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[soo-won is in the lobby of the inn, and you might be able to smell what he's up to before you see him. upon entering, the scent of flowers is obvious as he sips some very, very floral tea.
no matter the time of evening, he glances up when someone else enters - and offers up a smile]
Care for some tea?
no matter the time of evening, he glances up when someone else enters - and offers up a smile]
Care for some tea?
[ Ha ha, well, good thing they're on the same page there. Because he would've waited. ]
You may. [ Said like he's not going to answer, but he sips the tea first. ] The night escalated in a way that was needless, in the end, but even after spending all day chasing our tails I know we don't have all the answers.
You may. [ Said like he's not going to answer, but he sips the tea first. ] The night escalated in a way that was needless, in the end, but even after spending all day chasing our tails I know we don't have all the answers.
We don't.
[he agrees with that, and doesn't look particularly pleased]
But given the state of everything, the disarray that our guides are in, and the fact that the Realm essentially required us to put forth a name to be killed today...
It makes one wonder where the answers are meant to come from.
[he agrees with that, and doesn't look particularly pleased]
But given the state of everything, the disarray that our guides are in, and the fact that the Realm essentially required us to put forth a name to be killed today...
It makes one wonder where the answers are meant to come from.
With our guides it's either the blind leading the blind, as the Realm doesn't give them the answers that we need, or they're willfully suppressing information. But we have no means of communicating with this place.
[ He sits back, holding the tea and looking down into it. ]
We only have ourselves, and the uncertainty of what we're meant to do to gather this nova. What impact it truly has, and whether another "disturbance" will happen like this one.
[ He sits back, holding the tea and looking down into it. ]
We only have ourselves, and the uncertainty of what we're meant to do to gather this nova. What impact it truly has, and whether another "disturbance" will happen like this one.
It sounds awfully bleak when you put it like that.
[though soo-won doesn't seem - entirely disheartened? he takes another sip of his tea and hums]
But steps forward need to be made regardless. It's been only a week and while it's not proceeding at the pace I'd like, it remains that we have no escape until we determine the tricks of this place.
So we'll have to start discerning truths for ourselves at some point, even if it means wading through lies to do so.
[though soo-won doesn't seem - entirely disheartened? he takes another sip of his tea and hums]
But steps forward need to be made regardless. It's been only a week and while it's not proceeding at the pace I'd like, it remains that we have no escape until we determine the tricks of this place.
So we'll have to start discerning truths for ourselves at some point, even if it means wading through lies to do so.
The reality of situations like this can often be bleak.
[ Said dryly, but Hua Cheng huffs a laugh after. ]
And what is the reality of situations like this, if not having to go wading through lies? We can't make the progress we want because of sheer disorganization, and lack of information, so we'll make do with what we have.
We just need to break it down to the truth. Is this a competition, or is it something more?
[ Said dryly, but Hua Cheng huffs a laugh after. ]
And what is the reality of situations like this, if not having to go wading through lies? We can't make the progress we want because of sheer disorganization, and lack of information, so we'll make do with what we have.
We just need to break it down to the truth. Is this a competition, or is it something more?
Well, the idea of it being a 'friendly competition' was originally posed by the Leaders as an idea to make things fun and engaging... though it's clearly gotten very out of hand.
[he sighs faintly]
We'll have to get to know them better and then compare information of what we're told - it would likely be the simplest way to see if anyone is actively lying.
But that also involves collecting those trustworthy enough to simultaneously not fall for deception, nor weave their own.
[he sighs faintly]
We'll have to get to know them better and then compare information of what we're told - it would likely be the simplest way to see if anyone is actively lying.
But that also involves collecting those trustworthy enough to simultaneously not fall for deception, nor weave their own.
[ He goes quiet for a moment, considering, taking another drink of tea. ]
... I think the leaders are more incompetent at large than they are much of a hindrance, so I don't see it as being their direct fault that this has turned into what it is. The Realm hasn't given them much more than it's given us, and... well. A place with power, no matter its source, can easily result in things getting out of hand. People don't help that.
[ Unfortunate experience there. ]
A network is what we need. There's no way to guarantee honesty, but we have no other, real choice in the matter when we're pressed for time - either we lose everything because our memories are gone, or we've lost our lives.
... I think the leaders are more incompetent at large than they are much of a hindrance, so I don't see it as being their direct fault that this has turned into what it is. The Realm hasn't given them much more than it's given us, and... well. A place with power, no matter its source, can easily result in things getting out of hand. People don't help that.
[ Unfortunate experience there. ]
A network is what we need. There's no way to guarantee honesty, but we have no other, real choice in the matter when we're pressed for time - either we lose everything because our memories are gone, or we've lost our lives.
[ ha ha ha ]
Unfortunately, while there's enough people here to cover for the directions we need to go in, so many of them are uncertain of where they can help. What they can do. They've been in their own turbulent situations, but nothing as pressing or as different as this.
We need to assess who is better suited where, and we only have so much time to do that.
Unfortunately, while there's enough people here to cover for the directions we need to go in, so many of them are uncertain of where they can help. What they can do. They've been in their own turbulent situations, but nothing as pressing or as different as this.
We need to assess who is better suited where, and we only have so much time to do that.
While I don't believe that tears are necessarily a sign of weakness, I do think that those who are more emotionally prone likely shouldn't be expected to help in the business of handling the corpses themselves. Age isn't necessarily an indicator of competence either, but those who want to help could at the very least apply themselves to the task of learning more.
The Leaders provide books at request - so if need be, others can request books on what knowledge it is they're lacking, whether that be technology or medicine. I intend to seek out both.
I think there are many who wish to prove themselves useful - but that desire must be matched with action.
The Leaders provide books at request - so if need be, others can request books on what knowledge it is they're lacking, whether that be technology or medicine. I intend to seek out both.
I think there are many who wish to prove themselves useful - but that desire must be matched with action.
[ a hum of agreement ]
No, definitely not. There are many here who have experience with corpses, or at the very least are more desensitized to them. While we can't blindly trust any one or two people to the task, the bodies have been freely available to all of us - if someone wishes to learn more, or is confident they can accomplish something, then by all means. Experience breeds confidence, and if they can acquire tools to learn more when we're not in the midst of investigation, all the better.
We both have the sense to know we should be cautious, when sharing knowledge or skills that could benefit someone in our midst that may be a killer, but it is a possibility to consider. If there is a desire to learn something that another knows, and a willingness to follow through with action, it's a chance we can take.
Books will help, in that regards. I may join you in learning more about technology. While practice and observation have helped with the town itself, to suddenly find ourselves in that station...
No, definitely not. There are many here who have experience with corpses, or at the very least are more desensitized to them. While we can't blindly trust any one or two people to the task, the bodies have been freely available to all of us - if someone wishes to learn more, or is confident they can accomplish something, then by all means. Experience breeds confidence, and if they can acquire tools to learn more when we're not in the midst of investigation, all the better.
We both have the sense to know we should be cautious, when sharing knowledge or skills that could benefit someone in our midst that may be a killer, but it is a possibility to consider. If there is a desire to learn something that another knows, and a willingness to follow through with action, it's a chance we can take.
Books will help, in that regards. I may join you in learning more about technology. While practice and observation have helped with the town itself, to suddenly find ourselves in that station...
Fufu, I think the technology bit is very exciting! I'll let you know if I manage to get a book on it, then. Let me know if you get anything fun from the Leaders, too? I simply wish to get a chance to read again...
[and unfortunately this nerd is fucking sincere
as for the rest of it - ]
There are some who are very eager to spread and gather information - and in truth, I don't blame them. I'm seeking some out myself, but I'm afraid of what may happen should information fall into the hands of those who may use it to needlessly harm others.
Even though... I wonder if 'needlessly' is the word to use. We've still used to truly capture the motivation of our killers, so I wonder what may have transpired...
[he looks thoughtful for a moment before offering up a smile]
Regardless, all we can do is move forward and aim to protect whoever we can, as strategically as possible.
[and unfortunately this nerd is fucking sincere
as for the rest of it - ]
There are some who are very eager to spread and gather information - and in truth, I don't blame them. I'm seeking some out myself, but I'm afraid of what may happen should information fall into the hands of those who may use it to needlessly harm others.
Even though... I wonder if 'needlessly' is the word to use. We've still used to truly capture the motivation of our killers, so I wonder what may have transpired...
[he looks thoughtful for a moment before offering up a smile]
Regardless, all we can do is move forward and aim to protect whoever we can, as strategically as possible.
I see quite a few new and inventive things, running a city that has the secondary function of a market. Nothing quite like that, though. [ amused, but, like - also a nerd, so it's fine ] I'll let you know if I find anything of particular interest, in the meantime.
[ He's quiet, thinking, turning the thought over in his head. ]
We won't know until we can ask, and I doubt Virid was able to give us much. This time, there was - nothing. Back to square one. [ hm ] Still, if we can give ourselves some advantage, even if it's only enough to get us on even footing with anyone that might be trying to outsmart us, or harm others...
A strategy shared with those that can follow it, and build upon it, with what information we can compile and share responsibly will be the foundation we need to give us even footing.
[ He's quiet, thinking, turning the thought over in his head. ]
We won't know until we can ask, and I doubt Virid was able to give us much. This time, there was - nothing. Back to square one. [ hm ] Still, if we can give ourselves some advantage, even if it's only enough to get us on even footing with anyone that might be trying to outsmart us, or harm others...
A strategy shared with those that can follow it, and build upon it, with what information we can compile and share responsibly will be the foundation we need to give us even footing.
[BECAUSE I WANT MORE PCS WITH SNOW - soo-won is going to be wandering around after that!! rather than the listless walking of last week, it seems like this week he's a bit more prepared.
and so he has a tray! on this tray there's a pot of tea, a stack of empty cups, aaaaaand a bottle of whiskey. oh okay.
when he sees hua cheng, he offers up a smile]
Care to share a drink with me?
and so he has a tray! on this tray there's a pot of tea, a stack of empty cups, aaaaaand a bottle of whiskey. oh okay.
when he sees hua cheng, he offers up a smile]
Care to share a drink with me?
[ YES PERFECT
the whiskey, when he spots it, does make him snort abruptly. Now that he's no longer on his child leash and Claude is nowhere in sight, he is more amicable and less moody. ]
So long as this isn't a setup towards murder, Won.
[ Hua Cheng has been removed from the Realm. ]
the whiskey, when he spots it, does make him snort abruptly. Now that he's no longer on his child leash and Claude is nowhere in sight, he is more amicable and less moody. ]
So long as this isn't a setup towards murder, Won.
[ Hua Cheng has been removed from the Realm. ]
[soo-won's just going to laugh]
I'll take a sip first so that if it takes either of us out, it'll be a surprise to both of us.
[but he'll go and have a seat by wherever hc is, pouring some of that whiskey into two cups and as promised, he's going to drink a little bit first
he makes a bit of a face because he's a babey who actually doesn't drink alcohol much but
it's not poisoned!]
I'll take a sip first so that if it takes either of us out, it'll be a surprise to both of us.
[but he'll go and have a seat by wherever hc is, pouring some of that whiskey into two cups and as promised, he's going to drink a little bit first
he makes a bit of a face because he's a babey who actually doesn't drink alcohol much but
it's not poisoned!]
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