FINAL TRIAL

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Final Trial

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This Friday morning you've investigated as has become commonplace, even if the circumstances have shifted. And now it's time to take stock of what you've found, what options you have, what options you don't, in the lull of action you have left.

The abyss in the fountain beckons, but doesn't demand quite yet. Who knows when that will change, though.

[OOC NOTE: You'll have the first hour of trial to discuss what you found in final investigation yesterday, and then we'll get this show on the road! ]

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[begrimed]

I'd like to help, but I don't want her to just grab me again.

[ You understand his concern because he's had freedom(?) for all of like several seconds. ]

...and she's the creator of this world, not me. I have control over things here but her word overpowers mine. The way to restore your powers...I think I know how to do it, but there's no point if she's not too occupied to do anything about it. And if we miss the first shot, she'll probably be ready for the second.

[mirrite]

[Yeah, he totally gets you there, Hamelin.]

So there's gotta be some way to keep that from happening again, right? Would writing that into the story work?

[begrimed]

I think just...some time. Ink takes a bit to dry, right?

[ A beat. ]

I don't know if you need me either, but if you want my help I'll give it when it's safe to.

[mirrite]

Hey, you know more than the rest of us about what we're up against.

Besides, after all that, you can't tell me you don't wanna get at least one shot in on her.

[begrimed]

Ahaha, I do, I do! But I'll wait until I'm sure I can't screw this up for you.

[ Hello he is actually part of the Phil club of "please let me screw up in the right way", this will take some time adjusting to his actual free will. ]

[mirrite]

I appreciate that much.

[...]

Just so you know, this doesn't make me hate you any less. Figured I might as well be honest here.

[begrimed]

[ A blink. ]

Ahah, I didn't expect that to change? I've done a whole lot of shit, here and back home. But I think if you want my head you'll need to talk to someone else about that first. [ A discrete a look as he can manage at Yuri. ]

[mirrite]

I'm not gonna be the one asking for that. I'd never hear the end of it if I did.

[Likewise, a quick glance over to Phil.]

But it's pretty clear there are a few people here who don't have any of the same reservations I do.

[begrimed]

My objection solely exists on the fact that it would make my love very, very, angry. And I want her to be happy. You get that too, right?

[ He doesn't seem offended about it, though. ]

[mirrite]

And here I thought you knew what my wish was.

[Which is precisely why he's not going to go committing murder without Phil's okay!]

[incompletely]

If we need a distraction for you to do that, I'll help.

[ He has a backpack filled with cherry bombs and other dangerous candies, and like...his entire arsenal of weapons, so!! ]

[begrimed]

[ How many people have taken up bomb habits here!!! ]

We can try that, but I wouldn't start off with it. Timing's pretty important. [ Sorry, at least for a little while y'all will have to deal with her on your own. ]

[edamamepon]

Should we start with the games and challenges angle then?

[begrimed]

Yeah, I think she'd like that. You might be able to pry some info from her too. She's the one who brought you here, so I don't actually know how to get everyone back home.

[incompletely]

[ A nod. Listen, he has weapons and he's not afraid to use them. ]

Of course. I think we'll have to see what kind of game she's playing first. We'll have to wait for an opening, in other words, right?

[begrimed]

Right, right, and get what info you can from her. Like me, she likes to talk.

[incompletely]

[ He snickers at that. ]

Of course, of course. I hope you feel better now, though. I mean that.

[ Forgiveness isn't a thing right now but Tenn is glad that this discussion is happening. ]

[begrimed]

I'm getting there?

[ Honestly he just sounds so incredibly confused right now. He blinks and then reaches into his jacket and starts writing a few bars on a piece of paper. ]

When you think it's time, hum this or sing it, or however you want. I'll be able to hear it even from here.

1/2

[incompletely]

[ He takes the bars and he blinks a little. He looks a little surprised by this -- definitely not as surprised as Hamelin is, but it takes him a moment to process that this is happening.

Them working together, that is. ]

[incompletely]

You got it. Listen for it, then; I can't guarantee it'll be loud if we're trying to be sneaky about it, but I'll wait for a time when she's caught off-guard.

[ He'll keep the bars tucked nicely in his jacket pocket. ]

[begrimed]

That's my song, I'll always hear it. Just try not to sing off key~.

[incompletely]

Please. I'll sing it perfectly.