WEEK 3

[strangerpeople]

WEEK 3



[The week begins as last week began. But there's is a great difference-murder. It has happened. Blood has been drawn; it cannot be undone. The Game has made itself known. The Game is paramount. The Game simply is.

As morning dawns, those who were not present with the DEAD lock will find that the doors that were locked are now gone-and a whole new area has finally opened up to them. They will also find that they remember something they had not been able to recall beforehand. The question is, was it worth it?

And-is it you, or is the ship getting...colder as the hours go by? No, it's not just you. By the end of Sunday, the ship has started to dip into freezing temperatures. It might be difficult for people to bundle up-unless you're Brain, who will find his closet inundated with winter clothing that fit him perfectly.

Yup. This is going to be a long week, as if last week wasn't bad enough.



There are currently 16 strangers in this place.]

Comments

[superstylishsquid]

By speeding its transformation into a demon. Human souls can acclimate to other parts of the trinity, and become either demons or angels. Some of the more infamous devils were once human, even.

[godspiousjasper]

I truly hope that the souls of those not with us now are not being used as servants to that end, but nor do I enjoy the thought of their souls being used as some kind of nourishment.

[ A pause, then he exhales a heavy sigh. ]

With what you said, Zero may truly be a demon but... I believe I know what he looks like.

[superstylishsquid]

Are you thinking that thing from after the execution?

[godspiousjasper]

He may have different forms, but the one I speak of is that of a man.

[ He takes an envelope out that says ZERO on it, then hands it to Alastor. There's a picture inside. ]

I received this after I won that minigame last week.

[onychomance]

[sneaking a peek at the same time]

So this is "Delta", hm...?

Rather plain without the mask.

[He kind of vibes with that]

[superstylishsquid]

He does have the vibes of a wannabe warlock, though...

[godspiousjasper]

Indeed he does look quite plain, so I admit I was a little surprised when I first saw this.

[ He looks over at Alastor, then nods in agreement. ]

...The vibes? I'm not quite sure what you mean but he does seem like someone who'd do all of this to us.

[ One hand gesturing at their surroundings. ]

[superstylishsquid]

Vibes are just...a general feel, or impression? The way someone comes off, from how they dress and carry themselves.

[godspiousjasper]

Oh!! I had no idea there was an actual term for that.

[ He is just.. learning SO many things during his time here. ]

[superstylishsquid]

I think it's a fairly modern term, though there's enough of a gap in my cultural knowledge that I can't be absolutely sure. Mortal languages change fast.

[godspiousjasper]

Even so, I don't mind as it means I get to learn even more things about the ever-advancing world.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

....His presentation needs work.

[HONESTLY, VILLAIN IN SOME GODDAMN STYLE.]

[godspiousjasper]

It does? Should his appearance be more flashy or something?

[hatesdeerstalkers]

Precisely!

[He points...at himself?]

I, at the very least, take pains in how I look to the world! Though I may be just the remaining shreds of a truly evil man, I know for a fact that Evil must exult in it's own audacity and be unafraid to share that with the world!

[..wait, remaining shreds?]

[superstylishsquid]

Exactly, what's the point of being a villain if you don't lean into the drama?

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[He fucking beams, finally someone gets it!]

Splendid! Absolutely splendid! Indeed, a villain should be as a blooming flower of evil, both something to admire and intensely deadly to all that breathe in its poisonous fumes.

[Oh my god, he's getting ever more poetic.]

Take not your eyes off of one, lest you lose your life!

[somuchshipping]

And a really cool Boss Splash Screen when you first meet them!

[superstylishsquid]

Dramatic entrances are supervillain 101.

[superstylishsquid]

Right? Someone who once you meet them, they're forever scarred into your memory even if you survive. A great villain has to be able to draw the attention of an entire crowd, make a spectacle witnesses will be talking about for ages. If they dare to even whisper your name, that is.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

A villain truly is all about presentation, for making an impression is the most important thing you can do!

[God, he's so blessed to have met you, Alastor.]

I am very happy to know I have companions who understand the importance of such things, and that I am not alone in my ideals!

[godspiousjasper]

You keep saying you're evil but I still don't see it.

[ Roland absolutely beams bright and without missing a beat. ]

Either way, I still appreciate your spirit and tenacity!

[hatesdeerstalkers]

My dear friend, that is merely my deceit! I am but...what was it...

[He begins to recite, from what sounds almost like a passage from a story.]

"The greatest schemer of all time, the organizer of every devilry, the controlling brain of the underworld, a brain which might have made or marred the destiny of nations—that's the man! But so aloof is he from general suspicion, so immune from criticism, so admirable in his management and self-effacement, that for those very words that you have uttered he could hale you to a court and emerge with your year's pension as a solatium for his wounded character. "

[He finishes with a laugh, looking at Roland.]

...For all that it is referring to my other half, I suppose. I am only James Moriarty's 'good' side, thrown away like garbage in the face of one of his schemes.

[superstylishsquid]

He's like that with me, too. It's ridiculous...most people could tell just looking at me that I'm a supervillain.

[Ignoring the fact that Joe, Silvia, and even his evil manager think differently...]

[somuchshipping]

[Hermes applauds at the end of that speech.]

[godspiousjasper]

My, that was quite impressive!

[ He can't help but laugh, clapping his hands happily and then holding himself up confidently. ]

That certainly sounds like a very intriguing man with a great mind, and I find it a great shame that you were tossed away. You have such a wonderful, endearing personality and it's his loss to have gotten rid of you.