WEEK 2

[strangerpeople]

WEEK 2

[The new week comes.

Those who have eaten the offered food from the Stewards will find themselves much more refreshed and energetic. They will also find their need for food is practically nonexistent for the rest of the week. However, that may not be the only side effect of their sustenance they might find-nor will all of the side effects be pleasant.

There are no new floors to explore, though there is a bouncy castle in the arena now. (Thanks, Harriet.) There is also the possibility that there may be more to find on these floors-or maybe they are just going on a wild goose chase. Or maybe there is something to find, though those who look for answers may not like what they find.

And what of the number of Strangers left? The Stewards have already allowed a murderer to get away with their crime scot free, and no one else has uncovered the culprit. Who knows what else the Stewards might have up their sleeves?

There are fourteen strangers left.]

Comments

[relieable]

...You wanna be like... a witch?

[oh]

[alwaysgonnatry]

Yup! I'm still in my first year at Luna Nova, which is a witch school but i've already learned so much in my time there!

[ Not your most common image when you think of a witch, huh Osomatsu? ]

[relieable]

[uh, no... not at all. she's so cute!]

So you're... a witch-in-training. Then you do magic, and stuff?

[alwaysgonnatry]

[ He'd probably also be interested in knowing it was an all-girls' school too. ]

Mm-hm! There's several different types of magic, too! From metamorphosis, revitalization, object control all the way to summoning!

[ It's a very broad spectrum, all things considered. ]

I recently managed to fly, too!

[relieable]

[well, Osomatsu's a bit too old for high school girls, but it probably would interest him a bit.

though, what he asks is what he's most interested in]

Can you make gold?

[alwaysgonnatry]

I think that's more alchemy than magic, but if there is something to create gold, i'm not aware of it.

[ Yes she had to think about it for a second. ]

[relieable]

[at least she answered him honestly]

Ah... I see. I guess I'll really have to find that genie... or become an alchemist.

[cue image of Osomatsu in a long red hoodie coat standing beside a suit of armor...]

[alwaysgonnatry]

[ Akko honestly is not the kind of girl who really lies about things, plus she had no reason to lie about that sorta thing anyway. Either way his words are enough to make her laugh softly, a smile back on her face. ]

You... really want gold, huh? I mean... it's probably not hard to become an alchemist if you try hard enough, but I doubt genies exist.

[ She's curious now. ]

[relieable]

I dunno, that one lady who also does magic... Ambro-something? I think she knows genies. Or they exist in her world, or something like tat! So I'm not giving up hope!

[alwaysgonnatry]

Good! I hope you can achieve your dreams of getting that to happen, Osomatsu!

[ Now they are all about that positivity, watch out, everyone. ]

[relieable]

[yeah! he's going to live out his dreams where he becomes rich and famous! well, he doesn't have to be famous. just rich]

Ha ha ha! Thank you, Akko-chan! I'm gonna do my very best! Believing in myself is my magic!

[alwaysgonnatry]

You're welcome!

[ She nods vigorously in agreement, her smile bright as ever even as she laughs softly amidst her good spirits. ]

That's the spirit! Just don't forget about me when you achieve your dreams, okay?

[ Though after a small moment after bowing her head, she carefully shifted her sitting position to be a bit more comfortable and reflected more on her now uplifted mood as well. ]

By the way... Thank you. For coming and cheering me up. I really needed it.

[relieable]

[he pauses, surprised that she's thanked him. he blinks at her, before a warm grin spreads across his face]

Of course! If you ever need anyone to talk to, about anything, you just come find me, okay? I promise I won't judge you. [how could he?]

[alwaysgonnatry]

Okay! When something comes up, i'll definitely come and talk to you about it. Promise!

[ Akko followed that with a fervent nod of her head before letting off a soft hum and closing her eyes briefly. ]

I know we haven't really known each other that long but I think you're a pretty good friend, for what it's worth.

[relieable]

[good! Osomatsu feels happy. he may not be very strong, but this isn't his first murdergame, after all. besides, the guests should all be sharing what they've learned about the mansion with each other, anyway.

though, also... she called him a friend. that's amazing!]

O-oh... Yeah, you, too. [his smile gets a bit brighter, but he's also a little embarrassed.

he starts to get to his feet]

You take care of yourself, Akko-chan.

[alwaysgonnatry]

[ It's honestly not hard for her to make friends with people and this place was no different, wanting to get to know everyone the best she could while making the best of a bad situation. She's pretty thrilled when she hears how he thinks the same of her as well, eyes bright and that smile a permanent fixture on her face even as she pulls herself to her feet as well.

After all, she's not depressed about things anymore and so she wants to get moving around again. ]

I'm definitely gonna try my best to! You do the same, okay?

[ That talk was just what she needed and it was time to be encouraging in turn! ]

[relieable]

Of course!

[he sighs, giving her a small wave before heading off. he's pleased, glad that he could cheer her up, at least for now. and he would be there for her if she needed cheering up again]