[ AUDIENCE: TAICHI YAGAMI ]

[dormheads]

Comments

[dormheads]

Explain why it matters to you and I'll consider whether it's your business or not.

[goalsides]

because we all heard a noise right before we passed out and you've been unavailable for two days?
and that bear said you called in sick or whatever
i think i have reasons to be concerned

[dormheads]

My memory of the last few days is fuzzy, so I can't confirm anything.

[goalsides]

like you were hit in the head???

[dormheads]

No, like I fell sick, as the principal told you. I might've hit my head against something in the process, but as I've said, I don't recall clearly.

[goalsides]

then what happened to your emails??
they kept bouncing back when we tried to reach you guys

[dormheads]

I don't know. I can put in a ticket with IT and see if they say anything.

[goalsides]

sure
you're not used to people checking on you, are you.

[dormheads]

There's no reason to, unless people aren't being straightforward about why they're asking.

[goalsides]

i don't know how much more straightforward i can be
when weird things happen to people, i worry about them
especially people who i've been talking to
yeah, i have other questions, too, but it seems shitty not to even ask about you or the others

[dormheads]

Can you say with complete honesty that you don't suspect me to be a liar or involved with what happened?
I'll assist where I can, but I'd rather people be upfront with what they think than have them force goodwill.

[goalsides]

[goddamnit chad.

there's a long moment where it seems like taichi might've abandoned the conversation entirely.]

no, i can't
but i can say that i also can't and don't want to rule out the possibility that you're just like us even if you don't know it
or ignore that you've been trying to help us as best as you can
i'm not interested in forcing goodwill
i'm interested in learning who and what i can trust myself
...you don't know much about me, and i get that, but there are things i want to be careful about and that includes taking things at face value again
like i said, i'm responsible for two people right now
but with everything that just happened, i'm trying to figure out what to believe
wouldn't you, if our positions were switched?

[dormheads]

I don't blame you for the things you think or do.
But likewise, I don't think it's strange that I'm not inclined to assume the best in people's intentions either.

[goalsides]

i get it

[wow he actually doesn't know how to continue this, thanks. but after a moment.]

...you heard about everything that happened though, didn't you?

[dormheads]

I've received a summary from the principal.

[goalsides]

what do you think?

[dormheads]

It's a surprise. I know that there was an unspecified incident in the school's history that led to the creation of certain traditions, but they've never been relevant in the years I've attended.

[goalsides]

certain traditions like trials and executions...?
those did seem a little too well-prepared
how long ago was that?

[dormheads]

I'm not sure. Some of the other Dorm Heads have been here for longer than I have, so either they might know or if not, then it predates their entry to the school.

[goalsides]

are you worried at all?
like. that people are dying and that these rules even exist

[dormheads]

Of course I'm worried that people are dying.

[goalsides]

i had to make sure
the bear didn't seem that concerned
so what can we do to make sure this doesn't happen again?

[dormheads]

I've heard suggestions that I refuse any attempts to purchase anything dangerous through vouchers, though I suspect that will go over poorly with multiple people.
And I don't know if it'd help, in any case. I doubt whoever Kaoruko bought a pole from thought she was going to use it for anything harmful.

[goalsides]

yeah...

[taichi, ignoring the part where he has definitely said the dorm heads must have known something like this would happen.]

it's just confusing. someone told me that she mentioned she wanted to kill tomoe before thursday, but then all of the doors locked, our phones stopped and we all fell asleep long enough for her to get the chance to do it
so if something like that is happening, you're right. maybe it wouldn't help. especially if we can buy things from all four of you

[dormheads]

Did you speak with Kaoruko? Understanding why she acted in the first place would probably be the best defense against it.