dormheads | [ AUDIENCE: ERCNARD SIEGHART ]

[...]

How much have they explained to you how this world works?

The school is trying to assimilate us. If it succeeds, we'll lose all sense of self and the process will likely repeat with another batch of students. In order to prevent that outcome, there's a growing group who have been halting the process in individuals by means of death.

. . . That's what I heard, but Rupert was surprised about mine.

... What happened to you, anyway? That, I had no involvement in.

[...]

As for your questions, Rupert and Kaoruko will know the answers to those. For now, ask them first.

[which is to say, we're giving rupert a chance to circulate what info he wants before you can get it from the npc. :pensive:]

[Justice for Blue.

But regarding himself . . . ]

Is that safe for you to know?

... Without knowing what happened to you, I can't say for sure one way or another. Do you think your killer was acting on someone else's influence?

It's the same on my end.

[He can't say for sure one way or another.]

But I thought the kid's behavior was strange.

In what way?

I was accused of Rupert and Otome's sin. There was no proof to back the claim, but the kid was convinced that my death would be the end of everything.

That's... definitely weird.

So what do you think? It doesn't sound like assimilation. Rupert doesn't recall seeing the name on his list, either.

It probably isn't assimilation, though it's not out of question that this world might have played some kind of part, just of a different nature. However, it's also not impossible that your assailant was attacking of their own will and was merely deluded.

I can't say for certain.

I hope it was nothing more than a delusion, or we'll have another problem on our hands.

... Well, it might be best to operate according to the worst-case scenario nevertheless, which is that it might be a repeat incident.

Should we be doing anything different?

I don't think we have enough info to say decisively how you should be proceeding. Just stay alert for any other signs of it.

[He sighs.]

That's about what we figured here. All right. We'll just have to wait.

... Mm. We'll find a way to resolve this. [...] The others have put together a gift box, in your memory.

My memory? I'm not dead anymore . . .

Then consider it a gift for your return.

Aw, they didn't have to do that . . . What's in it?

Mostly treats, alcohol, and crafts.

They know what's good.

Is there anything perishable, though? If so, you should help yourself to it.

I'm not going to eat your gifts. Besides, nothing's immediately perishable. I'll store it elsewhere once the weather gets warmer.

Then I'll just have to come back sooner than later.

Tell the others to remember to eat, won't you? And the same goes for you. Don't overwork yourself or we'll all be in trouble.

I'll be fine. [a beat] But if I can pass on the message, I will.

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