(ROLE) HONOR SOCIETY.... 2!

[dormheads]

honor society.

On Monday at 6 PM, Yamato, Rita, and Alphinaud receive an encrypted e-mail.

TheRicherGood@Wiwaldi.edu

Good day. They say that idle hands are the devil's playthings, don't they? So if you'd be kind enough to entertain me, please gather at the "Bakery" at dusk.

We'd best be getting to work. Come alone, for your safety and everyone else's.

Yours,
Viola

No one is in the halls as the two of them creep to the "Bakery".

Before they knock, the door will open before their knuckles so much as touch against the surface of the door. The room is filled with the comforting and warm aroma of assorted baked goods, along with the occasional stray scent of something that doesn't belong - is that hot sauce? A table has been set off to the side, topped off with an elegant tablecloth and a vase full of fresh flowers that certainly aren't there during business hours. The table is set for teatime with a kettle full of perfectly steeped tea, dainty containers of sugar and milk, and a small tower of delectable finger sandwiches.

In addition, there appears to be a few items handwritten on fine stationary in curling calligraphy, though it appears a bit shaky in sections. For your use, there also appears to be a pen, a highlighter, and a small pad of sticky notes.

» Members of the Honor Society have the following responsibilities: conduct searches for killers, assist others in completing their Extra Credit Assignments, and encouraging the exchange of vouchers for goods and services on campus.

» Each week, the Honor Society must agree upon one person to conduct a search on. They will be able to know if this person has killed, if they possess an additional role, and receive a list of every person they have conversed with over the past week.

» Members of the Honor Society will be expected to report upon their progress of assisting others with Extra Credit. If Members of the Honor Society have successfully assisted others, they will be able to receive one voucher themselves as well as additional information gleaned by the Society Director.

» Of course, the greatest organizations are meant to grow and evolve. Some weeks, you will be able to select provide a list of three to four additional candidates of who you would like to invite to join the Honor Society. Viola will approve one person's membership, limitations and growth pending.

» Outside of the Honor Society, you may not express your membership to anyone. Each week, one person outside of the Honor Society may be made aware of its existence and its membership. You must all agree on this person before telling them. However should that number be broken, grave consequences will follow.

Comments

[overlimit]

And if more people find out because of her, we'll just keep suffering the consequences!? Screw her!

[azuta]

... well, it's not as though I don't understand the sentiment.

[ . . . ]

Would you like to break something? Just to get the initial aggression out?

[overlimit]

I can find my own things to break.

And if she doesn't have a damn good explanation for this, her nose is gonna be one of them.

[azuta]

It may be hard for you to explain why until we get proper evidence, and I'd rather not earn anyone's ire by injuring the local doctor immediately.

You're welcome to be mad, but please don't make good on threats too soon...

[overlimit]

Well, that depends on her.

[azuta]

[she tilts her head]

... well, it's a bit of a dangerous situation. I hope you will consider long-term consequences that might follow after acting in anger.

I don't want you to be put in harm's way anymore than you already have.

[overlimit]

[she scoffs.]

Damn it, I know...! I'm not going to do anything stupid.

[azuta]

[ah... her expression turns a bit apologetic]

... I'm sorry. I know you won't. I don't mean to offend...

I've just made a few mistakes in the past because I let my temper get ahead of me - but I imagine you're all much better about handling that than I was.

[overlimit]

... You?

[giving her a ??? look? viola? temper?]

[azuta]

[she looks sheepish]

Of course...

[ . . . ]

I don't think there's anything wrong with anger. I think it's just another way for conviction to manifest.

But I said the wrong things to the wrong people, and I had to pay for it. I lost a lot. I just don't want anyone else to go through the same.

[overlimit]

[...]

I get it. You don't have to worry.

[azuta]

[she looks a little sheepish]

I'll always worry about the three of you - but not because I doubt your competence.

I just want you to always be alright. Please let me know if I may assist in any way.

[overlimit]

... Why do you always talk like you believe in us so much? It's not like we've accomplished much. Why should you even care about a bunch of near-strangers, anyway?

[azuta]

Well... I think you've been able to accomplish a bit, actually. You've found someone with an additional assignment, built a few theories, and I think it's impressive how you're building a coalition here with an intent to capture every Dorm in your plans. You make excellent lists, Rita, and all three of you have good foresight and a tendency for strategizing.

I like smart and capable people - and I'm happy to be able to work with all of you.

[as for the second question...]

But I also think it costs me very little to care. You're in my care, or at least my role is one where I should assist you, and I take that seriously. We don't have to be strangers anyway... I do hope we can eventually be friends more than allies.

[overlimit]

[......]

I... I don't know about friends, but...

... Whatever.

[azuta]

[ . . . . cute. she smiles at that, tilting her head.]

... then I will be pleased with whatever you allow. I enjoy your company.

[overlimit]

[viola why

she's just trying to be an angy teen here and it's hard to stay angry like this]

[azuta]

[hehe♥]

[arcsplainist]

[ ... on second thought, maybe he shouldn't be surprised Rita's got a temper on her. ]

That is a concern of mine, as well, but there may yet be a chance we can prevent that from happening ere it grows worse. Provided both you and Yamato agree to it, I could speak with her and see what can be done.

[overlimit]

Hell no! It's bad enough that this guy's neck is already on the line!

[she grabs him by the collar, sorry alphinaud, touch week includes unfriendly touches]

You want to get outed to potential killers, too!?

[arcsplainist]

[ He uh, actually makes this really undignified yelp, flinching like he expects her to do worse. ]

—Calm yourself, Rita!! We will get nowhere productive like this!

[overlimit]

Don't tell me to calm down!

[her grip tightens, and for a moment it almost looks like she's going to take a swing at him... but instead she lets go abruptly, takes a step back, and turns away so she doesn't have to face anyone while she's fuming.]

[arcsplainist]

[ Squeezing his eyes shut, Alphinaud turns away with a grimace to brace himself, but in the end, it never comes. Instead, her grip loosens, and he takes a few steps back. ]

...

[ This has gotten really heated, huh. ]

Pray forgive me for my careless words. I understand your anger—truly, I do.

[overlimit]

[still not looking at him!]

You don't have to apologize, either!!

[arcsplainist]

[ .... ]

Very well. Take all the time you need.