(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

[overlimit]

... So that's it, then.

We killed her.

[there's kind of a hollow feeling at that. she was resolved to do the thing, but she was starting to get used to the idea of not being a murderer? wow.]

[azuta]

[ . . . . she shuts her eyes for a moment before focusing on rita entirely.]

... how are you feeling? Do you want something sweet to munch on?

[overlimit]

[she shakes her head at the offer.]

It feels... weird, I guess. I mean, I was ready to kill her two days ago.

But then it turned out I didn't, and then it turned out I did. So...

[azuta]

[ . . . ]

It's an awful way to play with your emotions, isn't it? And to not know what your own decisions are...

[she'll offer her hand out instead, palm up to rita in case she wants to take it]

I'm sorry I don't know how to help navigate your feelings but... I'm here if you need it. Or want it.

[overlimit]

[she's hesitant, but... she takes the hand...?]

... Thanks. I'll be okay once I've had time to process. I'm not gonna let this place wear me down.

[azuta]

[then iris will just gently hold onto rita's hand, light enough that she can pull away at any moment - but her feelings only read as concern and care]

... please remember to rest. You've done so much work until now. We can't stop now, and we won't but...

Lean on others, and each other, when you can. It's alright - if you need to take some time to not be alright.

[overlimit]

[there's so much hesitation... leaning on others is just not at all what rita's used to doing. even just holding her hand, she feels kind of embarrassed.

... she'll let out a resigned sigh.] I'll try to rest.

[azuta]

[ . . . there's a little burst of fondness of that, of understanding. it seems that much is good enough for iris, recognizing the little steps that rita is making]

... please. And thank you.

You don't need to hold onto everything by yourself, Rita. I promise I won't drop whatever you give me to carry.