WEEK TWO - MINGLE

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WEEK TWO - MINGLE

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Has it really been only a week since you found yourself in this place? But just like that, the days have come and gone, and five of your number have been lost. The space seems a little larger, less claustrophobic. By mid-afternoon on Sunday, after the execution, guests will also realise that the hotel is once again pristine thanks to the work of the ever-present faceless and nameless staff members, and the elevators are all in working order again.

Something is peculiar about your rooms, though -- something you may notice after you come back from the execution. Your desks now have a different Polaroid camera on them. This time, each resident gets one with a total of 10 film each. Film for these cameras in particular can be refilled in the gift shop. For Kurama in particular, the camera is larger and built so that he's able to (somewhat) see through the lenses and hit a button with his nose to take the photo. What differentiates these cameras from the ones you received last week is for you to find out.

At precisely 8AM on Monday morning, the fog recedes slightly, allowing just the slightest hint of sunlight to peek through. There is a gentle sea breeze, comfortable weather in every feasible way.

Rise and shine, everyone, it's time to make the day yours, just like the rest of the week. Better enjoy it while it lasts.

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OOC: Welcome to your Week 2 log! There are a couple of new locations you should check out, and any other changes or small events will be marked out in the top-levels below. Murder proposals for this week are due by 12PM EST Monday, and please feel free to submit proposals for later weeks as well if you would like! We will also be running a CYOA event this week - please see the link for more details!

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Comments

[attritional]

They do.

[ Iria thinks those two are nice words to describe her. ]

It could go for you too.

[unprincelike]

[ He looks surprised. ]

Really? [ Yuki really wouldn't apply those words to himself. ] I think all of those words suit you more.

[attritional]

It's not about whether it's more or less, but the fact that it can suit you too.

[ She smiles a little. ]

You're sincere. By now, I think there's a certain consistency to you too.

[unprincelike]

[ He can't argue against the sincere bit—there's no expectations to live up to here, so he hasn't been trying. Besides, he had already gotten a lot better at that before coming here. ]

Consistency?

[attritional]

I feel that through the times that we hung out and such, I've gotten to know you enough to read you.

[ That's what's consistent. ]

[unprincelike]

[ Ah...

That's a weird feeling, but it isn't bad. So few people actually know how to read him that it's still strange to hear it. ]

Really? You almost make it sound like I'm easy to read.

[attritional]

Sometimes, that itself is a virtue, but I don't expect you to be a saint and never lie.

[ She reaches over to pat his head a little. ]

[unprincelike]

[ Not the headpat... He just lets her do it. ]

I think you're both easy and hard to read at the same time.

[attritional]

[ Just accept it, Yuki. Your hair is soft.

Though she withdraws her hand, looking curious. ]

Oh? How come?

[unprincelike]

[ As soft as a rat's fur...

But how does he put this? ]

I can tell what you're feeling most of the time, but I can't always tell what you're thinking. I could always make guesses, but I know I would probably be wrong.

...But I'm only now getting better at seeing what people are feeling, so I could be wrong about that too.

[attritional]

Perhaps I've been lowering my guard around you more. Not many people can predict what I will do next, like--

[ She pokes his nose. ]

--this.

[unprincelike]

[ Wow.

He definitely did not predict that. Yuki makes a face. ]

You're right. You are unpredictable.

[ Just... casually thinking back to the trial. Anyway. ]

I hope you continue to keep your guard lowered, at least around me.

[attritional]

[ yuki should just say it even if he feels scandalized in the process ]

Well, yes, because I trust you.

[ Simple. She really does make it sound easy. ]

[unprincelike]

[ gotta bully iria ]

I'm glad you do. It means a lot to me.

[ And he thinks it goes without saying that he trusts her too.

Yuki weaves the last hyacinth into the crown before reaching over to set it atop Iria's head. ]

There. It looks nice on you.

[attritional]

[ With how long her hair is, she might as well be like Rapunzel... just braid flowers into her hair. But Iria seems satisfied when Yuki puts the flower crown on her head. ]

Just that?

[ There's a slight teasing tone in her voice. ]

[unprincelike]

[ He adjusts her braid so it's sitting more evenly on her shoulder. There. Just like Rapunzel. ]

What? Did you want me to say you look beautiful?

[ She already knows that she does. ]

[attritional]

[ Oh.

Honestly, she would have much preferred if Yuki told her she was beautiful, because at least she could handle that instead of him adjusting her hair. She can't help the small bits of redness on her face as she laughs a little. ]

With a gesture like that? Please... that's too much for me.

[unprincelike]

I don't believe that. I'm sure you hear that all the time.

[ Adjusting her hair, however, isn't something he even thinks about. So much so that the redness in her face isn't something he really notices. ]

[attritional]

Just like you?

[ Mister Hotshot, 20/10. ]

[unprincelike]

[ Wow!! ]

...I guess.

[ He looks away. ]

It's been kind of nice... not having the expectations everyone at school puts on me.

[attritional]

I think I understand.

[ She's no political nor business negotiator here. She can just be herself.

...

Hm. ]

Hey, Yuki. Could you tell me more about yourself?

[ Since he said he would. ]

[unprincelike]

[ He blinks, surprised by the question. ]

Ah, sure. What do you want to know?

[ He has no idea where to even start. What do people usually say about themselves? ]

[attritional]

Apart from gardening, what was your day usually like? Before you came here and all.

[unprincelike]

[ He looks up at the sky, thinking about it. ]

I would wake up and have breakfast with Honda-san. Sometimes Kyo and Shigure would be there too, depending on their mood. Then Honda-san, Kyo, and I would walk to school together. School usually went by fast. I would spend time with Hatsuharu and Momiji during lunch, and occasionally with Honda-san and her friends.

[ ... ]

I recently started doing rounds in preparation for taking over the student council too. When classes were over, we would walk home and Honda-san would make dinner while I worked on my assignments, either in the living room or in my bedroom. Sometimes Hatsuharu, Momiji, Kisa or Hiro would be there too and we would watch whatever show they were into.

Most days were like that.

[ So, peaceful aside from the curse. It's a new normal for him. ]

[attritional]

I assume the others are your cousins who are also affected by the curse?

[ If anything, she figures that some of them would stick close, but not all of them. ]

Are you friends with them?