very_bad_end | [Solombra]

Things are becoming serious.

... Yes.

What should we do?

Tell me, Kiryuu-san.

Do you value your life? Do you not want to die?

... I can't die yet.

...Yet, you don't say 'yes'.

... It's... not a question of my value to myself.

Only this 'someone else' who has use for you?

Exactly.

Well, right now, I have use for you.

What are your thoughts about that?

... As long as I can be useful.

And you will be.

Right now, our concern is that neither of us go to those rooms.

Right.

If I told you whom to vote for, what would you do?

... I would vote for them.

I see.

And if someone else here told you how to vote?

[shrug]

... It depends.

On?

[On how much they make her feel like she matters, mostly, but even if that were a more conscious part of her decision-making process she wouldn't admit to it, so she just shrugs again.]

... Betraying you would not be advantageous.

Similarly, Kiryuu-san, I do not believe betraying you would be advantageous.

[nods]

My priority is to survive so that I can return to... my duties at home. You wish to help me survive, and in return you believe I can be of use to you. No one else has offered me such an alliance. Thus, if another person were to tell me how to vote, I would not do as they said. Is that satisfactory?

[As the conversation has gone on, Moeka's demeanor has changed into something colder, more businesslike, less mousy—although talking this much still seems to cost her a certain effort.]

[definitely noticing that]

Indeed. We both get to live, and we get what we want. I get someone who I believe can be of use, and you get to provide your use to me.

Then that's settled.

What is it you want me to do?

I have a list of things I want you to find. I want you to hide them on your person until I ask you for them or until you need them to do something else I tell you to do. Try not to be seen getting them.

I want you to find a sharp hand-held implement that can be used to cut. A knife, scalpel, sharp piece of plastic, anything you can hold and use to cut without hurting yourself.

I want you to find something that can start a fire. Matches, or a lighter would be the best thing.

I want you to find any more dry rags you can.

I want you to find anything that could make someone sick if they ate it, to the point they would vomit.

I want you to find something that could be used to tie something else to another thing. It should be very strong. Rope, wire, something like that. Not a rag, though.

Incidentally Kiryuu-san, is there anyone here that you don't very much like, or has stood out as troublesome?

Understood.

There isn't anyone I've found particularly irritating... but I haven't talked to very many people.

Mm... well, that's fine.

It's like a suit of armor, isn't it?

... What is?

Staying in the shadows and keeping interactions to a minimum.

... ah. Yes, something like that.

[nods...]

The time is coming soon.

If someone volunteers themselves, vote for those persons.

Otherwise, we will need to root out the troublemakers.

Who do you believe to be the troublemakers?

The mercenaries. But it may be too early to act against them.

Vote for Leif, and Nanami. Nanami for the secret vote room.

Understood.

Four rooms this time.

Mm.

... I have found a scalpel, some rags, and a lighter, but I'm still looking for the other items you requested.

Very good. I'll take the rags and lighter. You keep the scalpel.

If the time comes, you know what to do with it?

[produces said items]

... I would prefer specific instructions.

[mulls this over]

Tell me, Kiryuu-san, what are your thoughts on killing another human being? Or reasonable facsimile.

... I had gathered the general purpose for which I was supposed to use this. I meant more... under what circumstances do you expect me to take that sort of measure?

Two purposes.

One: pre-emptive measure. If we are sure one other person here is going to vote either of us, they must be killed. No person, no vote. Logical, isn't it? Discreetly, if possible, but if not...

Two: if you are selected to go into the 'worse' room, you should use that scalpel on the person you suspect voted for you. Two of the mercenaries and the clown seem to be voting as a bloc. Given our organization, you could only be selected if they vote in concert. In which case... it's only right to take revenge, isn't it?

Perhaps start with the clown in that case, he probably will go down the easiest.

Thank you. I will keep that in mind.

Indeed. I'm making every effort to prevent both. Wait for my order on whom to vote for.

In the meantime, I want you to find another sharp cutting implement, and perhaps a flammable liquid, if possible. If you can't find one, try to identify another area you believe would burn easily. Failing that... gather a few unburnt books.

If we both face the rooms, we'll make everyone regret it.

[nods]

There is cooking oil in the kitchen. I've also gathered some pieces of wood from broken furniture, but if you would prefer to have the books...

Perfect, on all counts.

Furniture wood would take too long to burn by itself. But, pile it in the hospital room. If anyone asks, say I asked you to collect more wood that could possibly make splints.

We likely won't be able to burn the entire place, but we can create enough smoke to incapacitate everyone to the point it won't matter.

... Thank you.

I'll put the wood in the hospital then. Will there be anything else?

Only when I let you know where to direct your vote.

We have our answer.

Vote for:

Personal Hell A: Bobby
Personal Hell B: Lief
Personal Hell C: Revy
Personal Hell D: Rock

Thank you.

[leaves, and comes back]

...I'm sorry, mix up. The order should be:

Personal Hell A: Bobby
Personal Hell B: Kairi
Personal Hell C: Rock
Personal Hell D: Levi

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