Game 104 - Daily Life 2

[Vaellin the Bard]

Oct 9, 2023 17:50:29 GMT -6 Shogun Zi Hao said:

"...Murder case? I just saw she was a student here... has the professor killed before, then?"

*She nods...*

"And I'm sure I can work with you to get O'Kuma exposed. If I see something suspicious, I'll let you know. But if you want to make it up to rantaro? Live long enough to finger Monty in court. For that matter... live."

"I don't think he killed her, but to be fair I have not looked into it yet. I think it was the catalyst that drove Professor O'Kuma over the edge--gradually at least. This was 10 years ago and no other notable death happened that I found in the archives."

Oct 9, 2023 18:45:51 GMT -6 AdelynnWilde said:

Aqua's response to her did surprise him though. "H-hey-" he interjected. "You shouldn't talk about yourself like that. Who cares what a court of law would say? You're nothing like Professor O'Kuma! You did..." he grimaced uncomfortably. He'd almost said you did what you had to do. But somehow that line of reasoning felt shallow and empty. "You did what Rantaro asked you to do. His final wish. That's... that's gotta be worth more than what some court would have to say."

"Thank Ajax. It's nice of you to say that." Though Rantaro wouldn't have died if he wasn't there, which left a bitter taste in his mouth. "We'll make sure Professor Monty O'Kuma pays for his crimes."

Oct 9, 2023 18:52:38 GMT -6 Yuri (Silentking) said:

"O-okay then," she said nervously as she looked around the library nervously. "M-mind if I tag along then?"

"Here. We're collecting information so if you find anything, please document it. We'll reconvene at some point and add each others notes to the collection. Thus far, we've only got two... no three things. That Scarlet Wilson died 10 years ago and may be related to this situation as she was in Professor Monty O'Kuma's graduating year. Specifically, she was murdered. Also there's a hidden book about Monty O'Kuma using necromancy for court purposes. Lastly," he is writing this third one down on his paper and the copy for Yuri. "We are very much deliberately isolated. Milly threatened me when I tried to escape."

"Also, I'm sorry, but I didn't catch your name earlier." It was... Yuri? Or another Yuki? 

[Yuri (Silentking)]

"I'm Yuri," she said as she took the paper and held it to herself. "M-mind if I ask for your names as well?"

[crichard]

Oct 9, 2023 19:05:39 GMT -6 Vaellin the Bard said:

Oct 9, 2023 17:50:29 GMT -6 Shogun Zi Hao said:

"...Murder case? I just saw she was a student here... has the professor killed before, then?"

*She nods...*

"And I'm sure I can work with you to get O'Kuma exposed. If I see something suspicious, I'll let you know. But if you want to make it up to rantaro? Live long enough to finger Monty in court. For that matter... live."

"I don't think he killed her, but to be fair I have not looked into it yet. I think it was the catalyst that drove Professor O'Kuma over the edge--gradually at least. This was 10 years ago and no other notable death happened that I found in the archives."

Oct 9, 2023 18:45:51 GMT -6 AdelynnWilde said:

Aqua's response to her did surprise him though. "H-hey-" he interjected. "You shouldn't talk about yourself like that. Who cares what a court of law would say? You're nothing like Professor O'Kuma! You did..." he grimaced uncomfortably. He'd almost said you did what you had to do. But somehow that line of reasoning felt shallow and empty. "You did what Rantaro asked you to do. His final wish. That's... that's gotta be worth more than what some court would have to say."

"Thank Ajax. It's nice of you to say that." Though Rantaro wouldn't have died if he wasn't there, which left a bitter taste in his mouth. "We'll make sure Professor Monty O'Kuma pays for his crimes."

Oct 9, 2023 18:52:38 GMT -6 Yuri (Silentking) said:

"O-okay then," she said nervously as she looked around the library nervously. "M-mind if I tag along then?"

"Here. We're collecting information so if you find anything, please document it. We'll reconvene at some point and add each others notes to the collection. Thus far, we've only got two... no three things. That Scarlet Wilson died 10 years ago and may be related to this situation as she was in Professor Monty O'Kuma's graduating year. Specifically, she was murdered. Also there's a hidden book about Monty O'Kuma using necromancy for court purposes. Lastly," he is writing this third one down on his paper and the copy for Yuri. "We are very much deliberately isolated. Milly threatened me when I tried to escape."

"Also, I'm sorry, but I didn't catch your name earlier." It was... Yuri? Or another Yuki? 

Arthur perks up at hearing the word Necromancy. It seems the Professor has something in common with Morgana.

[Shogun Zi Hao]

"I'm Mei Silver, and I'd like to add to the affidavit that I saw Monty O'Kuma poisoning the figure who failed to pass his class. I wonder how willing he'd be to poison us, if we ever failed?"

*She writes this as she says it, and leaves, ready for more investigation... as well as writing down some of the more toxic details on chemicals, heading to the archive room... looking for anything and everything with Monty O'Kuma's name on it.*

[Vaellin the Bard]

Oct 9, 2023 19:15:53 GMT -6 Yuri (Silentking) said:

"I'm Yuri," she said as she took the paper and held it to herself. "M-mind if I ask for your names as well?"

"I'm sure my name came up a few times during that farce of a trial, but I'm Aquamarine Hoshino. You can call me Aqua. My minor is in film studies."

Oct 9, 2023 19:28:54 GMT -6 Shogun Zi Hao said:

"I'm Mei Silver, and I'd like to add to the affidavit that I saw Monty O'Kuma poisoning the figure who failed to pass his class. I wonder how willing he'd be to poison us, if we ever failed?"

"That's good to note, especially if it turns out Scarlet was poisoned as well. Alternatively, if we can find a protective means against it then it will be harder for him to threaten us." He documents this on his paper as well before transferring it to the copies.

[crichard]

Those cadavers I found in Lab B before the trial make me wonder what was the purpose of cutting them up.

[Shogun Zi Hao]

*Mei heads back.*"Ok, I don't suppose you have the info on scarlet, aqua? Also, what's your favorite type of coffee?"

"He had a little bottle of pills... I think he wants it to take effect instantly. Unless someone has a camera, I don't think we can compare them."

[Vaellin the Bard]

Oct 9, 2023 19:53:24 GMT -6 Shogun Zi Hao said:

*Mei heads back.*"Ok, I don't suppose you have the info on scarlet, aqua? Also, what's your favorite type of coffee?"

"He had a little bottle of pills... I think he wants it to take effect instantly. Unless someone has a camera, I don't think we can compare them."

Aqua hands over the papers he found in the archives. (Details are on Page 2 or 3 iirc)

"So we may need to steal it off of him or perhaps look further into chemicals that were used last night. We should look into borrowing that book and collecting information."

"I'll pass on the coffee for now. I'm going to take a look around to get the notes passed out. Please look over the book and the papers at your leisure. We should agree a place to store it afterwards. How about Classroom C at the front? It's where I did my homework last night and with the space we could form a meeting there as well."

He doesn't really wait for an answer before he stands up, pats Ajax on the shoulder in thanks again and leaves the room to the smaller group.

He walks over to the storage to see if there is anything else hidden here, perhaps more chemicals or items that could be used for protection?

[Skullmaster4]

Viola walks into the library holding her head.

“O-oh… there’s a lot of people here- I came in here to get some rest… n-not that there’s anything wrong, It’s actually nice to see people right now.”

“D-Don’t mind me.. just act like I’m not even here..” she says, lying down on one of the couches.

[mako]

*Since Mei passed by the archives, I'm going to say they nodded at each other or something similar, and Hanadori took that as a cue, whether intentionally or not, to go talk to Aqua!*

*Hanadori gathers the gifts he prepared and looks around the academy, and eventually finds everyone grouped up at the Library.*

"Ah! What is this arrangement? Are you guys having a private secret reunion cult? Lemme join!"

"Oh, u-um, actually, never mind. I came here to do something important."

*Hanadori walks towards Aqua and stands in front of him. He has a very serious look on his face.*

"Stromungen... I came here because what I had to say it's important. I want to let you know... that I think you're a good person, and nobody can say otherwise! This... lifetime so far has been filled with struggles recently, but you shouldn't let them make you forget who you really are, I mean, who you are on the inside!"

*Hanadori closes his eyes and bows, extending his hands holding his gifts for Aqua: on one hand, The Celestal Mend, Scepter of Cerulean Rejuvenation...

and on the other hand, a very crude-looking drawing. It's Aqua, as a healer.*

"You are Stromungen, the Spirit of Healing and Nurturing, you are here to help people. Everyone places their trust on you to make them feel better when they're under harm! And... that includes me. My trust for you is unwavering, and whatever happens, I won't stop believing in you and your benevolence!!"

"So... please, let me know how I can help you, okay? I'm here for you. That's my duty as your partner in battle."

[Vaellin the Bard]

Oct 9, 2023 22:27:22 GMT -6 mako said:

"Stromungen... I came here because what I had to say it's important. I want to let you know... that I think you're a good person, and nobody can say otherwise! This... lifetime so far has been filled with struggles recently, but you shouldn't let them make you forget who you really are, I mean, who you are on the inside!"

*Hanadori closes his eyes and bows, extending his hands holding his gifts for Aqua: on one hand, The Celestal Mend, Scepter of Cerulean Rejuvenation...

and on the other hand, a very crude-looking drawing. It's Aqua, as a healer.*

"You are Stromungen, the Spirit of Healing and Nurturing, you are here to help people. Everyone places their trust on you to make them feel better when they're under harm! And... that includes me. My trust for you is unwavering, and whatever happens, I won't stop believing in you and your benevolence!!"

"So... please, let me know how I can help you, okay? I'm here for you. That's my duty as your partner in battle."

Aqua is positively dumbfounded for a moment as he takes the staff and stares at the photo.

In one way, he was about to go hunting for a defensive weapon and this staff fit the bill--if a bit tacky. On the other hand...

"Healer?" he states, a bundle of mixed feelings. "Hardly. I haven't really helped anyone but myself in a long time."



Despite himself--and knowing Kabuto is clearly delusional--he does offer a small smile. "By the way, I never thanked you for trying to help us get out of the bathroom. You were the only one around and your determination to go for aid was... a bit of hope for us before the end. I don't buy into your fantasy land, but I can say that it you sounded quite the hero at that moment."

[mako]

Oct 9, 2023 22:41:04 GMT -6 Vaellin the Bard said:

Oct 9, 2023 22:27:22 GMT -6 mako said:

"My trust for you is unwavering, and whatever happens, I won't stop believing in you and your benevolence!!"

Despite himself--and knowing Kabuto is clearly delusional--he does offer a small smile. "By the way, I never thanked you for trying to help us get out of the bathroom. You were the only one around and your determination to go for aid was... a bit of hope for us before the end. I don't buy into your fantasy land, but I can say that it you sounded quite the hero at that moment."

"...S-s-sshromungyeeee!!!"

*At the same speed Hanadori burst out into tears, he cleans them up and recomposes himself.*



"U-um, keheheh, of course! Being a hero is second nature to the Knight of Light and Darkness. I am a-also very used to praise, undeniably, as you can see."

"Nonetheless... it appears my offerings has helped you remember, even a little, your past lifetimes! I must keep working hard until you recognize me fully!"

"Until then, we may keep being allies. Right?"

[Vaellin the Bard]

Oct 9, 2023 23:00:38 GMT -6 mako said:

"Until then, we may keep being allies. Right?"

"Allies? Well, we were all talking about working together to try and stop the professor from getting to anyone else." He pulls out the piece of paper with the notes on it. "Here, if you find any useful information, please document it here. And try to do it... normally. We need to be able to understand what is going on. That's what everyone in the library has been discussing, at least."

[Shogun Zi Hao]

Oct 9, 2023 23:07:07 GMT -6 Vaellin the Bard said:

Here, if you find any useful information, please document it here. And try to do it... normally.

"Should I accompany him, make sure of it? Maybe I could get a gift as the... siren of quintessence, was it, kabuto? That's quite a title from a knight such as yourself!"

*She wasn't too thrown by his chuuni attitude... it was sort of charming. And she understood he didn't mean any ill will."

[mako]

"Certainly. Stromungen, it's a good idea to ask for help of the Siren of Quintessence, she's competent in perceiving beyond mortal veils! Really, she's awesome!"