Week 3, Post-Trial -- Minato
Aug. 4th, 2019 06:08 pm...hey. If you're there, just... listen to me for a moment, okay? You don't have to say anything. I just... wanted to say it myself.
[ It might be easier to say if she doesn't have to look at him right now. ]
What happened today wasn't your fault in any way. If you feel like there's something you should have been able to do that you didn't-- then we're all guilty of the same thing. We were all right there with them. I listened to Eliza's stories about her precious family... I knew that she had to be suffering. I knew how important they all were to her. But I didn't reach out and offer her the support I should have. And I struggled with that too. But the truth is... there probably wasn't anything anyone could have done to change her mind. I don't agree with what she did... but I understand it.
What I'm trying to say is... you're not responsible for the choices she made. None of us should feel that way. I'm sure she struggled with it in her own way and we shouldn't take that away from her.
But... I can't bear to see you trying to take all these feelings on yourself. No one could do it alone. And seeing you hurt yourself... It hurts me too. I don't know if there's really anything I can do-- but I don't intend to stop trying.
[ Goodness. She... ended up saying a lot more than she intended. Towa's not sure how well she expressed what she wanted to-- her own head is still pretty chaotic in and of itself. But... she hopes it was good enough. ]
...that's all. Sorry, I ended up rambling more than I meant to. But... thanks for listening.
Week 3, Day 2 -- Mithos
Jul. 30th, 2019 02:35 pmLocking it all away wasn't possible either. And ignoring it completely-- was like lying to herself. She was worried. Really worried.
And after what she'd said before, she felt like there was at least one person she should share the truth with. ]
Mithos? Sorry if I'm bothering you. Do you have a minute to talk?
17. Strange Bottle - It’s a bulbous blue bottle, with an eye shedding a tear embedded on it. Otherwise it looks harmless. Still, this item also comes with a note from the Conductor: 'Do not drink this.'. Why would they write that?
Mango and Sticky Rice - A juicy mango and a bed of sticky rice that's been sweetened and cooked with coconut milk. Served atop a banana leaf. After much deliberation, thankfully, it was also decided mango was more yellow than orange.
Pretty Princess Outfit - A loose-fitting jacket and wrap skirt made of lightweight blue silk, embroidered with silver thread. There's also a coral pink crop top to go underneath that's also light and breathable, a darker blue sash, and finely woven sandals.
ARCUS unit - It looks like a folded-over red cell phone at first glance, though upon opening it there’s gem sockets instead of numbers. The top of the cover is emblazoned with the lion’s logo of Thor’s Military Academy.
Toy Phone - A pink egg-shaped phone that flashes and makes noise when you open it or tap the screen. There must surely be a way to unlock it’s true ability, right?...
20. Toffee - It’s bite-sized toffee, but it tastes...mushroomy. Very mushroomy. And...woah, what happened to all the colors in the room? They’re so bright and vivid and everything is swirling and changing size and oh god you might be a tad high. But at least it doesn’t last long, and is reasonably pleasant, right?
Eyepatch - It’s a white medical eyepatch. It’s a pretty high quality patch for something that looks like it should be temporary.
Bloodstained Outfit - Oh dear lord, this hoodie and set of red skinny jeans are covered in blood! Seriously, has this ever been washed?!
Notes: A notebook with various information from their travels. Included are maps of the Eventide and each of the locations they've visited, hand-drawn copies of the Correspondance that have been found, and a lot of notes from meetings.
Rean's Jacket: A red uniform from Thor's Military Academy. It's a bit big for her to wear properly, but draped over her shoulders, it's perfect.
Sword: From McBurn. Lightweight sword, perfect for beginners.
Throwing Knives/Daggers: Taken from the Forge, these knives are perfect for stealth attacks. In the absence of her orbal gun, she figured they might come in handy.
Week 2, Day 2 -- Minato
Jul. 22nd, 2019 06:29 pmMinato... how are you feeling? If you're hungry, I'd be happy to make something.
Week 1, Day 1 -- Atsushi
Jul. 16th, 2019 12:33 am--oh! Atsushi! You're here too. Thank goodness.
[One more friend accounted for.]
character relations -- 15 Strangers
Jul. 15th, 2019 10:47 amHe seems like a kind person, but-- he's far too reckless with his own well being. I know he wants to protect others but it's not going to make us worry any less about him. Honestly, it's a little like looking at Rean.
A very polite girl, and very sweet. She offered me consolation at a time when I needed to be reminded that there are still things I can accomplish. She even helped me with the cooking for our meeting. She says that she's not always good with talking to people, but I don't know about that. I think it's clear that she's doing her best to work on what she sees as her weaknesses and I admire that.
I'm not certain how well our meeting went. I'd like for us to be able to be friends regardless of our different stations in life. While I'd be happy to have her help I don't want her to do it because she simply feels obligated. But I'm not sure I expressed that well at all...
Beatrice seems to have some familiarity with high society. She holds herself with a certain sense of dignity befitting of someone of nobility. It seems she really has a fondness for organization and proper procedures, so she was rather pleased with the meeting and that makes me happy.
Zack is... very straight-forward. He can be a bit much at times, but I know that I can trust what he says to be exactly how he feels. I like that sort of honesty, even if... he could probably watch how he says certain things...
She seems to want to test the limits of the Conductor's patience a bit. While I can't blame her for feeling that way a little bit, I do think it's still a little bit reckless. I don't think she means any harm though.
He was very interested in learning about Erebonia. We had an in depth talk about some very serious topics, and I feel like he understands what I want to accomplish here. I'm certain that he's someone I can count on if I ever need something. I also have to remember to show him my ARCUS unit sometime, now that I've gotten it back.
McBurn is as unique as ever. But I can't say I'm not glad that I've had the opportunities to talk to him that I have had. He can be lazy at times, but if you understand his values, he's really not hard to work with. I'm glad he's on our side. Maybe one day, before this is over, I should ask him to fight me just once...
Apparently King knows some very powerful individuals. It sounds like he considers it troublesome, but if he was willing to use their involvement on our behalf, I think it's safe to say he has all our interests at heart. He can be excitable, but considering the circumstances, it's hard to blame him. Overall I think he seems very thoughtful. It was certainly helpful, being able to plan out a meeting with him. If we need to hold another one, I should remember to ask for his help again.
I'm a little worried about him. He seems in better spirits now, but his power worries me. I'll have to work extra hard to make sure nothing bad happens. If he was willing to trust me with that information, then I have to work hard to be worthy of that trust!
Eliza and Zack were both put through a similar experience before in a place called Town A. She explained some of it to me, and it makes sense now why she's as crafty as she is in this situation. When it comes to potions, she's got us all taken care of. Zack also told me that if I find any more of those strange balls, they're probably hers. I should ask her more about these creatures when I get a chance, it seems really fascinating.
I don't understand what this man is at all. He appears to be an appliance, but with human attributes as well. He doesn't seem like a bad person either. At least I was able to get back an item of his.
Caleb isn't the most social, but he tries. I was happy to see him come to the lunch gathering, and not just the meeting. It doesn't seem like he understands certain modern appliances so I definitely want to show him how to use at least a few of the important ones, like the cameras on the cuffs. He told me about a friend of his from home when I retrieved a mask of hers. I'd like to get to know more about his world, if he wouldn't mind telling me, it sounds fascinating.
Mithos is very sweet. Because of him, I have my ARCUS unit back, even if it doesn't work right now. We're able to have tea together and I feel at ease talking to him. It seems he has a sister he's very worried about, and I can relate to that feeling about my friends. I hope in time he'll feel comfortable enough to talk to me more about different things.
We met this person and yet... it's difficult to remember. But I know we did. There was something very painful about that meeting. Something similar to the pain I felt from that Wall. I need to investigate further... I need to talk to them again.