(ROLE) HONOR SOCIETY...... 3!

[dormheads]

honor society.

On Monday at 6 PM, Yamato, Rita, Alphinaud, and Kon 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 filled with sweets this week. A lot of them look handmade!

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

[refate]

[ kon goes to her side, holding one hand out in front of her and the other hovering at the small of her back. ]

Your university is waiting for you, back home, ojou-sama. Your important people are waiting for you. Tanya will be beside herself if we let anything happen to you.

They need you, and so do we - Winter, the Society, and all of Wiwaldi. Who is Iris Lana Armelia to allow herself to be made a puppet by those who would stand in the way of her helping others?

You won't let me disappear - but like hell I'll let you, either.

[azuta]

[thanks kon! she absolutely needs that - because there's a moment where the headache seems to completely throw her, but she gasps as her eyes snap open and her hand also reaches out to automatically grab onto him. she needs something steady before she just completely tumbles onto the floor.

her fingers curl into his arm and when she speaks, it's in a bitter hiss]

God damn her.

[ghoststrums]

[ HOLDING ONTO BLOODY MARY and petting her through her whines :C ]

... Iris?

[azuta]

Yes.

[just an affirmative, even if she seems a bit out of breath and her hand comes back up to her head in a wince.]

I'm here.

[ghoststrums]

Take it easy. What's the last thing you remember? How long did this one last?

[azuta]

[ . . . . she pinches the bridge of her nose at that, and reaches for some water. hmmm.]

.... I remember everything that just happened. But I think I must've lost control sometime this morning.

[ghoststrums]

Were you alone when it happened?

[azuta]

[she nods]

That's right - I was in my room. But I don't know if company will be enough to stop it... It happened mid-conversation with Kon the other day.

[refate]

[ his arms come up around her as she grabs hold, supporting her so that her legs don't go coltish under her, so that she doesn't tumble forward, and he takes a deep breath. fuck. ]

Yeah. Welcome back, Iris. [ nose tucking into her hair, kon gives her a squeeze. he'll ease her back carefully. ] That's going to get harder to do the longer this goes on, isn't it?

[azuta]

[she will absolutely take this hold, thanks. she is just a limp noodle, and she will hold back onto him. even as he sets her down, she doesn't really let go because she doesn't quite trust her strength]

.... I think you all need to be very intentional about your actions from now on, even if they may upset you.

[just.

just,,,]

If I can't be reached, it does not bode well.

[refate]

[ he remembers their sunday conversation, even as he refuses to move away from her, letting her hold on. his thoughts are a mile a minute and overlapping, so it's hard to say anything more than angry for a moment. ]

"Prepare for the worst." [ there is no hoping for the best, right now. ] Do you have any insight, from when she overtakes you, that you can pass forward?

[azuta]

[ . . . . she closes her eyes at that.]

... don't forget this week's clue. Everything gained from field trips is true.

And... you all received letters this past week, didn't you? So - read them, listen to them. And all other similar communication.

[refate]

[ a nod, and he reaches up to brush some of her hair back, worried but serious. ]

Find the threads to the story, right? Connect the pieces. We'll figure it out.

[azuta]

[she nods.]

... and don't be afraid to do what might be necessary.

[overlimit]

[rita's running over at this point.]

Iris!

You're back? What the hell... How many times has this happened!?

[azuta]

[hi rita.... iris will be nursing a headache then, reaching a hand out to her, palm up. she's okay. a little weak but. okay.]

... from my recollection, twice before this. Though this was more stubborn...

[overlimit]

[she'll take that hand and hold it tightly.]

So it's getting worse...?

[azuta]

[she holds back as much as she can]

... It might be.

I need you all to be very careful, alright? I mean it.

[overlimit]

I'm always careful.

[very not true, but anyway]

But right now, I'm worried about you and these other assholes. [she waves her phone with her free hand.] There has to be a way to stop this from happening.

[azuta]

[ . . . . ]

You can be worried about me right now. Thank you, and please know I worry about you too. I care about you very much.

But that is why I'm going to remind you that you shouldn't worry about anyone who becomes your enemy, just in case.

[in case there is no way to stop this]

[arcsplainist]

... Oh, what a relief. Are you feeling all right?

[azuta]

A headache but -

[that's the least of their problems. she tries to give alphi a weak smile.]

... I'm sorry to worry you.

[arcsplainist]

'Tis hardly your fault. Why are these alternate personalities trying to take its hold upon you once again?

[azuta]

[ . . . she just sighs for a bit.]

I think there are a few popular theories flying around about why.

[arcsplainist]

... The "villains"?