the anger is real and comes from a person beneath wiwaldi's expectations. it's a start.
somehow, kon hates being so right. ]
About making preparations, in case another group disappears somewhere. But I think we both could use some rest, Vi. [ lightly, if a bit strained ] You did go running through the chill to get here, and it's been a... an unfortunately exciting weekend.
but to know that there's someone underneath the dorm head poise, that the anger is real and comes from a person beneath wiwaldi's expectations. it's a start.
somehow, kon hates being so right. ]
About making preparations, in case another group disappears somewhere. But I think we both could use some rest, Vi. [ lightly, if a bit strained ] You did go running through the chill to get here, and it's been a... an unfortunately exciting weekend.
[ . . . ? ]
Oh, you needn't worry about me. I'm recovering well! It's almost time for Winter Formal so I can't let up now.
But you're right - let's look into safety precautions as well. I'm not sure what's causing all this, but it'd be best if no one gets hurt.
Oh, you needn't worry about me. I'm recovering well! It's almost time for Winter Formal so I can't let up now.
But you're right - let's look into safety precautions as well. I'm not sure what's causing all this, but it'd be best if no one gets hurt.
You worry about us, don't you? [ a small squeeze, more conscious of the bandages. ] We're going to return the favor, and you've somehow got some of the most stubborn people all in one dorm, from what I've noticed.
[ but he'll focus. they have to break her out of there, just as much as they do themselves. maybe he can - >]
I agree. We'll talk amongst ourselves and see if we can't figure something out, but... I wanted to ask you something, too, about preparations. About voucher costs for things.
[ but he'll focus. they have to break her out of there, just as much as they do themselves. maybe he can - >]
I agree. We'll talk amongst ourselves and see if we can't figure something out, but... I wanted to ask you something, too, about preparations. About voucher costs for things.
[she laughs a little bit at that - ]
Maybe because I have a stubborn streak myself? You all do make me feel taken care of but - well, focus on yourselves too. You're all my pride and my priority in everything.
[she's so fond!]
But of course - how can I help you? What are you seeking to purchase?
Maybe because I have a stubborn streak myself? You all do make me feel taken care of but - well, focus on yourselves too. You're all my pride and my priority in everything.
[she's so fond!]
But of course - how can I help you? What are you seeking to purchase?
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