(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

[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"?

[azuta]

[she nods]

... I should remind you all that technically, I've been written to be a villainess before.

It's not a fate I'm unfamiliar with, even if I've been trying to fight it for a few years.

But I also understand what might be necessary.

[arcsplainist]

—What?

Wait... wait but a moment. What ever do you mean, "written as a villainess"?

[azuta]

... it's complicated. I hope someone's explained "isekai" at least a little?

[she fusses with her hair a bit]

I lived two lives before coming here. First, as an office worker who played games often. In one game I played, Iris Lana Armelia is meant to be a villainess in a story. But then my second life was when I became Iris Lana Armelia - and then tried to save myself from the ending set out for her.

But that is what I mean.

[arcsplainist]

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[arcsplainist]

So you... became a character in a story?

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[azuta]

Yes.

I know it sounds very, very strange.

[arcsplainist]

Oh, absolutely, but... being here has certainly taught me there is never too strange, even if I cannot claim to understand it.

[azuta]

[she nods...]

... but that's why it feels a bit familiar to me, I suppose. To be made a villain. It's a little ironic.

[arcsplainist]

We won't allow it, if we can help it. You are not a villain, Iris, no matter what this story or another wants to dictate of you.

[azuta]

... you don't know that, Alphinaud.

I don't want to be - but I'd rather not avert my eyes from the truth. And it is easier to harm a villain than a friend.

[arcsplainist]

[ There's a brief clench of his jaw, then: ]

Do you expect anyone here to buy that? To let it happen?

[azuta]

No.

But if it can't be stopped, you need to be prepared.

[arcsplainist]

[ ... ]

No matter what, I will do my damnedest to see you are not sacrificed.

[azuta]

[ . . . . she'll just reach out to touch the back of his hand gently]

... thank you.

But know that if anything were to happen to you in the process, my heart would break just as badly, if not worse.

[arcsplainist]

[ And he lets her; it's a soft and comforting touch.

He shakes his head. ]

... I had swore to myself once that I no longer wanted to see people sacrificed, even if they believe 'tis for a noble cause. No—instead, I wanted to save them, and I would do the same for you, Iris.

[azuta]

[ . . . . ]

I understand. And please understand I don't mean to throw myself on any stake without cause - I'm not so self-sacrificing.

But I similarly want to be prepared for all possibilities.

[arcsplainist]

For the worst case scenario.

[ ... yeah. ]

Aye. 'Twould be foolish of me to think it not possible, but I believe in us—and that includes you.

[azuta]

[she nods]

Thank you. Then... I will do everything I can to keep from disappointing you.