Prologue

[faentasy]

PROLOGUE

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The clink of glasses, the clatter of utensils upon plates and the soft murmur of conversation flows smoothly in the warmly lit dining hall. It's a dinner party, a rather vivacious one at that, with the food flowing freely. Savory and sweet, regional specialties, refined and rustic, there's something for everyone. Omurice, chiffon cake, kimchi, sizzling porterhouse steaks—it might be more apt to call it a buffet than anything else.

Do buffets usually serve such a unique smorgasbord of food? And actually, weren't you doing something else? A free meal is usually a good thing but is anything truly free? Who are these people around you? And where exactly are you?

Whatever thoughts are racing through your mind, they're abruptly cut off by a note, high pitched G-sharp from a woodwind. All your senses return to you, though they won't tell you much. Maybe not all of them actually, if you're used to feats of heroic strength or manipulating reality or numerous other abilities. There is one clue at least, a heavy weighted paper beneath your plate, an embossed note rather than a list of courses.

"Enjoy yourselves. I'll come see you when you've had your fill. And don't try to dine and dash, huh? There's something I have—something I can do for you, after all. Besides, you've already agreed to the terms anyway!"

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[begrimed]

[ After the spiders and the slappings! ]

Ok, ok, we're all on the same page now right? Even the birds and the spiders, ahaha!

[ He might not have gotten a proper battle but hey, he's apparently enjoyed himself. ]

So once again, welcome! I'll see you all again real soon, I'm sure. There's some real characters among you who won't let such a golden opportunity slip through your fingers for the price of one measly life!

If stabbing someone isn't to your liking though, you can come visit me in the palace. Just look for the room with the green door! [ He gathers himself up to leave, pocketing his flute. ]

Either way, don't keep me waiting too long. Stagnant stories have to move along, no matter what anyone wants. [ And with that he'll hop off the fountain, about as agile as you would expect, disappearing behind one of the many houses. ]

[goldencave]

[ He's still shaken from the spiders but...

...

He frowns, walking out of the room without another word. ]

[crimson_flamel]

[She's about to call out for him to not immediately go out on his own, but she's too angry, her teeth clenched, and the idea that maybe keeping the group in check won't necessarily be for her own betterment crosses her mind. She needs... to think. Evaluate the situation.]

We should... meet. And discuss these matters. As a group, I believe. If we allow this demon to seperate us, we'll just be picked off one by one.

The motive presented... whether it's true or not, I don't think it's inaccurate to say that just about anyone would be willing to kill to fulfill a wish with infinite bounds.

1/2

[goldencave]

[ Is someone... Oh, someone's talking to him. He pauses long enough to hear her out. ]

2/2

[goldencave]

... You're right.

[ God, is she right. He might have been thinking the same thing... But the poor man looks a bit weary. ]

Can we meet up tomorrow, though? I think some of us need a moment to breathe after everything that just happened.

Re: 2/2

[crimson_flamel]

Tomorrow. Fine. But let's try not to scatter far enough that nobody would hear us being attacked, yes?

[He looks exhausted, and she's not without sympathy. She's not sure why she's doing this, realistically she thinks murdering someone on the first place would be one of the best times to do it, when nobody knows anything about one another and they're all too frazzled and overwhelmed to investigate properly. If she were to play along with his lofty promises of the impossible.

But something about that fucking twink makes Edelgard desperately want to keep him from getting what he wants.]

I think we can all retire to our quarters. And if you want to go beyond that, going alone seems like a mistake. Otherwise... yes, sure, we'll meet tomorrow morning.

[goldencave]

[ He nods. ]

I was planning on sleeping it off, anyway...

[ This woman does seem concerned about everyone... And smart, he guesses. It does make him think. ]

... We could find wherever we're gonna sleep together, if you want. It's not like they're making us sleep that far apart from each other, right?

[crimson_flamel]

[She considers it, carefully, before nodding.]

Very well. That sounds reasonable to me. My guess would be upstairs, not too far from here. I can show you, if you like.

[She considers the possibility that this is an incredibly poor attempt to kill her, and then dismisses it. She's fought worse.]

[goldencave]

[ Honey, he's a bit too stressed to even consider murder right now. All he wants to do is hide in whatever room he gets... ]

Sure. Lead the way.

A thing.

[faentasy]

[In addition, after this meeting ends, anyone who retires to their assigned bedroom will find a shining gold key laying on their pillow. If the number inscribed on it is anything to go by, this is the key to their room, so better keep it safe from now on!]