[ alphinaud the snowcone boy ]

[recrowns]

there's going to be a shitpost

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week 0, friday

[recrowns]

[alphie was in the forest, finding a corpse like a superstar

soo-won is on his way out there actually, and he pauses when he sees him, waving him down]

I beg your pardon.

But would you mind if I asked you a question?

[arcsplainist]

[ :sunglasses:

But yes—with little reason to remain outdoors, Alphinaud is headed back in the opposite direction, until he's flagged down. ]

Ah— ... No, you may go ahead.

[recrowns]

It seems that a great deal of items were found in the forest... were you coming from there? Would you mind sharing what you discovered... if you feel comfortable doing so?

[gonna be honest

even if based on profiles alone, soo-won thinks that it's okay talking about death with someone who specializes in strategy and politics as opposed to like

screaming high school girl]

[arcsplainist]

[ ... Yes, he would agree; please don't go to Sumire about this. ]

Aye, you would be correct. Were that it were only stray items, however... I am saddened to say that we have a death on our hands now.

[recrowns]

[he nods at that, expression turning rather somber]

While not entirely unexpected... I was hoping that the odds of such a thing coming to pass would've stayed on the lower end.

[arcsplainist]

[ ... huh? ]

You believed there may have been a sliver of a chance the murder of one of our own could happen?

week 2, tuesday

[recrowns]

[soo-won's hanging out!! somewhere in the northern area with a book? oh! it looks like it's a medical book of some sorts, and he has a few first aid station items beside him as if he's trying to understand as he reads

though when he hears someone approaching, he offers up a smile]

Oh! Alphinaud. Good evening. Care to join me?

[arcsplainist]

[ He does indeed approach! Alphinaud is just taking another stroll around town, when hey, there's Soo-Won. ]

—Good eve! I could do for a spot of company, I think.

[ He wanders in closer, and by now he's given up on trying to hide the words along the side of his neck that boldly claim he is, in fact, "terrified of ghosts". Maybe if he acts natural people will stop taking notice. Maybe. ]

What have you there?

[recrowns]

[ . . . . . . . . . th

those words.

he lifts the book and it's definitely a medical book but he's also going to just comment - ]

I grow worried about spirits sometimes too?

[DOES IT HELP IF HE'S NICE ABOUT IT]

[arcsplainist]

[ please bro he was counting on you.

Alphinaud pauses for a moment before he glances off. ]

... Pray mind that not. 'Tis nothing, I assure you.

[recrowns]

[sorry about that, he's way too direct for his own good. but he waves a hand]

Sorry - it hadn't been my intention to offend. Please, have a seat, we don't have to discuss it if you don't want to.

[arcsplainist]

Much obliged; I haven't the faintest why it is there, but...

[ Alphinaud takes a seat across from him, shaking his head. ]

Anyroad. What are you doing with these?

week 2, post-trial

[recrowns]

[as proMISED soo-won is wandering around!! he's looking for people this time, and he's got a tray in hand. on that tray there's a pot of tea, a few stacked cups, aaaaand a bottle of whiskey!

when he catches sight of alphie, he offers up a smile]

Hello there. Shall we sit and chat like planned then?

[arcsplainist]

[ Why hey there. Alphinaud is just around town—the main one, natch—and then there's Soo-won. ]

—Oh, good eve. [ For as good as it gets. ] My apologies for not seeking you out sooner. ... Much as happened, as you are doubtless already aware of.

[recrowns]

[there's a smile at that]

No need for such politeness - I certainly don't expect to be anyone's first priority after all that.

But do you have some time to spare for me anyway?

[arcsplainist]

Aye, I am not busy.

[ He eyes the pot upon the tray. ]

And it would appear you've read my mind.

[recrowns]

Fufu, I think a bit of tea after all that can really help.

[but then he'll guide them over to some tables or maybe a bench somewhere idk

and then he'll begin to pour the tea. he'll even take the first sip, given the whole (gestures in dorothy getting knocked out)]

So it seems like Shima was driven to move due to splintering nova after all.

w3; sunday

[arcsplainist]

[ Well! That was a morning.

Later on in the afternoon, Alphinaud returns to the book store (because he is a nerd). Browsing down the isles, he comes upon none other than: ]

Ah, good afternoon, Soo-won. How fare you?

[recrowns]

[HELL YEA NERDS - soo-won is probably looking at a new medical book today, but he offers a smile, gently tired when he notices alphi]

Fufu, well enough considering.... everything.

And yourself?

[arcsplainist]

As well as ever.

[ In spite of everything, Alphinaud manages a casual politeness. ]

I thought I would spend the rest of my day with a spot of reading; 'twould be amiss to take for granted the moments of quiet we are allowed.

[recrowns]

Fufu, I have a small collection in one of the corners as well as some tea, if you'd like to join me?

I had much of the same idea.

[arcsplainist]

Why certainly! Full glad would I be for your company.

[ He is having so much tea in pcs today but fuckit, more tea. ]

week 4, tuesday

[recrowns]

[MAKES THIS TUESDAY JUST TO SPLIT UP THE MEMSHARES A BIT MORE - but soo-won's going to be wandering over with some tea!! they're probably both in the bookstore again tbh]

Find anything interesting today, Alphinaud?

[arcsplainist]

[ HONESTLY... yeah ]

I thought to return one novel I had finished, 'tis all. Fancy coming across you here once again.

[recrowns]

Fufu, there's so many books and who knows how long we'll be here? I do hope to get through them all - but maybe that's too much of a dream.

[but!

here come the bub-bub-bubbles!]