trusthell | WEEK 8.

WEEK 8.

WEEK 8
Orihime Inoue and Mikazuki Munechika are dead thanks to the Wordsmith's motive. While only two have died this past week, it feels much emptier around here now.

There's only ten of you left. There's so few of you now.

Saturday is given to regrouping and rest; on Sunday morning the clock chimes as it always has, but at least there are no bodies to find today. It seems you're safe for now. The night before wasn't necessarily a peaceful one, however; you'll probably feel a bit groggy when you wake up, and it seems you've regained something that you didn't realize you'd lost...

Unfortunately, regardless of how well you may or may not have done this week, it seems that there's nothing else for you here. No new floors have opened up below the seventh; it looks like for now, that truly is all.

Perhaps it's a good sign. Perhaps it's one of the worst yet. Only time will tell.

~~APPRENTICES REMAINING: 10~~

APPRENTICES REMAINING: 8

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[OOC: Welcome to week eight of Trustfell! Feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend. Don't forget to save those threads for coins and the activity check!

If you'd like to get in contact with the Wordsmith, you can do so through letters or the switchboard!]

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This is Jasper. Tell him to come back.

[Good lord.]

WHAT IS IT YOU WANT TO TELL HIM? NO ONE HANDLES THE WRITING ON THIS END BUT ME, BECAUSE IT'S JUST ASKING FOR PROBLEMS OTHERWISE.

Just tell him I miss him.

[And she'll hand the chalk off now so she's not grumpy at Noir anymore.]

[...Before you go, Jasper.]

HE GETS NOT KNOWING WHAT TO SAY ABOUT THINGS. JUST WRITE UNTIL YOU FEEL STUPID, THEN SHOVE IT IN THE BOX AND FORGET ABOUT IT. APPARENTLY THAT'S HOW GOLD SAYS TO WRITE ABOUT THAT SORT OF STUFF.

[ Elda will take up that chalk! Jasper ought to get first crack and all, but. ]

Speaking of Gold, that boy should be aware that he and I will need to exchange words next we are able about what his idea of romance even is.

[ Because wow don't??? Just kiss her boy??? ]

This is Elda Marker, if you cannot tell from my writing.

I do hope that your meetings have been as or more successful than ours. We were most worried over the last week, what with your silence, but that has if anything steeled our resolve.

[ If you put it generously? ]

Have you learned anything new on your end we ought to know, Noir?

HELLO, ELDA.

THERE WAS SOMETHING ABOUT TAILS OF SOME SORT IN THE MACHINE. DOES THAT SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?

[ . . .! ]

Incredibly so, actually! I've several of them, and Silver has several as well. They look like candies, but they don't smell much like that.

ALL RIGHT. WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY DO, EXACTLY, BUT YOU MIGHT WANT TO HOLD ON TO THOSE, THEY MAY BE USEFUL LATER.

ALSO, FOR THE RECORD - GOLD WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE PROFUSELY FOR BEING A JACKASS, WHICH ALL OF US ARE CERTAIN HE WAS, BUT HE ISN'T SURE WHAT YOU'RE REFERRING TO.

What words I would say in response to him are private, worry not! I will not force you to be even more a go-between for me, Noir. Ah, other than to give my praises to Kimbley, my affection to Chiyuki and Gold. ... And Orihime, actually.

No, I lied - Hanyuu or Lusamine will be more sentimental, I'm sure, but everyone there ought to know that you've never left our thoughts, this week.

I've stored my twenty, I assume Silver will have stored his.

We've yet to work out where the gold key goes, as well? Do you have a hint there?

[ That said, regardless of the reply, she'll pass off the chalk for now. She'll be fair! ]

NO IDEA.

[...]

ALSO, GOLD SAYS THAT HE'S CALLING YOU AN OLD HAG, BUT IN A FOND ENDEARMENT SORT OF WAY BECAUSE APPARENTLY YOU GUYS DO THAT.

[...Jesus, Gold. Well, if Gold's around, he'll go next.]

Hi. It's Silver. I'm glad you're okay, Noir. Elda and I tried to contact you this week and started getting pretty worried.

[...]

Can everyone else see the chalkboard, or are you reading this stuff off?

[What the hell is he subjecting Noir to today?]

IT'S NOT ON A CHALKBOARD, BUT PEOPLE CAN SEE IT EITHER WAY IF THEY'RE CLOSE ENOUGH.

Make sure Gold gets a good look, then. And uh, sorry in advance.

[He pauses for a moment, then something snaps in his head and he just starts furiously writing on the chalkboard as quickly as possible.]

Hey Gold you piece of shit, I love you. Not in the kissy smoothy way, I mean maybe in the kissy smoochy way but I'm not sure yet but it doesn't matter because I'm sure you like at least three other girls more than me anyway and that's not the point. The point is that I'm getting out of here and I'm making sure you and everyone over there get out of here too, and when we're home and I'm done beating you up, you're marathoning all of Proteam Omega with me because I've missed at least eight episodes by now and I want to know what happens to Commander Venusaur instead of worrying about big complicated problems that get people killed.

AND BEAT UP KIBO FOR ME, HE'S A HUGE JERK. He decided he had to be the one to deal with the Wordsmith himself. He doesn't get that his life has value at all, and I'm making sure he comes back just so I can punch him in the face. Don't beat him up too much, though, you'll make Orihime sad. Unless she wants to hit him, too. Hey Orihime, give it a shot. Or at least yell at him a little. Maybe you can get through his thick skull.

I miss you guys. Killia, Mikazuki, Gangrel, Chiyuki... All of you. We're gonna find a way to totally wreck the Wordsmith's shit, so until then, hang on, okay?

[...Damn. he can't shove that all in a box and forget about it. Well, whatever.]

ORIHIME SAYS NOT TO WORRY, SHE'S GIVING GOLD PERMISSION TO BEAT WATANUKI UP, BUT NOT TOO MUCH.

GOLD SAYS YOU GUYS CAN WATCH ALL THE PROTEAM OMEGA YOU WANT, AND EVEN IF HE LIKES ENTIRELY TOO MANY PEOPLE HE LIKES YOU MOST OF ALL.

...ALSO, WHILE WE'RE ALL BEING AFFECTIONATE, VARRIC IS WEIRD AS HELL AND WANTS SOMEONE TO KISS BIANCA FOR HIM. I HAVE NO IDEA WHO BIANCA IS, BUT APPARENTLY HE WANTS SOMEONE TO KISS HIS GIRLFRIEND AND I'M NOT GOING TO QUESTION ANYTHING TOO MUCH. MAYBE HE'S INTO THAT.

[BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE - ]

MIKAZUKI WANTS TO TELL YOU THAT HE MISSES YOU TOO AND HE'S GLAD TO KNOW YOU'RE HOLDING UP. ALSO WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO RIP THE WORDSMITH A NEW ASSHOLE, ONLY HE SAID IT A LOT MORE...MIKAZUKI-LIKE. IT WAS MUCH PRETTIER AND MORE FORMAL THAN THAT, TRUST ME.

WE'RE GOING TO FIGHT UNTIL THINGS END WELL FOR EVERYONE, BASICALLY.

Edited 2017-03-19 00:10 (UTC)

[...Who the hell is Bianca?]

Varric can kiss her himself when we get out of here.

I don't know if anyone's said this yet [Because god damn if he didn't spend some time crying like a little bitch-] But we believe in you guys. Completely. You can stay safe from Kageshirou long enough for us to get you out. You guys do everything you can from your side, and we'll do everything we can from ours.

[But with that said, he's passing the chalk off to someone else. Gold likes him the most of all, huh... Good thing people can't see his face turn pink through the chalkboard.]

Edited 2017-03-19 00:13 (UTC)

ALL RIGHT.

MERCY SAYS TO STAY STRONG AND KEEP YOUR HEADS UP, BY THE WAY.

[Lusamine will take the chalk then, while just...kind of smiling like hell? Man, this is so hope inducing.]

Please tell Angela that we shall have no problem doing that. We do not intend to lie down, no matter the circumstances.

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Noir--I am Lusamine. I am so glad that you are all well over there. Your circumstances have been quite perilous and concerning, but it's wonderful that you are all a given value of well.

Would Gangrel happen to be among those at the meeting?

HE WAS AROUND EARLIER, AND I'M PRETTY SURE HE'S STILL AROUND - I'D TAKE A LOOK AROUND FOR THE WALKING LANDMARK BUT I'M ONLY 5'2" AND THERE ARE A BUNCH OF US OVER HERE SO IT'S NOT LIKE THAT'S GOING TO HELP MUCH.

IF HE ISN'T AROUND I CAN SEND SOMEONE TO GET HIM, THOUGH.

[...Ah.]

If he is not, please do. I would appreciate it immensely--as it stands, however, I do have a few things to say to the others.

Gold, Vanille, Orihime--I am glad to hear that you are all well over there, dears. I hope adjusting to that side has not been terrible for you girls, and I hope that you did not go and punish yourself, Gold.

Mikazuki, I apologize for doubting you. It seems as though you were correct, and I let far too much fear take over.

Alani, Judy, Christo, Killia, Phi, Varric...I hope you are all well over there, and taking care of one another so you do not fall into dark places. I have faith in all of you, I truly do.

Edited 2017-03-19 00:29 (UTC)

KILLIA MISSES YOU AND WANTS TO COOK FOR YOU AFTER ALL THIS IS OVER. THE SAME GOES FOR SILVER, WEAVILE, JASPER, AND ESTELLE.

[...that's so sweet, what the hell.]

I'm certain that it will be well worth the wait--pass on my thanks, if you will, and the sentiment that we will all be looking forward to it.

[She'll pass the chalk off to anyone who wants it next, then!]

[Almost hesitantly, Hanyuu steps up.]

This is Hanyuu again. I'm relieved to know all of you are still there, and though I know you are doing so, remember to take care of each other, alright? Even those who you're angry at, I'd like you to work together for now.

This means Kira, everyone.

More than that, I have told some of you individually in letters but I wanted to say so all of you can see: Believe. It may sound silly and frivolous, but believe that this is not the end. We can pull ourselves out of here, us on this side and the bunch of you. Let that belief push you forward to do all you can. Believe in yourselves, because I believe in all of you, and I [She stops, and she crosses that out.] we will never give up.

So when we reach out our hands to you, I urge you to reach back.

Edited 2017-03-19 00:51 (UTC)

ALANI WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT SHE'LL MAKE ROOM FOR A SECOND GOD, JUST THIS ONCE (SHE'S TEASING YOU, HANYUU, IT'S AFFECTIONATE AS HELL).

GOLD SAID SOMETHING THAT WAS ULTIMATELY DEPRESSING BUT HE MEANT THAT WE WON'T GIVE UP, YOU TAKE CARE OF YOU FIRST AND WE'LL TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES AND IT'LL ALL WORK OUT IN THE END.

WE WISH YOU LUCK, PARTICULARLY CHIYUKI. AND KIRA IS GOING TO HAVE TO RESIGN HIMSELF TO THE NOTION THAT WE'VE DECIDED HE'S COMING ALONG WITH THE REST OF US. HE ISN'T QUITE THERE YET BUT I'M PRETTY SURE PEOPLE WILL GLADLY ANNOY HIM INTO SUBMISSION.

[...Hanyuu smiles, gently.]

I'm glad to hear it. But Gold, don't be so down! If I can be positive, you can too, right?

Alani, I'll keep the Blue Mother alive for you, but don't you dare think you won't get the chance to spread her word yourself. It will be much better to keep her alive together.

For that matter: I know some of you may have unfortunate circumstances back where you are. When we all escape from here, while I don't know if I can offer up Hinamizawa as a sanctuary, everyone know that no one will be allowed to go back to such circumstances. We aren't getting out of here to return to suffering. Be it helping each other or escape, alright?

And all of you take care of Kimihiro and Bruce when they arrive, okay? They did a very stupid thing, but they tried to save everyone.

ORIHIME AND PHI WANT TO SAY THAT THEY BELIEVE IN YOU AS WELL, HANYUU, AND THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR US FROM THE OTHER SIDE. THERE'S A RAZOR-THIN PATH THAT LEADS US ALL OUT OF HERE AND THEY BELIEVE YOU CAN FIND IT.

...KIMBLEY ALSO YELLED SOMETHING THAT I'M ASSUMING HE'D WANT JASPER TO HEAR, HOWEVER HE'S AN IDIOT AND DOESN'T SEEM TO REALIZE THAT THAT'S NOT HOW THIS WORKS. ANYWAY, IT WAS SOMETHING ABOUT HOW HE'S NOT GOING BACK TO "THAT TOWN HANYUU'S FROM THAT [HE] CAN'T PRONOUNCE" BECAUSE HE'S GOING WHEREVER JASPER'S GOING AND APPARENTLY THAT'S EVERYWHERE.

ALSO GOLD WAS TRYING TO BE DETERMINED AND NOT DEPRESSING, FOR THE RECORD, AND WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT HE IS POSITIVE AS HELL.

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